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🤠🙌🤝🐓Post-Mission Fic Recs🐓🤝🙌🤠

Check the Top Gun Masterlist post for the latest updated version. 💕

Ao3 Authors: AncientAviators, Andrealyn, Aphroditedany, BeautifulCreature, BeccaAnne814, Bubbles_1801, Callsign_striker, Collieflower, Crueltether, Cryinginthebronco, Dalearden, DraconisWing24441, GreenB3ans, Greenstuff, Happytree, Hey_its_me88, Hockeyandfootballismyish, HopeaLumi, Hypnagogicpunisher, Iridescent, MadeItUp, Magdarko, MayWilder, Milestaller, Noona96n, Ok_thanks, Ravens_Words, SamHeartfilia, Tasteofoxidation, Thatsquirrelfromiceage, Theinsouciantknitter, UnicornFlowers, Vannral, Whoreothins, Winterbitch, Xo_em.

*Post-Mission==>From the moment they land on the carrier up to many years after The Mission.

sugar (i've got a taste for you) by tasteofoxidation {E}

“You’re a dog, Bradshaw.” “Bradshaw hyphen Seresin, actually.” Or Jake and Bradley are on their honeymoon and Bradley has a better use for his mouth than their old toxic banter.

Too Hot to Handle by callsign_striker {E}

Bradley isn't convinced about his latest posting to NAS Key West, Florida. But everything happens for a reason - even, it seems, when the air conditioner breaks.

The Tiniest Problem by BeautifulCreature {G}

Bradley has an allergic reaction to his and Jake's new puppy.

wreck my plans (that's my man) by Ravens_Words {T}

Fake dating turns into a fake engagement, which then snowballs into a fake (almost) wedding.

going back to the corner where i first saw you by iridescent {M}

Bradley’s just about resolved to finally call it a day when the power goes out. They’re plunged into immediate, opaque darkness. There’s a lengthy pause. Bradley’s pulse slowly creeps upward as the seconds tick by, an anxious tension coiling in his gut. It truly is pitch-black; he can’t even see the outline of his hand a few inches from his face. “Christ.” Jake’s voice cuts sharply through the stale air, breezy and amused. “And here I was assuming the millions in funding included routine generator maintenance.”

Feels Like Home by MayWilder

a window breaks down a long dark street {M}

“I’m gonna go inside,” Jake murmurs against his lips, despite how they’re flush against one another and he isn’t pulling away. “I am.” He bites at Bradley’s lower lip, prompting the other man to tighten his grip on his hips. “Remind me again why?” “Cause we’re taking it slow and proper,” Jake reminds him. He lets his hands fall down the slope of Bradley’s shoulders and squeezes his biceps. “Dates. Holding hands. Maybe even a date where we hold hands.” Bradley chuckles and ducks his face down into Jake’s neck. “Right. Romance.” *** alternatively titled: Four Times Jake Romances Bradley + 1 Time Bradley Romances Him Back

something to be sheltered {T}

“My wife has asked that you join us for dinner tomorrow night,” Beau says carefully. “Your wife, sir?” Jake’s brow furrows. “Why would she like to meet me?” “She thinks its important that my mentee sees a healthy work-life balance.” “I’m your mentee?” Jake teases, smirking lightly. “And you talk about me enough that your wife wants to meet me?” “You can continue to be a pain in my ass,” Beau sighs, looking up at the ceiling. “Or, you can take the offer of a free dinner with a beautiful and intellectually stimulating woman.” “Oh, I definitely want to see this side of Cyclone,” Jake grins. “Domesticated.” “You’re bordering on impertinence.” “Me? Never.” “Let’s go back to when you respected me and my position.” Jake appears to settle down, but only slightly. He clears his throat and squares his shoulders. “I’d be honored to attend dinner with your family, Admiral. Just tell me a date and time.” *** or, Beau Simpson didn't mean to adopt a fully grown naval aviator, but, you know; shit happens.

all the love i didn't get to tell her {T}

Her birthday was always the worst. The anniversary of her death was manageable. It had been a day that Bradley was anticipating with dread, but it had been expected. Watching her finally close her eyes and take her last breath had come with an ugly mix of emotions. Pain, at never hearing her voice again. Relief, that she was no longer in pain. Selfish relief, that he was released from the burden of watching her deteriorate. Guilt, at the relief. And all together, it was Bradley’s grief. That terrible grief that had him clutching her lifeless hand, hours after it began to stiffen and Hospice hadn’t arrived, and - oh god, his mother was dead. Carole Bradshaw would never again make whole the lives of those around her. All of the horrible people in the world, and the beautiful shining light that was Carole Bradshaw, was out.

High Flight by GreenB3ans {T}

About post-mission life, focusing on the “found family” aspect of “Top Gun.”

hangster slice o' life by whoreothins

close shave {T}

He imagines grasping Bradley’s chin, tilting his head just so as the razor rasps down his neck, and - yep, he could kiss Mav right now. Jake looks up, waggling his eyebrows and holding up the razor. “You mentioned a shave, sweetheart?” he drawls. Bradley is a bit unkempt for Mav’s wedding. Jake helps.

Chicken soup {G}

Well, let’s see,” Bradley says dryly, ticking the items off with his fingers as he goes, “you developed viral pneumonia from God knows where - probably one of our students - and had a fever of 104 degrees, which is the critical threshold for medical attention, you vomited all over our living room, and you were delirious, so I rushed you to the ER.” turns out Rooster is a mother hen, after all.

hangster 'verse by milestaller {E}

like, what up, I got a big cock

“Wait. Why is your callsign Rooster, anyway?” Phoenix snorts beer up her nose. or, what happens when Hangman doesn't know how to quit when he's ahead.

imagine being loved by me

This is… it’s fucking nice, is what it is. It feels easy in a way that Jake never would have expected it to. It’s gotta be because they’re going back to their normal lives tomorrow, no pressure of having to see each other every day to make it awkward. A decent amount of mutual attraction helps, too. The morning after, and beyond.

Favorite Poison by AncientAviators {M}

Reprieve (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)

“Exactly. If you wanna—” Maverick waves his hand, shaking his head— “I dunno, go start up a ranch somewhere, then do it. If you wanna go back to school, then go back to school, start a family, don’t start a family, get married or never settle down. Follow your dreams. Figure out if you even have any other dreams. Don’t…” He pauses, voice quieting, going soft and sincere, and Bradley’s chest aches a bit. “I don’t want you to ever limit yourself just because you feel like you owe it to your dad, Bradley.” A brief moment of silence. He knows he probably shouldn't ask, he might not be able to handle the answer. “Is that why you stuck around?” “Because of my dad, or because I felt like I owed it to yours?” Maverick asks, eyes coming back up, a small, sad smile on his lips. He holds Bradley’s gaze, the fire flickering on his face, the shadows dancing and disappearing before coming back in rapid succession. Or: Post-Mission healing, Jake and Bradley have history, and Bradley's trying to figure out his life.

The Hand That Feeds

He kind-of wants to be, honestly. He really wants to be. He thinks he could spend the rest of his life with Bradley, doing just this. Coming home to each other, having dinner together, falling asleep in the same bed. Maybe it’s the few sips of wine he had or he’s just losing his mind, but he can almost imagine himself giving up flying for Bradley, if it meant more time with him. They got lucky, being kept as a squadron. Jake needs to thank Iceman, Maverick, and Cyclone. He’ll have to send gift baskets.

what time is it where you are (i miss you more than anything) by cryinginthebronco {G}

Sipping on his coffee, Jake unlocks his phone and smiles to himself when he’s greeted by a stream of new messages. There are a few from his sisters and Javy, but he gets those out of the way with short replies. The thread he leaves for last is filled with short messages, photos, and a couple of videos, and Jake has to bite his lip to keep himself from smiling like an idiot. It takes him a couple of sweeps to get to the first unread message that makes warmth spread in his chest as he reads it. or jake and bradley trying to navigate a long-distance relationship

You've Got Me Hypnotized by theinsouciantknitter {E}

Jake has a problem. A six foot one, hundred and eighty pound, absolutely fucking stacked problem. It’s got auburn curls, rugged scars, honey brown eyes. It’s the kind of problem that makes him want to slam his head into a wall and then maybe mope over a Jane Austen novel. The problem haunts both his dreams and his waking hours. The problem also hates him, which is just the icing on the cake because the problem is Bradley Bradshaw, and Jake is in love with him.

Slow Down by UnicornFlowers {G}

“So he summons all his charm and from the depths of his chest manages to gather the words, “Are you getting tired of me?” Those…those weren’t the words he gathered. So why did they come out?” Or: Jake deserves endless love.

Shake it off by Happytree {E}

“This is the bit that’s going to piss you off,” Jake warned, “so think of tonight as an apology and a final hurrah okay Roo.” “What the hell did Mav dare you?” Jake took a deep breath as he looked him in the eyes, “No sex for two weeks.” “That asshole!”

Your Voice Can Take Me There by greenstuff {E}

“I’m not that drunk,” Bradley protests. Jake stops pushing him and falls in step at his side instead. Bradley immediately misses the warm pressure against his back. “So you don’t want to go back to your place?” Jake asks in an undertone.

got me like nobody by magdarko {G}

The Daggers organize a reunion six months after the mission. So, of course, they play strip poker.

The Highs and Lows of Having a Naval Aviator as Your Omega by hockeyandfootballismyish {T}

Bradley wasn’t quite sure when he started to refer to Hangman- no Jake as his omega. It may have been sometime after the Mission when his omega saved his life and simultaneously gaining his second kill to cement his title as one of the best currently or maybe it was when they hooked up for the first time and Bradley couldn’t help but stare in absolute awe at the man riding his knot and taking his pleasure as he pleased.

A Life With Blondes by Aphroditedany {T}

Two years after the events of Top Gun : Maverick and an ugly accident involving Jake, Bradley and Maverick, the Dagger Squad members discover an interesting fact about Jake's personal life.

it simply is by hypnagogicpunisher {M}

It starts simply. The other Daggers joke about changing his callsign to Pheidippides, ask him when he’s running his next marathon. They’ve seen him pushing through the workouts, running the extra mile, the deepest, ugliest parts of his soul hopes they’ve noticed physical change with that too. And unsaid words sting in the back of his throat that Pheidippides died at the end of his run.

’til the storm breaks loose by vannral {E}

'”Do you want to stay?” Rooster asks, willing to meet him half-way since Jake can’t get a goddamn word out. Jake lifts his chin, his jaw clenched so hard he might crack his teeth into ground up glass.' In which Bradley’s going into heat, Jake checks up on him and they’re faced with just how much they mean to each other. (+snapshots of their life together afterwards.)

Use Your Words and Everything Will be Alright by HopeaLumi {E}

They've been dating for almost two years and Rooster still has trouble communicating and Hangman... is hanging in there.

young | numb | starved by crueltether {G}

“Where’s your head, Bradshaw?” Jake asks softly, letting the backs of his fingers trail a path up the valley of Bradley’s abs to the hollow of his chest and then back down. “Y’been quiet since we got here.”

what momma don't know by collieflower {M}

“You never told your Momma we got married.” Bradley tensed under him before shooting straight up to his elbows. Jake jostled, ending up with his hands propped up on either side of Bradley, bare inches from his face. “Shit,” Bradley hissed. “Yeah, shit.” - When Bradley learned that Mav pulled his papers, he was angry. When he learned it was on his mother's request? He was furious. In which the Bradshaw-Mavericks are too stubborn to have an essential conversation, and Bradley's been running so long he'd accidentally left his mother behind.

Where Most of Love is Found by thatsquirrelfromiceage {M}

“It won’t be your fault, okay?” Hangman continues. “None of it. But you have to go, now. There’s no point in both of us dying.” There’s a gentleness to his tone that before today, Phoenix would have scarcely believed him capable of. Unforgivably, she feels the anger start to ebb away, despair crawling up through her veins to take its place. “The point,” she growls through tears, “is that you’re my team. You’re my team, Bagman. I am not leaving you behind.” Or: a year after the suicide mission, and six months after the Daggers have reunited to form their own squadron, Natasha and Jake are caught in a gas explosion.

he loves me, i love him not by hey_its_me88 {M}

Exactly three days before their leave ends, before he gets shipped off to Japan and Bradley to Florida, Jake opens his door to find the mustached pilot standing on his steps with a bouquet of roses. Jake shuts the door.

speak low if you speak love by andrealyn {T}

You'd think that after the Dagger mission, Hangman and Rooster would pull their heads out of their asses and realize that they're both being idiots about how they clearly want to get together. Unfortunately for everyone around them, their stubbornness reigns supreme. It leaves their friends with no choice but to Much Ado the shit out of matchmaking them together.

Fire in the Blood and Smoke in the Air by MadeItUp {M}

Dirty and Sweet (Get it on)

As things wind down after the mission, Rooster struggles with a need for something a little dangerous. That something absolutely should not – cannot – be Jake Seresin. But a little friendly competition and a lot of alcohol can go a long way to changing a man's mind. Hangman eyes Rooster’s empty beer, then his own. “How about that second shot?” “You tryna put me off my game?” “I don’t need you drunk to beat you, Rooster.” “What do you need me drunk for?”

feels good to know one thing

Jake doesn’t have the best relationship with his family, so when he’s summoned home for a special occasion, he calls up the one person he can trust to stick with him – after all, Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw has never ever lost a wingman. But he’s about to find out that getting shot down in enemy territory to save Mav was a whole lot easier than surviving a long weekend chez Seresin. “So it’s a big family thing?” Jake says carefully. “Everyone bringing their partners?” “Well of course, Charlie’s promised to bring the kids and I’ve not even met Matty’s new girlfriend—” “So that means I can bring someone?” Silence on the line. His mom is no fool. She knows when she’s been played. “Of course, Jakey,” she says. “You’re welcome to bring anyone you like.”

Will Get Fooled Again

Personal history isn’t enough to get in the way of professional opportunity, and when Lieutenant Commanders Jake Seresin and Bradley Bradshaw are selected to develop a pioneering Strategy Development Program at TopGun, working with the best young aviators the fleet has to offer, each figures they’re up to the challenge both in the air and on the ground. After all, a little rivalry can heighten the senses and bring out the best results… Or it can bring out something else altogether. “I’m not hard to impress,” Jake says, laying the cue down on the table. “I just don’t like people kissing my ass.” “Really?” Rooster says, and there’s a marginally lower register to his voice, a flicker of something crossing his expression that has excitement sparking in Jake’s gut. Walking round to take his drink from where he’s left it, Jake faces the others, resting the ass in question on the table and taking a sip of his drink, before answering. “Hero worship’s for people who don’t know their own worth.” He flashes a winning smile at his friends. “Some of us don’t need it.”

The Dagger Squad by BeccaAnne814 {M}

After the Dagger Squad proved they were the best of the best, the Navy decides to keep the team together. These hotheaded pilots love to tease and torment each other, so how much worse will it be when they’re all living under the same roof?

Sweet Tooth by xo_em

Tiramisu (Take Me Home) {T}

It’s always like this - going home. It takes so much out of him. But what is leave for, if not family?

What a Great Word, Milkshake {T}

Bradley curses Natasha under his breath. He’d let slip in recent conversation that he might be developing decidedly not-so-platonic feelings for the man currently sitting in his passenger seat. A mistake, apparently.

Birthday Cake {M}

It’s Jake’s birthday today and he hates it.

Toothache {T}

Bradley wakes with his arms full.

No Sweeter Fruit Than This (Apple Pie) {E}

There are a few peculiar things of note about Jake Seresin.

No More Wasting Time by DraconisWing24441 {E}

Having just completed a mission that required multiple miracles, Bradley thinks the most miraculous thing of all is that he’s not furious at Maverick anymore. Or Hangman. Now that his relationship with Maverick is on the mend after talking about their past, Bradley starts to realize some other things. Like the fact that Hangman isn't such a bad guy and he maybe actually really likes him, like, a lot. Jake, meanwhile, starts to realize that Bradley may not, in fact, hate him for being an ass, while also trying to hide the fact that he’s been in love with Rooster for years. Without the anger characterizing every interaction, Bradley and Jake are left with the conclusion that there's more there that they hadn’t realized until now. But, as Bradley and Jake's icy relationship unexpectedly begins to thaw into a tentative friendship, the friction that existed between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected. Letting go of the past and respective fears is harder than they thought, but when it comes down to it, the question remains: will they have the courage to leap off their perches and take the shot?

I took the stars from your eyes and then I made a map by dalearden {E}

Before Jake knows it, his jaw has dropped and the gears in his brain have stopped turning as he struggles to process what he’s seeing. He’s seen Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw all dressed up before, a few times over through the course of their respective careers that kept forcing them together as though fate was playing a twisted little game with them, but somehow, this time it hits different.

bad idea, right? by ok_thanks {M}

From: ABSOLUTELY FUCKING NOT!!! (AGAIN) No greeting for me? Don’t I get that Bradshaw hospitality?

Can You Feel My Heart? by bubbles_1801 {T}

I Can't Drown My Demons, They Know How To Swim

A few months after the mission marks the 5th anniversary of Jake’s first air-to-air kill. After a poorly timed comment from one Bradley Bradshaw, Jake spirals into a depression. Can his new found family rescue him from himself? More importantly, will he let them?

I'm Scared To Get Close, And I Hate Being Alone

After an unexpected voicemail from his father, Jake finds himself getting a migraine for the first time in years. The pain is almost too much to bare and he's still unsure of his standing within his newfound family. Cue Bradley being the best boyfriend and Ice and Mav being the worried parents that they are. Set between the main story and epilogue of I Can't Drown My Demons, They Know How To Swim.

Misconceptions by SamHeartfilia {M}

Jake "Hangman" Seresin received an incomplete mating claim from one Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw a week after graduating from the Naval Academy. No one but his best friend know, and now that the uranium mission is over, things are looking up. His claim is completed and he's feeling like himself for the first time in years. Of course, everything starts change when his secrets come out. Secrets he was only just coming to terms with himself.

newton's law of motion by noona96n {T}

law i inertia Bradley's hospitalized immediately after The Mission, and Jake has a revelation™ law ii force & acceleration Bradley recuperates at the Seresin's Ranch and has a revelation™

the shapes of love by winterbitch {T}

sink your teeth into me (keep me)

Rooster doesn't need to know what animal Hangman shifts into, but he sure wants to find out. It's just another piece of the man he's hopelessly in love with, and he wants to know everything, no matter how much his friends tease him. Through a series of events, he finally finds out, and maybe gets more than expected Or shifter au where rooster is a wolf, hangman is [redacted], there's a LOT of pining, and icemav are cute together (ice is a tiger, mav is a fennec). they get their happy end

I see forever in your eyes

Having gotten together (and engaged in the same day), Rooster and Hangman don't get any less annoying with their behaviour. Rooster would even argue that their friends are more annoyed with them now, but he's too deliriously happy to care. He has the love of his life by his side, his friends surrounding him, and he's getting married. Life is great (and it's about to get even better) Or shifter au with smitten puppy rooster, disgustingly in love hangster, some background icemav and ANOTHER proposal

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🐓🤠Hangster Fic Recs🤠 🐓

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[Recs List 3]

Check the Top Gun Masterlist post for the latest updated version. 💕

List of Hangster Ao3 Authors in Recs List 3:

[Recs List 1] - [Recs List 2] - [Recs List 3] - [Recs List 4] - [Recs List 5]

let me put on a show by dalearden {E}

Stripper Bradley falls hard for Navy pilot Jake. The trouble is, he doesn't realize it until after a series of hook-ups following which Jake has already disappeared from his life, seemingly never to return.

my picture in your pocket by ginnydear {G}

Staring back at him from Rooster's phone is Hangman, eyes bugged out of his head and tongue sticking out. It’s obviously a selfie and Bob thinks it’s gotta be one Hangman took himself, based on the angle. It looks like Hangman isn’t wearing a shirt either, which only adds to Bob’s confusion.

five times someone picked up roosters phone and saw a selfie of hangman.

no one quite like you (you push all my buttons down) by glowpink {T}

Bradley’s first day of law school is a wash out in more ways than one. First, he gets soaked on the way to class. Then, he's late. And finally (quite literally) runs into his ex-something in the middle of the law building.

--- Law school AU prompt fill for the Top Gun Maverick fic exchange.

Spice by lovelybattle {E}

Jake strolled into the tattoo parlor, looking around at the art scattered about the walls. It was all really well done, as expected, from one of the highest rated shops in California. There was a buzz in the background, but he couldn’t see anyone getting tattooed. He quickly realized there were multiple rooms with curtains hanging down instead of doors. The sound coming from behind the curtains that were completely closed.

“What can I do for ya?” The woman behind the counter asked, splaying her hands on the counter and leaning on them.

“Well, considering we’re in a tattoo shop,” Jake said, smirking, “I was hoping I could get a tattoo.”

I was made for lovin' you by vannral {M}

“This is so stupid. They’re so stupid. I feel like I’m losing brain cells just by being forced to witness this dumbassery.”

“20 bucks says one of them can’t last the night.”

In which everybody’s done with Hangman/Rooster’s pining and decide to do something about it. Includes yearning, banter, sitting on Hangman’s lap and the tension breaking loose.

I’m just gonna call you mine by ginnydear {T}

“Oh, you better watch it there, sugar, because I feel an unnecessary roughness penalty in my future,” Rooster replies, watching as Hangman’s dimples appear. He salutes Rooster.

“You’re on, sweetcheeks.”

it starts with a sarcastic sweetcheeks. (or, five moments from within canon and one from shortly thereafter)

slap or kiss by miraculousmultifan {T}

“Rooster!” Phoenix called, “How kind of you to join us.”

Rolling his eyes, Rooster elbowed her lightly. “It’s not my fault you guys jump at every opportunity to get together and get smashed. I’m just taking my time.”

“Hmmm, I don’t know,” a familiar voice spoke, “I think I want to see a wasted little Roo.”

***

The Top Gun pilots are holding a party outside of The Hard Deck for once, and Phoenix makes sure Rooster is there. She’s making the team play Slap or Kiss, and her role as Rooster’s best friend/wingwoman depends on him and another blonde asshole being there.

She just needed to set the stage. They could provide their little song and dance without any input from her.

gotta let you know somehow by lilgreyarea

let's not make it complicated {T}

They’re always in each other’s faces, but right now, Hangman’s back is against the wall and Rooster is leaning over him, hand on the wall beside Hangman’s face, using those few extra inches of height he has over Hangman. From this angle, he’s practically towering over Hangman; Phoenix can’t even see the younger pilot’s face, just the tilt of his head and his hand balled into a fist at his side.

“Jesus. They look about five seconds from fucking right there,” she says.

more than just a friend {T}

Everyone knows that Bradley and Jake are dating.

Except a very oblivious Maverick.

On This Day, This Accursed Day by Sceld {T}

“Bradshaw,” Jake says with a grin. Rooster groans. “As I live and breathe.”

“Hangman,” Rooster replies loftily, “You look…”

He pauses for a second too long as his eyes stall on Jake’s shirt.

“My eyes are up here, Rooster,” Jake teases, grateful the way his heart is pounding doesn’t transfer to his voice.

Or; Obligatory Hangster Valentine's Day fic.

The Way to a Man's Heart by dalearden {T}

Jake Seresin is a pilot, currently on medical leave from Naval duty as he recovers from injuries sustatined in an ejection during a training exercise. He's grumpy and bored when he takes a chance on a random coffee shop on a rainy afternoon and meets one Bradley Bradshaw, manager and possibly world's best barista. Bradley wastes no time taking such a pretty broken bird under his wing, winning Jake over through pastries and charm and also by being insanely hot. Then therer's an attempted robbery on the premises, and everything accelerates.

coming up for air by vannral {T}

"The horizon blurs into blue and bone white. It’s so light it burns Jake’s eyes. The entire cockpit is eerily silent, except for the thundering in his ears.

’fly, fucking fly like your life depends on it – fly FASTER, THEY’RE GONNA DIE – !’"

In which Jake shares a room with Rooster on the carrier, he has a nightmare about not reaching Mav and Rooster in time, and Rooster comforts him. And ends up sharing the bed.

Take Off by ReformedTsundere {G}

Jake is what the man's name tag reads when Bradley is able to force his eyes down. And if he gets a little lost, mapping what contours of the man's chest he can see beneath his uniform, that's between Bradley and no one else. Except... maybe Jake too, because when Bradley forces his eyes back up, the blonde is smirking, all amused. It's the kind of look someone has when they know they're attractive and are aware the person staring is thinking that same.

Kiss me, baby by glassjester {G}

When Rooster plays the piano, his friends are right there beside him, singing along. In fact, Hangman is usually standing close enough that Rooster can feel his presence. Basically, Hangman and Rooster flirt with each other when Rooster plays the piano, but they don't realize that's what's happening.

you drew stars around my scars by ginnydear {M}

“I can’t… I can’t do this if it’s going to be like the last time.” or - jake tracing bradley's scars.

When the Canary Stops Singing, Throw Them a Line by ToukoJalorda003 {M}

Hangman, for all of his boasting and pride, had two secrets: one of which he was far more willing to share.

One of these was that he was horribly in love with Bradley Bradshaw.

And when Rooster starts to suffer at the Hard Deck on a night out, well - it might be time for Jake to break out that second secret, after all. That Hangman…loved to sing.

seresin ranch by lightwoodsisabelle

I've been afraid of changin' (cause i've built my life around you) {_}

If you want, family ranch has an extra bedroom and mama seresin is always looking for more mouths to feed.

how long can i stay?

Between the rush of packing, saying goodbye to Mav and his girls, and pointedly ignoring the messages in his group chat with Tasha and Bob, there wasn’t much time to reflect on the fact that he was actually going to to stay with Hangman and his family for two weeks in the Middle of Nowhere, Texas

(or: a post-mission trip to the seresin ranch with two emotionally stunted pilots)

cowboy take me away (closer to you) {G}

Bradley’s eyes flickered up towards the Stetson briefly. Jake’s lazy smile returned, mischief bright in his eyes. “Is it my hat that’s turning you on, Bradshaw?”

(the one where bradley realizes how attracted he is to jake working on a ranch)

"I bet on after Texas, it makes him soft." by dandeliondick {T}

The other man raised a brow before reaching up for the bottle Jake pulling it backwards making Jake fall into his chest with a huff. Bradley laughed as Jake honest to God pouted full bottom lip out, “Bradley Bradshaw stop being a dick.”

Bradley kept ahold of the beers as he sat down making a dramatic show of getting comfortable before turning his smirk up at Jake, “Well, take a seat and you can have your beer.”

He expected Jake to grab his beer and walk off and he nearly jumped when Jake instead swung around and settled onto Bradley’s thighs. Jake leaned back against his chest and laid his head on Bradley’s left shoulder as he snagged his beer from his loose grip.

what doesn't kill me makes me want you more by ok_thanks {M}

For Rooster to be his ex-boyfriend, that would require him to have been Jake’s boyfriend in the first place. Which he definitely wasn’t. He was – "Ex-something," Jake coughs. or, the intricate ritual of teasing the guy you've been hooking up with since college that you're definitely not in love with

Feels Like Home by MayWilder

a window breaks down a long dark street {M}

something to be sheltered {T}

all the love i didn't get to tell her {T}

Brought To Light by perishablealex {G}

Bradley is officially introduced to Jake's son, Sam, in a night of trick or treating.

You got me stuck on the thought of you by Popstar {E}

“Where’s your hat?” Javy asks as he comes to stand next to him.

Jake’s eyes flick from Bradley to Javy, then he jerks his head towards Bradley but keeps his gaze on Javy. “Rooster just took it.”

Javy’s eyebrows shoot up at that. “He came by and took your cowboy hat?”

“Uh-hu.”

“Does he know about the rule?”

“I doubt he does.”

Or the one where Bradley takes Jake’s cowboy hat.

'cause you never gave a warning sign by LaceyAmethyst {M}

“Hangman, it’s on fire,” he screamed. “Don’t—”

But it was too late.

“Throttling up.”

“NO!” Bradley screamed, seeing Jake’s right engine blow. His plane started falling, and Bradley couldn’t keep the words in anymore.

“JAKE! NO! JAKE!"

-- Bradley and Jake broke up in Lemoore, and a year later they’re assigned to the Dagger Squad mission. Bradley thinks he’s got his heart under control, thinks he can handle Jake looking at him like he’s a stranger, like they didn’t mean the world to each-other once. But then a bird strike hits Jake’s plane, and Bradley proceeds to Lose His Fucking Shit.

I come from where the rivers meet the sea by luciferinasundaysuit {T}

Phoenix pinches the bridge of her nose. “One night. One night without whatever all this is. My kingdom for one night.”

“There’s no all this!” Rooster protests. Like a liar.

Hangman takes his arm back, slides off his chair and goes back to the dart board. Rooster tries not to feel cold.

“Of course not, Rooster,” Hangman says, just short of condescendingly. “I could never bring a yankee home, and I respect you too much to hit it and quit it.”

Or 5 times Rooster didn’t tell Hangman where he was from + 1 time he did

you think you’re possessing me (I’ve got my teeth in you) by sondersoflight {T}

Rooster is laid down in the sand by Phoenix and he keeps moving his feet and getting sand everywhere making her laugh and try to pour some sand on his stomach and over his ridiculous jean shorts.

And then she catches him staring. That’s his first mistake.

“I’m a little bored.” She says out of nowhere. “Bagman it’s been a bit since we’ve had some healthy competition.”

life in technicolor ii by bahjrc {M}

On the radio, I heard. // Baby, it's a violent world. // Oh, love, don't let me go.

Someone said that almost dying changes nothing but Bradley would have to disagree. It changed everything, at least for him. Because when he wakes up the following day to that impossible mission, he's given another rare miracle: Jake Seresin standing right outside his door, with eyes that painted the world in all shades. Hangman slips once more through his fingers but this time Rooster decides not to let go. Even if he has to cross half a country in an impulse decision to chase the rainbow tail of that man's wings.

or Rooster and Hangman once had something, then they had nothing, now they could have everything. If Rooster takes his shot. Though that may involve chasing a certain cowboy down to Texas.

Mighty Wings (Across the Sky) by Resacon1990

no stressing, just obsessing (with sealing the deal) {T}

“Too much love drives a man insane!”

“Tell me about it,” Jake mutters under his breath, and Penny raises an eyebrow where she’s wiping the bar in front of him.

Or, five times Jake tries to tell Bradley he's in love with him, and the one time he actually does.

hangster slice o' life by whoreothins

close shave {T}

Bradley is a bit unkempt for Mav’s wedding. Jake helps.

chicken soup {G}

“Well, let’s see,” Bradley says dryly, ticking the items off with his fingers as he goes, “you developed viral pneumonia from God knows where - probably one of our students - and had a fever of 104 degrees, which is the critical threshold for medical attention, you vomited all over our living room, and you were delirious, so I rushed you to the ER.”

turns out Rooster is a mother hen, after all.

call to motion {G}

“Why not?” Phoenix cried. “You’ve been circling each other for the better part of four years, and you’ve basically been eye fucking each other every night for the last two weeks, and he fucking defied our vice admiral’s direct orders to save your life a couple days ago. I think it’s safe to say he cares about you in a way that could maybe, maybe, be more than just being your friend.”

in which asking Jake out on a date is a little more difficult than Bradley expects.

like a full on rainstorm {T}

When Jake gets rained on, Bradley's there for him.

it's a bitter taste, it's a warning sign by writteninwaves {M}

I get so tired I can't sleep A thousand footstеps follow me Do you believе things that you can't see? Is this feeling real or just a dream?

Billy Avalone and Jake Seresin are ... something. Bradley Bradshaw is an idiot in love. It hurts a lot before it gets better.

Hangman Origin by Snaked_Lows {E}

When they first meet, they aren’t Rooster and Hangman. Not yet. They are just Bradley Bradshaw and Jake Seresin.

When the right one comes along. by haaaveyoumetted {M}

Jake entirely blamed Javy and Nat for the situation he found himself in. When they all met up for drinks a few nights ago, Rooster suggested they all spend a few days of their extended leave together – take a short trip somewhere and get away from everything. As soon as Jake saw the look on Nat’s face at the suggestion, Jake knew that it was all but a done deal. He was about to find himself outside of his comfort zone in more ways than one by reluctantly agreeing to let them drag him along and freeze his ass off in the snow.

It was in the cozy, tucked away cabin, with work far from their minds, Bradley found himself admiring the rhythm Jake fell into as he moved seamlessly between a boiling pots, a sizzling pan, popping in new ingredients from various bowls he had scattered around. On some unconscious level, Bradley new he was good with his hands. He had to be, to do what they all do. But watching him put them to use in the kitchen was really distracting. Bradley hoped no one had noticed that he hadn’t contributed to whatever conversation they were all having; or at least that they wouldn’t call him out on it.

Just One Look (And I Can Hear a Bell Ring) by HunterByDayWhovianByNight {T}

"You're in a car with a beautiful boy, and he won't tell you that he loves you, but he loves you." —Richard Siken

If you told Bradley six months ago what would eventually transpire between him and Jake—and how—he'd have laughed in your face.

ride or die by parcels {T}

He’s newly thirty-five when he meets Bradley Bradshaw, the arrogantly charming graduate with a stupid name and a pornstache that makes him look like he’s stepped straight out of the 80s. From first glance, Bradshaw makes his vision tunnel, and Hangman can’t tell if it’s from jealousy, or admiration (he doubts it), or.. something else.

orrrrr falling in love with a Naval Lieutenant is easier than it sounds and even less practical than one might initially think.

I’m coming back to his side to put it right by emozionedapoco {T}

He can shoot enemy airplanes out of the sky but he can’t for the life of him find some fucking t-shirts. Yeah, that’s doing wonders for his ego.

His eyes catch something on a rack near a wall. They’re not t-shirts but shirts and he doesn’t know what the fuck he’s noticed them for, but he gets closer anyway. His instincts usually serve him well.

Giddy Up by cacorra, perishablealex {T}

Jake smirks, not even flinching at the bite of the tequila and turns toward the group. He raises his second shot to the middle, waiting for the rest of the group to follow. They all clink their shot glasses together as Jake says, “Drink up, cowboys.”

And so the night begins.

come hell or high water by orphan_account {G}

Bradley Bradshaw, determined to live up to his father's legacy, enlists in the Navy right out of high school, leaving his best friend, who is also probably the love of his life, home with his godfather to finish out high school. He definitely isn't worried about Jake at all. Jake is definitely fine. He definitely isn't worried about that thing that happened at the airport that they never actually spoke about. And he definitely isn't worried about these feelings in his chest that keep threatening to spill out of him. Everything will be fine, right?

Or, how Bradley falls in love, finds a home, and remembers how to be happy again.

don't need another perfect line (gonna give all my secrets away) by Estelle {T}

Pretending to be Hangman's boyfriend for a weekend? No problem at all. There aren't any feelings involved whatsoever. Of course not.

Spoiler alert: There are feelings involved, and they are idiots about it.

Jake Seresin Is A Mother Hen by tellxmebby

Mother Hen {T}

“Gives you time to finish your food,” Jake’s muffled voice comes from the bed across and to the left of his bed. Bradley glances at Tasha who is smirking at him with raised eyebrows.

Javy looks up and turns slowly towards Jake’s back with his brows furrowed. "Are you literally mother henning a Rooster right now?”

An Obligatory 5+1 Fic {T}

Or, 5 times Jake Seresin "mother henned" (nagged) Bradley Bradshaw, and one time Bradley mother hens him back.

Top Gun fics that are not in the same universe as the other fics in this series by Writerofthelorde

Hangman of all people..?! {G}

There’s tension before the mission that gets broken just in time, the team teases them about it, Maverick finds out and tries to be supportive, and Jake learns to be open about how he feels.

aka a story of how they got together, how they turned to mush around each other, and how hardship brought them closer together.

You Are My Deepest Lonely {T}

Post mission. Neither Rooster nor Hangman can sleep. Both have nightmares and they get grumpy and rude. When it finally comes out that neither of them has slept in ages, Phoenix jokes that they should sleep in the same room or something, and they look at each other. A silent agreement. The thing is… Jake refused to let anyone in. Every nightmare just left him in a panic alone. Bradley sound asleep next to him. Because it worked, of course it worked. But now, Jake was just alone with someone next to him, and that was worse. So much worse.

Aka Bradley and Jake share a room, but there's only one bed... They pine, they long, they ache and flirt. Jake has nightmares and panic attacks but refuses to share that with Bradley, who grows increasingly worried. When will they break?

Accidentally on purpose {T}

Bradley and Jake go to Texas to meet Jake's family and break it to him that he's moving in with Bradley in San Diego. They try to hide their relationship at first, wanting to know if they like Bradley before breaking it to them that they're dating. Thankfully the Seresin ranch is full of places where they can make out in secret. Unless someone turns the corner...! Especially his homophobic older brother...

First Thanksgiving as a couple {G}

Bradley and Jake live together in Bradley's old house, and they're getting everything ready for their family members. They are both nervous. Jake's parents are vastly different from Pete and he is worried they won't get along. Bradley is worried because he had been doing this holiday alone for sixteen years and he's not sure how to act. That and he has some very special papers to give Mav today, and what if he doesn't want to sign them...?

The day is a mess, it's loud and hysterical and soft and full of tears.

When hearts break, how do you mend them? {G}

What if Maverick and Iceman have been a secret couple for thirty years, and Pete finds out about his death during class? He looks Bradley in the eye, the only person in the navy who knew about them, and he breaks.

Kiss Me When We Hit The Hard Deck {T}

Hangman and Coyote put mistletoe in the doorway of the Hard Deck. Jake is trying to get kissed by Bradley, but he hadn't anticipated a certain Captain and a certain Admiral to find themselves underneath it too... Ice decides this is the perfect moment to tell the others about their relationship and happily kisses him right in that doorway.

It Takes Three (Steps) {G}

Maverick wants an excuse to kiss his Iceman at the navy base and asks Hangman for help hanging mistletoe around the base. And not just a branch or two but more like twenty. or forty. He wants to kiss /and/ annoy the love of his life. Because of course he does. Jake asks Bradley to help them and he tries to get a chance to kiss him. It's quite disastrous.

It's Always Been You {T}

Throughout their lives and their time in the navy, Tom Kazansky and Pete Mitchell had dealt with a lot. They had flown dangerous missions and taught annoying people. They had killed, and lost, and grown. And throughout it all, they had fallen in love. The only problem was that the navy, especially in the eighties... and the nineties... and the zeros... and well, never. The navy had never approved of queer people. And so no matter the pain, no matter the cost, they both decided never to act on their feelings. As time went on they knew that the other felt the same way but... the navy was their life and they couldn't lose that.

So year after year they worked together and laughed together and grew old together. But never in the way they truly wanted to.

Until Tom got a call from the doctor.

This Is My Seat {M}

Jake, who is secretly very much into him, likes to annoy Bradley by sitting on his lap whenever he gets a chance. But then one day at the hard deck a guy Bradley knows -somewhat of an ex- walks in and claims that he's in his seat. And then, much to Jake's surprise, Bradley announces that actually, Hangman is his boyfriend.

not a one time thing after all by ForMaverick

A One Time Thing {E}

“I’m fine. Stay the fuck where you are.” Bradley inches closer to the shower wall, the coolness of the wet tiles soothing against his burning skin. “Or better yet, leave.”

“You don’t look so good—”

“Fuck off.” Bradley closes his eyes again as another wave of pain and nausea sweeps through his body. “I’ll be fine, just leave me the fuck—”

“Bradley.”

That makes Bradley stop in mid-sentence. Jake using his first name is a rarity. ‘Rooster’ is familiar territory. A teasing ‘Bradshaw’ is not too uncommon either. Hell, sometimes that menace of a man will even drawl out the full ‘Lt. Bradley Bradshaw’ when he’s going for maximum asshattery. But just ‘Bradley’? That’s—that’s new.

Bradley exhales shakily. “I’m asking this from the bottom of my heart and as politely as I possibly can right now: please fuck off.”

“Are you—” Jake pauses. There’s a sharp inhale. “Dude, are you going into heat?”

maybe this, maybe that {E}

Another moment of awkward silence follows. Jake shuffles a bit more, pursing his lips and looking thoughtful. “Hey, how about you come with me to my family’s vacation home for a few days?” he then says, the suggestion rushing out in a sudden burst of words. “There’s plenty of room, and we could hang out or—” He cuts himself off, giving a one-shouldered nonchalant shrug. “You know.”

“Uh-huh, sure.” Bradley makes sure his voice could not possibly drip any more sarcasm. “So we’re going to, what, sit by the fireplace holding hands and sing kumbaya?”

Jake rolls his eyes at the remark, then mutters, “You don’t have to be a dick about it.”

Bradley stares at him, blinking in disbelief. “Wait, you were being serious?”

Jake shrugs again. “I mean, you got someplace better to be?”

You Moved Me, Honey by 1001lifetimes {T}

For Bradley, it starts with the accident.

Somehow, he lands the plan, his muscle memory taking over as his mind crashes with Hangman to the ground. The rest of their classmates are standing on the tarmac, a few because they’re worried and most because they’re looking for a show. Bradley doesn’t have time for either.

Or: Hangman gets in an accident while they're still at Top Gun. It changes nothing, except that it kind of does.

hey pretty baby (with the flight suit on) by nqther {T}

It feels as monumental as saving Bradley’s fucking life, makes his stomach swoop in a way it only does in the air—and when he’s kissing Bradley freakin’ Bradshaw in an empty TOPGUN classroom, apparently.

or; sereshaw, neck kisses, and the nickname 'honey.'

Hook 'em by JoAnna {E}

Hangman is a Longhorn fan, Rooster is a Bama fan. A bet makes the game a lot more interesting. Or the one where Jake literally wins the pants off of Bradley.

call me by some other name by iimpossible_things {T}

It was Amelia who insisted that they try it out on Rooster.

Jake pointed out that: (1) they're entirely too old for TikTok; and (2) it's never going to work.

"We've been together three years, pipsqueak," Jake said, "I don't think me calling him by his actual name is going to get the reaction you're hoping for."

But Amelia had one goal and one goal only: to make her pseudo-step-brother and his boyfriend go viral. And she was not above blackmail.

You Can Never Have Too Many by Alidravana {T}

The three times Bradley's Hawaiian shirts were defended and the one time they didn't need to be.

Wedding Cake and Other Things (Least of all, the Fancy Rings) by ToukoJalorda003 {M}

Rooster knew that he and Hangman had never really gotten along, least of all were they friends. But he could sometimes be convinced to put the past behind him, especially when Hangman was actually morphing into quite a good wingman.

…He could be persuaded to do the man a favor if the circumstances called for that. Such as: Jake’s parents trying to set him up for a marriage. Yeah, yikes. Rooster…supposed he’d be willing to help.

you got me wishing we're more than friends by nighttimedawn {T}

or five times that Jake gets back with his ex, and the one time that he doesn't

watching, waiting, still anticipating love by iridescent {T}

Bradley’s fingers caress the keys deftly, coaxing a bittersweet melody from the depths of the piano’s body.

Then he starts singing, a few lines here and there almost like an afterthought. His voice is low and husky, lends itself naturally to this sort of soppy and overly sentimental love song. He doesn’t seem to notice Jake being there at all.

Despite himself, Jake is transfixed.

(Or, three distinct episodes in their lives where Bradley plays the piano and Jake listens.)

When the Emotions run High (Weather Them out With Me) by ToukoJalorda003 {M}

In a world like this one - where people’s auras were an insight into their minds and emotions - it wasn’t unheard of to get along poorly with people that had incompatible minds.

What was unheard of was for someone’s aura to be consistently and ridiculously off-the-charts bad. Especially when most people had just one person - or people - that was meant to be their compliment.

…For some reason, though, Rooster just could never stand Hangman’s aura.

And yet, his mind would never let him be too far away from the guy. …Weird.

white picket fence by res_judicata {M}

Whenever anyone from the kids’ school asks, Jake always just smiles politely and explains that his husband works for a big international company and that’s why he’s overseas a lot.

He doesn’t say that Bradley is arguably the ‘director’ of said company, nor that the ‘company’ in question is the Mafia.

He knows a few of the other parents have their suspicions and that he and Bradley are the subject of their fair share of rumours and gossip. Jake just doesn’t let it get to him, he has his beautiful family and gorgeous husband, the nosy PTA mothers can go fuck themselves. For every, oh my, how can your husband bear to leave such a lovely husband at home with the kids for so many months of the year, Jake can read between the lines.

In the Blink of an Eye by Janie94 {M}

It's been a few weeks since the dagger mission and the squad is hanging out at their favorite bar. Bradley is still trying to figure out how his feelings for Jake have changed in the past weeks when Jake gets harrassed by another Alpha and Bradley promptly loses his shit.

Hangster Parenting by sleeping_maple {G} {T}

Series of connected one-shots that follow a married Hangster and their family together. Mix of fluff and angst, but mostly fluff because they deserve it.

still waters by Notchka88 {T}

Rooster is an even-keeled, laidback kind of guy. Except when it comes to Hangman, maybe especially then.

In which someone mouths off to Hangman and Rooster loses it.

How do you like your coffee? by WaffleToaster {M}

Javy receives the first call after Jake makes an emergency landing on the tarmac and Bradley has to deal with the complications that arise.

“Do we get along now?”

“We do, yes. We’re.. good friends.”

“That’s good. Cause you seem like a nice guy, Rooster.”

like california gold by zaskiaz

river flows in you {T}

He swallows and looks away. It’s not a good day. Regardless of how many years pass, Bradley thinks the 29th of July will never be a good day for him.

or, a little something in honor of goose's death anniversary

we don’t know how to rhyme (but damn we try) {T}

Bradley sighs and turns to greet his date, an automatic, if not bland smile plastered on his face. It’s when he makes eye contact with the person that his smile falters and falls as if it was never there to begin with.

“You gotta be shitting me,” he breathes, disbelieving, at the same time Hangman hisses, “Oh, fuck no.

or, the blind date but they are exes au

Vacation to Dreamland by SpaceCadetCoco {T}

The gang go to Disneyland.

I’m hiding in the blue by levivi {E}

Jake frowns, straightening. It forces Keith to take a step back, air rushing back into Jake’s lungs. “You have a problem, man?”

“I don’t have a problem,” Rooster shrugs, sounding every bit like he has a problem. “Maybe Keith here has a problem, considering he can’t seem to stop rubbing his dick all over you.”

If you don’t remember by attolians

tonight you're a stranger {T}

“Captain Mitchell, thank god! Can you get me out of here?” Bradley looks between them, trying to hold up a hand as if to stall any of this. “Jake,” he says, breath trembling, “the mission was two years ago.” “No it wasn’t,” Jake says, lips tilting in that infuriating smirk. “It’s next week.” Bradley sags back into the chair, covering his face with both hands. “Captain?” Jake scoffs, apparently dismissing Bradley completely now. “It’s not Captain anymore, Jake. I’m retired.”

... OR the obligatory amnesia fic

just hold me {E}

Jake still doesn't have his memories back - he and Bradley try to find their way through

it's only been a moment {T}

Jake is stressing about when Bradley is going to propose now that he's got his memories back - he knows Bradley has the ring but he doesn't know when he'll see it again.

Maverick invites them on a trip with Penny and Amelia which should be a great distraction. Only...Bradley's not proposing on their trip. He's not proposing...right?

Sunshine & Roses by abliafina {T}

“How often do you get to be creative Bradley?” Jake asked. “Look, I love your designs, I wouldn’t be here otherwise, but they’re not me.” Bradley crossed his arms, an intrigued look on his face. “You saying you’re giving me free hands?” “Sure am.” Jake made sure to sound confident, but on the inside, his heart beat as if he’d just finished a marathon, “I trust you.”

Or; Hangster flower shop & tattoo parlor

Just A Small Detail by Sarah_Jane_Stewart {G}

Bradley takes Jake to meet his other dad.

He conveniently forgets to tell him who he is first.

a spoonful of sugar (helps the medicine go down) by bahjrc {G}

Bradley Bradshaw is a tired college student coming home for summer break. All he wants to do is come home, catch up on sleep, help his family's business and maybe figure out what the hell he's going to do with his life.

He's not expecting a mysterious man and his weird cat that just moved into the apartment down the street to become a thing in his life. And he's definitely not expecting that golden cat to be such a pain on his ass.

On Your Mighty Wings by VarjoRuusu {T}

Maverick has spent more than thirty years looking for the child he never had the chance to know. One dead end after another, one loss after another, and now when he finally has a chance to get to know the man his son is now, it could all be taken away from them in an instant.

Or Jake is actually Maverick’s biological son…

We Were Something, Don't You Think So? by Jeston17 {T}

Jake has too much to drink, leaving Bradley to take care of him and take him home. When Jake confesses that he still has feelings for Bradley, they’re left with no choice but to talk things over the next morning.

Or: Jake gets drunk at the Hard Deck, Bradley rescues him from a creepy guy, Jake confesses he misses Bradley, and they work things out.

The Penguin Agenda by greenstuff {E}

Penguin Day at the aquarium not only means Bradley has to put on a penguin costume for their full day of elementary school kid tours, but he has to work with his rival in academia and life: Jake Seresin.

He should have called in sick.

but I absolutely love him (when he smiles) by rnadison {G}

“Did you just hit on me?”

Jake tilts his head, weighing his options. Clearly this wasn’t the response he’d been anticipating. “...Yes?”

Bradley nods. “Right. Okay.” He pulls himself closer to his monitor and opens a new browser window.

“What are you doing?”

“Trying to see if I remember the link to the Title IX complaint form.”

-------- In which they work in a museum, and Jake is the director's annoying assistant, and Bradley is just trying to get the Education Department name-brand markers.

call it what you want by lesbiseresin {M}

“Shit, Mav,” Bradley says through a laugh as he squats down, leaving his beer on the railing so he has both hands free to stick out. “You finally get me that dog I was always asking for?”

It’s another joke. He knows that Theo belongs to Penny and Amelia, but there has to be a reason Maverick is bringing this up.

“You caught me,” Maverick deadpans. Bradley can see Penny elbow him out of the corner of his eye, but he doesn’t bother looking up, too engrossed in the happy pants Theo is letting out as Bradley switches to scratching under his chin. “You could say I did. Sort of.”

“Sort of, huh?” (alternatively: jake & bradley getting their shit together ft. theo the dog)

Maybe This Time Is Forever by theinsouciantknitter {E}

Jake hasn’t slept in days. Three days, to be exact. Everytime he closes his eyes he sees an outdated F-14 going down in flames into the ocean.

leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream by ginnydear {E}

“Getting old,” she replies, humming again. “I guess that means you’re entering a new era of hook-ups though.” “What on earth are you talking about?” Bradley asks, turning down the television. “Come on Bradley, you know you’re gonna find some hot twenty-something who wants you to fu-” “Okay!” Bradley says, laughing a bit as Natasha sputters and laughs too. “I get it. You don’t have to continue.” “Don’t be such a prude,” Natasha says primly. “I was going to say ‘fund their grad school dreams’ before you so rudely cut me off.”

- or... the sugar daddy au.

honey, I’m good by rnadison {G}

“Naw. Naw, I can’t do it. I can’t believe I ---” Jake holds his head in his free hand, looking genuinely distraught. “Oh, man. I’m sorry, you’re great, but I’ve got a fella at home so I should probably --”

He’s trying to shake Bradley off again, but he knows that if he lets go, Jake is going to immediately eat asphalt. But there’s something deeply amusing about what Bradley suspects is going on in Jake’s pretty little head --- that Jake thinks he’s going to cheat on Bradley … with Bradley.

If you need to believe in someone just pretend it's me by alltherecklesshours {T}

“Fair enough. So, if it’s not to hide a body, what is it?”

One deep breath before the plunge. “I need you to be my boyfriend for a weekend,” he said and, if he wasn’t so nervous, he would have probably laughed at the way Rooster froze and his jaw dropped the smallest amount before he was shaking his head and clearing his throat.

“I’m sorry, could you repeat that? I thought I heard you saying you needed me to be your boyfriend for the weekend,” Rooster sounded incredulous. Jake only rolled his eyes and ignored his heart pounding in his chest.

“That was exactly what I said. Do keep up, Rooster.”

- or: Jake's mom is getting married and he needs to keep his ex (and his sisters) off his back. Bradley is, obviously, his best shot.

Soft to the touch, feels like love by xmeesh {T}

Rooster's first official Top Gun class as a full-fledged instructor is very adorable. They're all fresh faced and eager and even the more Hangman-esque pilots are clearly excited to be here. They are also, Jake thinks with no small amount of annoyance, all desperately in love with him.

baby, I'm howlin' for you by hangmanbradshaw {E}

His smirk widened. He may not have been happy about this, but he could appreciate that Bradley gave as good as he got. “I am good, Rooster. I’m very good.”

Bradley stared at him, expression battling between annoyance and what appeared to be a slight amount of amusement and intrigue. Jake continued, “Say, how does a werewolf get the nickname Rooster anyhow?”

Bradley raised an eyebrow. “That’s none of your business.”

Or The Wolves & Foxes AU

Invitation To The Deep by SaintClaire {E}

The call comes in at nine o’clock in the evening. He nearly screens it when he picks the phone up - it’s far too late in the evening for whatever bullshit this is. Blocked number.

“Seresin speaking.”

---

A world-renowned exploratory dive specialist. A mustached Navy SEAL. 80 hours of oxygen on the clock. A single dive submarine wedged between a thousand tons of crumbling volcanic rock.

And an underwater labyrinth that Jake Seresin has cut his teeth, his family, and his career on; down amongst the grottos of the deep, glowing with life in pitch-black water.

hours don't turn into days by callsignvalley {E}

The first thing Bradley thinks when he wakes up with a crick in his neck is that his mouth tastes horrible.

The second is that he’s not sure he’ll recover from the glimpse he catches of Hangman, tiptoeing past him from what’s presumably the bathroom to the kitchen, towel slung low around his waist and hanging on for dear life.

Jesus Christ, Bradley grumbles silently. How hard is it to put on pants when you get out of the shower and not waltz around with maybe-maybe not-friends-probably-still-just-coworkers in your living room? Some of us need our brains in the morning. To think.

+ Bradley’s struggling post-mission and hangman keeps calling him for some reason

Tidal Wave by TunaSupremacy {T}

For years, the Jaegers have been the last line of defense for humanity. But with the kaiju adapting and evolving the PPDC is desperately searching for new ways to fight them. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw has been a Naval Aviator for the past five years, risking his life to supply the Jaeger pilots with air support. Now he’s been recommended for the Jaeger program himself. Too bad that the officer in charge of training the new recruits is his estranged uncle, former Jaeger pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell.

Desire is the only motivation - Thursday by trinipedia {M}

After a life-altering accident, Bradley Bradshaw moves to Texas to change his perspective. Bradley has decided not to think about American football ever again, but the chance meeting with an arrogant Texan, Jake Seresin, might change it all, not only for him but for the aforementioned Texan, as well.

You Make Me Live by Renai_chan {E}

Once upon a time, Jake met Rooster.

Eight years later, he's a freshman at the US Naval Academy, and Bradley Bradshaw comes back into his life. Except, they've both grown up, and with growth, paths diverge.

Formula 1: Deceive to Achieve by greenstuff {E}

When new teammates, Jake and Bradley, agree to pretend they’re in a committed relationship to land a sponsorship deal, they probably should have factored in the possibility they might fall for their own lies.

Devils in the Canyon by softerEpilogue {M}

Rooster pitches down, too steep and too fast, daring Maverick to follow. Mav matches him, foot for foot, and they hurtle down, spiraling and twisting around each other in a deadly dance.

“What’s past is past,” Maverick says, voice g-strained. “Pull up, Rooster.”

To hell with you, Rooster thinks, and even he doesn’t know how literally he means it.

Or It takes Rooster and Hangman ten years after they meet at flight school to get their shit together. It takes longer than that, a suicide run of a mission, Maverick's god-and-logic defying luck, and Iceman's indomitable common sense to get him and Maverick to sit down and talk.

newton's law of motion by noona96n {T}

law i inertia

Bradley's hospitalized immediately after The Mission, and Jake has a revelation™

law ii force & acceleration

Bradley recuperates at the Seresin's Ranch and has a revelation™

You Got Me Walking' Side To Side PleaseHellMe {E}

"You're burning up. Are you feeling sick?" he asked and noticed how sweat had started to bead against Bradley's hairline, making the bronze curls stick against his skin.

When Bradley didn't answer, Jake cradled his cheek and tapped it lightly to gain the Alpha's attention. Bradley blinked his eyes open. It happened so slowly like they felt impossibly heavy to open. The barely opened eyes revealed blown-out pupils that had swallowed the beautiful hazel irises, which were one of Jake's favorite things about him.

"Are you going into a rut Darlin’? Is that what's going on?"

change me at all costs (starlight and star-crossed) by liadan14

all my roads lead back to you {E}

“Where does this leave us?” Bradley asks eventually.

Jake snorts. “In what way?”

Bradley shrugs. “I don’t know. Emotionally, physically. Legally.”

Jake thinks he might be dizzy. He hasn’t drunk that much tonight, but he has been wondering about the answers to that question for a long time. Finally talking about it…it barely even feels real. “Let’s start with the last one,” he says. “That sounds like the easiest part.”

“Well,” Bradley says gamely. “Legally speaking, I think we’re, like, one piece of paper away from being married.”

get it right (for you, honey) {T}

“Wait, there was an actual proposal?” Javy asks. “Wow, I didn’t think…”

Bradley glares at him. “Seriously? Did you people imagine we just tripped and fell through the wrong door in city hall?”

“I thought maybe you went to Vegas,” Fritz pipes up.

“I’m still not convinced it’s not a tax scam,” Bob adds.

“Now that you bring it up,” Jake says thoughtfully, “he did mention the tax breaks when he proposed.”

Or, X times someone else observed Jake and Bradley as a married couple and tried to understand how exactly that happened.

in the grand scheme by terraces {M}

During their first stint at TOPGUN, Rooster gets a concussion. Hangman writes him a letter; Rooster writes one back. It all goes downhill from there.

I will love you, dear, forever by FlowersOnMyMind {E}

"Do you have someone to take care of you?" Jake asks.

"Are you offering, Seresin?"

"Are you asking, Bradshaw?"

Jake and Bradley help each other through their ruts and heats.

Jake pines.

Extra Credit by ReformedTsundere {T}

"I'm going to kill him," Bradley seethes, stomping into the teacher's lounge and briskly cutting across the room to get to the fridge where his lunch is waiting. or 5 times Jake and Bradley's teaching forces them together, and 1 time there's no force at all

it's 2am and i'm cursing your name by hangmanbradshaw {E}

“Yeah, but you know him better than anyone, right? You could give me advice.” He raised an eyebrow. “I know I’m not an expert on romance or whatever, but if he’s your true love, shouldn’t you just, I don’t know, be yourself?” “You gotta help me. I don’t want to be stuck as a rooster forever. Please.” The final please broke him. He looked so sad, voice clearly miserable and desperate. Jake took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and mumbled. “I’m going to regret this.” He opened his eyes and said louder, “Fine. Alright.” Or Rooster's a rooster, and Jake definitely isn't his soulmate aka the Hangster Princess & the Frog AU (with a twist) After all, all it takes is faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust (or in this case, bickering, helping the guy you're in love with land another prince, and a meddling warlock)

To the break of the day, with a fortune to win by LoveMadeThemDoIt

Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away? {E}

Jake has no illusions he’ll come back from this mission. He’s the best fighter pilot the Navy has got on staff and this is not his ego talking. He’ll fly the mission, and it’ll be a shit show, because none of them have even managed to fly the simulation in the way they need to.

In his weaker moments, Jake wonders if his father is how he’s gotten this gig.

Additional scenes in the “Won’t somebody” 'verse {_}

A compilation of little scenes that belong in the same universe as "Won't somebody help me chase the shadows away?", one per chapter.

you were nothing but trouble, baby and I've been sifting through the rubble lately by hangmanbradshaw {M}

Rooster rolled his eyes, but didn’t go any faster. He was in his head, which Jake knew how to handle. He pulled out his phone and tapped on the music library, swiping until he found what he was looking for. The beginning strums of Slow Ride filtered through the car bluetooth.

He lulled his head over, smirked widely, and said, “I love this song.”

Rooster shook his head, but Jake could tell a small smile was threatening to blossom. It felt like a small victory. “You haven’t changed.”

Or The Twister AU

Let Me Adore You by evansrogerskitten {E}

Jake is being an asshole again. Bradley is surprised when he finds out why.

it’s always say goodnight & go by lesbiseresin {E}

It’s hard to tell who actually walks into who, but if there’s one thing Bradley does soon become certain of, it’s that it isn’t his drink that sloshes all over the front of his shirt when he collides with the person standing in front of him.

Bradley groans and takes a reflexive step back while the damage is still soaking in. “Fuck.”

The person in front of him seems to share a similar sentiment. “Oh, shit.”

“What the hell, man?” Bradley gingerly pinches the front of his now sopping-wet shirt between two fingers and unsticks it from his chest.

Great. So much for a carefree night out.

“You think I just wasted the rest of my drink on purpose?”

(alternatively: the story of bradley bradshaw’s life, as told through making out with jake seresin.)

You're a Bad Habit I Can't Shake Off (but I still want more) by HoneyWhatever {E}

They don't date, they are not even friends, what they have is similar to a bad habit you want to quit. And now they have to figure out how to be parents together.

Some Unspoken Thing by Jeston17 {T}

With paths that have crossed for the better part of a decade, Jake and Bradley have a history unlike any other. A history that sees their relationship develop from best friends, to bitter rivals, to eventual lovers.

The five times that Jake felt there was some unspoken thing between himself and Bradley, and the one time he decided to do something about it.

A Kiss with a Fist by MerielTLA {E}

"If we´re both single by a certain age, we will marry each other" but they´re rivals making a drunken bet and they will do anything in their power to sabotage the other´s relationships because they´re secretly in love.

End Racism in the OTW by liadan14 {T}

The thing is, he and Bradshaw aren’t friends.

They’ve never been friends.

There was a hazy period, when their paths crossed in flight school and no one had a callsign yet, when they might have been, but Jake had ruined that by being himself–interested in his own advancement and little else. He wasn’t exactly the kind of guy who kept in touch with his classmates after the fact. Coyote’s just lucky they were stationed together.

But Bradshaw…well, the next time they saw each other, their paths had diverged. Their callsigns had been set and their chance at friendship had been gone. Everything that’s come since was something else.

“So what do you say, Seresin?” Payback asks.

Jake blinks. He zoned out, missed the terms of the bet. If he says yes, he’s agreeing to who knows what. If he says no, he’s a coward. “I’m in,” he says.

Or, Jake agrees on a bet to get the most phone numbers in a night.

hangster 'verse by milestaller {E}

like, what up, I got a big cock

“Wait. Why is your callsign Rooster, anyway?”

Phoenix snorts beer up her nose.

or, what happens when Hangman doesn't know how to quit when he's ahead.

imagine being loved by me

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