#Quatervois by DodgerBear

[gallafics]

𝙶𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚏𝚒𝚌'𝚜 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠

Title: Quatervois Author: @dodgerbear84 (Ao3)

Rating: Explicit Series: N/A

Chapters: 8/8 Word Count: 51.5k

Archive Warnings: No Warnings Used

Favorite Character: Two lovely side characters; a bartender named Cam & Mickey’s friend Kenny. And of course our boys.

Least Favorite Character: I didn’t have any characters in particular that I disliked, but Gracie’s mom?? iykyk

Ao3 Summary: “Quatervois (Qua-ter-vwa): A crossroads; a critical decision or turning point in one’s life.

Closeted soldier Mickey meets farmer Ian in a bar when on leave from his base in the Deep South and discovers that making the leap toward happiness isn't as tough when you have someone on your side.”

Review: This fic actually blew me away. The writing style is extremely cinematic and had me convinced I actually just watched a movie instead of reading a book. I could vividly picture Ian’s farm, their facial expressions, the bar, the creek—everything. I felt like I was there watching it in person.

Mickey and Ian’s build up in this fic is beautiful. Their flirtation is both cute and sexy while also having hints of pining and being slight idiots. Mickey falling for Ian in this fic is a favorite of mine because it’s so obvious how much they want one another but have things that are keeping them apart.

This fic really has it all. There’s spice, there’s banter, theres fluff, there’s lust and longing and perfect comedic timing! It’s all around a beautiful fic that has made its way to my personal downloads because I will be re-reading it!

Spoilers Below↓

Favorite Moment: So, I’m a sucker for the moments in a story that just rip your heart out and absolutely stomp on it in front of you, so, I would say my favorite part is when Mickey is leaving the state, getting ready to deploy and he and Ian are saying good-bye…

“Don’t think about what you’re leaving behind. Think about the bright future ahead of you. Promise me you won’t dwell on us saying goodbye.” Mickey’s heart clenched tightly in his chest. “I promise.”

Equally favorite moment is their first meeting, it’s so tense and Ian’s so nice and Mickey is gay panicking and ends up being an asshole

“I wasn’t asking to be your friend. I was just being friendly. Big difference. Sorry to have offended” Mickey watched as Ian headed back to his corner and felt irrational anger bubble up inside him. “What? You’re not gonna thank me for my service?” Ian laughed loudly and hollowly, turning to face Mickey and lifting the hem of his black shirt up to his chin. Mickey gaped at the display of rock hard abs and firm pectoral muscles. It lasted a moment before he spotted the livid red skin of severe but well healed burns covering the left side of Ian’s body from waist to armpit. “You gonna thank me for mine? Didn’t think so. Drink your beer, soldier, I won’t bother you again.”

Honorable mentions, their first kiss, Mickey visiting the creek, the conversation about Ian’s bed (iykyk), still obsessing over their reunion, the waterfall scene (!!) and so so many other good moments in this one!!

Favorite quote(s):

“Anything happens to Ian and you’ll have this whole bar looking for you.”

“You totally fed it.” “The fuck you on about?” “The stray cat. You fed it. You make out like you’re this tough badass but you have a caring side”

“I just… I ain’t ever… this is all… wow fuck. Kiss one guy and you use your grip on life.”

“There’s a sight I could never get tired of seeing.” Ian leered. “Me sweating my tits off while I try to stay fit enough to be a soldier even though I drink beer like water and smoke more than a funeral home chimney?”

“Nobody has ever touched me there.” Ian mumbled against Mickey’s mouth. “You’re beautiful.” Mickey had never said those words to anyone before.

“Then you came along. You, with your fucking attitude problem and killer smile.”

There were honestly so many moments in this fic that made me insanely happy and have stuck in my brain. It’s such a beautiful story. If you haven’t read it 10000/10 recommend, if you have read it? Go read it again!!!

Final thoughts: The plot was plotting. The spice was spicy. The romance was romancing. The chemistry was off the charts. I cried. I laughed. And everyone in the gym probably thought the lady on the treadmill was crazy cause I couldn’t stop grinning at my phone! Amazingly, beautiful, cinematic masterpiece!!

Thank you so much, DodgerBear, for blessing us with this fic!!

— Harley, Gallafics Reviews

[gallavich-headcanon]

Bartender AU recs

two young lovers, half-priced drinks by sadwhales aka @farfromohio (complete, 41k words) Mickey ,the hot bartender, saves Ian the college student, from a bad first date.

Suncatcher by @wehangout (WIP, 42k words ) Private investigator Ian is trying to solve a mysterious burglaries case when he ends up brainstorming with Mickey, a clever and hot bartender.

Jerkface 9000 by @jackieq (oneshot, 14k words) Bartender and bar owner Mickey befriends Ian when he comes to his bar after catching his ex , Caleb, cheating on him. (pretty canon compliant Ian- mentions of Caleb, Trevor, EMT training and Monica's death)

Between the bars by crazynadine (Complete, 27k words) Mickey is a bartender in gay bars, working at a gay valentine getaway (weekend full of cliche romantic bullshit) that Ian gets invited to by the boring guy he's been seeing. What happens when the guy's ex comes to win him back and Ian is dumped in front of everyone? He's going to make the most out of it.

In Case of Emergency... by @flamingbluepanda (One-shot, 2k words) Ian is a bartender and lives in Boston, and the only close relationships he has are with his patrons at the bar. One night Ian gets a call from the hospital that Mickey, one of his favorites and fellow ex-Chicagoan, is in the hospital.

To the Ends of the Earth by @yeah-all-of-it (WIP, 64k words) Mickey is a bartender at a small town in Wyoming, he has been seeing Angie for a few years now, but it's nothing serious. Mickey doesn’t know why Ian, an outdoorsy traveler who just showed up one day, is evoking feelings in him he’s never felt with Angie. Or any other girl he’s ever been with for that matter.

Cleansing Wave Flowing Through my Veins by @toastyhusbandstand (One-shot, 5k words) Mickey, a bartender at the Alibi room, finds himself once again in Ian’s bed, right in the enemy’s lap. He’s admitting he’s a junkie. And he needs his fucking hit. What’s the stage that comes after denial?

With My Eyes Clear, I'm Sober by cantfuckinbelievethis (orphan_account) (One-shot, 2.7k words) Ian is a self conscious veteran with a prosthetic leg that is on the verge of giving up on dating, but Mickey, his cute bartender, is right under his nose.

Magically Delicious by @the-rat-wins (One-shot, 6k words) Mickey takes Mandy to a bar with fucking magic tricks for her birthday, per her request. What happens when she sends him to get the hot redhead bartender's number for her?

you found me, you knew me by jinlin5 aka @doodlevich (complete 43k words) Ian is a psychic, specializes in tarot and palm reading. Mickey is a Boys Town bartender who happens to be a huge skeptic. He obviously doesn't believe in soulmates, but kissing Ian had unlocked feelings that scared the shit out of him. 

an honorable mention - Quatervois by DodgerBear @dodgerbear84 (one of my favorite WIP, 41k words) Ian isn't technically a bartender but he serves Mickey at a bar a couple of times. Closeted soldier Mickey meets farmer Ian (with a couple odd jobs) in a bar when on leave from his base in the Deep South. The tale of beautiful gay panic.

I bet I missed so many good ones (also I've read all of these and want more to satisfy my addiction) so please tell me about your favorites!

[ao3feed-gallavich]

Quatervois

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/3vR3OID

by DodgerBear

Quatervois (Qua-ter-vwa): A crossroads; a critical decision or turning point in one’s life.

Closeted soldier Mickey meets farmer Ian in a bar when on leave from his base in the Deep South and discovers that making the leap toward happiness isn't as tough when you have someone on your side.

Words: 7754, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Shameless (US)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Ian Gallagher, Mickey Milkovich

Relationships: Ian Gallagher/Mickey Milkovich

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/3vR3OID