#RabbitRunnah

[melloerg]

Just read the softest Zimbits Future Fic - Home like Apple Pie by RabbitRunnah - in wich it is mentioned, that Kent Parson got married to a mailman and they have a kid. Can’t stop thinking about Kent ordering tons of stuff, just to see the gorgeous mailman on the regular….. Anyone want to write that fic…?

[doggernaut]

Fic: Unconditional

I'm so happy to finally share a fic I've been working on for literal years. Yes, It's a Check, Please fic, but unlike all of my others fics this one is focused on Alicia Zimmermann. The @wipbigbang finally motivated me to complete it, and @mapleapplepiee contributed two absolutely amazing art pieces that bookend the fic. Here's one of them!

Check it out on ao3!

Unconditional by RabbitRunnah

[deckthehaus]

Thank you to everyone who participated in Deck the Haus 2023! Without further ado, here are our wonderful creators!

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advent by montrealmadison ( @montrealmadison )

Alone This Holiday by EarlGayTea711

call of the champions by nostalgicplant ( @ohyoufool )

Can You Crash a Party If You Have an Invite, How to Go Home with a Man, and Other Things in Kent Parson's Search History by hwaelweg ( @thoughtsofthegirlwiththecurl )

Cardinal by iknowwhyulikeoscarwilde

(Do It on My) Twin Bed by hwaelweg ( @thoughtsofthegirlwiththecurl )

Early Memories by Lutzgocelly ( @lutzgocelly )

Holiday Spirits by bonepicker ( @siocliath )

I’ll Be Home For Christmas by RabbitRunnah ( @doggernaut )

“It’s Just a Little Snow…” by coluanprime ( @abeansblog )

It Started at the Office by JustLookFrightenedAndScuttle ( @justlookfrightened )

Merry and Bright by iknowwhyulikeoscarwilde

Pre-Christmas Epiphany by JustLookFrightenedAndScuttle ( @justlookfrightened )

Safe Places by EarlGayTea711

so, kiss me by cricketnationrise ( @cricketnationrise )

[podfic] The Pond, Jan. 25 by misswhimsy ( @missanniewhimsy )

The darkest evening of the year by Lutzgocelly ( @lutzgocelly )

The Gift That Keeps on Giving by bonepicker ( @siocliath )

The Mating Rituals of Samwell Men’s Hockey by iknowwhyulikeoscarwilde

Ugly Christmas Sweater by impulsewriter ( @transwicky )

We’ll tell our stories on these walls by Lutzgocelly ( @lutzgocelly )

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Please let us know if there are any mistakes on the tumblr handles so we can update the post! Happy New Year!

[cricketnationrise]

For the ficlet fest (congrats on 500!):

7:52 pm

the weight room

Jack Zimmermann

Rating: M

(Doggernaut/rabbitrunnah)

oooooh this was really fun to write, thanks for the prompt! i hope you enjoy senior year jack thirsting over bitty as much as i do <3

want your own ficlet? my followers can submit their own prompts using these guidelines through Jan 31, 2024.

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7:52pm, weight room

Jack tries to catch his breath before his last set of leg presses. 

There’s something immensely satisfying about weight-lifting days. It’s straightforward; more weight, more reps, diversifying exercises—it all works together to translate to better performance on the ice: more power, more breakaway sprints, more goals. A simple A plus B equals C. Jack’s favorite kind of math.

Once, not that long ago, weight training days would have been solely about maintaining the perfect form, strict adherence to his own ridiculous goals, pushing his body to keep going, to be better, to go right up to the limit of what was possible—and then past it, regardless of all the warnings his coaches, his parents, his teammates, even his own mind were giving him.

But now Jack’s in a better place, he’s got more support, so he can just lose himself in the repetitive motion, the sensation of sweat down his back, the clean exertion of pushing his body in a healthy way.

Or, he could, if he wasn’t so distracted.

It isn’t Jack’s fault that the leg press machine faces the mirrors. It isn’t Jack’s fault that there’s a clear view of the hip adductor machine in said mirrors. And it certainly isn’t Jack’s fault that Bittle is ahead of him in the circuit, on said hip adductor machine, in said mirrors.

…But it might be Jack’s fault that he can’t stop watching.

Despite his size, Bittle’s always been strong. That much had been obvious from the way he could skate suicides for an hour, the way he could hurl his body so high into the air and spin, the way he could whip a meringue by hand without pausing, or switching hands. He’d been surprisingly dense when Jack had pushed him into the boards during checking practice last year, Jack’s attention caught by how Bittle’s muscles were highlighted as much as his haircut in the sunlight when he’d moved into the Haus this summer.

Bittle’s strength is glaringly obvious right now.

The mirror provides an optimal view for Jack as he rests before his last set. Bittle’s perched on the seat, hands on the grips behind him for balance. His brow is furrowed, and the collar of his shirt dark with sweat from the effort from today. For once, he’s not singing or humming or bouncing along to the music in his headphones; Bittle’s breathing in through his nose and out through his mouth carefully, measured, timing his exhales with every time he manages to bring his knees together. Jack’s whole being is focused on the way Bittle’s thighs flex as he pushes them from spread wide to knees touching and back again. Over and over. All of Bittle is glistening with sweat from the exertion under the fluorescent lights and Jack— 

Jack has a sudden, visceral, all-consuming urge to taste. To run his hands from Bittle’s delicate ankles, up his calves. To hold Bittle’s thighs open wide with his shoulders so he can get his hands on his hips, his waist, his ass. To take his time, sucking the sweat from Bittle’s thighs hard enough to leave a line of bruises in his wake, before moving higher. To lick the sweat from the crease where his thigh meets his hip. To chase the drops of Bittle’s precome with his tongue. To take Bittle’s cock with his mouth, all the way to the hilt, before pulling Bittle’s hand to his own hair, encourage him to move Jack exactly how he wants, to take—

The resounding clang of Bittle’s weight stack yanks Jack out of the fantasy.

Câlisse de tabarnak—he’s in the middle of a workout, he can’t be getting distracted by a teammate of all people, and especially not Bittle. Jack depends on their hard-won friendship too much to ever even entertain the possibility—

Jack stands, busies himself with adding more weight to his own machine for his last set, determined to keep his eyes off the mirror, off of Bittle as he bustles around the machine, gathering his water bottle, bending over to wipe the seat down, ass facing the mirror—

It’ll be fine. Bittle will finish cleaning the machine. He’ll move on to the next stop in the circuit, to the machine that’s directly behind the hip adductor. Completely obscured from Jack’s view, and Jack will be able to finish his leg presses without getting distracted.

Bittle catches his eye in the mirror and gives him a small smile and a salute before bouncing off to the next machine and Jack—

Jack better do two more sets, just to be safe.

[madisonandmore]

☀️ Happy September 1st y’all! And happy Creator Reveal Day! ☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who has participated in any way: whether writing, recording, drawing, prompting, commenting, or reblogging, you’ve certainly brightened our summer! 💛

Without further ado, here are our amazing creators!

(Creators, please reach out if your tumblr handle below is incorrect or missed)

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A Sandy Situation by maanorchidee (@forabeatofadrum)

amphibious creatures by HowOldAreWe

Cowabunga by Mernium (@zimbits-my-love)

Crashing Into You by functionalgaypointdexter (forheart)

Eelgrass by perhapsajacket (@perhapsajacket)

Heard the Mermaids Singing by Humbuggy (@checkdeezpucks)

Hot-lanta by JustLookFrightenedAndScuttle (@justlookfrightened)

i'm starvin', darlin by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)

like an ice cream cone by WrathoftheStag (@wrathofthestag)

Making My Head Spin by JustLookFrightenedAndScuttle (@justlookfrightened)

[podfic] getting used to letting go by hullomoon (@hullomoon)

[Podfic] shall i compare thee to a summer's day? by ChaosKiro (@chaoskiro)

Salt Water Hearts by Humbuggy (@checkdeezpucks)

sloshed with gold by nostalgicplant (@ohyoufool)

Stargazing, Skinny Dipping, and Slideshows by lincyclopedia (@the-lincyclopedia)

suddenly this summer it's clear by dessertwaffles (@dessertwaffles)

Summer Gothic by nurseysbeanie (chryysalis) (@nurseysbeanie)

tales of the off-season by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)

The Way Way North by McBangle (@mcbangle)

Unnameable Truth by thefiveboxingwizards (@thefiveboxingwizards)

Wasteland Baby by Humbuggy (@checkdeezpucks)

we'll make out and take a mouthful of the summer time by RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)

Wild and beautiful and drenched in sun by StarDryad (@lutzgocelly)

[omgauplease]

Feeling down? The fantastic works from our Day 5 creators are just what the doctor ordered!

What You Will - Rated T - 8,251 words

Featuring: Eric "Bitty" Bittle/Jack Zimmermann

Summary: TWELFTH NIGHT OR, WHAT YOU WILL SAMWELL UNIVERSITY Director: Jack Zimmermann Stage Manager: Denice Ford

Audition Information

Date: Thursday, August 31, 2014 Time: 2pm - 6pm Where: Room 217 of Theater Building

Please bring a headshot and resume, as well as any known conflicts with weekdays 6pm - 10pm and Saturdays 12pm - 6pm from Monday, September 4, 2014 - Sunday, October 6, 2014.

Prepare two contrasting monologues, one of which must be comedic.

The casting for Viola/Cesario is gender-blind.

Callbacks will be posted no later than Friday, September 1, 2014 on the callboard.

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Won't Eat Crow (But It Might Eat You) - Rated T - 6,792 words

Featuring: William "Dex" Poindexter, Denice "Foxtrot" Ford, Tony "Tango" Tangredi

Summary: There was a woman covered in blood standing at the front of the room.

The sight of her was intense. It was grotesque. It was dramatic.

It was distracting Dex from his biology quiz.

For the Prompt: Where Dex is being pursued by an Irish deity very interested in working with him - either Brigid or the Morrigan off the top of my head, but I'm sure there may be others that are a good fit.

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nobody knows the trouble i've seen (glory, hallelujah) - Rated G - 5,468 words

Featuring: Eric "Bitty" Bittle/Jack Zimmermann, Kent "Parse" Parson/Jack Zimmermann, Eric "Bitty" Bittle & Jack Zimmermann

Summary: Where the red string of fate is something more like a noose, somehow they still find each other.

{A Southern Gothic AU where Jack died back in 2009 and Bitty can see ghosts - under narrow circumstances.}

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the whole world is all yours tonight - Rated T - 2,928 words

Featuring: Derek "Nursey" Nurse/William "Dex" Poindexter

Summary: Will would not describe the vibe backstage as chill, despite Derek’s numerous claims to the contrary.

Or, The Frogs are a boy band and it's opening night of their first national tour.

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[Podfic] Special Delivery - Rated T

Featuring: Eric "Bitty" Bittle/Jack Zimmermann

Summary: Mailman Jack Zimmermann is used to attention from the little kids on his postal route. Being asked to attend a Mailman Jack-themed birthday party, well, that's a first.

Inspired by this Shitty Check, Please AU prompt: "jack is bitty’s mailman and bitty’s 6 yr old is in love with jack and always wants to greet him when he delivers the mail. recently divorced bitty has to pry his daughter away most days, even tho he himself feels the same."

Podfic of Special Delivery by RabbitRunnah.

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A reminder to all creators whose works are revealed today to please update your publication date to today so that your works are shown at the top of the feed on AO3.

Please also remember to show love through kudos and comments to our creators when you enjoy their work! ❤️

[mysecretcheckpleasesideblog]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Check Please! (Webcomic) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Eric "Bitty" Bittle/Jack Zimmermann Characters: Eric "Bitty" Bittle, Jack Zimmermann, Shitty Knight, Larissa "Lardo" Duan Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Beach, Snack Shack Employee Bitty, Enemies to Lovers, Canon-Typical Drug and Alcohol Use, Mention of a near-drowning incident, Summer Romance, Surfing Instructor Jack Summary:

Working at the beachfront snack shack isn't the most glamorous job, but at least Eric has a great view of the hot surfing instructor to help him pass the time.

It's too bad the hot surfing instructor is kind of a jerk.

Or, Eric Bittle is an overworked snack shack employee making minimum wage, and Jack Zimmermann's job is beach.

[appalamutte]

this year has seen the resurgence of my obsession with fanfic, so it’s probably appropriate for me to take a look back at the fics that stayed with me the most, long after i closed the tab. 

this is an incredibly subjective list and i by no means think these fics are better than others. these are just fics that i continue to think about, that i have reread in chase of the feelings i felt when i first read them, or that impacted me in a way that i can’t explain. there’s no real set criteria. there’s no real rhyme or reason. these are just my 22 favorite fics i read in 2022*.

these fics come from multiple fandoms and contain a wide array of genres / tropes. they’re listed in alphabetical order by author. some summaries i cut down due to length.

*these are fics i have read/reread in 2022, they weren't all published in 2022

Check, Please!

Here We Are, Two Strangers by CoffeeStars [rating: explicit | words: 16.4k | read: december] The year in which Kent Parson, famous NHL player and renowned (read: lonely) party animal, reads trashy erotic novels, fails to learn Russian from Alexei’s mom through elaborate contemporary dance, co-adopts a dog, and fucks his way into domesticity and, surprisingly, a functional relationship. .

Better With Time by foryouandbits [rating: mature | words: 118.5k | read: june] Over six years Eric is faced with several difficult life lessons, but there is also joy, laughter, love, and self-discovery. More than anything Eric learns that sometimes in life, you really can only get better with time. .

if life is a movie then you're the best part by goldstandard [rating: explicit | words: 16.1k | read: june] Eric Bittle has one mantra as he relives March 29 over and over again - don’t get hit. If only things were that easy. .

paradigm shift: a triptych by hockeydyke [rating: mature | words: 21.1k | read: november] Halloween will be Bitty and Jack’s first major public appearance as a couple, since Bitty had missed family skate at the beginning of the season because he’d had to attend a little media day of his own for Samwell. So yes, while they’ve both answered plenty of questions since they first kissed at center ice, they haven’t actually done so together yet. The media is going to eat this right up. That’s why this has to be perfect. That's why Bitty has to be perfect. .

maybe i'm waking up by idrilka [rating: mature | words: 157.9k | read: march] It’s almost funny. All he ever wanted was to play hockey, to play in the NHL, to win the Cup. This—Samwell, the team, the Haus—was supposed to be just a detour, but now it feels more like a destination he failed to realize he’s already reached. .

live through this and you won't look back by nighimpossible [rating: teen | words: 4.1k | read: october] The worst part about falling in love with a straight boy is definitely not watching him date girls. No, the worst part about falling in love with a straight boy is that you never even had a shot. .

don't you look charming (here in the eye of a hurricane) by onawingandaswear [rating: teen | words: 9.6k | read: may] In 2009, Jack Zimmermann doesn't just walk away from his future, he packs a bag and runs. .

Happily Ever After, After All by RabbitRunnah [rating: teen | words: 23.8k | read: october] Jack Zimmermann and Eric Bittle have been happily married for years. Or so their kids think. Now that their secret's out, a wedding is in order. .

C'est à ton tour de te laisser parler d'amour by sylviarachel [rating: teen | words: 10.0k | read: july] Sure, Gabriel’s about to meet a two-time Stanley Cup winner who’s also the NHL’s very first out queer player, whose posters he had all over his bedroom walls as a teenager. And also his husband the best-selling cookbook author and YouTube celebrity, who was the first out queer captain of an NCAA men’s hockey team and led his team to a championship. But no need to be intimidated, right? .

No Matter How Small by weneedtotalkaboutsherlock [rating: explicit | words: 125.4k | read: april] "Elliot," Eric says, "this is Jack. Jack, this is Elliot." .

out in the open by wit [rating: teen | words: 35.0k | read: april] One thing is for sure: this isn't what Bitty expected to happen when he first DMed NHL forward Jack Zimmermann. .

How to Blow a Fuck Ton of Meal Points in 1.5 Semesters by YourPalYourBuddy [rating: teen | words: 5.2k | read: november] The cashier stares at the computer screen as they pick up their trays. “Damn,” she says. She glances at Jack and hands his card back. “You’ve got the most meal points I’ve ever seen.” .

Hockey

The Salt King by ladyblahblah [rating: explicit | words: 112.5k | read: september] Sidney dreams, memories of a past life intruding on the one he's living now. But there's no such thing as selkies, and no such thing as a love that lasts across two lifetimes. Until, of course, there is. .

Fastening One Heart to Every Falling Thing by thefourthvine [rating: explicit | words: 51.5k | read: june] Geno can't. Sidney won't. .

King and Lionheart by thehoyden [rating: explicit | words: 56.1k | read: july] Sidney’s wedding day doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. When he’d bothered to imagine it at all, he’d thought of a nice June wedding in Nova Scotia, outdoors with the sun streaming down. He hadn’t imagined this hurried affair on the tarmac on a rainy and unseasonably cool day in early September, a month after his twenty-fifth birthday. .

From Wood and From Ivory by vamm_goda [rating: mature | words: 91.3k | read: september] Sidney's always had a very precise plan for his life: Captain the Seabirds to a championship, make it out of high school, and make it big in the NHL. Then Alex Ovechkin happens. .

Lions in Arms by xihale [rating: mature | words: 4.7k | read: december] “I want to fuck in bathtub full of cash,” Ovi says. “That is entirely unsanitary,” Sidney doesn’t say. .

Attack on Titan

Midwinter by ackermom [rating: teen | words: 59.2k | reread: february] In the deep midwinter, the villagers of Wall Rose gather to celebrate the new year with song, dance, and theatre. The Solstice Stage Festival is a light in the dark for many, and this year, the trainees of the 104th Cadet Corps will take part as a lesson on community relations. For some, the stage offers the spotlight they've always wanted. For others, it's just another way to hide. .

Soul Sisters by ackermom [rating: teen | words: 166.4k | reread: june] "Sororities are for straight girls," Ymir had said. "I could never join a sorority." Then she met the vice president of Zeta Chi. .

And here, I cry by charryklss [rating: general | words: 1.2k | read: january] Reiner reminisces in front of Annie as a friend and as a stranger. Together, they cry. .

Echoes by scioubeez [rating: explicit | words: 108.7k | read: january] "You've been ruining my life ever since I met you." .

Wind in the Sails by vidnyia [rating: teen | words: 60.7k | reread: january] Determined to honour his grandfather's final wish, Armin boards the Ship Sina in search of a new life. However, before his adventure can begin, he must survive the dangers of the ocean during the vessel's two-month journey across the Pacific. Under the disdainful watch of his bunkmate Jean Kirstein, Armin struggles to adapt to life aboard the eccentric ship, beginning to question everything as the wind leads him in a direction he never could have planned for. .

NOTE: technically, my fic reading resurgence started in late october 2021, but since that's only two months i decided to throw those fics in this list. midwinter, soul sisters, and wind in the sails i read in 2021, but i also reread them this year. that's why i'm including them.

there we have it! my favorite 22 fics of 2022. this year has truly gone by in the blink of an eye (it feels like just yesterday i was crying my eyes out over echoes, when really i read that way back in january oh my god), and i can't wait to see what fics 2023 brings.

onto the new year!

[cottagepodfics]

cottagepodfics' Solo Podfic Master List

List updated October 2023. Links under the cut...

Schitt's Creek solo podfics

[Podfic] Shall I Stay? - M, 12 hrs - fic by alldaydream (@maybewecandreamalittle)

[Podfic] That Summer Feeling is Gonna Haunt You - T, 2 hrs - fic by @olrhys

[Podfic] now you see me - T, 32 min - fic by @grapehyasynth

[Podfic] I Put A Spell On You - G, 30 min - fic by houdini74 (@mostlyinthemorning)

[Podfic] To Come out the Other Side - T, 28 min, CW: Major Character Death - fic by @unfolded73

[Podfic] So Worth the Yearning For - T, 25 min - fic by nameless_bliss (@my-nameless-bliss)

[Podfic] Bashert - T, 15 min - fic by fairmanor

[Podfic] I've been aiming for the stars - G, 11 min - fic by yourbuttervoicedbeau (@kiwiana-writes)

[Podfic] Meddling Kids - T, 9 min - fic by ryry_peaches

[Podfic] Listen to the radio play all night - T, 9 min - fic by yourbuttervoicedbeau (@kiwiana-writes)

[Podfic] I'll Just Stumble on Home to My Cat(s) - NR, 6 min - fic by nontoxic (@nontoxic-writes)

[Podfic] i will share this room with you - G, 6 min - fic by sonlali (@landofsonlali)

Check Please! solo podfics

[Podfic] The Mechanics of Poetry - NurseyDex, T, 6.5 hrs - fic by omgericzimmermann (@hmslusitania)

[Podfic] we could still be lovers - Patater, T, 2 hrs - fic by jennycaakes (@jennybeantime)

[Podfic] Special Delivery - Zimbits, T, 25 min - fic by RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)

[Podfic] Madison, GA | July 4, 2025 - Zimbits, T, 13 min - fic by RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)

[Podfic] Widsom Teeth - NurseyDex, T, 11 min - fic by TDKeh16 (@tdkeh)

[Podfic] Please (Don't) Have Snow - PB&J, G, 8 min - fic by honorafidelis

[Podfic] You Can Plan on Me - Zimbits, G, 6 min - fic by JeannetteRankin (@jeannetterankin)

Stranger Things solo podfics

[Podfic] alone again, or - Steddie, M, 2 hrs - fic by 96tears (@pizzaqueen)

[Podfic] talk it up (what i came here for) - Steddie (Erica POV), T, 1 hr 12 min - fic by heartofwinterfell (@nancywheeeler)

[Podfic] i don't ask much (i just want you) - Steddie, T, 45 min - fic by ToEdenAndBackAgain (@toedenandbackagain)

[Podfic] oh, I got plenty of time - Steddie (Lucas POV), T, 26 min - fic by idontshaveforsher_yesyoudo

[Podfic ] The Trials and Tribulations of Romantic Meddling - Steddie (Argyle POV), M, 25 min - fic by ketchuppacket

[Podfic] Strange Bedfellows - Steddie (Will POV), T, 23 min - fic by OnMyShore

[Podfic] subtext (something i can't quite put my fingers on - Steddie (Robin POV), T, 21 min - fic by Adure (@toburnup)

[Podfic] Make my wish come true - Steddie, T, 19 min - fic by NC Fics (@n0connections)

[Podfic] A Lit Match Over This Fuse - Steddie (Nancy POV), T, 19 min - fic by RurouniHime (@thegertie)

[Podfic] Peaceful Bliss - Steddie (Dustin POV), G, 12 min - fic by unkreativstermensch

[Podfic] hot patootie - Steddie (Hopper POV), M, 11 min - fic by iwishiwasreal (@eddiemyl0ve)

Solo podfics in other fandoms

[Podfic] 15-across (Carry On Series) - T, 43 min - fic by NineMagicks (@ninemagicks)

[Podfic] Fall Fling (Carry On Series) - G, 9 min - fic by SHARKMARTINI (@sharkmartini)

[Podfic] Our Love Keeps The Things It Finds (A League of their Own) - T, 21 min - fic by @somebodytoundress

[Podfic] (Forever) In My Way (RWRB) - T, 41 min - fic by chamel (@cha-melodius)

I've also had the privilege of participating in a bunch of multi-voice podfics and fic + podfic collaborations! Check them all out here.

[wrathofthestag]

Roy Kent and Jack Zimmermann:

Roy Kent and Jack Zimmermann when they see someone they love:

BONUS - Roy Kent and Jack Zimmermann being consoled by a blonde cutie.

[doggernaut]

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Check Please! (Webcomic) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Eric "Bitty" Bittle/Jack Zimmermann Characters: Eric "Bitty" Bittle, Jack Zimmermann, Shitty Knight (Check Please!), Larissa "Lardo" Duan, Bob Zimmermann, Alicia Zimmermann, Chris "Chowder" Chow, Alexei "Tater" Mashkov, Original Characters, Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Meeting, Divorce, Parenthood, Past Infidelity (by other partners), Starting Over, Friends to Lovers, Some angst, Post-Breakup Bad Decisions Summary:

Eric Bittle had it all: a fairy-tale marriage to his college sweetheart, two great kids, a thriving career. Until the day his cheating husband up and left him for a younger man. Now a single parent, Eric’s just trying to get through each day as best as he can.

Professional hockey player Jack Zimmermann also had it all, up until the day his pop star wife left him for his linemate. In need of a fresh start, Jack finds himself on the other side of the country to finish out his NHL career with a new team, the Providence Falconers.

When their paths keep crossing, Eric and Jack form an unlikely friendship. Neither is looking for romance. But that just might happen, anyway.

[deckthehaus]

We've reached the end! Here are the reveals of our illustrious creators!! Congratulations to everyone, and thank you, all of you, for participating, whether it was prompting, writing, podficcing, reading, listening, reblogging, or some combination of the above. The mods had a ton of fun, and we hope you did, too.

Self-promote! Go forth and reblog! And creators: if you would like to use any of the Deck the Haus art that we've been posting to promote your work, please just reach out. We'd be happy to do a quick edit so the text says your pseud and the name of your work.

As long as you love me so by sweaters_in_the_summer (@sweatersinthesummer)

A Whole Latke Love by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)

Baked with Love (it's the thought that counts) by thesleepyskipper (@thesleepyskipper)

[Podfic] Every Time A Bell Rings by sunlightsymphony (@sunlightsymphony), dairaliz (@schitthappens), Amanita_Fierce, sweaters_in_the_summer (@sweatersinthesummer), dessertwaffles (@dessertwaffles), JanuariumPods (@januarium), cottagepodfics (@cottagepodfics), HowOldAreWe, skipperpods (@thesleepyskipper), and RattleandHum_collabs (@thirdeye1234)

Keep warm in winter by Denois (@denois)

knit one, purl cthulhu by cricketnationrise (@cricketnationrise)

Love and Joy Come to You [text + podfic] by DesignatedGrape (@designatedgrape) and RattleandHum (@thirdeye1234)

maybe tonight (the stars align) by dessertwaffles (@dessertwaffles)

meet me at midnight by dessertwaffles (@dessertwaffles)

[Podfic] Merry Christmas, I'm Yours by sweaters_in_the_summer (@sweatersinthesummer)

never gonna find me a better day by cricketnationrise (@cricketnationrise)

No Kiss Goodbye by Denois (@denois)

Northern Attitude by misswhimsy (@missanniewhimsy)

on the first day of christmas... by cricketnationrise (@cricketnationrise)

Operation Get Bitty Better by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)

[Podfic] Please (Don't) Have Snow by cottagepodfics (@cottagepodfics)

Red Robe, Red Ribbon, Red Boxers by em_words (@bittysovenbetsy)

Ringing In by cricketnationrise (@cricketnationrise)

Snow Day by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)

Soup for the (Pure of) Heart by Denois (@denois)

the beat my heart skips by MKAugust (@mkaugust)

To Begin Again by Local_Queer (@a-very-gay-disaster)

to dance under sparkling lights by cricketnationrise (@cricketnationrise)

When Lucia Day Dawns by lincyclopedia (@the-lincyclopedia)

[Podfic] You Can Plan on Me by cottagepodfics (@cottagepodfics)

You make me feel like a million bucks, you do by RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)

[wrathofthestag]

It’s true!

RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut) is an amazing writer and great to talk to! When I entered the fandom a few weeks ago, I binged all their fics in about two days and enjoyed every one of them!

signed @the-lincyclopedia

[mamashitty]

Some fic recs! Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

Fic: Oh What A Night

Word Count: 12151

Author: weneedtotalkaboutsherlock ( @weneedtotalkaboutfic)

Fandom: Check Please!

Relationship: Eric “Bitty” Bittle/Jack Zimmermann, Gabby St. Martin/Sebastien “Marty” St. Martin

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary: "Here," the blonde man says, and pushes the cocktail back towards Jack. "Have my drink and I'll have yours. If you're not allergic to cranberries."

In which, in the span of a single night, Jack Zimmermann meets, loses, chases after, and catches Eric Bittle.

Fic: out in the open

Word Count: 35061

Author: wit (@parvuls)

Fandom: Check Please!

Relationship: Eric “Bitty” Bittle/Jack Zimmermann

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary:TMZ ✔ @TMZ · May 23, 2019 22:36

Jack Zimmermann and Eric Bittle’s Friendship Goes Viral After Release of Providence Falconers Video

One thing is for sure: this isn't what Bitty expected to happen when he first DMed NHL forward Jack Zimmermann.

Fic: What Started in Beautiful Rooms

Word Count: 4491

Author: RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)

Fandom: Check Please!

Relationship: Eric “Bitty” Bittle/Jack Zimmermann

Rating: Mature

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary: Eric just wants to do his job, but Jack Zimmermann keeps walking into his kitchen. They can’t keep meeting like this.

Fic: You never have to hide

Word Count: 2211

Author: cubeofbutter

Fandom: Check Please!

Relationship: Eric “Bitty” Bittle/Jack Zimmermann, Bob Zimmermann & Jack Zimmermann

Rating: General Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary: In which Jack and Bitty are not good at keeping their relationship a secret and Bob Zimmerman is not oblivious.

Fic: Sleepless in Samwell

Word Count: 7777

Author: WrathoftheStag (@wrathofthestag)

Fandom: Check Please!

Relationship: Eric “Bitty” Bittle/Jack Zimmermann

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Summary: “Warm. Delicious. Delivered. Sleepless Cookies specializes in delivering freshly-baked, amazing cookies right to your dorm in the wee hours of the night. Sleepless Cookies - We’re There For You When You Need Us Most.”

Midterms at Samwell are always hectic and cause people to lose sleep but when the haus orders cookies at 2:00 a.m. and Jack meets the adorable delivery guy, Eric, it’s not just mid-terms that are keeping him up at night.

[finishyoureffingwip]

You see, it feels like I’m starting to care

By RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Eric “Bitty” Bittle/Jack Zimmermann

Characters: Jack Zimmermann, Eric Bittle, Alicia Zimmermann, Bob Zimmermann

Additional Tags: Jack Zimmermann character study, 5+1 Things, Running, Running as a form of therapy, Mentions of Jack’s Overdose

Words: 4907

Summary: Jack’s always been most at home on the ice. But sometimes he does his best thinking while he’s running.

[parvuls]

* adapted from @librajiminn on twitter

a fun game to celebrate 2020 ending! the rules are simple: recommend your favorite omgcp fics so everyone can enjoy them, while trying to fill in enough slots to get a bingo! i ordered my recs starting from top left; my filled bingo card is at the end ✨

most recent fic you bookmarked don't tell your mother by seeingrightly [rating: unrated, probably t | words: 1k] essentially: jack is in madison, and things aren’t easy but at least they’re together. i have an unhealthy obsession with madison/4th of july fics, and every new one i discover brings me joy. i liked this one in particular because of the lovely, clean flow of the writing, and for its attention to the problematic environment: the (assumed) homophobic nature of georgia, and bitty's tension when he’s home as a result.

a fic that made you cry Your heart hurts, mine does too by the_p_in_raspberry (@thepinraspberry) [rating: t | words: 19k] essentially: this fic fills the prompt ‘what if bitty hadn’t come out to shitty?’ the fic deals with exactly the subject material implied, and is inherently painful. this what if version of bitty’s journey with his sexuality was so, so raw, but it was the good kind of pain. i’ll say that while this fic is jack/bitty at its core, i really think its real strength is the team dynamics. they are so there for each other, and it was a beautiful read.

a fic you’ve re-read multiple times Prove To Me You Got Some Coordination by amalnahurriyeh [rating: explicit | words: 17k; the series is 24.5k] “In which Jack Zimmermann has a favorite stripper, some very strong feelings about labour relations, and a good heart.“ when i prepared myself for reading a stripper au, this is not what i expected. this fic is one of my all-time favorites. i adored the politics angle, jack's awkward Helpless Good Guy gestures, and bitty being a complete badass. their soft flirting, the realistic (but positive!) take on sex work, and the careful handling of a potential unequal power dynamic. i don’t think i can count on one hand the amount of times i read this fic.

a fic from your to-read list Never Will You Ever by thefiveboxingwizards (@thefiveboxingwizards) [rating: explicit | words: ~25k (WIP)] essentially: during fall semester of Y2 the team plays never have i ever, which results in jack coming out to bitty. bitty decides to move on, just as jack starts to realize his own feelings. this is the first time i’m reccing a fic i haven’t actually read. i have a strict rule against reading wips for my own mental health (although i have great appreciation for all writers who decide to post them; kudos to you). the premise of this fic sounds so alluring, however, that i couldn’t help but marking it for later and then checking if it’s updated every few days. can’t wait to read it when it’s finished!

FREE SLOT and now what words do I have? by MyCupOfTea (@marchingatmidnight) [rating: m | words: 10k] essentially: jack and bitty love each other. bitty moves to france. jack and bitty continue to love each other, even when it’s hard. this fic could’ve fit several of my slots, but eventually i decided to just rec it on its own. it’s one of my absolute favorites in this fandom. i love it for the writing, the pacing, the decision to tackle a real obstacle in a relationship without unnecessary dramatization. i love the softness the pining trope is painted with; how the distance is awful but they deal with it so well, so healthily. i love when angst is used to build and show the strengths of a relationship, not just to hurt.

a pwp With New Eyes by luckie_dee (@luckiedee) [rating: m | words: 3.5k] essentially: mirror sex with a flavor of intercrural. this fic is set during bitty’s first visit to providence, which shifts the entire tone of the fic accordingly. everything is so tentative and new, and i just really liked how gentle jack and bitty are with each other, how they savor new things. the setting and bitty's thoughts and the whole thing was perfect, and so in character.

a fic that is pure fluff Over Heels by anonymous [rating: gen | words: 2.5k] essentially: jack and bitty and marriage. this is such a soft portrayal that it made my chest ache. it isn’t Y4-compliant, but it is so goddamn cute it doesn’t matter. i especially loved the communication between them, the choice of rings (plus the subtle mentions of jack stimming), and this sort of low key, understated proposal. the last scene with jack kissing the ring clinched it for me: i could picture it so clearly my heart flipped.

a fic with your favorite trope How to Blow a Fuck Ton of Meal Points in 1.5 Semesters. by YourPalYourBuddy (@ivecarvedawoodenheart) [rating: t | words: 5k] essentially: jack finds himself with more meal points than he could ever need, and proceeds to spend them on his team (read: bitty) - which leads to some realizations. the trope this fits is ‘year 2 canon-divergence getting together’, and it’s one trope i will never tire of. i absolutely loved the set up of this because it's so college. i loved jack's characterization, and also their conversations, how well bitty's feelings are translated through jack's eyes even when jack's not completely aware of them, and the ending.

a fic with a trope you don’t usually read Tipping the Scales by akaparalian (@floralegia) [rating: t | words : 7.5k] “Prince Eric, training for a tournament to prove his worth as a knight, goes for a ride in the woods. He accidentally finds a dragon, who accidentally became a dragon because he pissed off the wrong witch.” i’m not normally a fan of fantasy or royalty AUs, but something drew me to this fic anyway. i was not disappointed. i laughed out loud several times during this fic. i adored the translations of their personalities into a knight and a dragon (for example, jack's reaction to training - dying, dead, oh my god).

a drabble that made you want more Picture Us Together by RabbitRunnah (@doggernaut) [rating: t | words: 800] essentially: bitty sets a picture of his boyfriend as his lock screen during the madison visit, and jack finds out. it seems only fitting that i put more than one rec taking place during 4th of july on this list. the prompt was so simple, but the execution was so lovely i wished it would go on and on. things between them at this time were so new and fragile and sweet that i just never want it to end.

a fic with domestic fluff I'll settle in and dream by Stultiloquentia [rating: t | words: 9k] essentially: a future fic with emphasis on jack’s and bitty’s adult life. the realistic domesticity in this killed me dead. it is so, so lovely and soft. i enjoyed every detail, from the dog to the scenery descriptions to jack's hockey arc. every setting was so easy to imagine, and i really enjoyed the journey this fic takes the reader on.