#and my to watch/read/do list is longer than i'll likely get through in a lifetime

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You are seriously amazing for meticulously compiling lists of fic recs around themes ppl request. I'd been going through a nervous phase these past months looking for cherik stories and worrying I'll reach the point of having read all of them when I found your lists and their delicious, delicious contents. Thank you!! If you have time, would you be able to compile a list of soccer/professional sports themed cherik au's? I'm a goober for Charles playing soccer. Thank you again

Thank you for your kind words anon, they are much appreciated. I understand what you mean when it comes to looking for new fics. I went through this phase myself a while ago but there are so many excellent fics in this fandom and even though I've read so many of them there are still tons I haven't read (you should see my to-read list, it's looong). Anyway, I'm so glad that my lists are helping you find some new reading material. I tried to find all the football/soccer AUs out there, but I also added some fics which involve other professional sports. I hope you enjoy!

Cherik Football/Soccer AU

Football/Professional Sports Cherik AU

Football/Soccer

Gold Glory – ikeracity

Summary: Erik is a swimmer for Germany. Charles is the goalkeeper for Team USA's Olympic soccer team (or football, as Charles insists that they call it). They first meet in Beijing in 2008, and what starts in China carries on into 2012, to London. Sometimes it's hard to know what they're really there for: the medals or each other.

Olympics AU.

Interlude – ikeracity

Summary: After clinching the FA Cup with Arsenal, Charles and Erik take a day to themselves to rest and enjoy each other's company before they have to report to their respective training camps for the World Cup.

Golazo – ikeracity

Summary: The surprise isn't that Rest of the World beats England handily in Soccer Aid 2014. The surprise comes after.

Tumblr Ficlets – ikeracity

Note: Check chapters 26, 31, 38,39,40, 77 for some soccer/football au

From the Start – treasuredleisure 

Summary: They were once childhood friends who bonded over their love of the same sport.

Years later they reunite, but as competitors.

And Erik's still harbouring feelings for his old friend that he's certain he can no longer hide.

Smile (for the cameras) – espressohno

Summary: “Charles. What are you doing.”

“I have some words to say to Erik Lehnsherr.” Charles gasped, tipping the rest of the glass into his mouth. He had to take a minute for his throat to recover. “And I’m not going to say them sober.”

really, really stupid cherik football au where charles and erik talk shit about each other in interviews and then actually meet one another and find that they don't hate each other. they really don't

Scored on My Heart – GoddessOfDestruction

Summary: A Cherik Football!AU in which both Erik and Charles are football (soccer) players and Erik is on the verge of making history with the Polish National team by winning the Euro Cup. (Cherik one-shot that features Wanda, Peter, Lorna and Nina as Erik's kids).

It’s Just a Summer Thing – g33kyclassic

Summary: Erik, new to America and not fitting in at all, gets the opportunity of a lifetime: an invitation to an elite summer soccer camp. Erik is hoping to improve as a player, his mother is hoping he'll make friends. Over the years he does both, and maybe, just maybe, he finds something more than a friend.

High and Dangerous – thefourofswords

Summary: Erik's always dreamed of playing football for Bayern, but it's Arsenal who comes calling. A soccer AU.

Professional Sports

For the Roses – Nusicaa (ignusphoenics)

Summary: After an accident left him paralyzed below the waist, former elite track star Charles Xavier needs a new hobby. His longtime rival, the German runner Erik Lehnsherr, might just be that hobby.

Nailed it – MonstrousRegiment

Summary: “Hello, Erik. I’m Charles,” the skater answers, and then he leans in close, his voice dropping down to a murmur, “and I just nailed my triple so I’d very much like it if you’d nail me.”

Dancing on the Blades, You set my Heart on Fire – a1_kitkat

Summary: Erik Lensherr was a World Champion Figure Skater until an accident kept him off the ice, leaving a path for Charles Xavier to take his crown. After a viral video gives Erik the kick he needs to start competing again, he finds himself in direct competition with Charles but the two have been following each other's careers for a long time and have been secretly crushing on the other.

A chance meeting leads them down a path neither intended to travel. Will they come together or will the pressure of the competition drive them further apart?

Only a few million watching – traumschwinge

Summary: On the day of the second last race of the year, biathlete Erik Lehnsherr stands to win more than just a World Cup race.

[peterknowsshit]

Road Trip (Leg 1, Part 1)

Tori:

[How long had I been out for? One second, we were loading up the van, cooler stocked with all our favorites, and the next, we’re driving up through Texas to begin the most epic road trip vacation of a lifetime. The conversation that led to it was still fresh on my mind as I came to and looked around, thinking back to that night and seeing the open road first thing, well I couldn't help the smile that seemed to grow wider on my lips. We had it all planned out since late winter, the first day of spring much too cold for my liking so we opted to wait for just a bit warmer temperatures before making our departure. It couldn’t have been any more perfect if you asked me. And seeing how it wasn’t that long ago that we celebrated the holiday proper, I was still feeling somewhat stoned from the joint I had smoked earlier with @PeterKnowsShit, so I was stuck on pretty bird wasted row. The fact that we were even here on this trip together wasn't lost on me either as I took the opportunity to gaze upon him as he stretched out behind the wheel of our own personal tour bus. Our first stop along our planned getaway was in none other than Santa Rosa, New Mexico. All those cars instantly come to mind when that familiar rumble makes itself known in my stomach, busting me with the munchies hitting me hard and I have no choice but to laugh.] Can we stop for a big gulp? I’m sure Rilla needs to go to. [As if on cue, I see Rilla pop up from the back and I reach over the seats to love on him.] Yeah, beef jerky too. Some ho-hos and Dorito’s.

Peter:

-I must’ve glanced over at @MyJokersWild a million times while we were driving. She was so damn beautiful. Inside and out. I couldn’t believe that after all the bullshit I had endured in this long ass life of mine, there really was someone that was just so effortless perfect for me. Shit people usually got pissed about didn’t even phase her. For the first time since I could remember, I could be completely myself. Which brought us to this road trip. The vintage tour bus we were driving wasn’t the fastest thing on wheels. But that’s not what this trip was about. My pretty bird enjoyed the laid back life. Which made this casual amble of the bus perfect for what we needed. Lost in my musings, I didn’t even notice that she had woken until she spoke. Flicking my eyes from the road over to her, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the bond between her and Rilla before jerking my chin in the direction of the sign- You’re in luck, baby. There’s a little town not to far off. I’m sure they’ve got all of the above for us.

Tori:

[Seeing the sign up ahead, I laughed hearing Rilla howl in the back and turned to scratch between his ears, giving him some more love as you took the exit.] And what goodies does my Peter Pan want? [The day had turned to night and when you rolled to a stop at the pumps, I was quick to attach Rilla's leash before turning my attention back to you, watching you kill the engine.] Since you've done most of the driving, I'll treat you to anything you want. [Leaning in close now, I pressed a soft kiss to your lips, unable to contain my excitement that we were really here when I hear Rilla whine this time, knowing he wouldn't wait much longer.]

Peter:

-pulls to a stop in front of the pump, turning to face you with a smirk- Anything? -drops my eyes to your chest briefly before bringing them back up to yours- If I get what I really want...we aren’t gonna make it to see shit. -winks- But I will take a cherry coke. -pats Rilla with a chuckle- Extra Doritos too. You know my love of them.

Tori:

You got it. Cherry coke, extra Doritos and me naked! Coming right up! [If you thought I was joking, I clearly wasn't when I popped another quick kiss to your lips, whispering.] I'll let you motorboat them when I get back. [Hopping out with a smirk of my own, I slid the side open just in time to see Rilla bust out, barely gathering up his leash when he did and I take off with him to pay and go for his walk. Thinking a peek around the place was in order once I restocked our favorites, mentally adding a few of your favorite candy bars to the list.]

Peter:

-the cocky smirk I had going on falling from my face at your words, while my eyes do some falling of their own right to your chest, and sitting there completely stupified until you’ve slipped out of the bus. Even then, watching after you as you run off with Rilla then muttering to myself- Fucking hell... -shakes my head to clear my thoughts before letting myself out of the bus to pop the gas cap-

Tori:

[When Rilla wasted no time with his potty break, I smiled leading him inside the store with me, calling out to the night clerk as I went to turn the pump on for you so we could gas up. Making my way down the aisle of every miscellaneous pit stop "find" you could think of, I

noticed the hats first thing, that bounce in my step had me gathering up our treats for the next leg of our trip rather fast when I saw the clerk eying Rilla, which was followed up with a "You can't bring him in here." when I arrived at the counter.] I most certainly can but

as you can see he walked in. I didn't bring him anywhere. [Flashing a bright smile, I reached up at the last minute to snatch one of the hats that caught my eye hanging above before he could protest further.] Oh and the gas too. [Fishing the cash out of my back pocket to pay,

I nodded when he handed me back my change, bagging up our snacks and I place the sodas on top, sporting my new hat now.] See that wasn't so bad! [Turning on my heel, I walked out with our bags, Rilla leading the way to greet you when you came into view.] I got me a new hat! [Laughing when I see your face, I gave a slight shrug. What might seem silly to some, wasn't to me and I planned on buying every little trinket and silly hat along the way but you knew that too.] How many more miles until we stop for the night? I think there's a camp up the road.

Peter:

-the way the jewels in that hat sparkled in the lights, it caught my attention right away. I let out a low chuckle, cocking a brow at you when you walked up- I can see that. -pats Rilla’s head as he nudged my leg with his nose while making a show of raking my eyes over your entire body slowly- Yep, only you could make a gas station hat look that hot. -shoots you a wink before pulling the nozzle from the tank and plopping it back into its spot, glancing over my shoulder in the direction we’re headed at your question then twisting the cap back on our gas tank and flicking the door shut- Yeah? You wanna stop there for the night then?

Tori:

That depends on how quickly you want me just wearing this hat.. [I couldn't help it with the way your eyes seemed to roam, drinking me in as you were and I stepped right into your personal space to place a kiss to your neck, peppering that visual with a quick nip to your skin there before I wagged my brows, letting Rilla into the bus with our bags.] The map shows camp grounds up ahead and I thought we could park there for the night. See the museum tomorrow.. Besides, you need some rest too, right? [Smirking now, I knew what was really on your mind and I didn't need your gift to see that sleep wasn't it.] Maybe a stroll to stretch your legs once we get there might be in order.

Peter:

-I didn’t know how you did it. But you always seemed to turn the tables on me. And my brows were now sky high as you read my mind perfectly. The visual of you in nothing but the hat along with that nip to my skin causing me to let out a low growl- Camping soon. -clears my throat with a nod- Definitely soon. -Then you added in the stretching my legs part which had my imagination running wild, my eyes darkening as it did. And it was all I could do not to toss your ass over my shoulder and carryyou into the bus- I plan to let out all my pent up energy from being stuck behind the wheel...

Tori:

Do you now? You plan on chasing me too? [Oh, I was tempting you big time with all that teasing. I knew it too as I winked and nipped at your lips before backing away. That fight or flight response, if I was honest, was always flight where you were concerned and only for the simple reason that it gave way to that chase.. The thought of you doing just that had my ass in gear then, getting into the bus only to feel your hand slap my ass with that low growl of yours before I made it right inside and I laughed hard.] Just two miles up the road, mine. Think I can strip faster than you can drive? [If there ever was a challenge accepted, this was it and I saw it plain as day in your eyes as you got in finally, starting the bus. The campgrounds just within our grasp as the night sky opened up with all those beautiful stars.]

Peter:

-That slow amble the bus drove that I was relishing before? Now, it was biting me in the ass. If I wasn’t so focused on the challenge, or the thought of a sexy naked woman possibly being next to me in the next few seconds, I might’ve laughed at the look on the guy at the next pump’s face as I attempted to peel out in that bus. As I held the pedal firmly to the ground, hands gripping the wheel, my eyes continually flicked over to you, hoping to catch any glimpse- This might be the longest couple of miles of my life.