a few recs for now

- Wet!Haired Sam picspam made by ash48


+ The True and the Brave by strive2bhappy
In a world of knights, castles, lords, prophecies and the threat of war between the kingdoms, Jensen the True has lived a remarkably sheltered life. Gifted with the ability to scry truth through touch, Jensen isolated himself from people not only because his “gift” brought him discomfort but because he was used only as a weapon by the current lord. Jensen’s world is turned upside down when a young knight named Jared comes to Greenbriar Manor and changes everything.
Big Bang Fic. SUCH a lovely read! I adored the depictions and characterizations in this.
+ The Growing Place by zubeneschamali
Jensen's content with his job at Prairie Creek Nursery, working with plants but not people, putting his sister through college while supporting both of them the same way he has since they lost their parents. Then a chance encounter with a customer who's everything that Jensen's not turns into repeated encounters, and suddenly has the potential to become something much more. Jensen might have faith and imagination when it comes to gardening, but his personal life is another matter, and it's hard to grow out of old ways of thinking about himself.
Jared's just bought a house and is thrilled about filling the yard with flowers, even if he doesn't have the first clue what he's doing. Seeking help from his local garden store results in a major crush on the hot but shy guy who seems to know everything about gardening. Jared's yard is going to look beautiful once he and Jensen are done with it—but if Jared can't figure out how to understand where Jensen is coming from, he's going to miss out on the chance for anything more.
I had such a good time reading this fic. Z did amazing with the growing relationship between the guys and the ease of how you know they're just meant to be.
+ Love Makes You Do the Wacky by tmn1966
Jared was excited to move to Red Bluff, Texas to fulfill his dream to open an inn with his best friend, Misha. He wasn’t expecting anything more than that, but Jared loved that life was full of surprises.

When Jensen came to Red Bluff, he’d bought a diner and had been perfectly happy that it took over all aspects of his life. Until Jared walked through the door.
A super fun read that gives you reminders about the schmoop and feel of Gilmore Girls :)
+ I Leave My Heart in the Dust Where You Walk by akintay
Jensen's life is pretty simple: he runs the ranch his parents left him, spends what little time off he has with his best friends, and occasionally drives for miles to hook up with men he will never have to see again. He tells himself he isn't really gay and that he's happy with the life he leads. But then Jared – tall, beautiful and vibrant – arrives on the ranch looking for work, and Jensen begins to question who he is and what he really wants. Featuring: puppies, horses, skinny dipping, mud fights, sex in a hayloft, and meddling best friends.
I had such a good time reading this fic - the step from friends to more is awesome. And the tension? WHEW.

Can you tell I've been trying to read Big Bang fics? A year later? [and OMG THE ART]