Fleeting Fancies - Fanworks Recommendations

Community: Basic Human Anatomy by Person - So. After that debate episode with the ~*completely wrong*~ moments with Jeff and Annie, it was pretty much like a brick to the face for me and I realized I had my ship. So, I carefully poked at the Yuletide archives for this year and hoped, well, maybe at least there'd be some cute gen. And then there was Jeff/Annie fic! That was a nice little AU spin-off from the end of that episode where Jeff is totally going to hell for agreeing to sleep with Annie, but it was totally worth it. I love Annie here especially, the author does a fantastic job of capturing that bright, bubbly, somewhat naive, yet determined and spunky woman she is. And Jeff! Who knows he's going to hell and yet can't seem to stop himself! Sort of kind of becoming a real person! A little bit! And then hot makeouts. It's like this Yuletide loves me. (Jeff/Annie, NC-17.)

Community: Ragged Edges by boundbyspells - Jeez, I think this fic sent me on the biggest fic rollercoaster of the day so far--first, eeee! Jeff and Annie are so cute! Awww, they're breaking up. Sadface! Well, it was really wonderfully written and I am continuing to enjoy this fic for the Annie characterization. I think she is becoming one of my favorites on this show! I am cautiously delighted again! Then there was the threesome with Troy and Abed and Annie, which was interesting and wonderfully written, but maybe not my cup of tea, but I'm still reading for the Annie characterization! So, a little down, but not out. And then it just sort of peters itself out and it's back to being a really interesting Annie piece all by itself again. And then! MOST DELIGHTFUL ENDING EVER OMG. Lovely writing + satisfying look at Annie's character = omg I am so delighted right now. (Troy/Annie, Jeff/Annie, Troy/Annie/Abed.)

Community: Common Knowledge by grenadine - This isn't a dialogue-only fic, but it is one that's heavily relying on the spoken words and I think that works out pretty well for a fandom like this and because the author has a solid grip on the characters' voices and how to make a group scene work pretty darn well. I think what I actually wound up loving the most is that this is a piece from Britta's POV that gets inside her head--and her dynamic with Jeff--really well, that little bit of potentially something more, even when it's not really about that. Because he's got this thing for Annie now and, okay, that's a lot of why I clicked on this fic and a bit part of why I enjoyed it (because seeing Britta's POV on Jeff/Annie is really interesting) but I wound up liking it for all the elements the author put in. (Background Jeff/Annie, it's not entirely the point.)

Community: eating salt together by malo-malo - I didn't think I would experiment around that much with pairings when it came to this fandom, that I was settled in with my sort-of-OTP and was happy there. And then I saw that this was an Annie/Britta fic. And I was curious. So, I read it and I'm definitely glad I gave it a shot because it's such a delightful piece that really does a great job with their characters and captures the little quirks of the series nicely. I liked the style of it, short little bursts of scenes across several weeks, as the relationship progresses, showing little moments along the way. I could definitely warm up to this pairing. (Annie/Britta, somewhere around an R.)

Community: Touch You Twice by okayawesome - I clicked on this fic because I felt like I should at least give one Troy/Abed fic a chance and, boy, was this one ever awesome. I suspect it'll spoil me in a lot of ways for the rest of the fandom, at least when it comes to Abed narratives because this one was spot on. The author did a fantastic job with the movie references and touching on the fourth wall breakage and Abed's just sort of... disconnected feeling, except that's not really it, whatever it is, this nailed it perfectly. The Molly Ringwald references were great. The blink and you'll miss it Jeff/Annie implications were just the delicious icing on the cake. (Troy/Abed, references to Troy/Annie and Jeff/Annie.)

Community: Sexy Sweet by scoob2222 - The more I read for these two, the more I realize, sigh, yeah, I'm sinking pretty fast with this fandom. Because it's so satisfying to have them just finally make out properly and this was an adorably sweet fic that gave me a bit of that satisfaction. I can totally see Annie as being one of those women who just have no idea how they turn people way, way on when they're doing the simplest of things, obv. (Jeff/Annie.)

Community: Method Acting (part 1) by shan21non - I'm always a little hesitant to try out new authors in a new fandom (and I'll admit that the font on this post did give me pause for a long few moments) but I dove in anyway. I'm really glad I did because I spent this whole fic either grinning or out and out laughing because the author does a really fantastic job at the group scenes and the little quips and getting everyone's personality in and even Abed's meta-tastic comments! Of course I started it for the Jeff/Annie and that's why I'll keep reading it, but it's genuinely delightful for the study group's entire dynamic and the choas that is this bunch of weirdos in the cafeteria. Totally worth the read! AND I'll get Jeff/Annie out if it! :D :D :D (Future Jeff/Annie.)

Community: Journalism Ethics by angeria [ part 01 - part 02 ] - One of the things I love about this fandom is that occasionally there is fic that just nails the fast-paced antics dynamic of the show, right down to the dialogue and the little looks everyone gives each other and Abed's beautiful meta commentary. Absolutely everyone in this fic is pitch-perfect, even in the group scenes with all the characters that the author had to juggle. I love that the fic started out with Abed and Troy watching people slip in the rain, which leads to meta/breaking the fourth wall from Abed and the rest of the gang eventually coming up and misunderstanding things and of course that snowballs and it was just. It would have been so easy to see this as an episode from the show! I picked this one up for the Jeff/Annie UST, but I think I loved it even more for the dynamics between everyone, right down to the brilliant ending. (Sort of Jeff/Annie, but I found it more like genfic.)

Community: You Know How When Your Phone Went Dead? Well, That Was Me On the Other End by rashaka - I saw this fic posted to the Jeff/Annie comm tonight and figured, well, hey, it promised me semi-graphic smut, so why not? And then it proceeded to kick off a mini-Jeff/Annie tour tonight, but I can hardly complain about that. I was shipping this pairing before 1x09 (the debate episode) happened, but that's the one that really sent me into overdrive, so I'm glad to read more fic that deals with it. I like that Annie can have an emotional high after winning the debate and she's a little giddy and can be playful and flirtatious with Jeff here, who... tries really hard to be a decent guy (while trying not to look like one), but his limit only goes so far. I really like Jeff's POV in this fic, the imagery and the things he notices felt right on with the character I see on the screen. Also, the chemistry between the two of them was all kinds of fabulous. (Jeff/Annie, R rating.)

Community: Slow Show by shannanagin - I used to be wary of going to FFNET, but after the last couple of fandoms have forced me over there, I've found that I really love the place again. (Especially since I can change the margins and font to my liking, bless you for that, FFNET.) So, when I was journal hopping--and I think the previous author linked to this fic?--and stumbled over this one, I was happy to read more from the Jeff/Annie pairing and this fic was... this was one of those fics that makes a fandom and ship for me. It's a series of scenes, often short, but always moving forward in their lives and off into the future, the kind of fic that builds a solid friendship (with something more always underneath) that eventually gets to be too strong to deny. I love that the fic really doesn't shy away from the less than perfect sides of Jeff, yet makes him such a fascinating character to narrate the fic, and I like that it's not just about Jeff and Annie, but about them all. I love fics that capture the group dynamic, that can nail everyone's voices brilliantly and give me my ship. I am totally back in love again now, after finding a fic that's totally inside my wheelhouse like this. (Jeff/Annie.)

Community: The Art of Subtlety by shannanagin - Well, since the author had another Jeff/Annie fic, who was I to refuse? I clicked onto this one and enjoyed it as well! It's a handful of scenes where Jeff and Annie flirt with each other, after she asks him to teach her how, and it just sort of... eventually leads where it will. I like that Britta has a strong role in the fic, that it's not just about the ship, that the author does a great job with all the characters' voices. And, of course, the scenes are totally cute and fun! (Jeff/Annie.)

Community: Screwball Tactics by KikiKatie - Another fic that is made up of a series of scenes focused on Jeff and Annie, where Jeff tries really hard to be a bad guy in just the right way, sometimes fooling people and sometimes not. I love that, once again, the other characters show up and it's not just about the couple, because Britta is kind of fantastic here and I love Shirley a lot, too. But mostly it's a fabulous Jeff narration and Annie is all kinds of wonderful, the kind of character you just want to put in your pocket, even when you can see that she's actually growing up into a strong woman, which nicely mirrors the series itself. I love how Jeff knows she's doing certain things on purpose, but that knowing that doesn't mean he's going to be able to avoid going down in flames when she sets her sights on him. That's all kinds of fabulous. (Jeff/Annie.)

Community: it's my heart, not me, who cannot drive by anythingbutgrey - [Note: There are spoilers for the Community s1 finale in this fic.] When I started browsing the lady fest '10 responses, I wasn't sure what series I was going to end up reading a lot for, but I don't think Britta Perry was going to be the character I focused a lot on. And yet... I like Britta, so I was curious and picked one of the first fics to read, getting a really sharp and spot-on fic about her! The Wonderfalls crossover was a nice bonus, but the real highlight of the fic was Britta herself, the way she cuts and runs here because that's what she does, making her such a strong, interesting character here. It totally set the mood for me when I read this fic. (No real warnings/pairings.)

Community: my smile can distract you by ava_leigh_fitz - As long as I was reading Community fic, I could hardly pass up an Annie fic that looked promising. And, really, it was more than promising--this was a sharp, intense look at Annie in high school, the sweet girl who tries so very hard and has all this pressure built up inside of her, the fic showing how she tumbles down just a little bit at a time, until she's a little too far gone, and how no one notices. It's heartbreaking and lovely and bittersweet and makes me love Annie all the more because it's so... her. It's so easy to see this as her backstory, it's a beautiful pre-series fic and an amazing character illustration piece. This is the kind of thing for why I love the fandom-wide memes like this. (No warnings/pairings.)

Community: ON HIATUS by falseeeyelashes - [ part 01 + part 02 + part 03 + part 04 ] - [Note: There are spoilers for the Community s1 final in this fic.] And another amazing Britta piece! It's a fantastic look at her character by herself, but this time it's also about her interactions with the rest of the study group, how she puts herself back together after the events of the finale, the journey she takes herself on, both literally and emotionally. Which sounds pretentious, but the fic is amazingly well written and gets Britta's character. And what I really loved about it is that it's less about other people and more about Britta herself--though, Abed's brief scene in this fic? Pure gold. I love the details, I love Britta's relationship with Annie, I love the way it touches on all the characters in the study group, and I love the way it makes me so fascinated with Britta Perry as a character. (References to Jeff/Britta and Jeff/Annie, but neither are really the point.)

Community: you need a flame before you fizzle out by summerstorm - [Note: There are spoilers for the Community s1 finale in this fic.] This is another fic in the same vein as the above--Britta dealing with the events of the finale and the place that puts her in, trying to get herself back on track after the disasterous confession. And, like the fics before it, what make this so sharp and fantastic and amazing is that it's about Britta, not really about Jeff or Slater. But it's a bit more light-hearted and there's some great group dynamic stuff going on with the fic here and it was a really great little addition to the collection of amazing Community fic on this meme. (References to Jeff/Britta, Jeff/Slater, and Jeff/Annie, but they're not the point.)

Community: This could be a brand new start by horchata - [Note: There are spoilers for the Community s1 finale in this fic.] And one more fantastic Britta piece where it's about her pulling herself back up, taking a look around at her life, about putting herself back together, the focus on her. It has yet to get old! Especially when there's a determination and hope to her character here that's spot-on, the way she's determined to make this all be a good moment for her, even after she scrapes herself off a couch after a drunken party and drives herself back to her apartment. It's so easy to see Britta in this fic and it really does get at what an interesting character she is. A fantastic way to cap off my collection for today! (No real warnings/pairings.)

Community: Hung Up and Overdue by michellek - You know, when I watch the show, I'm mostly content with wherever it wants to go, but when I get to fandom? I want the porn. Thankfully, fandom likes to give me things sometimes! This was a quick piece, but a nicely done one, with just the right amount of meta commentary and just the right amount of porn for what it was going for. I liked the way it was set ten years down the line and that UST was still there, but now they're a little older and you can tell that even in the way they're grinding against each other. ....wow, this was a terrible rec, but it was a delightful fic! <3 (Jeff/Annie, NC-17.)