[2] Leverage recs, Parker/Alec Hardison

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Fandom Category: Leverage
Pairing: Parker/Alec Hardison
Fic Title: The Underwire Job
Authors: brown_betty   and emeraldwoman  
Link: http://brown-betty.livejournal.com/453134.html
Rating/Warning(s): PG-13
Genre: Humor/Romance/Friendship
WIP?: No.

Why This Must Be Read: In the authors own words: Parker recruits Eliot for a side job. Comedy and horror ensue.

And does it ever. The story approaches the ship from an unexpected point of view: Eliot's. We follow along as he tries to wrap his mind around Parker's antics, and in the role of the dutiful, if reluctant big-brother, he helps Parker in preparing to seduce Hardison.

I first read this story when I had only seen two episodes of the show (The Miracle Job and The Second David Job). I wasn't as familiar with the characters, but it was memorable enough for me to come back to it after catching up on all of Season 1. The story was even more hilarious in proper context, and I was able to appreciate how much the authors nailed the characters, especially Eliot's voice.

Also, there are kittens. :)

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Fandom Category: Leverage
Pairing: Parker/Alec Hardison
Fic Title: "You, Me & The Weather"
Authors: piecesofalice
Link: http://piecesofalice.livejournal.com/181067.html
Rating/Warning(s): PG
Genre: Comfort/Friendship
WIP?: No.

Why This Must Be Read: It's sweet and visceral with nice, poignant glimpses into Alec's backstory. The fic is all about this (stolen) moment between Parker and Hardison, hiding out after a job gone south.

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