LINKDING

<blockquote>Batman and Superman are fucking. Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent are a great cover for fighting crime, and also might be dating. Bruce and Clark have no idea what they're doing; but they definitely aren't going to be able to talk themselves into stopping.</blockquote>

<blockquote>"So," Arya declares as she signs her name at the bottom of the contract. She finishes off the final k with a flourish, a swooping curve that loops once and underlines the preceding letters. "We're in agreement." Gendry nervously takes the pen from her and signs his own name, a shaky and unsure signature that differs so incredibly from hers. "We are. I look forward to fake dating you until this wedding business is through." Arya grins at him, and she feels a twinge of pride at seeing him gulp at the flash of her teeth. "That's what you think." (Or, the fake dating AU for Gendrya Week that no one asked for.)</blockquote>

<blockquote>In which Romeo and Juliet try to be impulsive and romantic, Rosaline and Benvolio get drunk and stupid, and what happens in Vegas... does NOT stay in Vegas.</blockquote> ➤ this appears to be fanfic of a canon source that is itself a modern au of Romeo & Juliet? But it works just fine if you only know the original shakespeare

<blockquote>If marrying Spock is what it’s going to take to get them both back on Enterprise for another five-year mission, then Jim Kirk damn well is going to marry Spock.</blockquote>

<blockquote>"Jyn talked herself into a corner with her grandma," Han explained. "Now she needs a fake boyfriend for Christmas." "Why doesn't Cassian do it?" Luke asked, and Jyn scowled at him. [In which Jyn, in an attempt to get her mother's overbearing, gossipy, and traditional family off her back for one freaking Christmas, conscripts Cassian to join her as her (fake) boyfriend for the whole week in England. Shamelessly, wildly, gleefully AU.]</blockquote> ➤ Feels more like origfic bc it's so far divorced from canon, but I enjoyed it regardless

<blockquote>Damen Vasileus, lead singer of rock band Akielos, is struggling to wrest control of the band from his brother and ex-fiancee. Laurent de Vere, highly acclaimed child star trying to transition to an adult career, is having a PR crisis after spitting on a co-star. A new romance would make Jokaste jealous and soften Laurent's image; maybe they can help each other out…</blockquote> ➤ I'm honestly pleasantly surprised by the lyrics to Damen's band's songs, like, I'd listen to some of those

<blockquote>Luke Skywalker's parents are never going to be able to afford the college of his dreams. Luke resigns himself to community college. His best friend, Wedge, has a different idea. / Mind still scrambling for some sort of solution, Wedge asked, "Marriage? It's legal for you to get married." "And thank God for that." Luke rolled his eyes. "I don't know if you've noticed, buddy, but supreme court decision aside, there's not a lot of options for gay guys around here. Besides, how does that pitch go, marry me for the student loan debt?" "Okay," Wedge responded. </blockquote>

<blockquote>The war is over, and nobody won. With the galaxy on the verge of destruction, Poe Dameron hatches a desperate plan—go back in time. But Poe's plan quickly goes awry, and he finds himself on the run from local authorities. The only plan to keep him safe is…extreme, to say the least. / "Can't get you citizenship documents," the man muttered, his voice clearer now that it wasn't muffled by the scarf. Poe took a deep breath and forced himself to think. He looked back at his would-be rescuer. Who was shoving the scarf back from the top his head, revealing a face that Poe knew. That lots of people knew. Kriff, that everyone knew, trillions upon trillions of sapients in the galaxy would recognize that face. Luke Skywalker—as fresh-faced and young as the day he became the successful destroyer of the Death Star—was standing in front of him. Fuck. "Need a land grant to get a moisture farmer licence, can't even get you a travel visa without citizenship documents…Hm," the legend said, sighing. "Yeah. I think we're going to have to get married." </blockquote> ➤ I loved this fic so much that I read it twice in one week despite its length

<blockquote>It started out as a simple lie. He should have known better than to get involved in a lie with Elim Garak.</blockquote>

<blockquote>For Lady Alys, it's a way to get rid of unwanted suitors. For Captain Illyan, it's a way to reduce the likelihood of usurpation plots. If there's anything more to it, neither of them have any intention of saying so.</blockquote>

<blockquote>The one where Keith and Shiro decide that pretending to be dating at Shiro's ex's sister's wedding is the best idea ever.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Working within the cultural norms of different planets can be difficult. The Voltron team have become adept at rolling with the punches. Having to pretend to be married to Keith is not the worst or the strangest thing Shiro has done in space. It might be the hardest. Or, rather, hiding that he's actually in love with his best friend will be the hardest.</blockquote>

<blockquote>A tough case forces Fraser to wear low-rise jeans and pretend he and Ray are a couple. *woe*</blockquote>

<blockquote>In which Jim finds himself fake-married to his first officer every other month. It's not his fault. Mostly. Dowries and Klingons are involved. Starfleet is decidedly not amused.</blockquote> ➤ what excellent fun with tropes. And I love how it ends!

<blockquote>"I know we only really met yesterday, and this may be skipping ahead a lot," says Victor, "but would it be all right if we told people we're dating?"</blockquote> ➤ wip through part 14, last updated in 2018

<blockquote>“Trish,” Jess says, against her better judgement, because Jessica Jones makes bad decisions. “If you ever need a fake date for a wedding to piss off these losers? Just make sure there’s an open bar and I’m there.”</blockquote>

<blockquote>It starts, embarrassingly enough, with an ad from Craigslist: "I’m a 21 y.o art student (male), writing a thesis on the relationship between performance and the awareness of the audience. You don’t care about that. I’m an actor offering to give you the most dramatic night of your life. I’ll be your date to any event/function/family gathering, and convince your friends/family members that I’m either: the biggest mistake of your life or the best thing that ever happened to you. Up to you. I’m very good at what I do."</blockquote>

<blockquote>Etta Candy is on a mission, and Diana is just the woman to help her.</blockquote>

<blockquote>“That’s all very flattering,” Etta says when Diana has finally run out of steam, “but surely you have more qualified candidates than me?” “You are of the world of men.” Diana looks a little embarrassed. “But not a man.” -- Diana and Etta go back to Themyscira.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Prompt: This wasn’t meant to be a date, but we’ve had such a good time and now it’s 2 a.m. and I should really go home… Pairing: T'Pring/Uhura (T'Pura) Rating: G Universe: Academy AU</blockquote>

<blockquote>“Anyway, he’s staying with me for a while,” John says. “My place got firebombed,” Matt says, reflexively.</blockquote> ➤ pretending to be a couple for insurance purposes

<blockquote>It takes a while for Batman and Superman to work things out, once Clark comes back from the dead. Pretending to date each other in order to explain why Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent are in the same place so often? Doesn't help as much as you might think.</blockquote>

<blockquote>“You need not thank me,” Emhyr said. “I have an ulterior motive.” It annoyed Geralt to be surprised. He should’ve known from the start. “Yeah?” The words came out with a little bite. “Have another daughter you need me to track down?” “If I wished to hire you, I would hire you,” Emhyr said. “No: I want you to come to my bed.”</blockquote>

<blockquote>When Jim agreed to pretend to be in a relationship with Spock, he didn't realize exactly what he was signing up for. (See: incompetent aliens and broken bones. It's not great, but Spock is.)</blockquote> ➤ I am amused by the extremely incompetent and polite aliens who kidnap jim

<blockquote>On a diplomatic visit, it becomes necessary for Rey to claim that both Finn and Poe are her husbands. Finn is her boyfriend, and they're both pining after Poe...but of course nothing could ever come of that.</blockquote>

<blockquote>Shortly after the events of James Luceno's Tarkin, a new threat to the Empire arises: pernicious rumors regarding the Emperor's relationship with his young apprentice. Tarkin and Vader join forces to combat this ... by going on a date.</blockquote> ➤ I actually just read a fic about Tarkin and Vader fake dating. This is a thing that exists. Fandom is amazing.

<blockquote>Clarke's senior year of college did not go well: her friends didn't like her girlfriend, she rethought her entire life plan, and then her girlfriend dumped her. So, needless to say, she's feeling pretty nervous about her five-year reunion. Asking her best friend to come along and pose as her boyfriend seems like a great idea. Then the Blake siblings happen to them.</blockquote>

<blockquote>boston > boston/camb/brook > housing > apts by owner $2-300 Roxbury small room in 3-br 1-bath house, spouse preferred (Roxbury) Pair of siblings looking for housemate. Due to extenuating circumstances I will share with interested parties, I would prefer a roommate who is willing to get married for legitimate personal reasons that do not include sex or anything sketchy. If not interested in marriage, room still available for $300/month plus utilities. Pets okay, no smokers, NO DRUG USE. Please don't just email me to tell me this is fucked up, I know it is, you really don't have to tell me. If you are interested in the marriage part, a female spouse is preferred, but male would be okay too. I promise I will explain this if you really want details, but I'm not putting it online. Serious inquiries only.</blockquote>

<blockquote>“We were in People four months ago,” Johnny said. “You know - Stars, They’re Just Like Us.” It had been a nice picture, too. A late August day, Johnny in a tight shirt and his favorite pair of jeans, sunglasses slipping down his nose. Peter had just swung in, his hair sweaty from the mask and his t-shirt wrinkled where he’d stuffed it in a bag. He was leaning in close to tell Johnny all about what he’d been hitting half an hour before. Their heads were bent together and they were wearing matching grins. Johnny’s arm was wrapped around Peter’s shoulders. THEY STEAL EACH OTHER’S COFFEE! the caption in the corner gleefully informed, pointing out Peter’s hand creeping towards Johnny’s Starbucks. They looked happy and conspiratorial, like they were in on the world’s best secret. Johnny had kept it as his phone background for weeks. / One year later: Johnny's reeling, Peter's weird, and the press has moved on.</blockquote> ➤ what a great fic about them being proper married despite their wedding (offscreen, well in the past) having been a sham

<blockquote>Johnny Storm found him on a Friday afternoon, wearing the kind of beseeching look that filled Peter with dread. “I need to ask you a favor,” he said. “No,” Peter said, swinging away. / Peter and Johnny get married, really-not-really.</blockquote> ➤ Peter Parker and Johnny Storm