Templum Bellonae

The subtext of homosexuality began to put Hollywood in a quandry, however. Because they shoved their gay characters into symbolic closets, the audience’s ability to look for and read that symbolism grew, thus creating subtext where it wasn’t always wanted. This, then, gave rise to need for more symbolism, to show where the homosexuality began and ended.

One of my favourite fandom essays.

Wesley, AtS and gay stereotypes by The Brat Queen

Yet another Angel S6 series, this one the collaborative effort of a number of authors. Angel, Spike, Illyria, and Gunn survive the last battle, and a few other old friends show up in the course of the season. And in lieu of the Hyperion, the AI team is now living in an old movie theatre (which actually would have been pretty cool-looking if they’d done it on the show. And so perfect for the L.A. setting…)

Angel: No Limits by Ladycat, The Brat Queen, Jane Davitt, Just Human, Kara, Kita, Mad Poetess, Ros Fod, Soundingsea, Stakebait, Tracy, WesleysGirl and Wolfling

So very AU—crackfic at its best. There isn’t really any BDSM or non-con, but there are flavours of both.

My lame summary-writing skills aren’t up to tackling this story; you’ll just have to read it for yourself.

Protocol by The Brat Queen

What if s5 Angel had involved Angel keeping Wesley as his own personal sex slave? What if Spike joined in? What more would I really need to say to explain why this concept appealed to me?

And what more is there to say about why I’m recommending this?

Pet by The Brat Queen

Yet another story I’ve read several times but never got around to recommending. Diverges from canon during Sleep Tight.

A Million Miles Away by The Brat Queen and Wolfling

Long story; leaves canon behind after Epiphany. Angel shows more interest in Wesley.

This is another one of those stories I read a long time ago but forgot about.

Epiphany by The Brat Queen

Oh my God, this is so good. Wesley arrives in a small town in winter, sick and destitute, and finds some unexpected help. The exchanges between Connor and Angel are absolutely priceless.

“No college cares about what I did when I was thirteen,” Connor told him. “Nobody does. Not even Wes.”

“Well, I, er - ” Wesley faltered, wondering what he was supposed to say.

“I care,” Angel replied, saving Wesley the trouble. “And I guess if I’m not allowed to be proud of what you do then I can’t tell Wes you made MVP two years running?”

“No, you can tell him that,” Connor said. He wiped Alissa’s chin as she finished with her drink, then amused her by dangling a stuffed toy in front of her. Alissa gurgled happily, trying to reach up for it.

“Connor made MVP two years running,” Angel said, slowing the truck down so a deer could pass by.

“So I’ve heard,” Wesley said, grinning. “You must be very proud.”

“I am during those pre-approved times when my son allows me to be,” Angel replied.

Can you tell I don’t really love this for the Angel/Wes? Although those parts are good, too.

Trust Me by The Brat Queen