ENGAGE THE NIGHT
Jared Padalecki/Jensen Ackles.
PG-13. 20,000 words.
Pre-slash/Unresolved Sexual Tension. Underage!Jared (for a portion of the story). References to all sorts of vampiric activities, including blood drinking.
Prequel to my 'The Richardson Vampires' Series. Set four years before It Begins in the Blood and Paint Over Everything Mundane. Prior reading not required.

The Ackles and the Padaleckis: two families living in the same town, existing in two completely different worlds. Jared Padalecki—young, intelligent, and angry—belongs in the Texas sunlight, while Jensen Ackles—cold, distant, and calculating—courts favor as the prince of the night. Their paths never cross until one unremarkable evening when Jared’s outspoken stubbornness lights a fire in Jensen’s heart. Lust, misunderstanding, and frustration layer each meeting the two have as the young man and the vampire try their best to balance an uncertain friendship with the traditions holding them back.

Part One | Part Two | Part Three

Multiple formats available at AO3.


note. Yeah, even I looked at the word count and thought, 'How could I write that much without adding porn?' I didn't think it was possible. But considering Jared and Jensen had never been together when 'It Begins in the Blood' takes place, it was necessary. Not to say there isn't plenty of UST between these two :)