Top 16 Short Top Gun Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Top Gun fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
slowly you unwind me
by haridwar
Jake lost count of the number of times that he heard about Sadie Bradshaw before he first put a face to the name.
Let Me Save You
by hottoast
Hangman knew that Rooster was the right one to go on the mission, he’s known it from the start despite his actions and words and what they portrayed. He knew it from the moment he saw Rooster and Maverick look at each other, along with all the talks he’s overheard. Hangman also knew that despite Roo
Better Luck Next Time
by maybehonestly
Bradley takes a jagged inhale. The longer he doesn’t ask, maybe it won’t be true. He can’t fathom the thought that- He knows that avoiding it doesn’t change anything. “What happened?” - Jake gets amnesia and forgets that he and Bradley got back together (and the whole sordid tale of how they got the
the roots of something greener
by sonnywrites
It's not that Jake loves Rooster, because he doesn't. It's the knowledge that whatever Rooster sees when he looks at Jake, it's not something he wants to keep around. Jake should be used to it by now, the effect he has on people. He has a big mouth and an even bigger ego, things that most people can
The Ninth Inning
by Itsnotmes
Jake “Hangman” Seresin is trying to rebuild his life after his medical discharge from the Navy. Moving to LA seems like the fresh start he needs, from going to PT appointments, working on himself, and shifts at the local coffee shop. He barely has any time for anything else. Bradley “Rooster” Brads
just west of arizona
by jireusang
The truth cannot be threatened: Jake Seresin does not fuck sheriffs just to outskirt the law. But, well, maybe it could be bent. Bradley Bradshaw is a deputy. _________________________ originally called gasoline (you’re such a tease)
please excuse the mess
by prollybradshaw
“What’s it been, a year and a half? That crush is long gone.” Bradley glared down at him, using those few inches of extra height to his advantage. He hoped he looked pissed. Hoped, for once, that he could finally make his point. But damn him—without thinking, he flicked his eyes to Jake’s lips. Slig
Scattering seeds to the wind to see what grows
by SunMonTue
Newly single dad Jake Seresin has to navigate a new life after the sudden and tragic death of his ex-wife. He needs to be there for his kids. He needs to figure out what they need, how to support them the best he can. Question is, who is going to be there for Jake? (In which an entire small town bel
Flying Right Into You
by maradillon79
These are the many adventures of Natasha “Phoenix” Trace and Dani “Blaze” Collins.
Bases Loaded
by layzpotatochip
Jake finishes his drink and plucks the toothpick out of the lemon garnish. He flips it over and over in his mouth, flashing teasing peeks of his rolling tongue. Bradley takes his final gulp of watery scotch and says, “Let’s go out for a smoke.” “Oh… I don’t smoke,” Jake responds around the toothpick
Top Gun Maverick Teacher AU (Once Again I’m sorry I Suck at Titles lol)
by The_Gods_Silliest_Soldier
Bradley Bradshaw works at the high school is adopted dad’s run. While working there Bradley becomes very close friends with his fellow teachers Natasha, who teaches Spanish and is head or the Languages other than English department, Bob, who teaches physics and is married to Natasha, and Javy, who t
Holding Pattern
by turbulenceandtequila
Clara Bennett arrives in Miramar with a fake name, a duffel bag, and a past she refuses to let catch up to her. She isn’t looking for friendship, love, or anything permanent—just long shifts at The Hard Deck, a locked door, and enough distance to finally breathe. Jake “Hangman” Seresin has never had
The Way Back
by Caitlin44
Bradley Bradshaw was eight years old when he lost the last connection he had to Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The years that followed made him into a lot of things: an orphan, a street kid, an adopted son, a Marine Raider, a decorated war hero carrying more ghosts than he can count, and now, a firefight
Tomorrow's Ghosts (5 + 1 Things fic)
by SpacePrincessRyan
"But, Maverick ... Pete ... you do have a safety net. It's called the rest of the human race—your team, your wingmen. That's what I think a lot of people have been trying to bang into your head for a long time." – quote from Mike Cogan's Top Gun novelizationMaverick has lost so many people, and he c
Third Wheel at Mach 5
by LadyLanera
After surviving the mission no one was expected to survive, Maverick expects his life to settle back into familiar patterns per usual. Penny, Amelia, and Bradley all re‑enter his life and old bonds begin to heal, which he's relieved and glad for. However, Maverick soon finds himself forced to confro
From a New Perspective
by Moobear
Bradley was buzzing. What the fuck was wrong with him? He blames Mav. He blames Jake. He wasn’t thinking straight because the ghosts of his past were coming to haunt him in ways he wasn’t ready for. He needed to focus and stop letting the skeletons in his closet roam free in his head. There was a mi
Find More Short Top Gun Fics on AO3
AO3's filter sidebar lets you set a custom word-count range. We've pre-filled 10,000–50,000 words for you. Then read offline with Fanfict Reader.
More Top Gun Fics by Length
About This List
This list of 16short Top Gun fanfics spans 349,980 total words. Kudos range from 7 on the newest entries to 264 on the most established. Most entries are ongoing works, so subscribe on AO3 for update notifications. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (5 of 16 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Movie: Top Gun Maverick (2022) · POV Jake "Hangman" Seresin · Angst with a Happy Ending · Friends with Benefits · Abusive Relationships.
Read Top Gun on the go
Fanfict Reader is the best way to browse, search, and read AO3 fanfiction on your iPhone. Download for free and start reading your favorite Top Gun fics today.