Top Gun

Hangster

Jake 'Hangman' Seresin/Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw

Top Gun: Maverick's new generation recreated the Iceman-Maverick friction with Hangman needling Rooster across every briefing room — then flying in at the last second to save his life. The dogfight rescue grin did numbers; the ship became the movie's runaway fandom export.

8,000 works

What is Hangster?

Hangster is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Jake 'Hangman' Seresin and Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw from Top Gun: Maverick. With over 8,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.

Why fans love Hangster

Cocky antagonism with a heroic payoff, plus a bar piano and a beach football game — the rivals-to-lovers kindling stacked itself.

Most Popular Hangster Fanfics

The highest-rated Hangster stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.

1

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.

264 kudos 31,897 words ~128 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Firefighter Bradley Bradshaw Kid Fic
2

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

28 kudos 10,363 words ~42 min read Mature
Alternate Universe - Firefighters Alternate Universe - Different childhood Past Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw/Jake "Hangman" Seresin
3

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

56 kudos 14,551 words ~59 min read Not Rated
Career Ending Injuries Hurt Jake "Hangman" Seresin Hurt/Comfort
4

This is my mess, my heart, my life

by SunMonTue

Jake, normally put together, hot as the sun, confident and sexy Jake, is an absolute mess of a human in front of this one guy in his apartment building. Apparently cursed to appear messy and clumsy in front of him. And it's always the same fucking guy much to Jake's growing horror.

40 kudos 0 words ~0 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Social Media Meet-Cute Meet-Ugly
5

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

33 kudos 11,685 words ~47 min read Explicit
Fuckbuddies Casual Sex Emotional Slow Burn
6

ground control to major tom

by beyond_the_kitchen

When Tom Kazansky passes away he leaves behind a broken husband and a son he hasn’t seen in nearly a decade. But does he really leave them behind? After all Iceman was never a quitter in life, why should he be in death?

56 kudos 7,089 words ~29 min read Teen And Up Audiences
a collection of character studies masquerading as a fic Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
7

Evil plays in hidden ways...

by SunMonTue

In the 1970 and 80s the US Navy needed to boost its numbers, in particular of the naval aviator cohort. They trialled a top-secret programme using the genetic material of naval aviators serving at the time. Bradley, on his first deployment post flight-school is a little surprised to learn just how m

46 kudos 9,139 words ~37 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Alternate Universe No DADT timeline is WHACKED
8

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

52 kudos 31,848 words ~128 min read Not Rated
Bradley/OC Emotional Manipulation Lies
9

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)

53 kudos 20,220 words ~81 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Western Bandits & Outlaws Friends with Benefits
10

You Didn’t Lose Me.

Complete

by themuseofthepoets

sereshaw lovers to enemies to lovers again. a little more backstory on jake’s family (my interpretation).

15 kudos 2,072 words ~9 min read Explicit
Maverick is just a background character Lovers to Enemies to Lovers Anal Sex
11

Just over the Horizon

by AviatorSnoopy

The Bradshaws have a long and sordid history with the Horizon festival. Not that Bradley dwells on it now, he’s happier than he has ever been, finally reaching his goal of heading up the cross-country outpost like his father has been amazing. Chasing dreams, he regales to anyone who will listen, cha

5 kudos 53,997 words ~216 min read Explicit
Game: forza horizon 5 Idiots in Love both of them are oblivious...
12

juicy 'n' fruity

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by k0ralik

"What the fuck." Bradley stops in his tracks. In front of him, right in the middle of the locker room, is Hangman, down to his boxer briefs. Bradley doesn't miss the pattern printed on them. Not something he would accuse Hangman, of all people, of. or, jake and bradley accidentally match

78 kudos 630 words ~3 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Locker Room Attempt at Humor Banter
13

The Hanged Man

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by RavenAster

It wasn't supposed to be Bradley. Bradley deserved so much more than he got in life. Dead dad, dead mom, fucked up relationship with Maverick and Jake and seemingly everyone he ever cared about. And he was so good. So sickeningly good. Jake was never good. Jake was a rabid lion trapped in a dog crat

31 kudos 2,604 words ~11 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Can be read as IceMav if you choose but it's only a brief mention Tom "Iceman" Kazansky Lives it's implied - Freeform
14

A Seat at the Table

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by RootedInRevisions

Jake Seresin knows exactly where he stands with his family. Loved? Maybe. Accepted? Never. After being quietly excluded from yet another family event, Jake finds himself spending Sunday evening at Penny's house with Bradley, Maverick, Amelia, and a dinner table full of people who don't ask him to be

81 kudos 3,851 words ~16 min read General Audiences
Implied/Referenced Homophobia Emotional Hurt/Comfort Found Family
15

baby, i'm burnin'

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by k0ralik

In June, a heatwave rolls through California. or, jake and bradley being annoyed together for 1.3k words straight

57 kudos 1,374 words ~6 min read General Audiences
Established Relationship domestic... something Domestic Boyfriends
16

Better Luck Next Time

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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

83 kudos 45,380 words ~182 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Angst with a Happy Ending Getting Back Together Exes
17

Lay your hands on me

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by SunMonTue

He doesn't need to imagine what it looks like, has seen Jake naked dozens of times before, but it's been a long time since he's seen Jake hard, his hand wrapped around his own cock as he jerks himself off. Does he think Bradley is asleep? Or is he doing it on purpose so Bradley hears him? Jake has t

48 kudos 2,038 words ~9 min read Explicit
Mutual Masturbation Voyeurism Accidental Voyeurism
18

I've Been Shot

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by cc_cappy1

The room had stayed deadly silent for a full minute before Fanboy spoke. “.....Did I just get sniped?”

44 kudos 1,058 words ~5 min read General Audiences
Background Icemav - Freeform Crack nerf guns
19

the roots of something greener

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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

73 kudos 16,184 words ~65 min read Explicit
Hanahaki Disease POV Jake "Hangman" Seresin Major Illness
20

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

40 kudos 14,322 words ~58 min read Explicit
Grief/Mourning Didn't Know They Were Dating Everyone Thinks They're Together

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hangster mean?

Hangster is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Jake 'Hangman' Seresin and Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.

How many Hangster fics are on AO3?

There are over 8,000 Hangster fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.

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