Best Mature Coming Out Fanfics
The 12 most-loved mature coming out fanfics on AO3, ranked by kudos. For many readers this trope is personal, offering rehearsals of conversations they have had or hope to have, with beloved characters proving that the story continues afterward.
Top 12 Mature Coming Out Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Every fic on this list is tagged with coming out and rated Mature.
Mental
by orphan_account
Harry has had quite enough of sharing his mind with someone else, thankyouverymuch. A miscast Legilimecy spell says otherwise.(Fic from 2010 FF archive being uploaded here.)AND FOR THE LAST FUCKING TIME, STOP REPOSTING THIS ON WATTPAD. I DO NOT WANT IT ON WATTPAD. YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO POST
I Like Jane For You
by icopythefax
After a mix-up leaves Hayden with the wrong phone for three days, he ends up learning more about Ilya Rozanov and his secret girlfriend, Jane. Another Hayden-Finds-Out, because we can't have too many. *now with the extra continuing Hayden-Rozanov friendship text threads*
hot mics and hotter rivalries (or how i learned to stop worrying and let my boyfriend out us on national television)
by pucksandpower
Shane Hollander is going to murder his agent. And he means that literally. Because his agent is the reason he’s currently wearing a hot mic during Hockey Night in Canada. Against the Ottawa Centaurs. Against Ilya. Ilya, who has no filter. Ilya, who thinks workplace professionalism is a hilarious sug
Trust fall
by Ididloveyou_once
‘Drake?’Tim felt like he was choking. His throat was tight. He couldn’t swallow.‘Damian?’ He managed.Damian was… here. At Kent Farm. Dressed in the too-big Batman pajamas that Dick had bought him last Christmas as a joke. And- And-Tim was wearing Kon’s t-shirt and his hair was messy and his lips wer
The Syntax of Things
by Arrisha
A short-lived series of private lessons took place after Christmas in Harry Potter's fifth school year, during which Severus Snape attempted to teach Harry the skill of Occlumency. The lessons were ultimately cancelled when Harry was caught prying into Snape's memories, discovering the strangest thi
what we might do (if we stop keeping a secret)
by indomitablelove
'This isn't how I wanted to tell people. I thought we'd get the chance to do it right.'- Red, White and Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston, p.327---or, in another world, Alex and Henry get to do it right.
i like the way the story ends
by fraudulentzodiacs
“I can’t believe this is how you want to come out.” Leon grumbles, staring at Matty from across his hotel room. Matthew just smirks and holds his hand out, making grabby hands toward Leon.
Like a Rainbow
by Anonymous
Leon wakes up to the sound of his phone ringing. He checks the time and hits ignore; there’s no reason anyone should expect him to be awake at 5 am. He groans, wondering why he didn’t have his phone on Do Not Disturb like he normally does, and buries his face under his pillow.Ten seconds later, his
Now that you know who you are, what do you want to be?
by lloydsglasses
"I think I’m getting quite good at not panicking, you know,” Leon says wryly, and Raihan shoots him a smile. “What about you? How are you feeling?” “Pretty happy,” answers Raihan, his smile growing broader. “Because you like me. In a gay way.” Leon feels heat rising to his cheeks. “I could’ve defini
Light in the Darkness - A Scorbus Coming of Age Story
by HelenaRavenclaw
Starting the Christmas after the events in Cursed Child, Albus and Scorpius attempt to cope with their trauma, while also struggling with their feelings for each other (which have become more complicated by the day). But, unfortunately, the Dark side of the Wizarding World isn't done with them yet.T
coming home
by TrishyEves
Glimmer has been putting something off for ages, and it's driving her nesting partners up the wall: her mother has no idea that Glimmer is bisexual, let alone polyamorous. Glimmer finally decides to rip off the band-aid and go home for a visit with one of her girlfriends... completely unaware that r
Just Your Average Shareholder Meeting
by remaz0r
He was a water genasi, she was a firbolg; can I make it any more obvious? She was a druid, he did ballet (probably). What more can I say?
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About This List
This list of 12mature Coming Out fanfics spans 574,253 total words. Kudos range from 3 on the newest entries to 44,434 on the most established. 67% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Mature (12 of 12 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Coming Out · Fluff · Romance · Slow Build · Getting Together.
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