Rec: Let Me in Before the Rainy Season Starts Again by tiltingheartand

Title: Let Me in Before the Rainy Season Starts Again
Author: tiltingheartand
Canon: The Sandman
Pairing: Dream of the Endless/Hob Gadling
Rating: Mature [R]
Word Count: 2,633
Summary: “Oh shit,” he says, eyes wide. And then, “oh fuck,” as he’s scooting backwards as quick as he can, “sorry, sorry, I’m sorry,” because what else can you say when you realize, oh, that’s not just a version of your friend that your brain conjured up, that’s your actual friend, the anthropomorphic personification of dreams, in your actual dream. The dream where you’re naked and waiting for him to come be naked with you.

Recommendation: With this out I tried to remember back to when I read the comics and realized to my horror that it was at least twenty years ago. Ey yi yi, dating myself here but I love that this is back on folks' radar and I'm pleased it's been well receive from the right quarters. I totally feel for Hob in this one, the mortification of having your fantasy laid bare and the (rightful) feeling that you should be able to dream your own dreams.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,960