There's also 'A Shoulder to Lean On'. In this fanfic, Sweets goes through an emotional trauma when a case hits too close to home. Booth steps in, using his own experiences to help Sweets get through it. It's a short but impactful read that focuses on their friendship and the comfort they can offer each other.
The relationship between Booth and Sweets is complex. In hurt/comfort fanfictions, we get to see a deeper side of their bond. When one is hurt, the other's response shows the level of care and loyalty they have for each other, which is really engaging.
In the Sherlock fandom, there are some excellent hurt comfort fics. For example, there's one where Sherlock gets injured during a case. John Watson, being the loyal friend he is, takes care of him. The fic focuses on Sherlock's vulnerability and how John's presence provides comfort, with some really well - written dialogue that shows their unique bond.
Well, I'm not sure of a specific Bones Booth Hurt fanfiction off the top of my head. But usually, in these types of fanfictions, the story might start with Booth getting hurt in a fight or an accident. Bones, being the brilliant forensic anthropologist she is, not only helps in his physical recovery but also has to deal with his emotional turmoil. The beauty of fanfiction is that different authors can take this basic premise and create unique and engaging stories. So, it's really worth exploring the fanfiction archives to find the ones that suit your taste.
There is a fanfiction called 'When Pokemon Cry'. It's about a group of Pokemon who are hurt in a natural disaster and how they support and comfort each other during the recovery process. It shows the strong bond between Pokemon in difficult times. Another interesting one is 'Hurt and Hope', where a trainer helps his injured Growlithe regain its confidence after a brutal fight.
There's also 'A Path to Comfort'. In this fanfic, Sakura gets injured during a mission and Sasuke, who has been aloof, realizes his feelings for her as he takes care of her. It's really touching how he slowly opens up and helps her heal not just physically but also emotionally.
One great 'Angel Xander Hurt Comfort' fanfiction is 'Healing the Wounds' which focuses on Xander getting injured during a battle and Angel being the one to nurse him back to health. It beautifully shows the development of their relationship in the process.
One great Snarry Hurt Comfort Fanfiction is 'A Healing Touch'. It beautifully shows how Severus and Harry come to terms with their past traumas and find comfort in each other. The author does an amazing job of portraying their emotional turmoil and the slow process of healing.
Well, there's 'In the Arms of Solace'. In this fanfiction, Kakashi has a really tough mission and comes back quite damaged. Iruka is there for him, slowly mending his broken spirit. It shows their relationship evolving from just friends to something much deeper as they deal with the hurt. There are also some really well - written short stories on Archive of Our Own under the Kakairu tag that are worth checking out for hurt - comfort themes.
A lesser - known but excellent fanfic is 'Spock's Solace'. Here, Spock is physically hurt in an accident on an alien planet. The story delves into how his Vulcan upbringing both helps and hinders his recovery. His crewmates offer different kinds of support, from medical aid to just being there for him. The author does a great job of exploring Spock's character while also delivering a satisfying hurt - comfort narrative.
One popular 'hurt comfort romance fanfiction' is 'After the Storm'. It's about a character who has been through a lot of emotional pain and then finds love and comfort in an unexpected person. The way the author describes their journey from hurt to healing while falling in love is really engaging.