I’ve always found the friendship between Gregg and Angus in 'Night in the Woods' so wonderfully understated and mature, which makes fanfiction about them a really interesting space. Most of the fics I’ve read don’t go for explosive drama between them. Instead, they focus on the quiet, domestic stability they’ve built. You see a lot of post-canon slice-of-life stuff—scenes of them cooking dinner together, dealing with a leaky faucet, or Angus patiently listening to Gregg’s latest impulsive idea.
What stands out is how writers use small gestures to show their dynamic. A common theme is Angus being the anchor, the one who remembers to pay the bills or buy groceries, while Gregg is the spark of chaotic energy. But it’s never presented as a burden for Angus; the fics often show he finds Gregg’s enthusiasm endearing, even when it’s exhausting. Their love isn’t the flashy, new romance kind—it’s shown in Angus knowing exactly how Gregg takes his coffee, or Gregg trying (and failing) to be quiet coming home late from band practice. The friendship aspect is baked into the romance; they’re partners, but they’re also each other’s best support system in a town that doesn’t always get them.