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Title: Of (an endless supply of nicotine, and) us
Author:
lorielen
Fandom: Velvet Goldmine
Pairing: Curt/Brian
Rating: M
Summary: The uncomplicated story of how Curt came to call Brian “glitterhead”.
Beta: The lovely
vainwithglitter *squishes* Any remaining mistakes are amine.
Disclaimer: Todd Haynes’, even though I’d treat them much better.
(16/out/07)EDIT: because I no longer trust LJ with my material, I've moved Of (an endless supply of nicotine, and) us to IJ.
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Fandom: Velvet Goldmine
Pairing: Curt/Brian
Rating: M
Summary: The uncomplicated story of how Curt came to call Brian “glitterhead”.
Beta: The lovely
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Disclaimer: Todd Haynes’, even though I’d treat them much better.
(16/out/07)EDIT: because I no longer trust LJ with my material, I've moved Of (an endless supply of nicotine, and) us to IJ.
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Date: 2006-09-13 02:53 am (UTC)Whether it was because of his heartfelt words or his weight on Brian's groin, the blue eyes were no longer steely. Curt pressed his advantage, cupping the other man's face, his thumb caressing and smudging the rouge of a cheekbone. He lowered his voice to a husky whisper.
*Whimper* That was my favorite part.
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Date: 2006-09-13 03:39 pm (UTC)If I don't write C/B, I might just go insane. These two pop in my mind at all times, bringing situations that need working at and solving. I like Arthur as well, his development throughout VG was brilliant, but I feel he did get a non-bitter closure of what he had with Curt, whereas Brian and Curt... well, they make my heart ache.
*offers you some Ewan w/ coffee to compensate for your time*
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Date: 2006-09-13 05:34 pm (UTC)I usually avoid C/B fic for a couple of reasons. I feel that usually Brian is portrayed either as a total ass-hole jerk, or as a sentimental, caring unselfish individual. He was neither of those extremes and so it annoys me. You seem to be able to strike a lovely balance when describing him, and so I can enjoy it as if it were merely a scene that didn't make it into the movie. :)
Also, the break-up makes me sad, too, but mostly because of how my Curt(yes, lol, he's mine and I must protect him) was treated by Brian. So I appreciate the way your stories mostly focus, not on the break-up, but on the sweet and happy times they had together. ♥
*I talk too much.....* ;)
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Date: 2006-09-15 02:58 am (UTC)When you put it like that, it is indeed wonderful :) *pets the boyos*
Yes, I've stumbled on both characterisations on fanfic. I see Brian as a first and foremost fascinating fellow; it's impossible not to like him. His flaws are easy to spot, but his charm outweights them. He's much like a small child - he can be manipulative and selfish, but he's true when he smiles and holds you.
And gods, a scene that didn't make it into the movie is one of the best effing things you couldn've said about my writing, I'm really glad. Thank you.
*chuckles* I think we all get protective of Curt, because Brian was such a bloody prick to him, made me want to throw something at my tv. I get the sensation that at first, Brian was in pure awe of Curt, having dreamed about him for so long. It must've taken Curt some time to get to trust Brian, and finally love him. Towards the end, Brian clearly had other priorities that not Curt. They had something intense and special, but there was balance for very little in their relationship. I like to try and explore those times.
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Date: 2006-09-13 04:45 am (UTC)Not gonna cry....not gonna cry...........bugger! Dunno why it made me cry but it did. *sniffles* especially that line. I can hear Curt thinking that and willing Brian to understand that what they have means that much to Curt
I'll just give up writing now and read yours I think (not that wasn't why I was crying.) You write so beautifully and with so little words.
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Date: 2006-09-13 03:46 pm (UTC)Besides, I'm still waiting for that fic with Curt and Brian discussing loudly and in public a bet involving a blowjob ;)
oh dear, I'm so sorry I made you cry. *huggles* To tell you the truth, when I first started to write this piece, it was supposed to be light and amusing, with Curt just generally annoying Brian with the entire 'glitterhead' thing. But it soon faded as I started to dig deeper, until I bumped on Embarrassing nicknames are part of the whole love thing,, which turned out to be the core of the ficlet. And then it became a melancholic piece and... well.
*slaps forehead* And I can't believe I haven't done this yet! *friends you for VG, Ewan/Hayden and teh Ewanness*
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Date: 2006-09-13 09:54 pm (UTC)*blushes* Yes maam and I've started that fic too:) and since it's your plot bunny, as it were, do you want to beta read it when I finish? The Death of Maxwell Demon has stalled due to writers block *smacks head on desk* And I'm now struggling to get the silliest crossover onto paper. Curt and Brian in the Matrix with one totally mystified Neo trying to work out where the freck they came from. Even the Oracle and the Architect can't explain them.
I was in a pretty miserable mood yesterday between pms and an arsehole of a husband and I love that you write Curt in love with Brian but not sure how Brian feels about him which is how the relationship is in the film. *whispers* I cry everytime Brian lets Curt go in the film in betwen yelling at the tv for Brian to not do that. Tis silly I know but I just want to clang their heads together and make them see that they love each other.
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Date: 2006-09-14 03:14 pm (UTC)*huggles* Writer's block can be a bitch. But ideas usually come when you're not running after them - in the shower, for instance. I'd love to beta-read *flattered*! Just e-mail me. You might want to call for a second opinion though, because my grammar & punctuation aren't perfect (English is a second language for me).
*laughs* poor Neo! Well, I suppose he could use the glitter. The clothing from Reloaded & Revolutions had him looking like a priest o.O
And pms = teh eeeeeeeeep. But I'm totally with you on yelling at the tv when Brian lets Curt go. Darn, I wish I could trow a shoe at him or something, so that he'd come to his effing senses.
I just want to clang their heads together and make them see that they love each other.
*nods-nods* this is why I write at all. I can't digest that stupid break-up. .... one day I'll be very rich, so I'll hire Jonathan, Ewan and the costume lady and have things my way.
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Date: 2006-09-14 09:44 pm (UTC)Hehehehe Homer, the ultimate idiot:)
Yeah writers block is a pain in the arse. I find walking away from the piece will usually results in something coming to mind. Mostly at 3am.
Yeah it did but Neo was supposed to look like that to go with messiah in the making sort of thing. The only way I can see to write it is make it a comedy of errors thus completley ruining the perfectly good seriousness the Wichowski's created. Besides Neo needs to smile more.
*agrees* I refuse to acknowledge it at all. I won't watch the fight which is why I never write it. Just ellude to it and why Brian went after Curt. Because that's what he fucking well should have done............*breathes*
Ooooooh cool. When this happens can I come and watch......please???
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Date: 2006-09-15 03:04 am (UTC)Homer is priceless, I adore him. XD
Neo needs to smile more.
Ditto! ...poor Trin. *sniffs*
LOL of course! There'll be lots of popcorn, too ;)
I've been thinking and thinking of a story about what would've happened if Brian had tried to talk to Curt at the Death of Glitter concert. ...funny thing is that all I've got from Curt this far is a punch to Brian's nose and a grumbled "That's for fucking dying on me, you fuck." Alas, it'll hopefully take shape some day, and I'll get the boys on good terms.
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Date: 2006-09-15 08:14 am (UTC)*is happy now*
LOL funny you should say that cos I've almost finished a miserable peice of fic where Brian and Curt get back together after the DOG concert. Completely outside the other world I've created for them. I was totally miserable and have a song that positively screams Curt and Brian's break up so I worte a story around it.
What's your email addy sweets?
Oooh I joined that Ewan comm you linked me too as well
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Date: 2006-09-15 11:26 am (UTC)(Your Curt icon is making my eyes watery..) What song is that? or maybe I don't want to know And why haven't you finished the story? Is it angsty and sad?
My e-mail is lorielen (at) hotmail.com
Brilliant!!! It's a fantastic place for Ewan-lovers.
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Date: 2006-09-15 11:36 pm (UTC)It's a miserable sad story with a happy ending. The song I wrote it around is Stereophonics, Since I Told You It's Over. Curt hurting always reduces me to tears
Thankyou sweets *huggles*
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Date: 2006-09-17 05:14 am (UTC)And, brilliant song. So fitting it's scary!
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Date: 2006-09-17 06:40 am (UTC)I'm just adding more emotion in it I think and dragging the smoochies out a bit. They need lots of smoochies, yes?
When I first heard the song I wondered if Kelly Jones (singer of Stereophonics) hadn't written it about Curt and Brian being a good friend of Ewan's and all.
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Date: 2006-09-18 10:28 pm (UTC)They need all the smooching they can get. Btw, I've been meaning to ask you something for a while now. Where do you stand with role-playing? Because it's one of my favourite ways of having fun with characters, and we seem to share a more or less compatible time zone ;)
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Date: 2006-09-13 04:38 pm (UTC)Embarrassing nicknames are part of the whole love thing
That line killed me, because I was very surprised to hear Curt using the "L-word" at all. I mean, sure. He loves Brian, no doubt. But I actually never thought he'd say it out loud. You really got me with that one, dear.
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Date: 2006-09-14 03:02 pm (UTC)..and to think this started out as a funny piece to play with the endearment "glitterhead". Brian instantly rebelled, of course, which was still going according to plan. But then Curt surprised himself and me. *sighs*
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Date: 2006-09-14 07:11 pm (UTC)You’re right. It couldn’t be said and/or written any other way. And even if my Orlando uses “love” very often – especially regarding Eric ;) – you’d have to put both Chris’ and Chase’s life at stake before they’d even consider thinking of it. And really, I thought with Curt it would be just the same. But I think he’d finally figured out – just like you – that there was simply no other way to put it. And it fits. :)
Tell me about a story gathering momentum. The whole Chris/Chase thingy was meant to be a one-shot, maybe two stories at the most. But somehow it snowballed from there. :) Muses can be very surprising. It’s what makes them so special.
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Date: 2006-09-15 03:08 am (UTC)you’d have to put both Chris’ and Chase’s life at stake before they’d even consider thinking of it
They're both very proud, aren't they? And I'm glad it isn't a one-shot. You're really building a fantastic story there. I love how the plot centres on the characters' emotions, and you weave the developments beautifully. Muses are indeed amazing. I hadn't written actively in a long time, and now that I'm again at it, it feels so darn good. *offers Curt & Brian sugar cubes*
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Date: 2006-09-15 02:18 pm (UTC)They're both very proud, aren't they?
I'd rather say stubborn. Stubborn AND proud. At least on Chris' part. Chase is...I don't really know what Chase is, but if he was proud, he wouldn't put up with all the shit from House but shoot back or something. No backbone, really. But fear not, darling. That'll change. ;)
Thank you so much. *blushes* I really hope I'll be able to stick to it for...oh, I don't know. Ever? *laughs* I know exactly what you mean, love. I didn't suffer a "real" writer's block, since I'd always been able to write with Caro, no matter what, but I haven't written something on my own for such a long time that I's almost lost faith. But...yeah, well. Thanks to my new muses everythin fell into place somehow. :)
*huggles*
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Date: 2006-09-13 08:31 pm (UTC)Let me paraphrase and say amazing, as per usual. I love the last few lines, and the fact that Curt is more aware of what they have and isn't afraid to put a name to it. Lovely.
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Date: 2006-09-14 03:06 pm (UTC)Thank you! *blushes* I just see Curt as being very brave, and very genuine.
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Date: 2006-09-14 05:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-15 03:12 am (UTC)Gods, when Curt performed Gimme Danger for Brian, it nearly killed me. I couldn't understand how Brian didn't jump on that stage, craddled Curt in his arms, held him and promised that everything would be alright.
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Date: 2006-09-15 08:29 pm (UTC)That's what fanfic is for.
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Date: 2006-09-15 08:38 pm (UTC)Precisely :)
Brian needs a good spanking, and Curt is just the man for the jobThe boys need mending - preferably with much smooching involved ;)no subject
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Date: 2006-09-26 01:32 am (UTC)Lovely!
"I quite like it, actually." Brian tilted his head to one side, moaning as Curt worried his earlobe between his teeth. "Will you howl when you come inside me tonight? I'd like that."
Jesus! As if Curt weren't already throbbing with the mere scent of him. Then something occurred to the American and he pulled back to give Brian a no-nonsense look.
"Only if you promise to never make lyrics out of this."
Don’t perform us. I fucking love you, you prissy idiot. All the things Curt didn’t say but knew Brian had heard anyway.
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Date: 2006-09-26 10:31 pm (UTC)Well, in truth, when Brian asked that, it was a) pure diversional tactics, because he wanted to think about what Curt'd said later and then come back to the fight when he had ammunition and b) a spur of the moment thing, because the idea aroused him and he's whimsical like that (to me) ;)
You're completely right about Curt, he does intend to try and make Brian see that what they have is not to be treated lightly. *nods* ....damn, canon kills me. >.