FIC: Of (an endless supply of nicotine, and) us. Curt/Brian, M

[culuyetille]

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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*cross-posted to: velvet_goldmine and wolf_spacequeen

Comments

[irrlicht74.livejournal.com]

Wow. Just...wow.

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.

[culuyetille.livejournal.com]

this means so much to me, you have no idea. When I was writing, I stared and stared at my screen for several minutes after I'd written Curt saying "love". I tried to find a more informal word, believing that Curt wouldn't like to put it that way. But then I realised that it couldn't be written any other way, because the story turned out to be about Curt coming to terms with the fact that he is indeed in love with Brian, and deciding that he will damn well fight for it.

..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*

[irrlicht74.livejournal.com]

*huggles* :)

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.

[culuyetille.livejournal.com]

Kinda OT: dear, did you get my e-mail with the beta-ed version of part III?

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*

[irrlicht74.livejournal.com]

Erm...yes. And I sent it right back to you with new comments. *is confused and slightly concerned* Please, PLEASE don't tell me you haven't gotten any of my last three e-mails...

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*

[culuyetille.livejournal.com]

...I haven't got anything since the part III I sent to you. ...damn >.< are you online atm? I'm logged in at msn.