A story that does not mention Keith? What?

[captain_plant]

I was inspired for a moment that it hit me. Also, this is for fermentingwater because she wanted a nice story, so I finally got it done.

Title: Shards of Glass (1/?)
Rating: Uh... I'd say R to be safe.
Pairings: Brian/Mick (revisiting my first Stones pairing)
Word Count: 2222
Disclaimer: I don't own the Stones because slavery is illegal in the U.S, nor do I own the

Comments

[clarey_h]

Thought I'd check out some of you writing and it's brilliant!

I love your writing style and this story is so poignant, switching between different time frames offering vignette in the lives of Mick and Brian.

[captain_plant]

Aw, thank you! I really try when I write.

I appreciate that you've read it. Always was curious in trying out to switch back and forth between the high and low times of Mick and Brian's lives.

[clarey_h]

That's what I like about it - they way after the 1964 scene the phone call Mick tried to make suddenly becomes even more awkward because the reader is aware of the history between them.

It's not simply about firing a someone he works with, it's about letting someone he once was had feeling for go - even if the feeling are now only a memory.

[captain_plant]

There was a time when Mick had to considered letting Keith off at times because of the same reasons Brian was let off. I imagine that it must have been harder doing that then Brian was, even though Brian and Mick had some relations together. Mick believed that Brian still had more to contribute and without him, the band would loose its magic and sound.

A lot of fans know Mick's dedication/loyalty to Keith during those years and it was something that Mick was trying to avoid at all costs.

[fermentingwater]

This is so absolutely, hauntingly beautiful, Thank you so much. It's such a tragic pairing and you've captured the angst so well.
I just adore your writing style the imagery is so piognant you can almost taste the Mick's fear and regret.
"His mouth and tongue, a comrade of the rather brash egotistical mind, seize up in insubordination, threatening to slide back into the safety of his chest to greet with his clamoring heart, harshly slamming against the bars of his ribcage." Just perfect.

I LOVE it!!!

[captain_plant]

I imagine that Brian/Mick started off with the best intentions and very good, but gradually went downhill and became sour.

I'm glad you like it!