Fibonacci by rageprufrock (R)
Title: Fibonacci
Fandom: CSI: Las Vegas
Pairing: Greg/Nick
Categories: AU, Angst, Drama, Pre-Slash
Length: Medium (6,709 words)
Warnings: Spoilers/AU of 5x24/25 "Grave Danger," drug use/addiction, prostitution, implied past dub- and non-con, kidnapping.
Author on LJ: rageprufrock /
rageprufrock
Author Website:
rageprufrock / glitterati
Summary:
Greg likes to think it's one of those patterns in nature, like Fibonacci but with narcotics.
Review:
Greg never became a CSI tech; drug addicted and working as a prostitute, he is befriended by Nick when they meet at a crime scene. When Nick is kidnapped, the police's suspicions turn briefly to Greg, who is terrified for his friend. The events lead to some major changes in both their lives.
Gripping and thrilling, this story pulls you right into Greg's head, his uncertainty and nerves and fear. This is a Greg that lived through events similar to the episode "Play with Fire," but without the support of his friends and colleges fell apart. It has a really intriguing characterization and character voice.
There are also some great cameos by Grissom, Sara, and the whole Stokes family, as well as too brief sections with Nick. This story is pre-slash, so while there is a definite movement toward a relationship between Greg and Nick, it's really about Greg's growth and recovery.
A wonderful story that has stuck with me for years. Mind the warnings, however, this fic does deal with some heavy issues.
What if they stop looking for Nick? What if the cops find out Greg's been there, start drawing their own incorrect conclusions? Nick loves penguins and makes toys and he gives Greg Batman band-aids and they can't leave him alone and missing because Greg has been leaving his things lying around, trying to pretend Nick's house is also his own.
"You have a toothbrush," Grissom points out. "It was in a cup in the bathroom--that's usually not nothing."
"God, if you knew Nick at all," Greg pleads, "you'd know what a softie he is. He just saw me rocking a busted lip and a black eye and wanted to do the good, charitable, straight Christian thing. He read me the Bible the whole time."
Greg knows he sounds insane, and only wishes he still had the track marks to go with the incoherent ranting; or maybe that would hurt more than help.
"Mr. Sanders, your relationship with Nick isn't on trial here," Grissom tells him and pauses long enough to cock his head thoughtfully to the side. "Nobody has been following Nick in the last few days? Has he been getting strange phone calls?"
"I don't know," Greg admits miserably. "I don't--I haven't been around. I only see him once, twice a month or so. I don't--I don't want to overstay my welcome."
Fibonacci (AO3) (Author's site)
also available as a podfic read by 2naonh3_cl2
Fandom: CSI: Las Vegas
Pairing: Greg/Nick
Categories: AU, Angst, Drama, Pre-Slash
Length: Medium (6,709 words)
Warnings: Spoilers/AU of 5x24/25 "Grave Danger," drug use/addiction, prostitution, implied past dub- and non-con, kidnapping.
Author on LJ: rageprufrock /
rageprufrock
Author Website:
rageprufrock / glitterati
Summary:
Greg likes to think it's one of those patterns in nature, like Fibonacci but with narcotics.
Review:
Greg never became a CSI tech; drug addicted and working as a prostitute, he is befriended by Nick when they meet at a crime scene. When Nick is kidnapped, the police's suspicions turn briefly to Greg, who is terrified for his friend. The events lead to some major changes in both their lives.
Gripping and thrilling, this story pulls you right into Greg's head, his uncertainty and nerves and fear. This is a Greg that lived through events similar to the episode "Play with Fire," but without the support of his friends and colleges fell apart. It has a really intriguing characterization and character voice.
There are also some great cameos by Grissom, Sara, and the whole Stokes family, as well as too brief sections with Nick. This story is pre-slash, so while there is a definite movement toward a relationship between Greg and Nick, it's really about Greg's growth and recovery.
A wonderful story that has stuck with me for years. Mind the warnings, however, this fic does deal with some heavy issues.
What if they stop looking for Nick? What if the cops find out Greg's been there, start drawing their own incorrect conclusions? Nick loves penguins and makes toys and he gives Greg Batman band-aids and they can't leave him alone and missing because Greg has been leaving his things lying around, trying to pretend Nick's house is also his own.
"You have a toothbrush," Grissom points out. "It was in a cup in the bathroom--that's usually not nothing."
"God, if you knew Nick at all," Greg pleads, "you'd know what a softie he is. He just saw me rocking a busted lip and a black eye and wanted to do the good, charitable, straight Christian thing. He read me the Bible the whole time."
Greg knows he sounds insane, and only wishes he still had the track marks to go with the incoherent ranting; or maybe that would hurt more than help.
"Mr. Sanders, your relationship with Nick isn't on trial here," Grissom tells him and pauses long enough to cock his head thoughtfully to the side. "Nobody has been following Nick in the last few days? Has he been getting strange phone calls?"
"I don't know," Greg admits miserably. "I don't--I haven't been around. I only see him once, twice a month or so. I don't--I don't want to overstay my welcome."
Fibonacci (AO3) (Author's site)
also available as a podfic read by 2naonh3_cl2