Fic: Off the Stage (7/14)

[gradgirl_07]

Title: Off the Stage (7/14)

Author: gradgirl (aka Ali)

Rating: PG-13 (eventually NC-17)

Characters/Pairings: Van Hansis/Eric Sheffer Stevens

Summary: Future fic. What happens off the stage when Van and Eric meet again?

Warnings: RPS. If you are offended by the idea, please do not read this story.

Disclaimer: Complete fabrication, never happened, never

Comments

[ganeshalemming]

“I don’t know,” the redhead admitted. “I had trouble getting the buttons undone.”

He did take a long time with each button.

Where could it lead? They're on the brink of something already. After a moment like that forehead-touching, I don't think it can turn into friendship. They'll either explore this more or they'll go their separate ways.

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you for commenting. The button thing came about from too much re-watching the scene for a RPS slant. I loved what you said about them being on the brink. We'll get a little more insight into Eric and then they go over the edge so to speak. ~Ali

[gypsiesheart]

Where could it lead? I think it's already there. They just have to get past their issues with the situation and give themselves over to the passion that's burning just under the service.

They were so close to it in this chapter. They each made the first move tonight. Van, emotionally by admitting that he had a crush on Eric while he was on As The World Turns, and Eric, physically, by reaching out and taking Van's face in his hands. And I believe that Eric's is more important than Van's since it involved physical contact. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but that's just my take on things.

You my friend are the Goddess of the written word! Such a beautiful and poignant chapter. They've turned a corner and I hope the road isn't too bumpy

[gradgirl_07]

They just have to get past their issues with the situation and give themselves over to the passion that's burning just under the service. I really love that and I think you put into words really want I'm going to be attempting in these next few chapters. They have to give in.

Eric said a lot in his move to touch Van, which I don't know if either of them realized. Van is very much caught up in his own head at the moment, so I think Eric might have to be more physical if they are going to give in.

Your comment was just so lovely to read. And I can't say how the rest of the journey goes... Thank you! ~Ali

[ltklo]

I didn't expect Van's confession but I liked it. As surprising was ESS being so taken aback by it. It's rather sweet that each of them attribute the inappropriate scene rehearsal to their own feelings without realizing that it was mutual.

Nice twist in the flashback that it is ESS's decision to shush Luke and rebutton his shirt. That was such an intimate moment in that scene.

I really love how you have them interact. I get really caught up in the detail of your descriptions, like how they touch. The hair stroking is guh!

[playingwithcake]

I apologize for piggy backing on your comment but you wrote exactly what I wanted to say. Lol

Van admission was the best, as was Eric's reaction to it. Now? I can't wait for Eric to admit to Van he's had a relationship with another man....

[ltklo]

No apology necessary. It's nice to know that you're not alone in the world with your thoughts sometimes. :)

Yes, a basic misunderstanding is that Van assumes that ESS is straight (totally understandable). In addition, ESS was not sure that Van wasn't straight. Ali did a great job setting that up with the Luke/Mia flirtiness.

[gradgirl_07]

Ali did a great job setting that up with the Luke/Mia flirtiness. Well to piggyback on your other comment... Thank you. :-) Eric will admit to his past, for sure, and we haven't seen the last of Mia and her friendship with Van. ~Ali

[sleeper6]

I loved that Van confess because at least it's out there, that he might be feeling something for Eric again this time and that's what's affecting them.

I liked Eric's reaction to it--he knows he might feel something too and that's why he's trying to assure Van that they'll work things out.

Very intense chapter but emotional too. And the flashbacks scenes are divine in every chapter! Great update.

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you. Van's confession is certainly a way to push them forward. And I liked what you said about Eric, he's trying to assure Van, b/c Van's not allow. I'm so glad you liked the flashbacks. Some are easier than others, but essential to each one. Thank you again for reading. ~Ali

[joann414]

Loved the replay from the soap. There had to be some out of character emotion there, or they more or less just had an out of body experience not to have felt it. Like the idea that Eric was surprised by Luke's confession of a crush,because it makes him seem more compassionate, and not self-centered. How he held Luke's face that long, and no to have kissed him drove me nuts. I'll hush now. Great writing, and once again, you are handling this in a way that I don't think anyone should be offended, because Eric is divorced. Loved it.

[gradgirl_07]

I liked your take on Eric's reaction the surprise and compassion, that's lovely really. I know, I know I want them to kiss, believe me. But it had to be the right moment and I hope when it finally comes you all enjoy it. Thank you! ~Ali