tennis slash - For My Personal Collection (9)
Title: For My Personal Collection (9)
Author: Kris S.
Fandom: Tennis RPS
Pairing: Andy Murray/Richard Gasquet
Other Players: Gael Monfils, Arnaud Clement, Novak Djokovic, Jamie Murray, Ernests Gulbis
Rating; NC17
Disclaimer: This did not happen.
Summary: AU. Andy is a photographer who has found the perfect model to manipulate.
Author's Note: I am still taking fic requests over here.
Andy is standing outside the cafe where Richie works. This was Richie's version of a date - in the sense that the guy was near broke and the wait staff was doing him a favor. Andy told him they probably all agreed because they wanted the gossip.
Reluctantly, Andy walks in, to be immediately greeted by his date, who is apologetic. "I am sorry about this. I have a table that simply won't leave so I'm waiting for them to finish."
"Don't worry about it. If you were such a cheap date, we could have just gone to your apartment."
Richie frowns, then leads Andy to a table, to the protests of those waiting. "No, that's what happens if you survive this date."
Andy sits down then calls out to Richie's retreating form, "Is that a challenge? Are you planning to have me run an obstacle course?"
Richie is about to say "of course not" but he notices who just walked in and mutters under his breath. Unfortunately for him, Arnaud has noticed this as well, calling out, "Richie, your modeling crew is here." Arnaud then walks over to the just-entering Novak and Jamie and gushes over both of them. Neither one understands French but Richie wishes he didn't right now either because the sucking up is nauseating.
"Mod-" Novak starts then spots Richie trying to slip away. "Oh, hey, the waiter guy who worked up Roger Federer." He gestures to Jamie. "This is the guy I was telling you about. Should have figured you'd moonlight to get in Mr. Safin's good graces."
Jamie is looking at Richie, trying to figure out why he looks familiar. Well, familiar beyond the fact that the guy brings his girlfriend to this place at least once a week. "You model?"
Richie nods. "Well, I'm just starting. Nowhere near your level. Magazine ads, that's quite exciting."
Jamie says cautiously, "Yeah, it is." He's about to ask more but spots Andy in a corner booth. "Wow, this is a surprise. It looks like he's waiting for a date." He turns to Novak, "Andy's finally moving on, I guess."
Novak narrows his eyes. "Yeah, I'm quite curious about this one." He walks past them to Andy's booth. "Hello, babe."
Both Murrays are surprised by this. Jamie chases him down, reprimanding, "Leave him alone. Obviously, he has a date or, at least, plans." He gets out a quick, "Sorry, Andy."
Novak doesn't appear the least bit sorry. "So tell me. Is this one a model as well? Did you take photographs and promise a career for him?"
"I never took your picture or promised you a career," Andy says stoically, not wanting to reveal the truth of the question. Novak sits across from Andy in the booth.
Richie is finishing with his last table but able to hear what's being said. He knows Andy must be pissed off, since while they did meet that way, it wasn't quite like that. But since Novak doesn't seem to know that connection, no reason to tell him.
"No, but you did to Ernie. Poor young impressionable Ernie. You thought I wouldn't find out you did that. While we were together, no less. You just happened to luck out and his family is loaded so he can waste years here. I figure that you fucking owe me." Jamie lets out a sigh and slides in next to Novak.
"When you say 'when we were together,' do you mean when you and I were together or when you and Ernie were together? Then again, there was overlap. It's better to admit to your glorious high-profile friends that you're shagging a photographer than a lowly errand boy. Or both at the same time, it turned out."
Novak shakes his head. "No, you're not going to try to blame me for that."
"You are to blame."
"I gave you the idea to tell a prospective model to play up that he looks underage and that Gael needs to corrupt him with alcohol? Fuck you."
Jamie looks around for Richie, muttering, "Gael? Modeling? He's..."
Andy counters, "I gave you the idea to use my apartment as a way to lure rentboys? I never cheated on you, Novak, so don't play innocent here." But when Andy notices Jamie's reaction and realizes what he's about to figure out, any fight in him regarding Novak is gone.
Novak snaps back, "Okay, now tell Jamie what you did to Alex and see if playing the victim card works." Since he's unaware of what has distracted Jamie, he knew that saying the former roommate's name would lure him back in.
Andy grits out, “You don’t know everything. If you went by what Alex told you, of course.”
When Jamie finds Richie, he exclaims, “He’s the guy in those photos! The guy I told you to recommend to your boss.”
Novak’s eyes widen and Andy slumps in his seat. He knows he’s in deep trouble. Andy doesn’t really care what Novak thinks but Jamie hearing all of this is a different story.
Novak says, “So when you say he ‘modeled’ for you, just how much fun did you get out of it?”
Richie is leading the guests at that last table away, trying not to let the guests set him react to what he's hearing. As soon as they’re out of sight, he storms over to the table. “Exactly what business is it of yours? Are you wishing that you hadn’t been such a jerk before?”
Andy is startled by Richie being there, actually finding it nice that he’s being defended. Little consolation given that Novak is still talking. “Funny. I was thinking that I’m trying to defend you from predators such as him. Nothing jerk-like about it.”
Andy prides himself on deception, not lies. Usually, it comes off so easily. But right now, as he sees his older brother staring at him with hopeful eyes, he can't take it. He can't defend himself, especially since Novak is basically telling the truth, just spinning it so it sounds worse.
Finally, Jamie says, "You didn't do that. Right?"
Novak interjects, "Oh he is perfect at getting prospective models to bend to his whim."
"No, I'm not," Andy says weakly.
"What happened with Alex then?" Jamie asks, innocently thinking Andy was answering his question instead of Novak's comment.
Novak again answers for Andy. "Oh, you don't know? This is so precious. So you recommended Alex to get Andy for initial headshots, right? Alex was totally in love with you, Jamie, and did the favor because you thought he had what it takes."
This was something that they've already discussed. It was given as the reason Alex moved out. "I knew that, though I wish I didn't."
"Well, to Alex, Andy is a younger and gay version of you. He figured he'd have a chance at his fantasies with you. Andy decided to initially play along, talking Alex through a possible liaison..."
Andy blasts, "Is that a story you use to jerk off? Alex fucking deserved what he got!"
Jamie says quietly, "So you did use your position as a photographer to get back at guys?"
Andy can hear the disappointment in his brother's voice and it really hurts, even if Jamie has a point. He really doesn't want to make a scene here but he can feel the emotions of the moment try to overtake him. "He wanted me to be you. Do you realize how many people wish I was you?" He wishes his voice didn't sound so pitiful right now. "Maybe I just got sick of being used by everyone and decided on payback." He knows Richie is still standing there even if he hasn't said a word. "It was wrong. I was wrong. I did that to Richie and I've stopped and we were trying to date but it doesn't change anything." Andy gets up from his seat and rushes out.
After Andy leaves, the table is silent. Novak makes the mistake of breaking the silence by turning to Richie and saying, "Look, kid. I'm sorry you had to find out the truth this way..."
Jamie snaps, "Just shut up and walk out of here before I deck you." He shoots out of his seat so Novak can leave.
Novak's voice sounds screechy as he replies, "What? Jamie, he's the one..."
"I know my brother and, while I may not be certain what's the truth, I can tell you've repeatedly hurt him. Just stay away from me, especially if you value your friendship with Jelena."
Novak is stunned. He has never seen Jamie so angry. Andy, yes, that's common occurrence especially towards himself, but never Jamie. He quietly slides out of the booth and exits.
Jamie closes his eyes and sits back in the booth, collecting his thoughts before chasing Andy down. He has forgotten there was anyone else still there until Richie says, "I already knew most of it." He slides in where Andy was sitting.
Jamie tries to ask, "Did he..."
"It was probably all true. He didn't want to disappoint you."
"He said you two were dating. So if you knew that he used you, why would you do that?"
"I never said it wasn't a screwed-up introduction. When I first found out, I wanted nothing to do with him. The thing is, the more I learned, the more I wanted to be there. Have him realize he doesn't need to seek guys like," pointing to where Novak had been sitting. "But, yeah, the details of our first meeting are not exactly a good tale for others."
Jamie shuts his eyes. "I really was hoping you'd say Novak was lying. I mean, Novak is... was... a friend and all but... I don't know how I feel about Andy abusing his job like that..."
“I’d say there’s a lot you two need to discuss. Though based on Andy’s reaction when Alex’s name came up, he probably was what caused Andy to go down this path in the first place.”
“What are you going to do?”
Richie had to admit he had no clue either. “Give him time.”
“Don’t give him too much time.” Jamie gives Richie a quick smile. “He needs to realize he’s lucky you’re one of the good guys.”
Chapter 10
Author: Kris S.
Fandom: Tennis RPS
Pairing: Andy Murray/Richard Gasquet
Other Players: Gael Monfils, Arnaud Clement, Novak Djokovic, Jamie Murray, Ernests Gulbis
Rating; NC17
Disclaimer: This did not happen.
Summary: AU. Andy is a photographer who has found the perfect model to manipulate.
Author's Note: I am still taking fic requests over here.
Andy is standing outside the cafe where Richie works. This was Richie's version of a date - in the sense that the guy was near broke and the wait staff was doing him a favor. Andy told him they probably all agreed because they wanted the gossip.
Reluctantly, Andy walks in, to be immediately greeted by his date, who is apologetic. "I am sorry about this. I have a table that simply won't leave so I'm waiting for them to finish."
"Don't worry about it. If you were such a cheap date, we could have just gone to your apartment."
Richie frowns, then leads Andy to a table, to the protests of those waiting. "No, that's what happens if you survive this date."
Andy sits down then calls out to Richie's retreating form, "Is that a challenge? Are you planning to have me run an obstacle course?"
Richie is about to say "of course not" but he notices who just walked in and mutters under his breath. Unfortunately for him, Arnaud has noticed this as well, calling out, "Richie, your modeling crew is here." Arnaud then walks over to the just-entering Novak and Jamie and gushes over both of them. Neither one understands French but Richie wishes he didn't right now either because the sucking up is nauseating.
"Mod-" Novak starts then spots Richie trying to slip away. "Oh, hey, the waiter guy who worked up Roger Federer." He gestures to Jamie. "This is the guy I was telling you about. Should have figured you'd moonlight to get in Mr. Safin's good graces."
Jamie is looking at Richie, trying to figure out why he looks familiar. Well, familiar beyond the fact that the guy brings his girlfriend to this place at least once a week. "You model?"
Richie nods. "Well, I'm just starting. Nowhere near your level. Magazine ads, that's quite exciting."
Jamie says cautiously, "Yeah, it is." He's about to ask more but spots Andy in a corner booth. "Wow, this is a surprise. It looks like he's waiting for a date." He turns to Novak, "Andy's finally moving on, I guess."
Novak narrows his eyes. "Yeah, I'm quite curious about this one." He walks past them to Andy's booth. "Hello, babe."
Both Murrays are surprised by this. Jamie chases him down, reprimanding, "Leave him alone. Obviously, he has a date or, at least, plans." He gets out a quick, "Sorry, Andy."
Novak doesn't appear the least bit sorry. "So tell me. Is this one a model as well? Did you take photographs and promise a career for him?"
"I never took your picture or promised you a career," Andy says stoically, not wanting to reveal the truth of the question. Novak sits across from Andy in the booth.
Richie is finishing with his last table but able to hear what's being said. He knows Andy must be pissed off, since while they did meet that way, it wasn't quite like that. But since Novak doesn't seem to know that connection, no reason to tell him.
"No, but you did to Ernie. Poor young impressionable Ernie. You thought I wouldn't find out you did that. While we were together, no less. You just happened to luck out and his family is loaded so he can waste years here. I figure that you fucking owe me." Jamie lets out a sigh and slides in next to Novak.
"When you say 'when we were together,' do you mean when you and I were together or when you and Ernie were together? Then again, there was overlap. It's better to admit to your glorious high-profile friends that you're shagging a photographer than a lowly errand boy. Or both at the same time, it turned out."
Novak shakes his head. "No, you're not going to try to blame me for that."
"You are to blame."
"I gave you the idea to tell a prospective model to play up that he looks underage and that Gael needs to corrupt him with alcohol? Fuck you."
Jamie looks around for Richie, muttering, "Gael? Modeling? He's..."
Andy counters, "I gave you the idea to use my apartment as a way to lure rentboys? I never cheated on you, Novak, so don't play innocent here." But when Andy notices Jamie's reaction and realizes what he's about to figure out, any fight in him regarding Novak is gone.
Novak snaps back, "Okay, now tell Jamie what you did to Alex and see if playing the victim card works." Since he's unaware of what has distracted Jamie, he knew that saying the former roommate's name would lure him back in.
Andy grits out, “You don’t know everything. If you went by what Alex told you, of course.”
When Jamie finds Richie, he exclaims, “He’s the guy in those photos! The guy I told you to recommend to your boss.”
Novak’s eyes widen and Andy slumps in his seat. He knows he’s in deep trouble. Andy doesn’t really care what Novak thinks but Jamie hearing all of this is a different story.
Novak says, “So when you say he ‘modeled’ for you, just how much fun did you get out of it?”
Richie is leading the guests at that last table away, trying not to let the guests set him react to what he's hearing. As soon as they’re out of sight, he storms over to the table. “Exactly what business is it of yours? Are you wishing that you hadn’t been such a jerk before?”
Andy is startled by Richie being there, actually finding it nice that he’s being defended. Little consolation given that Novak is still talking. “Funny. I was thinking that I’m trying to defend you from predators such as him. Nothing jerk-like about it.”
Andy prides himself on deception, not lies. Usually, it comes off so easily. But right now, as he sees his older brother staring at him with hopeful eyes, he can't take it. He can't defend himself, especially since Novak is basically telling the truth, just spinning it so it sounds worse.
Finally, Jamie says, "You didn't do that. Right?"
Novak interjects, "Oh he is perfect at getting prospective models to bend to his whim."
"No, I'm not," Andy says weakly.
"What happened with Alex then?" Jamie asks, innocently thinking Andy was answering his question instead of Novak's comment.
Novak again answers for Andy. "Oh, you don't know? This is so precious. So you recommended Alex to get Andy for initial headshots, right? Alex was totally in love with you, Jamie, and did the favor because you thought he had what it takes."
This was something that they've already discussed. It was given as the reason Alex moved out. "I knew that, though I wish I didn't."
"Well, to Alex, Andy is a younger and gay version of you. He figured he'd have a chance at his fantasies with you. Andy decided to initially play along, talking Alex through a possible liaison..."
Andy blasts, "Is that a story you use to jerk off? Alex fucking deserved what he got!"
Jamie says quietly, "So you did use your position as a photographer to get back at guys?"
Andy can hear the disappointment in his brother's voice and it really hurts, even if Jamie has a point. He really doesn't want to make a scene here but he can feel the emotions of the moment try to overtake him. "He wanted me to be you. Do you realize how many people wish I was you?" He wishes his voice didn't sound so pitiful right now. "Maybe I just got sick of being used by everyone and decided on payback." He knows Richie is still standing there even if he hasn't said a word. "It was wrong. I was wrong. I did that to Richie and I've stopped and we were trying to date but it doesn't change anything." Andy gets up from his seat and rushes out.
After Andy leaves, the table is silent. Novak makes the mistake of breaking the silence by turning to Richie and saying, "Look, kid. I'm sorry you had to find out the truth this way..."
Jamie snaps, "Just shut up and walk out of here before I deck you." He shoots out of his seat so Novak can leave.
Novak's voice sounds screechy as he replies, "What? Jamie, he's the one..."
"I know my brother and, while I may not be certain what's the truth, I can tell you've repeatedly hurt him. Just stay away from me, especially if you value your friendship with Jelena."
Novak is stunned. He has never seen Jamie so angry. Andy, yes, that's common occurrence especially towards himself, but never Jamie. He quietly slides out of the booth and exits.
Jamie closes his eyes and sits back in the booth, collecting his thoughts before chasing Andy down. He has forgotten there was anyone else still there until Richie says, "I already knew most of it." He slides in where Andy was sitting.
Jamie tries to ask, "Did he..."
"It was probably all true. He didn't want to disappoint you."
"He said you two were dating. So if you knew that he used you, why would you do that?"
"I never said it wasn't a screwed-up introduction. When I first found out, I wanted nothing to do with him. The thing is, the more I learned, the more I wanted to be there. Have him realize he doesn't need to seek guys like," pointing to where Novak had been sitting. "But, yeah, the details of our first meeting are not exactly a good tale for others."
Jamie shuts his eyes. "I really was hoping you'd say Novak was lying. I mean, Novak is... was... a friend and all but... I don't know how I feel about Andy abusing his job like that..."
“I’d say there’s a lot you two need to discuss. Though based on Andy’s reaction when Alex’s name came up, he probably was what caused Andy to go down this path in the first place.”
“What are you going to do?”
Richie had to admit he had no clue either. “Give him time.”
“Don’t give him too much time.” Jamie gives Richie a quick smile. “He needs to realize he’s lucky you’re one of the good guys.”
Chapter 10