Fiction. The Real Reason (Toby/Sam)

[nakeisha]

TITLE: The Real Reason
AUTHOR: Nikki Harrington
FANDOM: The West Wing
CHARACTER: Toby Ziegler/Sam Seaborn
GENRE: Slash
SUB GENRE: Angst
SUMMARY: Sam considers the real reason he chose to run for Senator.
RATING: G
SPOILERS: Various episodes throughout Season 4
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Written for slash4femme. I'm sorry this is so angsty (and this isn't your main story

Comments

[birggitt]

OMG! I'm considering reading this? I never saw the show, and yet...
But I'm afraid. You almost convinced me to watch this some time ago. I'm afraid to completely fall for it if I read this.
I SO don't need another show to watch!

*peaks fic* *tries to avoid read* *fails miserabily*

Ok, I'm not sure about what's going on, but this is really sad, and beautiful.
And, of course, now I want to know more... *deep sigh*

[nakeisha]

You're not?

Oh, dear. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. But you would love the show, I'm sure. *Smacks hand*

*Chuckles softly* You are so good for me, you know? The fact that you love my writing so much and read things you'd never considered reading before. It means such a lot to me *Hugs*

You read it.

Thank you so much. I'm really touched that you found it sad and beautiful, even though you had no idea what was going on. It's one of those stories that is so closely linked to the show that you do need to have seen it. Which the fact that it moved you, is all the more lovely to know.

I can tell you the background to this wee story if you like.

[birggitt]

*laughs* You are a bad influence! You made me read het!
But yes, I couldn't resisted, and read it.
And yes, you have a way to let emotions flow in your stories, feelings are always there, and you always, always move me. Even when I don't know the characters, their emotions are so evident! So, I can't help it, and I feel with them.
And, sure! I want to know more :)

[nakeisha]

*Smiles* I know. I know. Hey, I wrote het *g

[slash4femme]

Wow, you wrote a West Wing fic after you said you weren't going to, and for me too. I feel very flattered. And it's not at all too angsty. I wrote you angsty stories so it's totally fair, also this pairing is almost always angsty. That being said this story is incredibly moving and lovely. It's exactly my reaction to those episodes. So very realistic and I totally felt for Sam ::hugs him and glares at Toby:: I love Toby but still, it was completely unacceptable. I like to think they get back together after the end of the show when Toby's learned you've got to make choices and you can't have everything you want.

This was perfect. Thank you.

[nakeisha]

I did, yes. *Rolls eyes at self* And indeed for you. *Hugs you*

Oh, good. I'm glad you didn't find it too angsty. Indeed, they are *sighs*. Thank you so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and found it moving. Oh, really? That's great to know. Poor, poor Sam. *Joins with hugging Sam and glaring at Toby* That would be a nice thought, yes. They are good for one another.

Oh, good. I'm really so pleased you liked this so much. You are very welcome.