Fic; Long Distance, 2/?

[quixyjie]

Title Long Distance 2/?, following Running Uphill
Rating NC-17.
Summary Hank and Alex move past curious and into the strange new territory of 'committed.'
Disclaimer Will never own, boo.

Comments

[beakanoma]

So, right off the bat, Hank's mother's revelation floored me. But that's so true to the character you've written. Not only is she selfish saying she didn't know how else to tell him, but she's clueless saying she didn't think he would care. My own mom and I had a shitty relationship before my dad moved out, and him leaving actually bonded us, so I've always had a soft spot for how situations like this affect the family dynamic.

I have to call into question the adults not knowing what's going on with Hank and Alex, only because Hank's car was graffitied and the media got involved. I feel like that can't have happened without SOME kind of conversation going on between Hank and his parents. Even if his mom is super-detached, that's a big deal. Just something that stuck out for me. Maybe they did have a talk, and Hank told his mom that it was just some guys being dicks and didn't mean anything but I'd like to see this addressed - maybe if / when he finally tells his mom the truth about Alex. (I'm even kinda seeing it like when Buffy came out to her mom as a Slayer, pointing out how obvious it was yet she ignored all the signs.)

Oh, and now I'll be thinking about Alex's back at work all night as well. Cheers.

Did Hank put the condom on his fingers? Is that why he asked for the condom? I don't know that I've seen guys use a condom for that, BUT I appreciate the idea that Hank might. Let's face it: you're putting your fingers inside someone. It's not.. entirely pleasant to think about. (I'd never fingered a guy and I'm like eight years older than him, so he's already got one up on me.)

Amazing sex, btw. That wasn't even a complaint, just a comment. It's especially sweet knowing that they're still new to a lot of this stuff. Like, I can imagine Hank might've done Internet research and learned about the prostate for this purpose. Because he's that adorkable.

And you so had them watch 'Men in Black' because of me. Don't even lie. I love you for the shout-out, b t dubbs. I haven't done nearly as much to help you with this as you've done for 'Titanic.' Seriously, though, I am also here if you need to bounce ideas. Brainstorming writing is one of my favorite things to do ever.

(Also: it's sort of creepy that you had them make peanut butter and banana sandwiches, because I've been making those a lot lately and it's not a delicacy you often see / read about in fiction.)

Okay, I need to get ready for work now, blah. Can't wait for me! :D

[quixyjie]

So, yes, Hank and his mother are going to have A Conversation and soon. I don't want their relationship to be shit but it will have to be for a little while - I mean, Mom is going through kind of a tough time, too! but from Hank's perspective she's just being selfish. Also the adults knowing/not-knowing will be addressed, because it's kind of skewed to Hank's thoughts on the matter and he's just spent a few months in the desert so maybe he is not thinking too clearly. You read my freakin' mind omg.

I will be completely honest with you: Hank and I forgot about the condom. We were a little eager and then ended up not using it. Chalk it up to some over-enthusiasm. And STOP BEING IN MY HEAD. I was totally going to have them talk about where Hank learned that - and it was totally going to be because he got bored while in Abu Dhabi and decided to research it on the internet. Because, yeah, he's adorkable.

I had them watch MIB because of you. I can't lie. Also, I just keep seeing them both in suits and melting.

p.s. It is really true though that if you hadn't poked me about it, this probably would never have been written! Because it was floating around in my head but I really was content with it just taking up space there. So, you're fault. :P

[beakanoma]

See, I can understand that this is difficult for her, too. I guess because I've been in Hank's position it's.. My own perspective is colored a bit. And I'm glad you're acknowledging that Hank's perception of what the adults know would be skewed. I'm looking forward to seeing how that all plays out.

Dude! I can't blame you, I've done shit like that. AND I WILL NOT STOP BEING IN YOUR HEAD, not if it keeps being a place that houses naked Hanks and Alexes. I love that you already had it in your head for there to be a bit where Hank fesses up to his research. So adorbs.

OKAY, SO. You said them in suits. And I figure you're still talking about that 'MIB' thing that you want me to write. (NO PROMISES.) But somehow in my head this led me to prom. And I was like, DID THEY GO TO PROM TOGETHER? Well, obviously not, they're not THAT out. But I imagine they probably danced together a bit. If Hank was able to get Alex to go. Or hell, maybe Alex was the one who insisted.

(I have an idea for how they could've gotten a prom picture taken together despite not being each other's dates, btw. I only have one other high school-level book I think I'm gonna write and prom won't be a factor, so I'm willing to give the idea away. I'm debating holding the idea hostage until you promise to consider making this a novel.)

And I'm glad I was able to push you to write more. You definitely have a knack for it!

[quixyjie]

So, I mentioned it in a comment below, but I am thinking about this next chapter and cringing irl. Hank will be doing a lot of growing up I think.

Also, so that happened in my head - their conversation about how Hank is secretly a nerd and researches gay sex - and I'm not really sure if it will happen in the fic, because it just hasn't found its way to relevance yet. But we shall see.

SUITS. MEN IN BLACK AU. NO PROMISES BUT I CAN HOPE. I will hope the greatest hope there ever was.

AND. In my head they didn't go to prom together. So, Hank went with Raven and Angel went with Armando and Alex, and Sean went stag because he doesn't give a shit and Bobby and John went with Kitty and probably Jubilee. And Raven and Angel spent the whole time trying to get Hank and Alex alone so they would dance but Alex is not one for dancing and Hank was not one for exposure yet so they actually just ended up by the punch bowl whenever their dates left them stewing in UST. And then Hank and Raven were crowned Prom Queen and King (because despite the bullying Hank was still Hank, you know? and the way he dealt with that problem with his car was so polished that the majority of the school population felt even more enamored of him - and the tools who still had a problem didn't vote, anyway) and at the after-party at the Xavier's house he and Alex ended up on the roof or something and just necked like crazy.

So. That is my head. WHAT IS YOUR IDEA? Please don't hold it hostage - ideas are meant to be shared! :D

[beakanoma]

Noooooooooo, I'm very nevous for the next chapter now!

SHOULD you decide to turn this into a novel (*push*), you can go back and add that conversation about his research at the end of this chapter if you flesh out them making sandwiches a bit. Just a thought :)

Dude, I'm writing a 'Titanic' AU, I have a page and a half of a 'Buffy' AU, a page of a 'Moulin Rouge' AU, 13 pages of an unfinished pheromone fic... So much fanfic, babes. SO much. The 'MIB' idea is cute, though. Why are so many of my HankAlex fics AUs right now?

I forgot Hank is popular. I think because it seemed like a number of people were picking on him for the whole gay thing. It should probably be made more explicit that it's a smaller group of antagonists then, if you think he'd win Prom King. I'm amused that he and Alex ended up on the roof to make out. Odd, but not unfitting.

And of course I've already shared the idea with you now. You are dastardly.

[quixyjie]

I am nervous, too, bb.

13 PAGES OF PHEROMONE FIC. I'm sorry. I just - WHAT. I'm making grabby hands right now; you just can't see them. Also, Moulin Rouge. That is all.

And AUs are awesome. No complaints!

And...yes. I see what you mean. There's a little bit in the next chapter that explains more what happened, so hopefully that will clear things up a little bit.

I love roofs. Alex loves roofs. It's just - a thing.

[beakanoma]

HAHAHA, put those hands away, missy! I know, 'Moulin Rouge.' I can't even recall where the fuck that idea came from now. I just see these characters in everything. So many AUs.

I trust you, and I trust that everything will be explained. It's the problem with reading a WIP fic. I'm sure I frustrate the fuck out of people because I am a big fan of the slow reveals. God, why do people love my shit so much? Heh.

I love roofs, too, so I'm not knocking it. Just funny.

(PS: did you see that thing I reblogged that's a 'glee' Titanic AU gif set? everything's about Titanic rn.)

[quixyjie]

Hank/Alex is applicable to everything imho. EVERYTHING. Every story line possible. I will continue to make grabby-hands.

(I did, so many feels. That graphic was so well done.)

[beakanoma]

Yes. Yes it is. These boys are everything. They're just so shmooshy and cute and vulnerable and, yeah, okay, hot, really hot, they're exceptionally good-looking. And those deep voices. Uggh. Now I'm making grabby-hands.

(I was stunned by the talent on that graphic. Like I said, I don't ship it, but I had to give it up for how well it was done.)