Gift for jillrocca

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Author: candidlily
Recipient: jillrocca
Title: prelude to a (first) kiss
Pairing(s): Chad/Ryan
Summary: And that was the first time Chad had implied that Ryan should kiss him.
Rating: PG-13
Warning(s): None.
Word Count: 4,911
Disclaimer: All High School Musical characters herein are the property of Disney. No copyright infringement is intended.
Author's Notes: Begins

Comments

[allyndra]

*glee*

This was so darned cute! Sometimes I just need to read a sweet, romantic story where both parties accept their feelings and their friends are happy for them. At those times, I can pull out this story and enjoy the adorable courtship of Chad and Ryan.

I got a kick out of Ryan getting distracted by the girl's unflattering swimsuit at the pool, and I empathize utterly; when I see people making a fashion disaster, I always wish I could go correct them. I also really liked his interactions with the other Wildcats. There weren't all instant BFFs, but I liked that when Ryan got shoved into spending time with them, he had fun, even without Chad around.

The banter between Chad and Ryan was great. It felt natural, and made the chemistry between them more believable. And the kisses ... Really nice job.

[few]

Sweet! I like how Chad's giving all these "kiss me" signals and Ryan's wary of believing he's actually interpreting them correctly. And is it just me, or did the girls totally see what was (almost) going on between them at the pool party? :)

Oh, and it's a nice change to see them fix their miscommunication so quickly and pretty much drama-free.

[erikssiren]

This put a really big grin on my face!

We need to stop making out in closets...It's a horrible stereotype.

Favorite quote ever! Very Ryan.

I liked your characterizations of, well everybody, especially the boys. I loved the bit about Ryan wanting to fix the girl's swim suit, it was so very Ryan.

I also really liked that Chad wanted to learn the waltz for his mom, and not Taylor. I get a little tired of the stories that have Chad sort of dating Taylor while he makes out with Ryan.

Everything felt like an extension of the movie! Great job!

[magickalmolly]

Aww, this was adorable. I think you've done a lovely job of capturing all the characters, and I loved seeing the passing of time through all the different scenes.

I especially liked that no one who knew about Chad and Ryan was upset or put off by it. Everything from Ryan's parents to Troy covering for Chad when Ryan wanted to talk to him. That was really nice (and refreshing!) to see.

[lielabell]

"We need to stop making out in closets," Ryan said as Chad pulled away from the kiss and moved instead to his neck. "It's a horrible stereotype."

It's the best stereotype ever! I loved this.