That Ain't Why I Stay (Southland fic, R)

[ariadnes_string]

Not exactly the first Southland fic I thought I’d write. But I needed some jumpstarting, and the Five Acts meme provided it

Comments

[summerofsoaps]

Oh, my goodness. This is both hot and heartbreaking. Amazing job! I hope you continue to write Southland fic.

[ariadnes_string]

Thank you! I knew it was going to a little heartbreaking, because, well, it's them--but I'm glad it was a little bit hot too :) I hope that now that I've broken the ice on it, I can write some more--I love the characters, but they are hard.

Thanks for reading and commenting!

[the_dead_dream]

So heartbreaking..

[ariadnes_string]

I know--I'm sorry! Next time I'll give them a big steak dinner, promise!

thanks for reading!

[embroiderama]

With a ragged sigh, John sagged forward until his forehead was resting against Ben’s, gave him his weight. Ben staggered under it for a moment, but then bore up.

GUH. Wow, I love this.

[ariadnes_string]

Thank you--I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I thought I would never be able to write these guys, so I'm glad you thought it worked out okay--

Thanks for reading!

[willwork4dean]

This is SO well written! Like someone else said, both hot and heartbreaking.

I can't believe this is your first Southland fic, because you captured both characters perfectly!

[ariadnes_string]

Thank you for the kind words! I knew it was going to be a little heartbreaking, given the circumstances, but I'm glad you thought it turned out a little bit hot, too.

And I inhaled the first two seasons over the holidays, and have been mulling over the characters, despairing about how I could never write them--so I'm glad you thought they worked okay.

Thanks for reading and commenting!

[love_jackianto]

Great story. You really captured the characters.

[ariadnes_string]

Thank you--I'm so glad you found everyone IC! Thanks for reading and commenting!