Fic: Turning Tricks
Castiel was stupid.
“I have to give it up.” He told Michael. They met in the park. A safe place in broad daylight. Castiel even bought a muffin as a peace offering. “I’ve met someone. He doesn’t like this job.”
Michael thought he was stupid. Castiel made good money turning tricks. Not the sort of money Michael made but Michael got paid extra for ( Read more... )
“I have to give it up.” He told Michael. They met in the park. A safe place in broad daylight. Castiel even bought a muffin as a peace offering. “I’ve met someone. He doesn’t like this job.”
Michael thought he was stupid. Castiel made good money turning tricks. Not the sort of money Michael made but Michael got paid extra for ( Read more... )
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Just...wow.
Michael's attachment to Adam was so endearing, especially as it progressed through the story :)
And Adam was just cute as hell!
Loved the Dean/Cas inclusion too ^_^
Brilliant!
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How I love it, let me tell you all the ways:
1. Your characterization of Michael. He is utterly, almost brutally honest, but it's wonderful. You don't lay it on too thick. I was so amused when he was thinking he actually might ask for more in regards to public sex, not to mention his reaction to Adam's house. He doesn't even give up his job, but it works really well. It feels real.
2. ADAM. YOU ARE MY SWEETHEART, ADAM. YOU WILL BE THE BEST SUGARDADDY DOCTOR SOMEDAY. ♥
3. Dean giving Michael that speech, even though he and Adam don't get along that well.
4. “I want to buy you.” Michael says carefully. “I want to keep you for the rest of your life. How much money will it cost?” It's a conversation about the purchase of a human life, but somehow so adorable and Michael.
ILU. This is great. ♥
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1. I'm really glad Michael worked for you, bb. He just so direct and honest. But he can't give up work. He makes good money and he's got Adam now.
2. Adam is going to be the best doctor one day!
3. Dean is still a big brother. That speech is obligatory.
4. I'm really glad you liked that part. I wanted it to be sweet and to suggest that Michael's view of relationships was slightly messed up but I was worried it might not work because it was about buying a person.
I'm so, so pleased you enjoyed it!
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I read this just as I was passing out last night, so I didn't have the chance to comment until today, but it was even better reading it the second time around.
I love that this isn't Pretty Woman, that Michael is realistic and pragmatic about what a future with Adam would mean. I loved watching his conscience develop as he started realising how much he enjoyed Adam for more than being a client.
Michael has never felt worse about being the sin someone couldn’t live without.I love the contrast between their lives, how Adam is also pragmatic enough not to ask Michael to quit his job until they can swap roles as main breadwinner. Your Adam is so sweet and straightforward, and I'm finally starting to understand why my stories have to fight tooth and nail for their happy endings unlike the rest of you: your Adams don't complicate themselves, they aren't deafened by the stormclouds in their minds. Your Adam is brave enough to tell his Michael he doesn't need to pay to keep Adam; my Adam would find a reason to ( ... )
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While I realise that it is a romantic version of prostitution that I'm writing I like Michael being pragmatic and pessimist about everything and I'm glad you liked that too!
*pets you Adam* He shouldn't run away. Michael isn't that scary, not really. My Adam usually is bullheaded and stubborn. We're just lucky that means he throws himself head first into things and I let them work out because I'm a soppy writer who likes Happy Endings.
Dean and Castiel will work out fine. Castiel doesn't want things the way that Michael does, doesn't put so much emphasis on money. He's happy being important to Dean and they'll be okay with that. Someone's suggested something about Michael coming onto campus and catching Adam studying with a boy who obviously fancies Adam. There might be a squeal incorporating both your ideas.
I bet it is different. Oh, I want it! *chews though pencil and attempts to be patient.*
THANK YOU!!
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I'm glad to hear that Dean and Castiel work out in the end. They deserve their own happy ending.
I really need to work on Adam and stop writing stories where he and Michael just argue about whether or not they're really in love. Oh wait, did I just give away the entire plot of my parallel of your story? Did we expect a different arc from me? XD It is of real annoyance to me how close I was to finishing the stories for you and nileflood, but I hit "the hard part" of character growth / confrontation, and that takes so much more brainpower. I want - and commit! - to finishing them yesterday.
I have a sudden, random craving for canon compliant and uncomplicated Michael/Adam porn. Simplify my world, universe.
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I think that plot arch is fantastic. Especially since it seems so true for the lives they lead in the universe you set up. I know you can finish the things you set your mind too, honey!
I love how you've decided canon compliant makes it uncomplicated.
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I love that Michael couldn't let Adam go away♥
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Holy hell!
That was hot, touching and slightly heartbreaking. I may have teared up at the mention of Dean and Adam's relationship. Heck I think I have emotional whiplash! So many feelings so little time.
You are a truelly epic writer!
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Dean and Adam totally get a better relationship at the end of this, promises. Castiel and Michael are friends after all so they will be forced to spend time together and get that family bond Dean wants so bad.
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