Fic: The Things That We Could Be (Masterpost)
Title: The Things that We Could Be
Author: firesign10
Artist: milly_gal
Beta: candygramme and tipsy_kitty
Pairing(s): J2
Word Count: 27,350
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: None
Spoiler(s): None
Disclaimer: I own nothing; this is just for fun.
Summary: Jensen and Jared used to be together. Then they weren't. Five years later, Jensen's reached out to his former lover. From a tentative reunion in a dusty desert diner to an actor's life in Hollywood, Jared and Jensen try to re-sculpt their lives and re-ignite their love.
Notes: Written as a sequel to Pay Phone. Reading Pay Phone is encouraged, of course, but The Things that We Could Be was written as a stand-alone story as well.
Thanks to wendy for running the behemoth of a challenge, spn_j2_bigbang! This is my second time playing in this arena, and it was even more fun than the first!
So many thanks to my fabulous artist, milly_gal, who loved the story immediately and created several lovely pieces you'll see within the story, and over on her art post!! Her energy and enthusiasm were so terrific, and she was completely wonderful and helpful throughout the process! Thanks for all your effort and time, sweetie!! YAY!!!!!
Many thanks to my two wonderful beta readers, candygramme and tipsy_kitty!!! Appreciate your time and effort so much!
Huge thanks to roxymissrose and etoile_etiolee!! etoile_etiolee kindly gave this a final audience read and provided great support - thank you, bb! And roxymissrose patiently read through numerous pages and drafts, as well as providing counsel, encouragement, and perspective. You're my touchstone, bb!!
Link to art post!
Story Links: Part 1// Part 2// Part 3 // Part 4// Part 5
Story Link: on AO3