Fic: Off the Stage (10/14)

[gradgirl_07]

Title: Off the Stage (10/14)
Author: gradgirl (aka Ali)
Rating: NC-17
Characters/Pairings: Van Hansis/Eric Sheffer Stevens
Summary: Future fic. What happens off the stage when Van and Eric meet again?
Warnings: RPS. If you are offended by the idea, please do not read this story.  This chapter is rated NC-17 if you are too young or find the ideas

Comments

[ganeshalemming]

Very intense make-out session, and very realistic. That's how real life situations are. You get caught up in the feelings, you try to talk about what's happening but only manage to find words for about half of what you want to say, and then the powerful momentum of touch just sweeps you away -- and at the end you're left with all the same questions you had to start with. So well done. Aww Eric. It makes sense that he'd be the one to run away.

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you for such a lovely comment. The were both caught up in the moment and you're right, I think they're both left with all of these questions. We'll start to get the answers in the next chapter. ~Ali

[casaluna85]

Great make-out scene!
Was a little sad that Eric left, but I guess it's understandable.
Great chapter!

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you! I hated that Eric left too but it'll get better. ~Ali

You're killing me here Ali, you know that right?

[gypsiesheart]

HE LEFT!!!!! He just....left? Seriously!?! What the hell are you thinking Eric??? Van is going to think and believe that he did something wrong to make you run

Re: You're killing me here Ali, you know that right?

[gradgirl_07]

Never apologize for a long comment. Know I enjoy it and have to take time to re-read, just to make sure I catch all of it. :-)

Yes, Eric left and it's just awful that he did. And yes, Van is going to be upset and concerned. We'll learn more about Eric's reasons and he's share them with Van, don't worry about that.

Glad you liked jealous!Van. Van is very curious about Eric's history with Christopher and why Eric kissed him. Van has a lot of questions and we'll get the answers to them, I promise.

The NC-17 stuff was very difficult to get through and I'm grateful for how you described it.

Thank you again for such a lovely comment. It means so much to hear/read. ~Ali

[ltklo]

I would be upset that Eric left but I trust that it is important to your story. Last chapter, I was bothered that Eric became physical before opening up emotionally. Then, that was integral to this chapter and I enjoyed how you used it.

He didn’t want to share this “Dear Diary” moment with Eric, not after all this time, not after thinking it was impossible in the past and now having the taste of Eric on his lips now.

The NC-17 stuff definitely worked for me :) I like how you used Christopher and the Eric/Christopher relationship feels like it progressed to the correct stage. Van had the right conflict between needing to know that Eric wasn't just experimenting with him vs. being jealous of Eric doing things with another man. Loved the insinuation that Christopher was a Van-substitute.

they were kissing on Christopher’s couch. The blonde reached up and tugged on Eric’s hair for a moment, his palm cradling Eric’s scalp, trying to guide him closer. The gesture was comforting for a reason Eric never could figure out why

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you. Eric's leaving is important and will continue to push Van and Eric closer together, actually. We'll also continue to get those insights into what Eric is thinking/feeling. Glad you enjoyed the inclusion of Christopher and his relationship with Eric. And Van had so many questions and he'll still have them, I sure, but Van will get an definitive answer to Christopher and the impact he had on Eric's life. ~Ali

[sleeper6]

Of course I hate that Eric left but I figured he would. BUT this chapter was amazing (it's Sunday and I wanted to sleep in late but I woke up early just for this) and contained exactly what should've happened.

Van was right to be upset before he knew about Eric and his past--liked how you showed that, that he wasn't going to be Eric's pity object or experimentation.

Eric surprised me, though (before he left, obviously) by going further even if he was nervous, scared, etc. So glad he did. The tension between them had reached a peak and they just had to do something about it, for sure.

It was great, the whole sequence of getting each other off--brilliant!

And thanks for showing Christopher--I like knowing exactly what happened there. (And another thanks for not having Eric do all with him; I'm selfish and I want Van to be the only one to show Eric how everything is done. :))

So worth the wait!

[ltklo]

I'm selfish and I want Van to be the only one to show Eric how everything is done. :))

Yeah, that's exactly how I feel :) It's a nice reversal of the typical Luke/Reid stories.

[gradgirl_07]

I promise Van will be Eric's first. It's a nice reversal of the typical Luke/Reid stories. That was really so much fun to tackle with this! ~Ali

[gradgirl_07]

I wanted to sleep in too, but was too nervous about posting. Thank you for what you said about this chapter. Van was very hurt and confused for sure. Eric really wants to be with Van so I think he's pushing himself for more b/c he doesn't want to lose Van. Glad you liked the introduction of Christopher. Thank you! ~Ali