I really adored this. My favorite part - to echo other commenters - was probably Mikey, because your characterisation of him was pretty much pitch-perfect. I really enjoyed, also, how you put Brian together in Gerard's eyes - that slow slide into attraction was so realistic. Frank and Jamia were also wonderful - Gerard sits near the fire escape because it's only a matter of time before Frank blows something up in chemistry trying to impress Jamia! Frank's dressed as Frankenstein! Jamia likes him anyway!
It hurt a little bit, as well - Mikey's plaintiveness over the fact he has a gym partner now and doesn't want Gerard to ruin it, that wonderful scene during which Brian and Gerard confess to being gay in the history class (I caught my breath, I really did, that was so excellently observed).
Also have to mention Mikey over the intercom, and the whole last scene - that was a really wonderful take on the video canon. ♥
Thank you! Mikey was my favorite character to write. I'm also glad that you think I got the progression of their relationship ok. I was worried that it was too rushed.
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It hurt a little bit, as well - Mikey's plaintiveness over the fact he has a gym partner now and doesn't want Gerard to ruin it, that wonderful scene during which Brian and Gerard confess to being gay in the history class (I caught my breath, I really did, that was so excellently observed).
Also have to mention Mikey over the intercom, and the whole last scene - that was a really wonderful take on the video canon. ♥
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