Fic: Beneath the Surface - (9/~14) Charles/Erik

[leandralocke]

Title: Beneath the Surface (9/~14), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Fandom: X-Men: First Class, Charles/Erik
Genre: AU; Drama/Romance
Rating: PG-13, possibly up to NC-17 later.
Word Count: 5539
Summary: Charles is a young marine biologist and activist that, one day, makes the find of his lifetime. Inspired by this fanart
Author's Note: Still un-beta'ed.

Comments

[crimsoncrow]

I think Charles is missing the fact that people can be pretty sucky. What he needs to do is call PETA. They'd be all over this since Erik is part shark.

Loooooved Alex and Erik talking. He did really well in that conversation, and Charles came in and was all Charles about it. Oh Charles. I really hope they get to have a chat soon that clears it up. Although....bad feelings about going to ex-girlfriend's house at this point. Hoping that will spark the conversation they need, but at the same time hoping it comes before. Can't wait!

[leandralocke]

Gah, I neglected to reply to all the comments... busy weekend ^^

Heh, calling PETA. Not a band idea, but what exactly do you tell PETA or anyone for that matter "So um there's this person who's part shark and... no this is not a joke this... yes... I do realize you have important things to do..." ^^

If you read the next chapter it should answer your questions/clear up what you've been wondering about :)

And glad you liked the scene with Alex and Erik. I've become quite fond of Alex as well, tbh. I had no idea what I'd do with him when I started writing, and that he'd become so important for the group at some point. He needs to find a nice girl and be happy too ^^

[murf1307]

Okay, so, this is lovely and wonderful.

I love how Erik's making friends, and I like very much the tension going on between Charles and Erik over Charles's phenomenal foot-in-mouth.

Also, yay, Moira! She needs so much love, given all the crazy she has to deal with.

I also kind of want to draw Raven and Irene, but I'd have to Google Irene first.

[leandralocke]

Also sorry for replying so late. Glad you liked this part and are looking forward to seeing Moira. Because I quite like her too (unless she's a love interest for Charles, which, in my fic, she's not ^^)

Hm, Irene. In the comics she looks quite different, but in my verse I imagined her with long, straight dark brown/black hair and brown eyes. Unfortunately, I can't think of an actress that would look like her, and I suck at describing faces ^^ But OMG I'd be soooo thrilled if you drew them.

[murf1307]

Awesomeness.

[nathcoelho]

well
pretty cool chapter
and i hope charles and erik will understand each other, but i doubt that they understand themselves !!! lol
looking forward for more

[leandralocke]

Hehe, yeah, they might have some difficulties in that department, especially Charles though ^^ But there's progress *hint hing see new chapter hint*

[anonymous]

As well as Erik, I feel very sorry for Charles. He's trying so hard to do the right thing by everyone that he's overthinking everything and confusing himself, let alone anyone else. I love that he's not even sure what the right thing to do is, but he wants so desperately to do the right thing by Erik that he's willing to sacrifice his own happiness for it (and is, by God!). Poor, kind Charles. He's tied himself up in knots. He needs a sleep, a cup of tea and a cuddle and to calm down. A nice kiss wouldn't go amiss, I dare say.

[leandralocke]

Sorry for the screened comment. I FINALLY figured out where to change that setting back to not screening them ^^ Thank you so much. And yes, thanks for showing some understanding for Charles as well. I have to admit, I was a bit too hard on him, myself. I was quite angry with him for the things he said and did lately, but you're right. He's trying so hard to do the right thing... and he's making amends for his mistakes already. :)

[tea_and_trifles]

"Boring"? No way! The party scene was a nice break from the angst and Charles' ruminations about how he needed to change the way he tended to assume control was interesting. Also, the scene with Alex and Erik in the kitchen was fun, but a little melancholy too.

I don't know how you come up with the details of this world, but it is addictive.

[leandralocke]

Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed this chapter and the chat between Alex and Erik.
And aww thanks *blushes* Well, it's probably because I'm thinking about this story almost 24/7, hehe. Geez, what will I do when I've completed it?