Human Qualities - Parks and Rec - 1/?

[only_thewinds]

Title: Human Qualities
Author: modernxxmyth
Rating: PG-13 (NC-17 in future parts)
Fandom: Parks and Recreation
Pairing: Ben/Leslie, April/Andy, Ben/April friendship
Warnings: None
Notes: This is my story from NaNoWriMo! I finished, and it's currently sitting at about 52k. I still need to write the epilogue, so I'm guessing it'll end up around 55,000 words when

Comments

[spillingbliss]

This is a Ben/Leslie fic and I know that but ALL OF THE BEN/APRIL I AM GOING TO SCREAM. I am almost more excited for Ben/April friendship times than I am for Ben/Leslie sexy times!!!!!

Ben was starting to wonder when the hell April got to know him so well and why he thought he really understood her, too, somehow.

"Maybe you'll get lucky, and I'll be the one to do it."
"You know, you're a terrifying friend to have," Ben told her.
actual irl yells.

oh go away i hate you but i am so excited for this entire fiiiiic.

[only_thewinds]

I know, oh my god, I went into this story with the intention of Ben/Leslie being the focus and it still is, really, but a lot of the time Ben/April just kind of TAKES OVER ME and rules the fanfic omg. Thank you, miss, hate you too etc. :P

[shornt]

Oh god EVERYTHING HURTS ALREADY. Jesus. I had a dream a few weeks ago that they broke up again after the proposal and she had to give the ring back and I dreamed something similar like RIGHT after that and basically now the whole break up period wrecks me prob even more than it did then. I DONT KNOW I AM SO FRAGILE. So ouch. But good. Ahh so good. I love your Ben/April and I am SUPER LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE PROMISED SMUT omg. Anyway. So happy you started posting this, I feel like I've been waiting for agessss

[only_thewinds]

Ugh ikr just the idea hurts. Writing this was actually quite painful! Ugh okay good I'm glad you liked it, miss.

[blondebadwolf]

I love this. I am so excited to read the rest.
I think my favorite part so far is the April/Ben interactions. You write April SO SPOT ON. And they make me laugh.
I also love the andy/ben and tom/ben interactions. You really gave him a home, even if he doesn't see it.

[only_thewinds]

"You really gave him a home, even if he doesn't see it."

I just smiled so big at that comment - I'm glad you agree. ;)

[sullen_aquarian]

Oh, I like this--the concept is wrenching but I love the Ben/April friendship and I look forward to seeing how being in Indianapolis affects Ben.

[only_thewinds]

:3 thanks!

[bowlsohard]

I cant lie to you and say I didn't squee out loud when I read that the whole thing is 55k words! I AM SOOO EXCITED! okay now that I got a grip on myself, I will attempt a meaningful comment.

I love the angst you've built here. Ben watching Leslie 'recover' from the breakup is so good. She hides her sorrow well, but then slips up. Like when she muttered "I don't want you to get over me" under her breath...that was awesome! And Horray for April/Ben FRIEND times. I really enjoyed them in this. I cant wait for more!

[only_thewinds]

Thank you! I have a very intense Ben/April friendship situation on my hands at the moment. :P