"Leaving Genesis House"

[storyfan]

Title: Leaving Genesis House
Author: storyfan
Pairing: Mark/Scott
Rating: PG-13 for cursing
Disclaimer: This story was written for fun, not for profit. I own nothing.
Prompt: Leaving Genesis House (written for smallfandomfest)
Spoilers: A few, but they're minor
Summary: Scott and Mark embark on a new life.
Word count: 1700 and change
Notes: As far as I can tell, I'm a

Comments

[unavez18]

Wow, Mark crying when he thinks Scott is turning him away . . . I could really feel the emotion in that part. I think you have a really solid grasp of the characters. I wasn't crazy about the movie but I've gone back and watched and have some new appreciation :)

[storyfan]

Now that I know why you went back and watched it … (giggles)

Thank you for the lovely compliments!

It wasn't a perfect film, that's for sure, but there was something about it that resonated with me, and it probably has something to do with ditching a lifetime of shaky faith in God. Oddly enough, the film reassured me that I'd made the right decision.

[unavez18]

The film definitely had some really great points, and great performances . . . I think when I first saw it I just really wanted more of . . . something. Maybe of Scott and Mark's relationship.

Don't worry, I know all about getting caught up in tiny fandoms of imperfect movies :)

[lady529]

Mark breaking down and crying because he things it may all have been in vain and maybe nobody wants him after all is one of the best paragraphs I've read. Not because of what it describes, but how simple and yet highly effective your language is.

The Lady 529

[storyfan]

What a kind thing to say!

Mark has every reason to believe people wouldn't want him. He came close to completely screwing up his life, and he hurt his family in the process. Rebuilding his own shaky foundations would require faith in himself, something he didn't have until he accepted himself for who he is.

[lady529]

Saying he's mortified to find himself beginning to cry is one of the best ways of describing what it's like when you realise your emotions have decided upon having their own government. I love how the rather simple paragraph shows so much reality and emotion.

And true, he does have every reason to think he's not wanted. Doesn't mean he actually isn't, though : ) Chad Allen's good at playing this sort of bloke, isn't he?

The Lady 529

[storyfan]

He is really good at being vulnerable without being overly weepy. Some actors go a little overboard on that.

Thanks again for all the lovely compliments. I do appreciate them.