Songs About LA by phaballa (PG-13)

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Fandom: POPSLASH
Pairing: Chris/Lance
Author on LJ: phaballa 
Author Website: DEFINITION
Why this must be read: Every once in a while, a story comes along that, even though I don't want one word of it to be true, well, except for the Chris/Lance part, grabs me with its dark possiblity.  I'd hate to think Chris is this bitter, but if he were, this is exactly how he'd be.  Set about five minutes ago in time, this is an NSYNC that's fascinating in its complexity.  This is a beautifully written story, with a bit of hope at the end that maybe Chris could finally lighten up a bit.

They're all in LA. It's weird. They're all living in the same city for the first time in five years, but it doesn't really make a difference, Chris thinks. He still doesn't talk to anyone unless he absolutely has to, like on birthdays or once, when he runs into Lance randomly at the Whole Foods on Santa Monica and they have to make forced, polite conversation about the weather and Justin and JC and Lance's boyfriend. Chris only mocks him distractedly, and he knows that Lance knows his heart isn't in it. Lance is going to report back to Joey who will tell JC who will tell Justin, and a month from now Chris will maybe get a call from Justin, who will pretend it's just a casual check-in but will secretly be hoping that Chris is over whatever by now, so Justin doesn't have to actually deal with it.

Songs About LA