Choices by verbgirl (R)

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Fandom: FAKE NEWS RPF
Pairing: Jon/Stephen
Author on LJ: verbgirl
Why this must be read:

This fic brings up issues that others haven't: Stephen's Catholicism and a divorce with his wife. Stephen likes Jon and experiences turmoil because of his religion. The latter is a touchy subject that most RPF writers stay away from, yet verbgirl paints it so eloquently and realistically. On top of that, the dialogue is perfect and in-character if we could ever follow Jon and Stephen off camera. Also includes a small, lovely appearance from Anderson Cooper.


Excerpt:

Their talks had been too honest for Stephen to lie now. "I'm attracted to you, Jon." Stephen set his jaw as he said it, raised his chin, and looked straight ahead. It was a brave posture spoiled by the cowardice of not looking Jon in the eye. There was a very long pause, but no choking noises. Finally Stephen glanced at Jon who was looking at his own feet, putting one in front of the other, thoughtful, not apparently shocked.

"I'm, uh, I'm glad you told me."

"It fades."

"What?"

"It fluctuates. When I'm with you more, I feel it more. When we're not together..."

"Okay. Right."

"Just thought, maybe, you'd feel less threatened if you knew that."

"I don't feel threatened by you, Stephen."

"Even if I raise my fist and make the 'Psycho' stabby noise?" He did so, and Jon giggled, and finally the conversation turned and they stepped onto the path out the park and headed toward their apartments.

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