Public Relations(hips) by Anew_Leaf (adult)

[swanswan.livejournal.com]

None of us are sure how we feel about it, but here's the thing: in bandom, everyone can hear you slash. And by everyone, I mean the bands. Your filthy proclivities are no surprise to them. They read the stories, they comment, they use the internet like we do. It's - a bit awesome and a bit terrifying. It's the FUTURRRRE.

Fandom: Bandom (FOB focus)
Pairing: Pete/Patrick
Length: ~7,000
Author on LJ: [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] anew_leaf

Why this must be read: Of all the bandom peeps (with the possible exception of creepy genius Gabe Saporta), it's Pete Wentz who is most active online. Much of his life is out there to google, and this story bounces off that so, so sweetly. In this fic, Pete is irritated. Because he's regularly showering his bestest friend Patrick with affectionate - and very public - kisses, and no one is paying a blind bit of notice. Because, of course, it's just what Pete does. --- OR IS IT.

Meanwhile, everywhere he looked there were youtube slide shows of dudes kissing. Half of those seemed to feature shots of Gerard and Frank, or members of Panic! in various combinations, which somehow seemed deeply unfair. Panic! fielded the gay question all the time, and the guys in My Chem had a standard response about how the punk and hardcore scene had been really homophobic or just intolerant of guys being affectionate, and so they'd decided to go and do their own thing.

Pete, in contrast, got to field questions about his dick, the time he popped a handful of Ativan, and his questionable taste in women. It was like there was only one set of interview questions in the world.

Naturally, being Pete, he decides the only thing to do is ESCALATE HOSTILITIES. By which I mean, kiss Patrick a whole lot more. Not, like, talk to him about it, or anything, just... with the kissing. Things get a little complicated when Pete starts having weird dreams about Patrick's mouth and hands and... but that's probably just, like, a side-effect of insomnia, right?

Oh, Pete.


Public Relations(hips) by Anew_Leaf

Comments

[the-summoning-d.livejournal.com]

I'm not into bandom - I just wanted to say that the thought of any of the concerned parties commenting on my RPF is...more than a little terrifying. They really do that?

[swanswan.livejournal.com]

It's been known to happen, yes! And even if they don't comment, they've pretty much all talked about the fic thing and how they feel about it - mostly positively, I guess. In general, they think we're odd, but harmless. I'm mostly okay with that!!

OMG do you write TopGear stories? Because that would make my day. Hee. Clarkson would FLIP THE FUCK OUT.

[the-summoning-d.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do...and I'm pretty sure you understand WHY I find the idea terrifying!
(I've written and posted Clarkson/Hammond smut. I'm so going to hell)

[swanswan.livejournal.com]

Noooo! I'm sure it's tender and profound! HAHAHHAHA.

Jeremy Clarkson is ridiculous and definitely in need of a good... slashing. I think you're doing admirable work!

[the-summoning-d.livejournal.com]

Um...nah. It was written for a pornfest 'ship battle. No redeeming qualities whatsoever. But I remain convince that his insistence that May and Hammond are gay is cunning misdirection. Sooooo deep in the closet.