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Tipping the Kinsey Scale by fools_game (R)
As you may have guessed by now, this month's recs will be heavily Chad/Ryan, both because they're my OTP and because we have some amazing writers in this fandom. The first round of the ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
swingathon Chad/Ryan fic exchange took place this summer, and it generated a month's worth of pretty great fic, including today's rec.
Fandom: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Pairing: Chad/Ryan
Length: 10,288 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
fools_game
Author Website: Fic List
Why this must be read:
fools_game has written a grand total of two HSM fics, and both of them are incredible. I'm reccing this one today because it's a wonderfully honest look at high school dynamics, even at a high school as Disneyfied as East High. There are underaged drinking, random hooking up, and shenanigans in this story - just like in high school - but the characters still feel like the ones we know from the films. There's a Ryan who is likable and vulnerable, a Chad who is coming to terms with himself, and a cast of Wildcats who (while not getting that much page-time) feel more fully realized than they have in three whole movies. The ending doesn't tie up with a neat bow, but I was completely satisfied with it.
This is a excellent story that stands on its own, without relying on our usual fandom cliches (though the cliches can be great when done well). And because it's been posted only in theswingathon comm, it may have been overlooked by some fans. Whether you're wise in the ways of Chad/Ryan or brand new, I highly recommend this story.
Everybody knew Ryan was gay. The sky was blue, the grass was green, Troy and Gabriella were nauseatingly cute, Ryan was flamboyantly, flamingly homosexual.
“Actually,” said Ryan. “I’m camp. Some very macho guys are gay; some very effeminate guys are straight. It’s not the same thing.” He wrinkled his nose at himself in the mirror stuck to his locker door.
Chad stared. “You mean you’re not gay?” he asked, in a tone that suggested such a thing would turn his entire world upside down.
“As a daisy,” said Ryan. “But it’s not because I like wearing pink. And I don’t wear pink because I’m gay.” He shut his locker and flashed a bright smile at Chad.
“Then why?” asked Chad, not quite following his logic.
“Because sometimes I like to feel pretty,” Ryan informed him, and danced off down the corridor, grabbing Martha for an impromptu waltz and singing to himself.
Okay, so sometimes Ryan freaked Chad out a little too.
Go. Read. Love. Tell the author.
Tipping the Kinsey Scale
swingathon Chad/Ryan fic exchange took place this summer, and it generated a month's worth of pretty great fic, including today's rec.Fandom: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Pairing: Chad/Ryan
Length: 10,288 words
Author on LJ:
fools_gameAuthor Website: Fic List
Why this must be read:
fools_game has written a grand total of two HSM fics, and both of them are incredible. I'm reccing this one today because it's a wonderfully honest look at high school dynamics, even at a high school as Disneyfied as East High. There are underaged drinking, random hooking up, and shenanigans in this story - just like in high school - but the characters still feel like the ones we know from the films. There's a Ryan who is likable and vulnerable, a Chad who is coming to terms with himself, and a cast of Wildcats who (while not getting that much page-time) feel more fully realized than they have in three whole movies. The ending doesn't tie up with a neat bow, but I was completely satisfied with it. This is a excellent story that stands on its own, without relying on our usual fandom cliches (though the cliches can be great when done well). And because it's been posted only in the
swingathon comm, it may have been overlooked by some fans. Whether you're wise in the ways of Chad/Ryan or brand new, I highly recommend this story. Everybody knew Ryan was gay. The sky was blue, the grass was green, Troy and Gabriella were nauseatingly cute, Ryan was flamboyantly, flamingly homosexual.
“Actually,” said Ryan. “I’m camp. Some very macho guys are gay; some very effeminate guys are straight. It’s not the same thing.” He wrinkled his nose at himself in the mirror stuck to his locker door.
Chad stared. “You mean you’re not gay?” he asked, in a tone that suggested such a thing would turn his entire world upside down.
“As a daisy,” said Ryan. “But it’s not because I like wearing pink. And I don’t wear pink because I’m gay.” He shut his locker and flashed a bright smile at Chad.
“Then why?” asked Chad, not quite following his logic.
“Because sometimes I like to feel pretty,” Ryan informed him, and danced off down the corridor, grabbing Martha for an impromptu waltz and singing to himself.
Okay, so sometimes Ryan freaked Chad out a little too.
Go. Read. Love. Tell the author.
Tipping the Kinsey Scale
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