Long Shot by Kass (R)

[goddessdster.livejournal.com]

Fandom: Hot Fuzz
Pairing: Nicholas/Danny
Length: 3300 words
Author on LJ: kassrachel
Author Website: Fanfiction by Kass
Why this must be read:
I have to admit, the 'one partner finds out the other is in love with him and freaks' is a personal kink. Mostly because I think we've all experienced some element of this in our lives, regardless of the gender of those involved. And we've all reacted differently. Kass takes a long look at Nicholas Angel, digs into his head, and gives us her take on what would happen in this situation. His evolution from freaking out to awkward acceptance isn't dragged out or over-angsted (though it could have been), but instead feels seamless and natural as we undergo with Nicholas a life-altering transition in the course of one night.

Nick thinks of all of the ways that Danny is part of his life. Danny understands him. Danny looks up to him. Danny isn't jealous of Nick's attachment to his work, because his work is Danny's work, too—and yet Danny gives him a reason to leave the station at the end of the day.

The prospect of losing all of these makes him sad and angry. For a glorious, satisfying moment he is furious at Danny for ruining everything... until he remembers that Danny didn't want him to know. That in fact it's his own fault he knows this at all.

Nick is swamped by a wave of misery. Grimly, he breaks his own rule about imbibing alone and pours himself a stiff drink. He hardly tastes the whisky going down.

Long Shot

Comments

[irisbleufic.livejournal.com]

I'll always remember this story because it's the very first piece of Hot Fuzz fic I found when I ran my web-searches back in...what was it, September?...before I bit the bullet and started writing myself. Although I'm not convinced that Nicholas would freak out if he discovered Danny had feelings for him (I'm more of the opinion that he just never dared to let it dawn on him, because he's like that and requires a ton of bricks to be dropped on his head by way of a clue), I love the way this piece is written. Definitely a favorite!

[goddessdster.livejournal.com]

Kass has always been a favorite of mine regardless of fandom. I like how different writers can explore themes using their own talents and come up with different results, and they're all plausible. That rocks.

[irisbleufic.livejournal.com]

HF does have a particularly diverse array of getting-there strategies with a surprisingly uniform end result. It's heartening.

[annlarimer.livejournal.com]

I haven't read this in ages. Thank you for the reminder, for it is awesome.

[goddessdster.livejournal.com]

Innit though? I has love.

[dr-tectonic.livejournal.com]

Wot she said.

[kristories.livejournal.com]

I would never have ever thought of this pairing until you started to rec it and can I just say wow, I feel like I have been living under a really big rock.

[goddessdster.livejournal.com]

Welcome! YAY! I feel like my work here is done! *bows*
Though, really, it is all due to the writers. I simply know good stuff when I see it.
That was the bestest feedback ever!

[delurker.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to say how much I'm loving your recs!

[goddessdster.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[weslyn.livejournal.com]

aaaaaaaawwwwwwww! and YAY! oh the awkward oh shit! of realising someone likes you that way. Reciprocation (and wanking) = Win.

Thanks for writing \o/

EDIT: er... thanks for rec'ing? I guess I didn't see the 'leave comment' for the author...? eh-heh