Secrets by Occula, R

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Fandom: U2 (RPS)
Pairing: Adam/Larry
Length: Multi-chapter (1-4 are linked at end of this post; rest of chapters in community memories)
Author on LJ: occula
Author Website: u2slash (Membership locked to anyone under 18)
Why this must be read:

Occula is one of U2 slash's always-recced writers, and on the evidence of Secrets, it's not hard to see why.

This multi-chapter fic delves into Adam and Larry's relationship from way back in the baby!U2 days (a very popular era in our community). Occula charts the growing attraction between the pair, and gives us both viewpoints, alternating them between chapters. Both Adam and Larry have strong characterisation, and their actions seem very 'them', something that is vital in making a fic like this believable. They go from friends to more over the course of a tour, and I love how Occula makes this happen. There's no sudden groping and random sex - she makes this happen gradually and naturally, from young curiosity to something much, much more. Even when she has them confess to Bono and Edge what's been going on, it is realistic and heartwarming.

You can't go wrong with any Occula fic, really, but this time 'round, I'm directing you Secrets-ward. I don't think you'll regret it.

Secrets

Comments

[twigged.livejournal.com]

Please remember to tag your posts. Thanks!

[bonoffee.livejournal.com]

I thought I had? That's so weird!

[occula.livejournal.com]

You are the sweetest thing! Thank you so much! I only knew you did this because I got a comment already. I really appreciate it.

[bonoffee.livejournal.com]

It was my pleasure! Isn't it nice when old fics you wrote ages ago get nice new comments? Now I think that means you should write something new. ;)

[occula.livejournal.com]

Sadly for my weaseling out of stuff, I think you might be right. :)