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crack_van2012-01-08 06:15 pm
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Been Here Before by Tuesdaysgone (NC-17)
Fandom: BANDOM (MCR, The Architects)
Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way
Length: 22,669
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
tuesdaysgone
Author Website: AO3 page / Masterlist over at DW
Why this must be read: My Chem breaks apart following the release of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. Gerard sobers up and runs off to Portland. Four years later, he's an award-winning comic book writer on his way back to New Jersey hoping to make amends with friends and family. More specifically Frank with whom he'd had a cringe-inducing break-up.
Though decidedly less fluffy than my earlier rec, this is a fic that hits all the good spots: angst, pining, good dialog and great characters. Gerard's reconnection to his friends, his ex-bandmates and, more poignantly, Frank are hard-earned. This adds a layer of reality, one that enriches the plot as Gerard realizes that life has continued in Jersey even without him around.
Another truly fascinating thing about this fic is the wicked push-and-pull between Frank and Gerard whenever they run into each other. There are feelings but also a lot of hurt. Sex doesn't resolve things (a really brilliant move ontuesdaysgone's part) despite releasing some of the tension. Still, you'll find yourself rooting for Frank and Gerard to get back together.
Other great things you'll find in this fic: Frank and Mikeyway's friendship, Ray being his awesome self, Gerard's meeting with Becky Cloonan and, for those who dig it, Frank wearing a mustache. *g*
An excerpt
"It's not that I'm avoiding Jersey," Gerard said to Mikey later. Mikey just hummed noncommittally on the other end of the phone line. "I'm not!" he insisted. "And I saw you and Dad in July at Comic-Con!" There was silence on both ends of the call for a minute, then Gerard muttered, "You think I'm avoiding Jersey."
"Gerard - " said Mikey quietly.
"Fine. But you can understand why, right? The band deserved better. I...messed up, Mikes, messed up ugly. And everyone there knows it." He snapped his mouth shut, hating the way his breath had gone ragged. He had thought he was over this. After so many hours of therapy, he should be over this. He listened to the soft clicks of Mikey's keyboard through the phone.
"You got better, Gee," he answered with the all the confidence of a little brother. "And Mom would be happy to see you," Mikey added. "It was only two days, at Christmas."
That was the problem with little brothers - they knew your weak spots. "Tell her I'll be home in three weeks."
Been Here Before at AO3 and DW
Remember: leaving feedback for a writer whose story you've enjoyed is awesome.
Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way
Length: 22,669
Author on LJ:
tuesdaysgoneAuthor Website: AO3 page / Masterlist over at DW
Why this must be read: My Chem breaks apart following the release of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. Gerard sobers up and runs off to Portland. Four years later, he's an award-winning comic book writer on his way back to New Jersey hoping to make amends with friends and family. More specifically Frank with whom he'd had a cringe-inducing break-up.
Though decidedly less fluffy than my earlier rec, this is a fic that hits all the good spots: angst, pining, good dialog and great characters. Gerard's reconnection to his friends, his ex-bandmates and, more poignantly, Frank are hard-earned. This adds a layer of reality, one that enriches the plot as Gerard realizes that life has continued in Jersey even without him around.
Another truly fascinating thing about this fic is the wicked push-and-pull between Frank and Gerard whenever they run into each other. There are feelings but also a lot of hurt. Sex doesn't resolve things (a really brilliant move on
tuesdaysgone's part) despite releasing some of the tension. Still, you'll find yourself rooting for Frank and Gerard to get back together.Other great things you'll find in this fic: Frank and Mikeyway's friendship, Ray being his awesome self, Gerard's meeting with Becky Cloonan and, for those who dig it, Frank wearing a mustache. *g*
An excerpt
"It's not that I'm avoiding Jersey," Gerard said to Mikey later. Mikey just hummed noncommittally on the other end of the phone line. "I'm not!" he insisted. "And I saw you and Dad in July at Comic-Con!" There was silence on both ends of the call for a minute, then Gerard muttered, "You think I'm avoiding Jersey."
"Gerard - " said Mikey quietly.
"Fine. But you can understand why, right? The band deserved better. I...messed up, Mikes, messed up ugly. And everyone there knows it." He snapped his mouth shut, hating the way his breath had gone ragged. He had thought he was over this. After so many hours of therapy, he should be over this. He listened to the soft clicks of Mikey's keyboard through the phone.
"You got better, Gee," he answered with the all the confidence of a little brother. "And Mom would be happy to see you," Mikey added. "It was only two days, at Christmas."
That was the problem with little brothers - they knew your weak spots. "Tell her I'll be home in three weeks."
Been Here Before at AO3 and DW
Remember: leaving feedback for a writer whose story you've enjoyed is awesome.