pretty when you cry

[beeinmybonnet]

I’ve been reading Iron Man fics this afternoon because I needed porn because I haven’t done that in a while. And apparently I had forgot how much I love angst of the “Oh my god I hate myself and I’m such a worthless human being, how could you ever love me, I don’t believe you” variety. At least when Tony Stark is in charge of the angsting. I don’t think there has ever been a man who suffers anguish more beautifully than him.

Which reminds me. I have a fic rec, for all of you. dazed in the final count by strzyga is a Tony/Steve PWP fic (if it indeed can be called a PWP when it’s 5k…) which contains some of the most gorgeous and hottest sex scenes I have read in a long, long time. And, yes, pathetic worshipping and inferiority complex angst. It’s brilliant.
Even if you don’t normally read Marvel fanfics, or don’t even know who the characters are, read this one. Just imagine Robert Downey Jr as Tony and your favourite ripped blond as Steve. You don’t actually need to know anything about them or their background stories to enjoy this. So go read. (Yes, this includes you, ladylovelace. I’ll accept no excuses.)

Comments

[beeinmybonnet.livejournal.com]

But isn't that rather out of character for Holmes? Are you going to complain? Personally, I blame it on RDJ's eyes. They can express anguish so beautifully.

Twelve hours late reply is twelve hours late. ::facepalm:: BUT YES, YOU CAN TAKE A BREAK IF YOU READ THIS FIC.

I wish I could write porn, but seeing that I haven't even kissed another human being, other than on Truth & Dare, I'm waiting with it until I at least have a clue about what I'm writing about.

[ladylovelace.livejournal.com]

Holmes not thinking himself worthy of love? Hang on, have a link... (http://excessant.com/HI/fiction/jems_bird/mutual_understanding.htm) (with appropriate apoligies for a paragraph on Mary) No complaints here. He cries pretty.

I read it. Sadly you just made me imagine RDJ and JB having sex. I did enjoy Tony's pain though. I didn't just say that. I am not such a terrible person.

Well, I've never had m/m sex, owing to the part where I am simply not equipped for it. Everything I know, I have learned from my readings.

[beeinmybonnet.livejournal.com]

Oooh, pretty link! He suffers prettily.

I'm sorry I can't fix your brain. :( I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed parts of it, though. Be out and proud, my friend. We are emotional sadists. :D

Well, naturally, but you can extrapolate from own experiences? If you've never even had an orgasm, it's hard to write about it. < /TMI>

[ladylovelace.livejournal.com]

My brain has been broken for a very long time. Looking back on it, it isn't the worst thing I've ever imagined. Not by a long way, sadly. Should we get t-shirts or something? "Sadistic & Proud"? (actually I might make a t-shirt that says that anyway...)

Hmm. I don't - one can study anatomy and physiology, along with other written materials and form an understanding which whilst not equal perhaps to actual first-hand knowledge is at least enough to make the reader believe it, since undoubtedly they are filling the gaps with their own experiences, or do not have any and therefore cannot percieve the gaps. (the vast bulk of slash is written by women for women, so inexperience is very much expected. If anyone was able to glean my sexual history from my writing I should be quite shocked.)

[beeinmybonnet.livejournal.com]

I would wear a t-shirt like that, no question about it! :D Alternatively, one that says "I torture fictional characters for fun. What do you do?"

Well, yes, I suppose so. I'm just iffy about writing things I have no clue about, since the only way I know to write is to imagine the setting and how the characters would act. If I have nothing to extrapolate on, it becomes very tricky to try and write. Plus that I'm terribly afraid of writing bad!porn, and thus rather not write it at all than running the risk. Fraidy-cat Anna is fraidy-cat.

[ladylovelace.livejournal.com]

BRB putting that on a t-shirt too.

I wouldn't let you publish bad porn. At least not intentionally - my judgement may be questionable on that score :/

[beeinmybonnet.livejournal.com]

Silly t-shirts are always fun, aren't they? :D

Ah, I feel much more at ease already. ♥ I trust your judgement completely -- especially when it comes to lubrication!