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Title: Second Verse, Same as the First
Author: [livejournal.com profile] raeschae
Character(s)/Pairing: Jared/Jensen (discussed)
Theme: Theme 04: Lover's Rock
Prompt(s): #19 - Trust
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Summary: When Jensen thinks he's making progress and growing as a person, it takes an old friend to show him he's headed down the same path all over again.



It's been a long time since Jensen thought about high school without thinking about that night. Somewhere along the way, he forgot what it was like to kick back with Chris, watching some game neither of them cared anything about while Chris shared the beer he stole from his dad's cooler in the garage.

This isn't exactly the same thing – the beer is Chris's now, as is the house – but it's pretty damn close. They're sprawled at opposite ends of the couch, beer bottles clutched loosely against the arms while they pass a joint between them. They don't know shit about soccer, but the game's not really the point right now.

“So, when d'ya head out?”

Jensen shrugs in response to Chris' question, puffing before he passes. “I don't know yet.”

Chris raises an eyebrow, shooting Jensen a pointed look. “Don't know 'cause y'all haven't worked out the details yet? Or don't know because you're thinkin' 'bout doin' somethin' dumb?”

“Define 'dumb.'”

“Passin' on the chance at the career you been bustin' your ass for 'cause you wanna stay home and fuck your boy toy is fucking dumb.”

“Then no worries.” Jensen isn't going to stay home; that's ridiculous. Jared's going to DC, so what good would it do him to stay here? “I'm thinkin' maybe New York.” It's close enough to visit more often without actually looking like he's following his boyfriend.

Taking a pull from his bottle, Chris swallows loudly before he asks, “What happens if he doesn't take the job?”

“Then he's an idiot,” Jensen answers without hesitation. Of all the things he's considered in this situation, whether or not Jared should take the job in Washington is not one of them. It's perfect for him. He has to take it.

For a long time, Chris stares at the television. Jensen starts to think that maybe he's actually watching the game. “How long we known each other?”

“Are we countin' the lost years?” Chris huffs a laugh but doesn't turn his head. “Almost twenty years, man,” Jensen supplies, though saying it out loud makes him feel a little old.

Nodding, Chris says, “And in that almost twenty years, have I ever held your hand and cuddled you?”

“No,” Jensen answers. “Thank fuck.” Chris is his best friend, but their relationship has never even gotten close to blurring that line. Ever.

Chris flips him off with a lazy hand. “I ain't about to start strokin' your giant ego today, either.”

Before he can stop himself, Jensen smirks. “What? You wanna stroke my giant...”

“And we're twelve again. Awesome,” Chris cuts him off, like hearing any talk of Jensen's dick might make him physically ill or something.

“I am awesome. It's okay to be jealous.” Jensen's not really even paying attention to the words coming out of his mouth, but this feels so much like the old days, he can't help slipping back into the flow.

Standing with a groan, Chris twists at his waist until his back pops. “That doesn't even make any sense, fuckwad.” He heads into the kitchen for more beer, shaking his head as he walks.

Jensen calls after him, “Then it describes you perfectly.”

“Know what I love about you, Jenny?” Chris is smiling – one of those shit-eating grins that says he knows just how much Jensen hates that nickname – when he returns and offers Jensen's another beer. “It's your genius comebacks. They're...wait for it... awesome.”

“I hate you.”

“No, you don't.”

“I hate that I don't hate you.”

“Fair enough.” Chris sinks back to the couch and runs a hand through his hair. “What was I talkin' about again?”

Jensen shrugs. “Fuck if I know. Not like I listen when you talk.”

“Fuck you, I'm brilliant.” Rolling his eyes, Chris drinks half of his new beer in one long gulp and then wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. Classy, like always. “Now shut up and listen. You need to trust Jared.”

Maybe it's the alcohol, but the only thing Jensen can think to ask is, “Huh?”

“Man, you don't want him to take this job.” When Jensen opens his mouth to retaliate, Chris holds up a finger. “Shut up, you don't. You won't tell him, though. Second verse, same as the first, man. Same damn thing you've always done.”

Jensen has played dumb many times in his life, usually when confronted with his own stupidity. This time, though, he really doesn't know what Chris is talking about. “Because I want him to do what's best for him?”

“Because you want him to do what you think is best for him. Why don't you just tell him the truth and trust him to make the right call?”

He feels stupid asking, but if anyone can assure him without sugar-coating anything, it's Chris. At least, it used to be Chris. Jensen's pretty sure that hasn't changed. “And if the right call is that we end up on opposite coasts?” God, he sounds like such a little kid.

“Fuck if I know, man. What I do know is I don't want your bitch ass parked over there a year from now, cryin' about a buncha coulda, woulda, shoulda's. You love the guy? You want this one to turn out different?” Reaching over to clap a hand on Jensen's thigh, he winks. “Trust him. Hell, trust yourself, man. You are capable of makin' a good decision now and again.”

Coming from anyone else, those words would sound trite. From Chris, they mean a whole fucking lot. As soon as he's sober enough to drive, Jensen might just take his advice.

In a Heartbeat

Date: 2010-08-10 03:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] batman-mcghee.livejournal.com
ooooo. the voice of reason - mr. christian kane, everybody. and yeah, jensen needs to man up and just tell jared he wants him to stay... or stay where jensen is, rather.

you get cupcakes for this.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] batman-mcghee.livejournal.com
pfft. you should have held out. the counter offer was orgasms. FAIL

Date: 2010-08-10 04:25 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
I can give myself one of those, though. I don't have any cupcakes. ;)

Date: 2010-08-10 04:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] batman-mcghee.livejournal.com
haha. i laughed out lour for reals. we're so lame. now, gimmie more porn. and you still owe me disclaimer!angst. dont make me hold the cupcakes randsom.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Next chapter starts with buttsecks, if that helps. ;)

Date: 2010-08-10 04:32 am (UTC)

Date: 2010-08-10 03:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] blackpanther07.livejournal.com
Maybe, hopefully Jensen will listen.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Fingers crossed! :)

Date: 2010-08-10 03:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] goldie3.livejournal.com
I like the way how Chris and Jensen are so easy with each other.
I'm curious to know if Jensen actually would follow the advice. Enjoying this thoroughly <3

Date: 2010-08-10 04:22 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Thanks - I love writing the friend conversations, so I'm glad you like reading them!

Date: 2010-08-10 04:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] taintedlove.livejournal.com
I am distressed at my lack of Jensen/Chris BFFship icons. They are precious.

I like this verse. Also I like you. Just sayin.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
I don't have any BFF icons at all. :(

I like you, too. Just sayin.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] taintedlove.livejournal.com
NONE? You need some. Pronto. BFF icons are very very important.

I'm glad we cleared that up. :)

Date: 2010-08-10 04:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
This is embarassing - I'll have to find some.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] taintedlove.livejournal.com
*nods* Icons are very srs bsns. Or so I've been lead to believe.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
I will add it to my srs bsns list for tomorrow.

Shut up, I totally have one.

Date: 2010-08-10 04:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] taintedlove.livejournal.com
I know you do.
Which is why I adore you.

Date: 2010-08-10 01:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. :)

Date: 2010-08-10 04:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aythia.livejournal.com
I just love the bantering between them, and all the lame comebacks? Oh, that sounds just like stuff I would actually say *grins*

Also, I love this verse, but maybe you had figured that out by now.

I hope Jensen will stand up for what he wants :)

Date: 2010-08-10 01:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Jensen will definitely do something. ;)

Date: 2010-08-10 05:11 am (UTC)
ext_56399: (ACTOR - Jensen in a hoodie)
From: [identity profile] plasticine-star.livejournal.com
What an awesome friendship. Jensen is lucky to have Chris back in his life.

Gah! Jensen really is scared of loosing Jared isn't he? *pets him*

Date: 2010-08-10 01:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
I think I might actually like writing the side bromances in these stories better than the main pairing sometimes. Chris and Jensen in this one is kind of like Chad and Jared in Disclaimer for me. :D

And, yeah, Jen is scared of losing Jared. He's just not willing to say that in so many words yet.

Date: 2010-08-10 05:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nightporters.livejournal.com
Dr.Chris has spoken. Now you've gotta try that talking thing, Jensen. Then sex.

Date: 2010-08-10 01:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
He might try the sex and then the talking - is that order okay?

Date: 2010-08-10 01:36 pm (UTC)

Date: 2010-08-10 07:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] callistosh65.livejournal.com
Fuck if I know, man. What I do know is I don't want your bitch ass parked over there a year from now, cryin' about a buncha coulda, woulda, shoulda's Man, I like your Chris so much. One very cool dude with some great advice.

Date: 2010-08-10 01:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
I like this Chris, too! Well, to be honest, I kind of just like Chris in general. *sigh Eliot Spencer sigh*

Date: 2010-08-10 07:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kiwiana.livejournal.com
This is why you're my favourite.

Date: 2010-08-10 01:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
I would start listing all the reasons you're my favorite, but they wouldn't all fit here. *insert 'AWWWWW' here.*

Date: 2010-08-10 10:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] knight-tracer.livejournal.com
Wow! Look at Kane with the good advice. This story line is awesome, every time a new installment comes up it makes my entire day.
xxxx

Date: 2010-08-10 01:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Wow, thank you! It makes my day to hear that it makes your day!

Date: 2010-08-10 10:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] imaginethehappy.livejournal.com
*nods* listen to Chris for he is being wiiiiise.

Awe squishy (but in a MANLY way) friend moments :D

Date: 2010-08-10 01:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Manly squishies are like unicorns, I think. You can believe they exist, but I've never seen one outside of books and movies.

Date: 2010-08-10 11:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] getupandgo-25.livejournal.com
I love waking up to these such a good start to my day lol

Date: 2010-08-10 01:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
That's why I post them late at night. Well, that and I have a job that makes it difficult to write and post during the day. But mostly, it's for you! ;)

Date: 2010-08-10 12:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mdlaw.livejournal.com
Ok Chris you're forgiven for messing up the pretty. m :)

Date: 2010-08-10 01:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
He promises never to punch Jensen in the face again. :)

(Unless Jensen deserves it.)
Edited Date: 2010-08-10 01:32 pm (UTC)

Date: 2010-08-10 01:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] earthquakedream.livejournal.com
I love it when boys decide to talk about their feelings. Yaaay. ♥

Date: 2010-08-10 01:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
\o/

(I kinda like it when they express them ~other ways, too.)

Date: 2010-08-10 04:03 pm (UTC)
tabaqui: (deanblueskybyzonikita)
From: [personal profile] tabaqui
Oh, that would be nice!!
*jitters*
*waits*

These boys.
:)

Date: 2010-08-10 07:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] raeschae.livejournal.com
Wait no longer - I just posted the next one!

Date: 2010-08-10 09:43 pm (UTC)
tabaqui: (s&dlisten)
From: [personal profile] tabaqui
Wheeeee!

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