Real Person Pairing, Tommy Joe Ratliff x Jorge Nunez, slash
Title: Cincuenta
Fandom: Real Person Pairing / American Idol
Pair: Tommy Joe Ratliff x Jorge Nunez
Theme Set: Gamma
'verse: songchoice RPG-verse. Jorge's characterization courtesy of heartstopperm
Rating: G to mild PG13
Warning: vague references to EDs and past abuse.
Word Count: 1193
Disclaimer: I claim no knowledge over the lives/sexualities of the people appearing in this story, this is a complete work of fiction.
Notes: 40 through 42 are in deliberate chronological order. Suppose plenty of the others would be if you shuffled them around just right :p
xpost: idolslash, tommyjoefic, AO3
1. RING
Independence shimdependence, Jorge's heart always leapt up when he knew it was Tommy at the doorbell.
2. HERO
He gently runs a palm over Jorge's forehead, his body looking so small and pale in the hospital bed, and ruefully thinks maybe Alisan should get that cape made after all.
3. MEMORY
Pain, fear, shame, humiliation, anger, self-hatred- he had a hard time believing remembering all of this would help him move forward.
4. BOX
The sound of his heartbeat louder than anything else, Tommy slid down to one knee and opened the box to reveal the silver flower pin inside, and his eyesight blurred over with happy tears.
5. RUN
There's still a tiny speck inside him waiting for the day Tommy comes to his senses, realizes what a mess he hooked up with, and peels off down the road and out of his life.
6. HURRICANE
The kitten dashes around the living room, a regular Hurricane Peanut, and while Jorge gags at the sight of her first catch in her mouth, Tommy just laughs and offers to take the mouse outside.
7. WINGS
It was only a plush bird, but Jorge still envied it a little, because at least it'd have the option to fly if it was alive.
8. COLD
During the walk on their first date, Tommy can't help a little teasing about the younger man's ears, whether or not that was really frostbite.
9. RED
Tommy giggles at the lipstick imprint he left on his boy's forehead.
10. DRINK
Jorge makes a face at the smoothie set before him, wondering how many calories are hidden away in the innocent-looking bubbles.
11. MIDNIGHT
In hindsight, it'd been very appropriate the first time they were in the same room together was New Year's Eve.
12. TEMPTATION
Let the fans think whatever they wanted of him- Tommy always stood his ground to every Hot Topic Barbie that wanted to get in his pants.
13. VIEW
Covering his toothy smile with a hand despite Tommy's protests to look, Jorge randomly thinks he's learned a bit about teasing as well.
14. MUSIC
Even if it was just a one-shot present likely never to be duplicated, seeing Jorge's name written on the CD label gave Tommy as big a thrill as the melodies inside.
15. SILK
"What better first item to spend my rockstar money on?" Tommy beckoned with a finger and sprawled on the sheets.
16. LOVER
"That monster doesn't count, I'm your first."
17. PROMISE
Two pinkies are extended, one silver with polish.
18. DREAM
The nightmares would never completely fade away, but at least Jorge now had something to hold onto.
19. CANDLE
The lights flicker over their skin, and Tommy marvels at the secret shadows their bodies hide.
20. TALENT
Tommy could play almost every instrument he wanted to get his hands on, but knew when it came to singing, his boyfriend had him beat, even if the young man talked himself down a lot.
21. SILENCE
Tommy didn't even bother to turn on the car radio when he drove Jorge home from his first therapy session; an hour of noise had been plenty.
22. JOURNEY
The cheesy 80's ballad pipes from the jukebox in the cafe, and apparently Jorge knows it well enough to sing it out in Spanish; Tommy throws back his head and laughs in pure joy.
23. FIRE
Watching Tommy play on stage for the first time sparked a heat inside him, not that it was an inferno to fear- if anything, it made him want to live again.
24. STRENGTH
It was a debate never to be settled, over who had endured the most in their time and was coping better, each believing the other the victor.
25. MASK
He looks like he's happy, and that should be enough, right?
26. ICE
"There's all this...cold, white glop and slippery stuff on the ground," Tommy mock-whined over the phone about how freezing Canada was, giving a tiny smile as Jorge gently cajoled that he would handle it just fine.
27. FALL
They had to admit, after spending each other's birthdays together, and in Asia no less, they were completely spoiled on how to spend future Octobers.
28. FORGOTTEN
No matter how often Tommy insisted he could use every connection he had, Jorge knew deep inside it was no use; it's not like anyone would remember who he was in the first place.
29. DANCE
If you were to ask Tommy, he would completely deny having the Santana medley video bookmarked on every electronic device he owned.
30. BODY
Jorge looks himself over in the mirror and smiles at the sight for the first time in ages, giggling when Tommy lays his hands on his waist and murmurs something about love and pride.
31. SACRED
He'd probably be struck with lightning for such a thought, but Tommy couldn't help thinking even with all the shit Jorge had gone through, he still retained a purity that was almost...divine.
32. FAREWELLS
Heights weren't the only reason Tommy hated airports and flying.
33. WORLD
He keeps his hand linked tight with Tommy's as the band and entourage roam the Tokyo streets, amazed by this whole other world.
34. FORMAL
"Little prince" had been more of an endearment than anything, but seeing Jorge in a suit and tie for the first time, Tommy figured maybe that nickname wasn't so far off.
35. FEVER
He pretends he doesn't even feel a little bit of jealousy at every photo he sees of Adam's tongue down Tommy's throat.
36. LAUGH
As long as Jorge's laughing and happy, Tommy knows he's doing one thing in his life right.
37. LIES
"I already had lunch, Tommy."
38. FOREVER
Let the law dictate whatever it wanted to, they knew how long they wanted to be together.
39. OVERWHELMED
As much as Tommy hates being reminded he has to take care of himself as well, when he sees his tired eyes in the mirror, he knows they're right.
40. WHISPER
"It- it was so scary...I saw everything..." Jorge quietly and childishly breathed out, not wanting to think anymore about the nightmare he just had.
41. WAIT
"I'm coming, baby, just hold on," Tommy pleaded into the phone and put the pedal to the metal.
42. TALK
"OK, Tommy...I love you-" too weary to speak anymore, Jorge hung up the phone and dropped it weakly on his bed.
43. SEARCH
"Cereal's on the top shelf," Jorge said with a secret smile, watching Tommy adorably try to navigate through his kitchen.
44. HOPE
Jorge did want to get better, he really did- if only he knew that Tommy believed him 100%.
45. ECLIPSE
The sight of the moon completely blotted out had always spooked Jorge in his youth with the fear it would be the last night ever; even now he clung loosely to Tommy's sleeve as they walked.
46. GROWING
"For you," Tommy shyly held out the pot with a budding marigold, thinking of all the good symbolism it was supposed to mean as it grew.
47. HIGHWAY
"If I have to be stuck in LA traffic, I'm glad it's with you."
48. UNKNOWN
To an outsider it would probably look like Tommy was controlling- but in truth, Jorge hated being so indecisive about things to do.
49. LOCK
He gently twirls at Jorge's curls while they half-sleep, somehow thinking about those old-timey pendants with a loved one's hair inside and chuckles to himself that no, he doesn't need that kind of trouble.
50. BREATHE
So lost in the first kisses, dead-on, off-center, little pecks here and there without breaking contact, he doesn't even think about air until Tommy pulls away with a (satisfied?) sigh.
Fandom: Real Person Pairing / American Idol
Pair: Tommy Joe Ratliff x Jorge Nunez
Theme Set: Gamma
'verse: songchoice RPG-verse. Jorge's characterization courtesy of heartstopperm
Rating: G to mild PG13
Warning: vague references to EDs and past abuse.
Word Count: 1193
Disclaimer: I claim no knowledge over the lives/sexualities of the people appearing in this story, this is a complete work of fiction.
Notes: 40 through 42 are in deliberate chronological order. Suppose plenty of the others would be if you shuffled them around just right :p
xpost: idolslash, tommyjoefic, AO3
1. RING
Independence shimdependence, Jorge's heart always leapt up when he knew it was Tommy at the doorbell.
2. HERO
He gently runs a palm over Jorge's forehead, his body looking so small and pale in the hospital bed, and ruefully thinks maybe Alisan should get that cape made after all.
3. MEMORY
Pain, fear, shame, humiliation, anger, self-hatred- he had a hard time believing remembering all of this would help him move forward.
4. BOX
The sound of his heartbeat louder than anything else, Tommy slid down to one knee and opened the box to reveal the silver flower pin inside, and his eyesight blurred over with happy tears.
5. RUN
There's still a tiny speck inside him waiting for the day Tommy comes to his senses, realizes what a mess he hooked up with, and peels off down the road and out of his life.
6. HURRICANE
The kitten dashes around the living room, a regular Hurricane Peanut, and while Jorge gags at the sight of her first catch in her mouth, Tommy just laughs and offers to take the mouse outside.
7. WINGS
It was only a plush bird, but Jorge still envied it a little, because at least it'd have the option to fly if it was alive.
8. COLD
During the walk on their first date, Tommy can't help a little teasing about the younger man's ears, whether or not that was really frostbite.
9. RED
Tommy giggles at the lipstick imprint he left on his boy's forehead.
10. DRINK
Jorge makes a face at the smoothie set before him, wondering how many calories are hidden away in the innocent-looking bubbles.
11. MIDNIGHT
In hindsight, it'd been very appropriate the first time they were in the same room together was New Year's Eve.
12. TEMPTATION
Let the fans think whatever they wanted of him- Tommy always stood his ground to every Hot Topic Barbie that wanted to get in his pants.
13. VIEW
Covering his toothy smile with a hand despite Tommy's protests to look, Jorge randomly thinks he's learned a bit about teasing as well.
14. MUSIC
Even if it was just a one-shot present likely never to be duplicated, seeing Jorge's name written on the CD label gave Tommy as big a thrill as the melodies inside.
15. SILK
"What better first item to spend my rockstar money on?" Tommy beckoned with a finger and sprawled on the sheets.
16. LOVER
"That monster doesn't count, I'm your first."
17. PROMISE
Two pinkies are extended, one silver with polish.
18. DREAM
The nightmares would never completely fade away, but at least Jorge now had something to hold onto.
19. CANDLE
The lights flicker over their skin, and Tommy marvels at the secret shadows their bodies hide.
20. TALENT
Tommy could play almost every instrument he wanted to get his hands on, but knew when it came to singing, his boyfriend had him beat, even if the young man talked himself down a lot.
21. SILENCE
Tommy didn't even bother to turn on the car radio when he drove Jorge home from his first therapy session; an hour of noise had been plenty.
22. JOURNEY
The cheesy 80's ballad pipes from the jukebox in the cafe, and apparently Jorge knows it well enough to sing it out in Spanish; Tommy throws back his head and laughs in pure joy.
23. FIRE
Watching Tommy play on stage for the first time sparked a heat inside him, not that it was an inferno to fear- if anything, it made him want to live again.
24. STRENGTH
It was a debate never to be settled, over who had endured the most in their time and was coping better, each believing the other the victor.
25. MASK
He looks like he's happy, and that should be enough, right?
26. ICE
"There's all this...cold, white glop and slippery stuff on the ground," Tommy mock-whined over the phone about how freezing Canada was, giving a tiny smile as Jorge gently cajoled that he would handle it just fine.
27. FALL
They had to admit, after spending each other's birthdays together, and in Asia no less, they were completely spoiled on how to spend future Octobers.
28. FORGOTTEN
No matter how often Tommy insisted he could use every connection he had, Jorge knew deep inside it was no use; it's not like anyone would remember who he was in the first place.
29. DANCE
If you were to ask Tommy, he would completely deny having the Santana medley video bookmarked on every electronic device he owned.
30. BODY
Jorge looks himself over in the mirror and smiles at the sight for the first time in ages, giggling when Tommy lays his hands on his waist and murmurs something about love and pride.
31. SACRED
He'd probably be struck with lightning for such a thought, but Tommy couldn't help thinking even with all the shit Jorge had gone through, he still retained a purity that was almost...divine.
32. FAREWELLS
Heights weren't the only reason Tommy hated airports and flying.
33. WORLD
He keeps his hand linked tight with Tommy's as the band and entourage roam the Tokyo streets, amazed by this whole other world.
34. FORMAL
"Little prince" had been more of an endearment than anything, but seeing Jorge in a suit and tie for the first time, Tommy figured maybe that nickname wasn't so far off.
35. FEVER
He pretends he doesn't even feel a little bit of jealousy at every photo he sees of Adam's tongue down Tommy's throat.
36. LAUGH
As long as Jorge's laughing and happy, Tommy knows he's doing one thing in his life right.
37. LIES
"I already had lunch, Tommy."
38. FOREVER
Let the law dictate whatever it wanted to, they knew how long they wanted to be together.
39. OVERWHELMED
As much as Tommy hates being reminded he has to take care of himself as well, when he sees his tired eyes in the mirror, he knows they're right.
40. WHISPER
"It- it was so scary...I saw everything..." Jorge quietly and childishly breathed out, not wanting to think anymore about the nightmare he just had.
41. WAIT
"I'm coming, baby, just hold on," Tommy pleaded into the phone and put the pedal to the metal.
42. TALK
"OK, Tommy...I love you-" too weary to speak anymore, Jorge hung up the phone and dropped it weakly on his bed.
43. SEARCH
"Cereal's on the top shelf," Jorge said with a secret smile, watching Tommy adorably try to navigate through his kitchen.
44. HOPE
Jorge did want to get better, he really did- if only he knew that Tommy believed him 100%.
45. ECLIPSE
The sight of the moon completely blotted out had always spooked Jorge in his youth with the fear it would be the last night ever; even now he clung loosely to Tommy's sleeve as they walked.
46. GROWING
"For you," Tommy shyly held out the pot with a budding marigold, thinking of all the good symbolism it was supposed to mean as it grew.
47. HIGHWAY
"If I have to be stuck in LA traffic, I'm glad it's with you."
48. UNKNOWN
To an outsider it would probably look like Tommy was controlling- but in truth, Jorge hated being so indecisive about things to do.
49. LOCK
He gently twirls at Jorge's curls while they half-sleep, somehow thinking about those old-timey pendants with a loved one's hair inside and chuckles to himself that no, he doesn't need that kind of trouble.
50. BREATHE
So lost in the first kisses, dead-on, off-center, little pecks here and there without breaking contact, he doesn't even think about air until Tommy pulls away with a (satisfied?) sigh.