Fic: Complications [Joe/Luka]

[gekidasa]

Title: Complications
Fandom: Gokaiger
Pairing: Joe/Luka
Rating: PG13ish
Summary: There had never been any expectations or illusions about this thing between him and Luka.
Notes: Happens after episode 28. This whole thing is because of Joe's epic reaction to seeing another man hitting on Luka. An older, attractive man.

Comments

[vampirelissy14]

Aww, I love how perplexed poor Joe is, even if he's not showing it outwardly (or trying not to XD). And the two of them having a "no strings attached" type of relationship seems very fitting and in character ^_^

[gekidasa]

Thank you!

Re: no strings, this is all based on my headcanon, but I could certainly see it developing another way.

BTW, I did read your fic you linked me to, and I had stuff I wanted to say, but it was late and I put it off and then later got distracted by work (as tends to happen to me). I promise I'll comment, though.

[vampirelissy14]

*chuckles* Oh I understand completely about distractions, so take your time (I'm supposed to be working on my novel and yet...every time I turn around a fic bunny or something else takes my attention away *sweatdrops*)

[gekidasa]

Yeah, I actually had a last minute freelance gig pop up, so I was doing that, and I've barely had time to watch anything. Now I'm a week behind on GOkaiger and 2 on Doctor Who.

[tenshiyaki]

I'm still reeling from the blatant Doc/Luka in the past episode and although I noticed Joe's truly epic reaction, I didn't think too much of it. But this is just super cute~~ xD I like how you captured Joe's not-so-super-awkward-but-still-a-little-awkwardness that makes him a lot cooler than most Blues. I can definitely see them in this type of relationship although sometimes, Luka has her shy moments... but that's for another fic, I suppose. ;)

[gekidasa]

Doc and Luka's interaction has never been something that pings my particular shipper buttons (whereas Luka and Joe did from the start), so I can't really comment on that, but I'm glad you thought it was cute!

[estelwolfe]

Yay for more cute Joe and Luka! It's interesting imagining what kind of relationships could have developed among the crew, given how different they are. Poor Joe, trying to figure out what he really wants.

[gekidasa]

Glad you're liking these! And Joe is very much a GUY. ~Feelings~ are not something he's comfortable with. But then, Luka probably isn't either, so there you go.

[etapa]

I read this one not long after it was posted, and only now I comment! Bad, bad me.

First of all, I absolutely love it. It was such a fun, fun read. And I admit that I'm a sucker for stories that have the guy falling for the girl first (or at least shows his side of the story).

There are so many different directions that one could go with this pair! The beauty of Joe/Luka stands on the matter of a comfortable friendship and sense of equality that they seem to share in canon, and this could totally go either the way of them actually being together (the "quiet relationship" kind of thing) or really being friends, only with benefits. And your choice of the latter fit like a glove for this story :D

Joe's characterization was very well-done. He is that brooding, cool type, but in reality has hot fire burning inside. I like how you described his struggle with his developing of feelings for Luka, something that he realizes in a very strong way (then again... this is Yuki Gai we're talking about, LOL. It wasn't some random loser :P). It was

[gekidasa]

Sorry I didn't get back to you before! I was travelling and even though I had online access, I sort of disconnected from everything. :D