Fic: Neither Rhyme Nor Reason (4/9)

[gradgirl_07]

Title: Neither Rhyme Nor Reason (4/9)
Author: gradgirl (aka Ali)
Rating: PG-13 (eventually NC-17)
Characters/Pairings: Luke/Reid eventually
Summary: When it comes to love, neither rhyme nor reason need apply.
Warnings: Based upon this prompt.
Author’s Notes: Written for a prompt by gypsieheart . Hope you enjoy it. And a huge thank you to cherimola for beta work and

Comments

[gypsiesheart]

I think in order for Luke to clue in to his attraction to Reid, someone has to hit him with something! Maybe reid could hit him with his lips and help Luke figure it out...LOL!!!

Loving this so much Ali...you have no idea!!!

[gypsiesheart]

Reid has to stop Luke from leaving next time and force the issue with him...make him face his feelings! I think Luke might know he's gay but just can't accept it right now. He knows he's attracted to Reid, but refuses to acknowledge it. Something drastic has to happen in order for Luke to face up to what he's feeling. Everyone 'knows' but him...even Holden has his suspicions!

[gradgirl_07]

Reid might be a bit scared himself, which could be why he hasn't stopped Luke. Luke isn't completely clued in at the moment. People who know Luke are figuring it out and hopefully he will too. ;-) ~Ali

[gradgirl_07]

Luke will get a clue and maybe Reid will help him figure some things out. ;-) Thank you again (I won't stop) for such a lovely and inspirational prompt. ~Ali

[ltklo]

I get totally engrossed by your storytelling. I feel like I am right there with the characters. The tension between them is outstanding. I understand how Luke is driving Reid crazy with all his touching.

I feel like I can picture everything.
A smile tugged at Luke’s lips and Reid found himself drawn to the mouth, before his gaze met Luke’s. Reid turned away when he saw the awareness in Luke’s eyes, as though the younger man realized what Reid had been doing, or worse, all the thoughts he had about the blonde.

This is perfect :)
“They should meet you first, know that you’re annoying-”

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you! Luke is a bit touchy-feely, isn't he? I appreciate what you said about the pictures I draw with the fic, that's always the aim. ~Ali

[shadownyc]

I just caught up with this fic and I'm totally enjoying the progression. I look forward to reading when Luke realizes who he really is and faces his true feelings for Reid. :D

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy how I handle Luke in this. ~Ali

[gradgirl_07]

Luke will figure it out. I didn't realize that Alan Hale was a famous name. Thanks for the info. I couldn't think of anything so I stole a name from OtS. Thank you! ~Ali

[hopperl]

OMG such a fantastic update. It does have me pulling my hair out. Everyone I think at this point knows, but just can't make Luke do anything about it. I love Holden, and that conversation was fantastic. Maybe that was the push that Luke needed.

I can't express how much I love the way that you are writing Reid and his frustration. It is so intense the magnatism that you have between the two. I just can't hardly stand it, or wait for it to explode!!!!!!! I really loved how emotionally and physically moved Reid was by Luke standing up for him, especially after his initial thought that Luke was disgusted by the insinuation that they were together.

If I could do backflips I would that's how excited I am about you posting a day early!

[gradgirl_07]

Thank you! There are varying levels of knowledge at this point. By the end, everyone will have a clue. I'm so glad you liked the Holden/Luke convo. Thank you for what you said about my handling of Reid. Glad you're looking forward to Saturday's update. ~Ali