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mercury_pheonix

The Hard Part | Chapter 5/5

Feb 17, 2011 01:26

Title: The Hard Part (or How I Let The Boys Boil Over Now In Order To Simmer Down Later)
Chapter: 5/5
Fandom: EastEnders
Characters: Christian Clarke, Syed Masood, Tamwar Masood, Jane Beale.
Pairings: Christian/Syed
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Up until Thursday 27th January '11

Summary: The true challenge in any relationship comes not in times of peace, but ( Read more... )

syed masood, christian clarke, fandom: eastenders, christian/syed, fanfiction

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mercury_pheonix February 18 2011, 01:26:51 UTC

Have you seen the episode yet? I won't talk about it, just in case you haven't, but if you have then...well...*hint hint* (And I quite like them fighting, because it opens the door for resolution and reunion and lovely sweet make-up scenes like...well, dunno if you've seen it yet...)

Thank you so much - it's actually been so much fun writing it, and so much fun getting back into the swing of writing for myself and my own pleasure as opposed to fighting through a fandom that's pushing against me. There shall be more!

xxx

remuslives23 February 17 2011, 04:42:39 UTC

I am pretty far behind here so I'm still vague on some of the details of the lead up to this, but this was beautifully written and so very heart-wrenching.

mercury_pheonix February 18 2011, 01:28:24 UTC

You like the Chryed, too? Great minds think alike and all that jazz! :)

Seriously, though, that it managed to have an impact even though you're not up to that stage in their storyline means a lot. It really does, especially as I'm really still just testing the waters of what I can do with these characters.

Thank you so much for your comments!

stargazer60 February 17 2011, 17:16:37 UTC

This *is* the harder part, staying together....

Thanks for this story...very well written, and it's helped bridge the empty gap of them not being on the show...we'll see what tonight brings!

mercury_pheonix February 18 2011, 01:31:26 UTC

I read a lot of fiction, and read it quite happily may I add, where there's only focus on the fact that they're together and its blissful. But I've never been able to do that - I like my characters to be real, and I think one of things about relationships is that they will get on each other's nerves and frustrate one another and there will be breakdowns in communication. A relationship built only on the good isn't a particularly strong relationship. And there's so much simmering away under the surface - their different characters, religion vs party-boy, Syed gave up so much to be with Christian, Christian feeling as though he can never live up to that, the underlying family issues - that it's a shame to waste that and not do something with it! They're primed, really, for arguments - which makes seeing them come together as united and strong at the end of it all the more worthwhile and satisfying ( ... )

stargazer60 February 18 2011, 01:54:24 UTC

Yes I have seen tonight's ep...loved it....just loved it...

mercury_pheonix February 18 2011, 10:50:14 UTC

I loved the idea of the three of them coming together. Because, no matter what anyone says, I like Roxy - she's that silly girl who does stupid things but she's not malicious and she really does just want Christian to be happy. I think that's why she has such a problem with Syed, because she remembers everything that happened (as opposed to because she wants Christian all to herself). I love the idea of Roxy and Syed having a heart to heart, and it worked.

So happy :)

hab318princess March 26 2011, 20:49:12 UTC

so glad they made up and resolved their issues (as it's EastEnders, we go with the caveat: for now)

Really enjoyed reading this