Fic: Relationships 201 (credits & soundtrack)

[salixbabylon]

Title: Relationships 201
Author: salixbabylon
Pairing: Jared/Jensen, Jensen/Jeff
Rating: NC-17 overall
Disclaimer: No offense meant at all to the real guys. This is just fiction, people.

Summary: Back in school after a year off, Jensen seems to have everything he needs to be happy: a great boyfriend, interesting classes, and tons of friends. But somewhere, something isn't working out - and developing a crush on the teacher he's TAing for doesn't make life any easier.


Banner by the lovely tularia.

Thank yous

Any project that takes TWO YEARS to complete is going to result in a lot of people to thank for their time and support, Here are the major players:

To ladykatiewench, whose idea this whole thing was in the first place. She made a comment over two years ago saying “Okay, so I've recently had this thing for J2 College!AU. I mean, I'd prefer JDM/JA College!AU (where Jeff is a hot college prof and Jensen is his cute little gay TA and they have to stay late to grade papers but end up making such a mess of them, they can't hand them back to the students...EEP! Hold on, I need to spend a few minutes in my bunk thinking about that.)” I can only hope this has lived up to her desires. Thank you, sweetcheeks, for the brilliant idea that crept into my head, for all of your your help with the music selection for the soundtrack, and for being the most excited first-reader a writer could want, always eager for the next chapter. *smooches*

To tularia for making the gorgeous artwork that kept me going during a few long dry spells. Then she jumped in and did the beta work, too, impromptu and did a wonderful job. Thank you tons and tons!

To the inner circle for their support – arieltachna most especially for all the hand-holding and poking and encouragement.

To heartofslash who made me step back and think about what I wanted this to be a little more deeply than maybe I was prepared for, but whose words helped me make it better than it would have been otherwise.

To baileymoyes who betaed the first seven chapters and gave very encouraging feedback and support until other things in life got in the way. And to her and sarka for the final read-through to smooth any remaining rough edges.

To my husband, who put up with an abnormal amount of craziness, and all my (here and IRL)friends who listened to me whine about writing for the last year and feigned interest.

And to the 3 Js for being beautiful. :)


Soundtrack



Download the 149 MB zip here!


Enjoy!

Comments

[anifsemaj.livejournal.com]

The soundtrack download link appears to be broken?

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Hmm... it works for me? Try again and let me know what kind of error you're getting?

[anifsemaj.livejournal.com]

I don't know what the problem was - worked that time!

[tularia.livejournal.com]

Right click and save as, anif.

[tularia.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the music! :D

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*smooches*

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

I echo your thanks to all of those mentioned - and to you for having the courage, fortitude, interest and creativity to see it through!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Well, there were times I definitely needed a kick in the pants - thank goodness for the friends who do that - as well as for those who take the time to give feedback and praise. I really appreciate that you commented on everything and shared your feelings on each chapter. Thank you. :)

[ladykatiewench.livejournal.com]

OMG! WOMAN! I don't even have the words for how much you rocked my world with this!! It is EXACTLY what I'd hoped for...AND MORE AND BETTER!! I had no idea it could be this fabulous!

And I loved being able to get sneak peeks into the story. I will forever be spoiled for reading fic because of this!!

And the music!! OH!! The music!! I think that the only proper response would be for me to go dance to some Goldfrapp (I may even put on some No Doubt...*shudder*)

I love you, sweetheart! You did an AMAZING job!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Awwww... Yay! :) I'm so glad you liked it - your enthusiasm for the project defintely helped keep me going. Thank you for everyhting. *hugs*

[dreamerswings42.livejournal.com]

Ohhh thanks for sharing the music, some great ones there.

Congrats on finishing! I KNEW you could/would do it!

hugs xoxo

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*smooches* Thank you! I ouldn't have done it wihtout all the support. :)

[indigocat.livejournal.com]

Downloading the fic and the soundtrack.

Thanks.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Enjoy! :)

[deesebethen.livejournal.com]

Hi, I would love to finish reading this fic, I'm up to part 18 I think. When I click on the link I get an access denied page. Can you help?

Pretty please with a Jensen on top? :)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

The fic is f-locked only now, since it's been revised and published. I'll add you so you can read the fannish version though. Enjoy!

[deesebethen.livejournal.com]

Thanks for adding me. I just finished the fic, it was Awesome! I totally love this story. I love your characterization of all three men.

<3

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the story - it was a lot of fun to write those three. :)

[ladykatiewench.livejournal.com]

By the way, I totally reread this entire series on Sunday night. It is your fault that I only got an hour and a half sleep before one of my long days at work. It's not my fault at ALL!

But other than blaming your for my exhaustion, I wanted to tell you that I love you and I love this!! Seriously, this story got me through so much. You were writing it while I was completely reinventing my life and I don't know what I would've done without it and you.

SMOOCH!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I'm such a bastard, aren't I? :)

I'm so glad you liked it, and continue to. It's always flattering to hear someone has read a story not just once, but again. *huge hugs*