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[jain]

Addendum to this survey, because the lack of BSB representation on my list was weighing on my conscience.

Five best Backstreet Boys slash stories
1. Edging Toward Enough by Arsenic
2. Four Nights in Amsterdam by Chris J
3. Martyr by Jericho
4. Healthy Enough by Nyn
5. Procrastination by Zoicite

Comments

[nyn.livejournal.com]

What a great idea!

Also, wow. I'm honored. Thank you.

I wonder what my list would be? I'm so incapable of only picking 5 of these things. Also, I have the worst memory. I'd be like, "um, the one where Howie's crushes go in stages and he thinks he's a 5th wheel" and "the one where Howie turns into a girl and Chris isn't fooled." At least I know the name of "Edging..." still. That's such an awesome fic.

[jain]

As I think I mentioned when I first read it, I really do love "Healthy Enough" an unbelievable amount. The characterization of all of them is spot on--even in what's mentioned about the absent Kevin, Nick, and AJ--and the interaction between Howie and Brian is so sweet and hopeful.

And narrowing my list down to the alloted five was hellish. Though it was a great impetus for me to reread some really great fic. :)

[arsenicjade.livejournal.com]

WOW. i'm so honored right now i can't do much beyond sit here and blink. um...thank you? that seems a really insignificant thing to say. THANK YOU.

[jain]

I don't think you need to be quite so profuse in your thanks. :) Maybe if I'd written you the feedback you so amply deserve for this story... But as it is, all I did was recognize the fact that it's marvelous--you're the one who actually did something wonderful, here. So, really, thank you for writing it. It's painful in all the best ways and beautiful throughout.

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[arsenicjade.livejournal.com]

*hugs jain and squees some more* you're lovely. and then some.