Tentative Title: Soulmates for Life
Author: Moonlighter719 (aka Gaby of Everwood Scripts & Transcripts)
Pairing: Bright/Ephram, third person POV
Inspired by: The thought that came to me one night is that of what if Bright tried to convince Ephram to stay in Everwood in the summer instead the attempt by his sister Amy. Title is from the "real life" conversation in which Bright says the term "soulmate for life."
Rating: PG-13 (if you think it needs an R, lemme know by reviewing it. This is my first male/male slashy fanfic despite loving all the subtext on the screen in various shows for last two years or so. especially with these two.) - anyway, there might be some language issues, guy slash (not really naughty but there is definitely an undercurrent that's more out in the open now), and that just might be it.
Disclaimer: Not my world. It belongs to people like Greg Berlanti and Mickey Liddell and the folks at Warner Bros. Television. If I did own the show and the characters, then there would be mayhem with all the slash couples on this show. Not only do I love the undercurrent of Bright/Ephram but I also like the idea of Andy and the other Dr. Abbott {Harold} together and Amy/Laynie.
Summary: Bright convinces Ephram to stay in Everwood for the summer and not to go to the Julliard program.
Again, note this is slash where guys eventually are going to end up with guys. If you don't like this idea, then click on the button that will take you out of this fic 'cause you probably wouldn't like this one.
CHAPTER 1 – A Beginning
Ephram practices the piano in the living room. He hears a knock at the front door. He calls to whomever's home, "Can somebody get that?" No answer. Dr. Brown's at the office, Delia must be at Nina's. More knocking on the door. "Fine, I'll get it." He rises to answer the door.
Bright's at the door and before Ephram can get another word out, Bright enters the house and says, "Don't go to New York."
"What?"
"Don't go."
"Why? I've told you how important this is to me. This is an actual chance for me to become a great player instead of one with just a lot of potential."
"Amy. Amy doesn't want you to go. She wants to make things right again and spend the summer with you without any cliques to mess things up or something."
"Then why isn't [italics]she[end italics] here? If she wants me to stay, then why doesn't she tell me herself?"
Bright falls silent. Ephram continues, "I asked you a question. Now you're supposed to answer. I think that's the logical progression of things."
Bright bursts in, "Because I told her not to. I told her it would be a foolish move and you gotta stay one step ahead always."
Ephram replies, "Yeah, like that makes any sense. So what's the real reason?"
Bright moves in closer and kisses Ephram on the lips. Ephram jerks back almost immediately, "What the hell was that for?"
Bright replies, "I just…I just had to see what it was like. I wanted to know that I tried everything to make you stay. For me. Not for my sister. But for me. Because, you're my soulmate for life, dude."
Ephram attempts to lighten the mood, "You know, you're the only guy who can call me dude without a hint of irony."
They share a smile. Ephram's attempt worked. Bright speaks, "Well, I've got to jet. Dad's got this crazy scheme to open up a bagel shop in Everwood. Personally, I like it but the women in the household… not so much. They don't really support it, especially Mom. I've got it make sure they don't tear him down with their nonsense."
Ephram nods and leads Bright to the door. Not very far, really. Ephram opens the door for Bright. Bright leaves. Ephram closes the door and leans up against the door as he thinks, "[italics]What the hell was wrong with me back there?[end italics]" He certainly can't concentrate enough to resume practicing the piano anymore.
To Be Continued....