Title: Come Clean
Fandom: Queer as Folk UK
Pairing: Stuart/Vince
Rating: PG-13
Summary: AU for S2. Vince has a new job, as a policeman, and Stuart finds that irresistible.
Disclaimer: I own nothing to do with QaF. It’s not my toy box, I’m merely playing.
A/N: This was written for the X-mas Fic Fest on the Stuart/Vince QaF yahoo group. The challenge was: What if Vince got tired of being a store manager, and tired of Stuart always making his disparaging remarks? What if he was looking for something more out of life? Something more rewarding? An actual career, where he could help people, and make a difference? What if he were to decide to become either a policeman, or a fireman? (After all, who doesn't love a man in uniform? And can you see Vince in uniform? Yum...) Anyway, he'd be filled with resolve that he was going to change his life. He'd be all forthright, and determined. And, naturally, Stuart would hate the idea. Mostly because he'd think that Vince was trying to be "The Man", part of straight society. Meanwhile, Vince would be settling in nicely. And being invited to join the Gay Policeman/Fireman' s Club, etc. Going out with the new gang. And Stuart starts getting anxious that Vince is moving on (an old favourite plot point, I know, but we've got to bring Stuart around somehow. ) Not to mention the fact that Stuart finds himself totally turned on by the sight of Vince in uniform. Rowr... Heh. Mostly, I think that it would be great to see Vince developing his own identity, apart from Stuart, while still being friends with him. Not being despairing, or anything, just trying to do something good for himself. And to see Stuart developing a real respect, grudging or otherwise, for a grown-up Vince. And Stuart realizing that he needs to work at keeping Vince around also. It could end up with them hitting the sheets, and Vince using his newly buffed up muscles to turn Stuart inside out. Or it could be about their friendship reaching a new level. Whatever. Challenge issued by Dee. What I ended up with was a oneshot inspired by the idea of Vince as a policeman. I hope you enjoy.
( Come Clean: )