RENT: Lesson #1

Title: Lesson #1
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Roger, Collins, Joanne, a bit of Benny (and a hint of Collins/Benny)
Word Count: 5528
Rating: R
Summary: After April's death, Roger made a promise to Mark that he'd never use again. He didn't realize at the time that it was a lie. After Mimi's death, he falls back into drugs, and Mark decides he can't handle it any longer.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( To tell the truth is lesson number one. )

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( Benny Table )

RENT: I'll Still Say Goodbye

Title: I'll Still Say Goodbye
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Roger
Word Count: 2877
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Roger makes a last-ditch effort to get Mark to stay.
Notes: Set in my "Lesson #1" series, direct sequel to Lesson #1.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny? I also kinda stole lyrics from "Do You Know What It's Like" from Zanna Don't. Because I'm a loser.

( Say what you wanna say - I'll still say goodbye. )

RENT: The Maybes and What Ifs

Title: The Maybes and What Ifs
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Roger
Word Count: 618
Rating: PG
Summary: Mark reflects on the decisions he's made in the past year.
Notes: Set in my "Lesson #1" series - previous fics are Lesson #1 and I'll Still Say Goodbye.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( It took me a year to realize how big a mistake I made... )

RENT: The Truth About the Truth

Title: The Truth About the Truth
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Roger
Word Count: 749
Rating: R
Summary: Mark realizes Roger's dying and copes in entirely the wrong way.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( If you wanna know the truth about the truth, it's a scam, it's a scam, it's a scam... )

RENT: The Truth About My Life

Title: The Truth About My Life
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Roger
Word Count: 660
Rating: PG
Summary: Mark attempts to write a song, and Roger decides to help.
Notes: Set in my "Truth" series - sequel to The Truth About the Truth.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny? And yes, I stole lyrics from "Out Damn Spot" by Anthony Rapp - it's a very Markish song. Plus, Evie dared me to.

( If you wanna know the truth about my life, it's a mess, it's a mess, it's a mess, it's a mess... )

RENT: Her Name Was...

Title: Her Name Was...
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: April Coffin, Benny
Word Count: 346
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Her name was April. To be more specific, her name was April Sarah Coffin.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( She died. Her name was April. )

RENT: Maybe I've Grown Up Much too Soon

Title: Maybe I've Grown Up Much too Soon
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: April Coffin/Roger, Benny, Mark
Word Count: 1265
Rating: PG
Summary: There's only so much Benny can do when April doesn't want to be helped.
Notes: Set in the April Coffin series (Her Name Was...). Written for speed_rent challenge #58 and fanfic100 prompt "Where?".
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( Tell me please what's on my mind… )

RENT: Too Far From Grace

Title: Too Far from Grace
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Roger/Mimi, Roger/April, Mark
Word Count: 957
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Mark tries to convince Roger to see a therapist after Mimi's death, and Roger reflects on his girls.
Notes: Written for speed_rent challenge #5.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( Angel wandered too far from grace... )

RENT: The One to Survive

Title: The One to Survive
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Roger
Word Count: 2086
Rating: PG-13
Summary: It wasn't supposed to be like this, and he'd give anything not to be left alone with the memories.
Notes: Written for speed_rent Biggest Fucking Prize Contest.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( 'I'm not so afraid of losing something that I don't want to have it now!' )

RENT/FEELING ELECTRIC: If You Open Your Eyes

Title: If You Open Your Eyes
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Roger, Dr. Madden
Word Count: 2144
Rating: PG
Summary: Roger finally lets his friends talk him into seeing a therapist, but is... less than cooperative.
Notes: Written for speed_rent challenge #22. Part of my "Surviving" series - Too Far From Grace and The One to Survive.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( 'Do you actually think it matters, or did you somehow miss the fact that I'm dying?' )

RENT: Whenever April Showers Come Along

Title: Whenever April Showers Come Along
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Roger/Mimi, Roger/April
Word Count: 722
Rating: PG-13
Summary: It was exactly a year ago they buried his April.
Notes: Written for speed_rent challenge #77. Set in the same series as my novel, In the Eyes of a Young Girl.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( April Showers… )

RENT: A Chance to Say Goodbye

Title: A Chance to Say Goodbye
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark, Roger
Word Count: 1533
Rating: PG-13
Summary: This isn't the first time Mark's had to stay with Roger in the hospital.
Notes: Written for speed_rent challenge #13.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( 'If you go... I want a chance to say goodbye.' )

RENT: A Kiss is Just a Kiss

Title: A Kiss is Just a Kiss
Feedback: Will make me love you muchly.
Characters/Pairing: Mark/Benny
Word Count: 276
Rating: PG
Summary: In college, Benny kisses a very drunk Mark.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( I don't know what made me do it... )

RENT: A Little Too Late

Title: A Little Too Late
Characters/Pairing: Mark, Roger
Word Count: 484
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Mark reflects on Roger's drug use.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rent, and I'm extremely unlikely ever to. Shiny?

( I always knew when Roger was high. )