#but then you also can't deny that both characters are blindsided to how the other CHANGES over/between the course of the movies

[rewritingroswell]

uh very much off topic for this blog but I recently rewatched House and I was reminded how much I love Eric/Remy, and now as an adult I saw so much wasted potential with both Foreman/Chase and Remy/Chase, so I had to rectify that with fic. set near the end of s6.

word count: 1121

rating: teen

characters: Eric Foreman, Remy Hadley, Robert Chase

pairings: Eric/Remy/Robert

you can read the fic on ao3 (if you have an account) here. if you don't have an account, the fic is under the read more 😊

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Robert and Eric are running some scans for a patient. Robert seemingly has something on his mind and after a moment, he turns to Eric. "Would it be okay if I asked Remy out?" Eric is blindsided. "Ummm..." "Look, I figure it's 50/50 she says yes. I'm not looking for anything serious, I figure she's not either. But... do you still have feelings for her?" Eric sighs. "Of course I do. But I royally fucked things up. And I don't think she'd ever consider getting back together with me, so who am I to stop her from exploring other options?" Robert still seems a bit nervous. "You sure? The last thing I want is to make things weird between us." "I mean, I don't expect her to be celibate. And you're allowed to have fun after Cameron. I have no right to tell you not to ask her out." Robert nods. "Okay. Thanks." Eric feels his heart drop into his stomach when he watches Remy and Robert leave work together a few nights later. **** Remy and Eric are staying late one night, trying to decipher Chris' notes again. Bickering about what his notes say leads to a fit of laughter, and next thing they know, they're kissing. It ends much quicker than either of them want as Eric pulls away. "Wait. Aren't you and Chase --" Remy laughs. "It's just casual. We haven't had the discussion of what we are yet." Her hands slide to his thighs. "I'm still allowed to explore with other people if I want." Eric gives her a stern glance. "I don't want to hurt my friend. He's had enough heartbreak." Remy seems a little disappointed, but she nods. "Okay. I'll talk to him tomorrow." **** Eric and Robert are in the lab, waiting for some test results. There's a palpable tension in the air until Robert speaks. "So... I'm okay with you and Remy getting involved again. We're just having some fun, we never made an agreement that the relationship was closed." "Most people don't have to explicitly make that agreement when they decide to continue seeing each other. It's usually assumed." "Well, we both know Remy is a fan of casual sex. I'm also a fan of casual sex. And I know the two of you have a history. Your relationship didn’t end because the feelings went away. In a way, I'm the one who butted in here." "I don't want to mess things up with her again. Or make things weird between you two." "Dude, it's simple. Remy's open to seeing both of us. I don't mind her being involved with you. Do you want to be with her or not?" Silence falls over them as Eric ponders this. He knows he's entering dangerous territory, but he can't deny the relief and excitement he feels when Remy agrees to dinner later that night. **** It gets to the point that Remy spends most nights with one of the two men. Lots of nice dinners and working late and getting drunk at bars. And sex. Lots and lots of really good sex. After a couple months of this new normal, she's at the bar with Robert. Remy's drunk and feeling a little mischievous. Her gaze catches Robert's as she brings the glass to her lips. "Have you ever had a threesome?"

**** Eric stares at the two of them in shock. "A threesome?" Remy laughs. "Group sex is fun!" Robert shrugs. "Having a threesome is on my bucket list. Maybe this configuration wasn't exactly what I had in mind, but honestly this might be better, given I'm already comfortable with both of you." Eric gives Robert a pleading look. "This is crazy! How are we supposed to pretend things are normal if we do this?" Remy purses her lips. "We haven't been badgered about our current arrangement. But if you don't want to do it, we don't have to. I just thought it might be fun to try something with both of my boyfriends." Eric glances between the two of them, feeling butterflies in his stomach. He inhales sharply before he says, "Okay, let's do it." **** Remy giggles as she pulls off her dress and lies down on the bed. "Your turn." Eric and Robert undress. The three of them in their underwear isn't quite as awkward as Eric expected it to be. Remy cups Robert's face and hungrily kisses him. Eric has to admit they look good together. He starts to think that he wouldn't mind watching his best friend fuck the woman he's in love with. But before Eric can seriously ponder what that thought means, Remy pulls away from Robert and grabs Eric's hand, drawing him closer and kissing him with equal fervor. Once the kiss ends, Remy laughs again and she asks, "Who wants me first?" **** Eric and Robert have both had a couple rounds with Remy. She whimpers, "I need a break." Robert lays down beside her, and Remy turns her attention to Eric. She smiles as she says, "Come here." Eric quickly lies on her other side, and he kisses her forehead. Remy sighs contentedly, "I have the best boyfriends." Robert laughs, "I assume that means it's been a good night." Remy nods before she leans in to give him a chaste kiss. "A fantastic night." She turns her head to Eric and kisses him as well. Her thumb rubs circles against Eric's cheek. After a moment, Remy asks, "What about the two of you?" Robert laughs. "Great. Not as exciting as I was hoping for. If it weren't for the voyeuristic aspect, I suspect it'd feel like any other night with you." Eric rolls his eyes. "Sorry that I feel a little out of my depth with the two most sexually adventurous people I know." Remy laughs, and then kisses Eric on the cheek. "That's okay. I get to spend the night with both of you, which was the main goal." Eric smiles. "I'm glad it's been a good night for you." He glances towards Robert. "For both of you." A flash of concern crosses Robert's face. "Are you not enjoying yourself?" Eric appears shocked by the ask. "I never said I wasn’t." Robert eyes him skeptically. “You’re still nervous, aren’t you?”

Eric just stares back at him, not saying anything. Robert shakes his head. “I think you’re still overthinking this. And I have an idea that may help.”

Robert leans over Remy, and gently cups Eric’s face, kissing him. It’s over quickly, and Robert smirks as he asks, “That wasn’t so bad, was it?” Eric seems a little dazed, and pulls Robert in for another kiss, this one more passionate. Once the kiss ends, Eric responds, “No, this is perfect.”

[worstloki]

Seriously the real love story was Thor and Loki rather than Jane and Thor and no I don’t mean incest I mean brother love.

I agree! There's a love interest and it's integrated into the story, but Thor 1 and even Thor 2 in my opinion focus on the love Thor and Loki have for each other - it's an integral part of the stories which makes discussing the 'betrayals' around them so fascinating because even when they see the other as a threat at their worst there is an inherent sense of trust they place in each other, or at least layers to how they feel when a counterpart suddenly shifts perspective.