chiaroscuro

Lars/Kirk, background James/Cliff, Alternate Universe, Developing Relationship, Drama, Fluff

Summary

AU. 1996. Selling forged artwork isn’t the life Kirk thought he’d have at thirty-three years old, and he’s looking for the exit.

So when he meets famed postmodern artist Lars Ulrich, Kirk has a problem on his hands. Because Lars is sweet and funny and charming, and he has no idea that Kirk’s been selling forgeries of his work.

But Lars knows someone’s ripping him off, and as the two grow closer, it’s a matter of time before Kirk’s dangerous secret comes out…

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