The Things We Do For Love - a 10cc fanfiction
✨ The Things We Do For Love – a 10cc fanfiction 🎸💘 🌆 Romance. Drama. Musical chaos in the 70s.
Summary: Set between 1974 and 1976, The Things We Do For Love is a fictional romance between Eric Stewart of 10cc and Carol Dickeson, a young Californian PR professional who becomes entangled with the band during their creative peak.
💔 A story of love, humor, tension, nostalgia — and rock’n’roll.
🧡 Main characters: 🎤 Eric Stewart – The charming, prideful frontman. 🎸 Graham Gouldman – The thoughtful and balanced songwriter. 🎻 Lol Creme – The fun-loving, eccentric wildcard. 🥁 Kevin Godley – The stoic drummer with dry wit and quiet presence.
🎬 Featuring iconic guest appearances by 70s rock and film legends!
📚 It’s about love, growth, and the messy things we do for those we care about. 🎧 Official Playlist now available! It’s a story about a band — of course there’s music. Let these songs carry you through chaotic studios, rainy days in Manchester, awkward backstage moments, emotional collisions, and all the slow-burn tension between Eric & Carol. Listen here: [The Things You Do For Love-playlist]
💬 Check back regularly — and if you enjoy it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Important Disclaimer: This is my original work. I used AI to help with translation and grammar (English is not my first language). Hope you enjoy!
Links:
Read on AO3
Read on Wattpad
Chapters:
Chapter 1 – Foreword
Chapter 2 – Introduction
Chapter 3 – Welcome to London
Chapter 4 – Gizmo My Way
Chapter 5 – Conflicts
Chapter 6 – Low Sparks & Sideshows
Chapter 7 – Art of Conversation
Chapter 8 – More Goodies in the Pipeline
Chapter 9 – For the First Time In My Life
Chapter 10 – The Morning After
Chapter 11 – Dynamic Tension
Chapter 12 – “Naughty Boy!”
Chapter 13 – How to Maintain a Secret
Chapter 14 – How To NOT Maintain a Secret
Chapter 15 – Going to California
Chapter 16 – Groovy Kind of Love
Chapter 17 – Love & Million-Dollar Deals
Chapter 18 – Sound & Style & Tension
Chapter 19 – The Breaking Point
Chapter 20 – How to Deny a Feeling
Chapter 21 – I’m Not in Love
Chapter 22 - Bye Bye Amsterdam
Chapter 23 - One Nuit à Paris - Part I
Chapter 24 - One Nuit à Paris - Part II
Chapter 25 - Ghosts from the Past
Chapter 26 - Journey to Maccaland - Part I
Chapter 27 - Journey to Maccaland - Part II
Chapter 28 - Journey to Maccaland - Part III
Chapter 29 - Calm Before the Storm
Chapter 30 - RIP Trust
Chapter 31 - Flight to Los Angeles
Chapter 32 - Generation Gap
Chapter 33 - Somewhere in Hollywood
Chapter 34 - Reality Hits
Chapter 35 - Back to England
Chapter 36 - The Fatal Misunderstanding
Chapter 37 - The Worst Possible Moment
Chapter 38 - (Trying to) Move On
Chapter 39 - Another Breakup
Chapter 40 - Hazy Days
Chapter 41 - People in Love do Funny Things
Chapter 42 - Mind Games
Chapter 43 - Finally, Mr Stewart!
Chapter 44 - Whole Again
Chapter 45 - Note from Record Mirror
Chapter 46 - Postscripts and Acknowledgments
