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Title: Not Close Enough
Rating: G
Pairing: Bruce Springsteen / Max Weinberg
Summary: The backbone of the band remains forever in the background.
Word Count: 100
Warnings: The usual touch of angst.
A/N: The E Street Band made its debut on my journal in 2005... and I come up with a title, finally, in 2007. *facepalm*
Originally posted to my ElJay fic journal; reposted to InsaneJournal 9-8-07; backdated and edited slightly as necessary for grammar/spelling/etc.
Disclaimer: Can be found here.

He enjoyed nothing more in life than sharing a stage with him - following every move, watching for subtle cues, marveling at the view... It was the best job in the world, worth the time away from home to watch him perform.

He cursed his drum kit, anchoring him to one spot while they joined him at the mike, pressing close as the crowd roared. How jealous he was of Nils, Clarence, Steve, Patty...especially Patty.

He wanted that body, their lips and eyes meeting, his hands on those narrow hips...

Bruce looked up at him, smiling. It was nearly enough.