how slash has ruined me forever

So I've been watching North and South , a series I kinda loved as a teenager. It had a cool romance and lots of historical stuff and a happy ending. Bought it from play.com a month or so ago and thought I'd watch it again.

Er... And what do I see? Two best friends struggling with their lives and friendship? Nah. Two guys who love each other more than anything in the world.

*facepalm*

I swear, slash has ruined me! Sure, I'm all yay when the hero and the heroine get each other, but I'm also reduced to tears when the two heroes have this.... thing going on.

Oh well...

I know there's at least one story written from the series, so will now go and read it again. :X