Today is not a day for kisses, I don't think...

[schmerica]

I. "Ah," said Fraser and "What?" said Ray. "You've got something on your cheek -- an eyelash, I believe. If I may?" and Fraser leaned forward and Ray blinked and turned his face up and held himself still as Fraser's hand went on his face.

II. Two fingers on Ray's wrist, cool and light, faintest possible touch, almost like a tickle as Fraser counted silently and Ray waited until, "Your pulse seems to be in order, then," Fraser said, still frowning, but helping Ray back up.

III. Sitting in front of the TV watching the game, popcorn on the coffee table in front of them. Ray stretched out sideways, taking up two cushions, leaving the end of the last one for Dief to crowd in and warm his feet, and Fraser sat on the floor in front, cross-legged, leaning forward to watch. When the show went to commercial, Fraser took a handful of snacks, chewed it thoughtfully while he leaned back against the couch again. Ray reached his hand out another inch and let it rest against the back of Fraser's head.

IV. All he wanted to do was hit, punch, kick, strike, and he was so close he could taste it but no, "Ray, don't. Ray, you're better than this," Fraser was saying, almost whispering in close, and his arms were tight on Ray's, pulling him back, pulling him away from the fight.

V. Fraser was on his knees next to the cage at the hospital, facing Dief so he could talk, so Dief could see his mouth, understand him through the bars. Fraser was saying something quiet and heartfelt in some language Ray didn't know, but Ray could understand what was going on: it's okay, it'll be okay. Fraser was talking and Dief was watching him, not saying a thing of his own, and one of Fraser's hands was clenched in Dief's fur, tight and white-knuckled. Ray knelt down next to them and reached out his own hand to Fraser's, twining them together, all three of them clasped.

Comments

[metal-dog5.livejournal.com]

These are lovely, even with the rather disturbing image of an eyelid rather than eyelash on Ray's cheek. Thanks for sharing :)

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Heee, thank you so much for the typo correction -- fixed now!

[metal-dog5.livejournal.com]

When I first read that sentence, I was curious as to why Ray would have an eyelid on his cheek. That Fraser would recognise it - random piece of flesh that it would be - well, you know he would.

[mergatrude.livejournal.com]

FLAIL!

Thank you.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

I know F/K kisses are the BEST, but other touches are good, too!

[slidellra.livejournal.com]

Oh, these are gorgeous. I want to settle down and reread them very verrrrry slowly to savor the images. I think I will.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much!

[eledhwenlin]

Awwwww. These are all beautiful.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[nos4a2no9.livejournal.com]

A beautiful set of images, any one of which would make a fantastic full-length story. The fifth one really hit home, though - that's a fantastic bit of writing, right there. *points* And god, their hands clasped together in Dief's fur...it made me tear up a little.

Thanks for posting these; they're really terrific.

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

any one of which would make a fantastic full-length story.

Oh, do you think so? I know *I* couldn't do it -- I can only see the tiny snapshots, you know? So I don't know how that would unfold for someone else. It would be interesting to see.

Also, oh, man, you give really lovely feedback: thank you so much.

[c-regalis.livejournal.com]

Oh, these are lovely. Thank you!

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

*beams* Thanks, c!

[china_shop]

Oh, yummm!

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[mickeymvt.livejournal.com]

There may be no kissing here, but the love and easiness with each other really shines brightly.