Numb3rs fic: Out in the Cold

[izhilzha]

Look at me, writing more het fic. (Well, sorta. *g*)

Title: Out in the Cold
Pairing/Characters: Larry/Megan
Rating: G
Spoilers: “Mind Games," “Tabu”
Summary: And now he had lost track of Megan, in this house of carven wood and wine-dark wallpaper.
Notes: Written for the numb3rswriteoff challenge; angst; prompt: bitter.

ETA: D'oh! Beta'd by my lovely friend feliciakw

Comments

[kalquessa]

But I cannot read! It is Lent!!

Actually...I couldn't read anyway, because spoilers for Season 4. I think. At least, those ep titles don't look familiar.

I guess that's okay, then.

[izhilzha]

"Mind Games" is actually season 2, but yeah, "Tabu" is late in season 4. Bookmark it! *g*

[jelsemium]

Heh, I knew it wouldn't be easy going up against you. This story makes wonderful use of the characters and the prompts. I was especially impressed with Megan's standing tall and refusing to even acknowledge the cold.

Excellent work!

[izhilzha]

Thank you! That means a good deal, coming from an author whose own entry for this challenge is sweet, well-written, and also makes rich use of the prompt. :-)

[jlm110108]

Oh, my. You did do a wonderful job conveying the pain and bitterness of Megan's relationship with her parents, as well as Larry's need to do something to fix things.

Jo

[izhilzha]

Thank you, thank you! That's exactly what I was aiming for, and I seem to have hit the bull's-eye--always a lovely thing to hear. :-)

[rodlox]

now that is whumping! and hurt/(comfort).

it's a very evoking story...one that sends shivers down my spine - and not just from the feel of the New England weather you describe so well.

[izhilzha]

now that is whumping!

*g* Why, thank you! I do try. And hey, astonishingly, all this whumping is canon-based. Who knew N3 was so angsty?

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

(and apropo of nothing but your icon: isn't Eureka a sweet show?)

[lyraskye14]

Soooo, I would like it noted that, during the long, miserable writers' strike with no new Numb3rs, I did not come to your blog and sniffle, whine, cry, beg, wail for new stories. Only because you kept talking about how out-of-control busy your life had become. Otherwise, I would surely have sniffled, whined, cried, begged, and wailed. And now, when I had no expectation, this lovely story. Ahhh, bliss!

I have one tiny question -- are you sure you really want to write for TV? I can think of few joys greater than a whole novel of your gorgeous descriptions and profound understanding of character.

Remember the "make my day" awards from a few days back? You have definitely made mine!

[izhilzha]

I would like it noted that, during the long, miserable writers' strike with no new Numb3rs, I did not come to your blog and sniffle, whine, cry, beg, wail for new stories.

*g* It is so noted.

Actually, at some point in the near future, there will be a fic with Megan and Colby--it has been delayed both my RL craziness, and because one of my betas has been SERIOUSLY under the weather.

I have one tiny question -- are you sure you really want to write for TV? I can think of few joys greater than a whole novel of your gorgeous descriptions and profound understanding of character.

Wow.

Just...wow. I'm blushing right now, and very moved. And while I am pretty sure about wanting to write for TV, I also harbor hopes of writing novels someday. I do love working in prose form. Thank you so much for the kind words! You're making *my* day, right now. :-)