fic: loving days (belong together), chapters 13 & 14 of 15

[luninosity]

Almost done...

Title: Loving Days (Belong Together) (chapters 13 & 14 of 15) (chapters 11 &12 here) (chapters 9 & 10 here) (chapter 8 here) (chapter 7 here) (chapters 4-6 here) (chapters 1-3 here)
Rating: NC-17 overall; see warnings; but PG for this part
Word Count: 3,891 for this part
Warnings: themes of previous (not in this installment; happened

Comments

[telperion_15]

There is so much adorableness in this that it brought tears to my eyes! *sniffs* (And the tiny dash of angst with James worrying about their past, and what saying those three words might leave him open to... *hugs James*). James autographing Michael's hand was brilliant - if I were Michael I'd definitely see that as a sign that James wants him to know that he sees Michael as his as much as Michael thinks of James as his (not in a scary possessive way, but in a loving way).

And I just love Michael being completely cool with the assumptions and inferences from the journalists! If only he could have realised how much of a NOT-big-deal it is earlier, silly man!

No one quite has the nerve to ask the question, possibly because Michael smiling can be rather intimidating

Ha ha, so very true! I mean, I adore that smile, but objectively I can see that it could be rather scary to have all those teeth directed at you! *g*

“Don’t argue, James, you have no idea how much you’re worth, to me”This just completely melted my heart... *happy sigh

[luninosity]

Tears are a GOOD reaction, though! HAPPY tears! :-)

They are every kind of adorable. And James still needs all the hugs. I think that reaction makes sense, though--he's been so hurt by everything, and he knows how he feels, and he wants to say it, but can't...quite...yet. But that's coming, too.

I am SO glad you liked the autograph moment! That was actually one of the last scenes I wrote--chapter 13 was less complete, when I started it, than chapter 15 was/is--and I wanted something that would be...James demonstrating how much he wants Michael, not necessarily sexually yet, but as his, as his other half. And Michael does seem to understand it that way. And also, of course, it's an oddly intimate and sensuous gesture, isn't it...?

And I just love Michael being completely cool with the assumptions and inferences from the journalists! ...I feel like, at this point, he's just so relieved and happy to have James safe and here and wanting him around, that everything else is a secondary concern. No room left, to freak out about that. He

[telperion_15]

I wanted something that would be...James demonstrating how much he wants Michael, not necessarily sexually yet, but as his, as his other half. And Michael does seem to understand it that way. And also, of course, it's an oddly intimate and sensuous gesture, isn't it...?

Surprisingly so, when you consider how often we generally tend to scribble notes on our hands ourselves - but it becomes a whole different ball game in this context (never really been one for that 'writing on the body' kink, but I think I may just have become a fan!)

They needed that sort of...normality, I suppose is the word. They can be a real couple and do couple-y things, not just react to crises! :-)

This is an important thing to prove - relationships can't just be about the extreme highs and extreme lows, you need to know you can just be with the other person...

Part 15...well, they're going to try to have sex again at some point, right...? *hints*

I admit, I was kind of hoping we were headed in that direction! ;)

(Appointment was rescheduled for today;

[luninosity]

never really been one for that 'writing on the body' kink, but I think I may just have become a fan!

*laughs* I know, I never was either, and then this scene just turned up, and somehow...that's...kind of delicious. Tangible inscriptions, the intimacy of placing your name on someone else's body, ink over skin...

relationships can't just be about the extreme highs and extreme lows, you need to know you can just be with the other person...Exactly! If you're in it for the long term, there WILL be far more mundane or ordinary days than dramatic and exciting ones (though of course the boys, both being actors, have their share of exciting), and it's about living with someone, not battling the extremes

[telperion_15]

Tangible inscriptions, the intimacy of placing your name on someone else's body, ink over skin...

Mmmmmmmmmm, yes, when you describe it like that...

And, it seems that I am better! Or anyway medicationless! They said to still sort of be watchful for a few days in case things come back, but hooray--health! *greatly appreciates working kidneys*

This is fantastic news! *twirls you*

[luninosity]

Hi there, newfound kink! :-p

And, indeed! *twirls with you, happily* I mean, they always seemed very sure it was fixable, but...still rather a relief that it IS!