XMFC RPF: Cryptozoology for Beginners 1/? (James/Michael, eventual NC-17)

[owlyscribblings]

Title: Cryptozoology for Beginners (1/?)
Author: significantowl
Pairing: James/Michael
Rating: NC-17 eventually (PG this part)
Word Count: ~3000 this part
Disclaimer: Not true. Fictional characterizations and situations. No invasion of privacy intended.
Summary: When he's not selling souvenirs and fishing bait to visitors to Loch Ness, James is busy helping

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[luninosity]

James had taught himself not to acknowledge such things when they tickled the edge of his hearing, because while it was possible he was only clinging to sanity by a fingernail these days, he still had a decently firm grasp on the illusion of it, and that was worth something.

Most of the Nessies had simmered down by now, perhaps appeased by Michael acknowledging the beauty of their loch, but the babies were still fussing, wiggling their plump bodies and squeaking with unhappiness. James broke his rule and went over to them, stroking his fingers over their soft olive-green heads on pretence of straightening them on the shelf.

James was getting used to that already, the feel of Michael being right there, with him wherever he went.

He wasn’t sure what “take the high road” was supposed to mean, but if it had anything to do with not staring at Michael’s arse when afforded the opportunity, it was an instruction James was physically incapable of following.

...okay, I'll stop now. Seriously, this is amazing, and I love you. It's like the best literalization of James talking to the world, ever. Plus the glorious (and I use the word apurpose) images of the lake, and the Wall of Tat, and that little wave... I love how, even with all the Things demanding his attention, James is so very much himself: love of motorbikes, pride in guessing Michael's occupation, shameless excitement about watching Michael walk away...and Michael, of course, is instantly smitten. As are we all. <3

More soon? *anticipates*

[significantowl]

\\o// So glad you're enjoying! There will definitely be more, hopefully soon! I have a lot of words written from throughout the fic (including half the porn, PRIORITIES, lol), but they still need some bridges between them :-)

[luninosity]

Ah, I know that feeling. I tend to construct the bridgework last, too.

Porn, you say? *intrigued* Wonder what the setting is for that first encounter...and if the Things will shut up so James can concentrate...

(Having difficulties with my own fic-in-progress at the moment. They should be having sex. They want to talk. Michael's having Emotions.)