Drabbles!
For some reason, I decided I wanted to write a drabble of 150 words or less for every fandom I write (have written). Don't ask me why. It's not like I don't have enough to do.
Enjoy!
BSG -
"Lee." The name slips from her lips by accident. She never means to call him that because she knows it makes him someone else, someone who is not her knight in shining armor. When he stops in his tracks and turns back to look at her, a silent question in his eyes, she tries to smile reassuringly. He seems to understand and returns the gesture with a softness that overcomes his entire posture. When he walks away, she regrets making him look back. She needs him to be strong, like she always needs him to be strong, but this time it is about more than his fingers and her sighs of appreciation.
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Jamie understands his character's devotion to President Roslin. He knows why a young solider would blindly follow the orders of the only remaining member of government. What surprises Jamie is his commitment to Mary. Like him, she is only an actor playing a role, yet he is drawn to her for many of the same reasons Lee is drawn to Laura. He admits it could be because the two women are essentially the same and his mind is just confusing the character with the person. But when they are alone, hidden in the shadows of fake aircraft and rigged machinery, he wonders if his infatuation has less to do with who they play and more to do with the way Mary's skin feels against his own.
Charlie's Angels -
Sabrina knows Kelly is more than a pretty face. They went through training together, and Sabrina has seen Kelly defend herself against men bigger than the two of them put together. But when Kelly is in danger, Sabrina feels duty-bound to rescue her. The trouble is, with Kelly, most of the time, she cannot be saved with bullets and karate kicks. Kelly's demons are hidden inside of her, constantly struggling to be free, and Sabrina knows she cannot battle them for Kelly. She also knows she would not be strong enough to win. Kelly's past forces her to protect herself, and Sabrina is barely able to defy that personal hell while still maintaining an angel’s grace, which is why Sabrina never pushes Kelly for more than what they have. She does not want Kelly to believe she is the one who actually needs rescued.
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When Kate kisses Jaclyn, she tries to remember she is not Sabrina kissing Kelly. She reminds herself she knew Jaclyn before Charlie's Angels, so they were always destined to be more than just actresses on a television show. They were meant to join, if not their lives, at least their bodies. It's an odd belief but one Kate holds onto almost as tightly as she holds onto the woman in her arms. It often occurs to Kate how ridiculous their history is because their entire relationship has been built around characters created to fit their personalities. Just as Kelly would have been submissive to Sabrina, Jaclyn gives in to Kate with little resistance. It's not that either Jaclyn or Kelly is weak, but Kate is strong enough for the illicitness of their affair, an act Jaclyn would rather pretend is a role instead of reality. Jaclyn, like Kelly, remains an angel.
Copycat -
They are as different as night and day, an old cliché used to describe people who are too complicated to be described otherwise. They should clash, both are too stubborn and too intelligent to be as dependent on each other as they are, but circumstances have brought them together. They rely on each other too much now, and MJ worries they've given up other obsessions for this one: they must be together. It's something MJ forgets when Helen, tall and lanky, looms over her in a way that makes the shorter woman shiver in anticipation. It is then that MJ slips into bed just as easily as dawn greets the world, slow and steady and always.
CSI -
Sara knows the exact moment she fell in love with Catherine. She was not supposed to. They were only having some fun, a way to ward off the tension of their jobs and the tension between them. It happened by accident - when an argument took place in a locked room instead of an open hallway. Their first encounter had been rough and quick but satisfying. Then, they began spending more and more time together, most of it against walls or on couches - almost every encounter a replica of their first. Sara could handle that, could allow herself to believe they were nothing more than they had always been, until Catherine smiled at her and pushed a strand of hair from her eyes. It was a tender moment, one shared between lovers, and Sara melted into the caress, a different type of tension settling into her heart.
Fried Green Tomatoes -
Ruth never wonders what her life would have been like if she had not left with Idgie. She knows there's no point in thinking of what she wouldn't change anyway. But, sometimes, when Idgie disappears for hours without so much as a goodbye, Ruth does wonder if Idgie regrets giving away a part of her freedom. Idgie, Ruth knows, is like a tall tale - constant, stimulating, and limitless. Trying to pen it down with exact words and phrases only dilutes the story. So, when Idgie returns, bringing wild flowers and honey, Ruth does not ask questions. Instead, she smiles and takes what Idgie offers, trusting that Idgie will spin a tale so funny it will hide the tears in her eyes.
L&O: CI -
He likes having her close, never wants her out of arm's reach. He can explain it, the mental and emotional psychology, but he chooses to ignore his knowledge. Instead, he wants to simply bask in his enjoyment - in her. He tries to ensure his desire to be near her will not overrule his desire to protect her. He does not want to loose what they have, keeps as a reminder a picture clipped from the newspaper of them in police mode. Her young features are schooled into a stern expression, his hand on her arm, a weakness he needs to conquer. Touching her and being touched by her is an incredible side-effect of having her close. With his past, he never thought he would willingly give in to an addiction.
L&O: SVU -
Alex figures she died for a reason. It wasn't because she had been brave and had stood up for her principles. It wasn't because she was stubborn or refused to lose. She knows she died for this moment, for when she would see Olivia for the first time after so long of being in hiding. It's a second chance. Although Alex recognized Olivia as a beautiful woman the first time they met, Alex did not appreciate the other woman for the entirety of who Olivia is. How could she? But now, with a history between them featuring an array of emotions, Alex knows to enjoy every moment of Olivia's attention, to bask in the look in Olivia's eyes and savor the feel of Olivia's hand on her arm. Yes, Alex figures, she died for a reason. It was so she could live her life for what truly matters to her. She has been given a gift, and as her gaze rakes over Olivia's body, she can't wait to unwrap it.
L&O: TBJ -
Tracey likes the way Kelly smells of baby powder after a long day in court. She couldn't explain it if she tried because it is such a foolish reaction to something that can be explained away with Kelly's lotion. Yet, it gives Kelly an air of innocence even when Kelly is taking Tracey to task for something. It makes Tracey want to slowly undress Kelly, to trace the lines of Kelly's body with her tongue, in order to drink in more of the soft scent. It reminds Tracey, at times, how much older she is than Kelly, but more often than not, it only tells Tracey to be gentle because she is holding something tender in her hands.
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They were not meant to be lovers. The producers were chagrined when their characters suddenly became gay lawyers in the middle of a New York courtroom, giving nothing away with dark suits and six-syllable words but hiding little with lingering glances and soft smiles. It was not a performance Amy or Bebe could prevent. They gravitated to each other and flirted even when they knew they should not. Tracey was powerful and strong, but Kelly could hold her own. So, as the actresses were falling in love off screen, the characters were falling in love on screen. It was a public love affair even though no one knew Amy went home with Bebe most nights or that Bebe fit easily under Amy's chin as they slept. So, although Kelly and Tracey were not meant to be lovers, Amy liked to tease Bebe that she and Bebe were.
SG-1 -
Jack has a unique outlook on life. He has suffered more than he cares to admit, but he tries to put the darker thoughts out of his mind and concentrate on something lighter. His focus tends to drift to where it should not. He has a second in command too beautiful to be a scientist and too cheeky to be a solider, but she's good at both jobs. So, he has to remind himself she is not the dream to his nightmare. It becomes harder when the negative thoughts from his past surface. It is times like then when he desperately wants to be someone other than who he is. But it is also times like that when she does or says something which makes him remember everything he has done has brought him to her, which makes Jack realize how lucky he has been.
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Sam misses Janet at unexpected times: when in the grocery store her hand reaches for Janet's favorite coffee instead of her own; when her back hurts because she wasn't interrupted from her work; when she catches herself dialing a number no longer in service. They were never lovers, but sometimes Sam remembers them as such. She didn't realize how intertwined their lives were until they began to unravel and Sam was left alone. It was then Sam knew it was not Jack she had been waiting for all those years. It was then Sam knew she would always be waiting for what she could never have.
TWW -
Abbey confesses as they make love. "I am not proud," she repeats, the words her mantra even as she moans when C.J.'s tongue tickles her throat. C.J. feels the vibrations settling in her chest. Abbey's name is her only response, the taste bittersweet in her mouth.
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Allison likes to tell of the first time she met Stockard. It was during the making of A Girl Thing when Allison could not resist going to a set she had no busy being on just for the hope of catching a glimpse of the other woman. She doesn't remember what either of them was wearing or even how they came to be shaking hands. But she can recall the feel of Stockard's palm against her own and the heady scent of Stockard's perfume and how she was sure her legs would give out if Stockard smiled at her one more time. Still, there are many details about that first meeting Allison has forgotten over the years, but she is reminded of all the important things each time she is on her knees in front of Stockard's body making memories neither of them can share.
Wicked -
Idina knew the moment she was in love with Kristin. She was listening to the other woman sing, floating around the set after a rehearsal, and Kristin turned to her and smiled, and Idina knew. They had never kissed or had sex or even touched each other inappropriately. But none of that mattered because they had been intimate in other ways: Soft caresses and tight hugs, long conversations and emotional songs, intense performances from real people hidden behind characters. Idina understood, unconsciously, that a relationship beyond the one they had would ruin them and the show. So, as Idina sat, listening to Kristin sing and watching Kristin smile, she contented herself with the knowledge that she could have Kristin in ways other people could not. In that moment, she could love Kristin, but she didn't know then she would love Kristin for the rest of her life.
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Kendra knows Julia is not her princess charming. She has too many high ideals and rough edges to be royalty, so Kendra tries to be content without the fairy tale. They make love while Julia is still green because Kendra likes to pretend Julia is jealous of all the girls waiting for Kendra outside, but Kendra knows Julia does not care because if she did, then it would make what they are doing something more than a little bit wicked. Julia is the witch caught between two realities, always trying to choose one over the other, but Kendra has always been good at fantasy. She can close her eyes and imagine living inside a bubble where Julia wants Kendra instead of her freedom.
X-Files -
Mulder does not believe he will always have Scully's loyalty. He knows no one can be as dedicated as she is without an ulterior motive. He knows this because his search - his Holy Grail - is not completely for the unselfish reason of finding his sister. He needs absolution for his sin, for not protecting her from the dangers of the world that he, as her big brother, should have done. He wonders what Scully's motive is or was or will become. Sometimes, he believes it does not matter as long as she stays by his side, but then he remembers how easily loyalty can turn into something else, something much more dangerous. He has struggled for years with the guilt of losing his sister. He knows living with Scully's resentment would be worse.
X-Men -
When Storm makes it rain, Jean wants to dance in the falling drops and to taste what she cannot savor. She wants to be as wild and free as the flowers the rain makes grow. But she restrains herself. There is something in her, something which frightens her, that she must control at all times. She is not allowed the abandon of flying with the winds or directing the thunder. Storm tells her to find harmony with the power inside of her - to balance the desires of her mind with the desires of her body. Peace, Storm says, is its own form of freedom. Jean knows the truth. She will always be a prisoner. Her confinement comes from within. She wants to be the ideal of society's standards, a role made more difficult by Storm's cloud-white hair and sky-gray eyes.
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Halle fits into Famke's arms like their bodies were created to be together, which is a silly idea considering who they are - two actresses who make bad decisions about men and cannot stop repeating the same mistakes. Beautiful and talented, they should both be extremely happy, yet Halle knows they are not. When she is underneath Famke, sweaty and taut, she tells herself her unhappiness is why she is there. It gives her an excuse to do something out of character. She swears she won't do it again. She means it, too, until the next time Famke is in town with nothing to do. They end up in bed together by accident or by twist of fate. Halle's not sure which, but as she runs her hands over a milky white thigh, she knows she has always believed that things happen for a reason.
Enjoy!
BSG -
"Lee." The name slips from her lips by accident. She never means to call him that because she knows it makes him someone else, someone who is not her knight in shining armor. When he stops in his tracks and turns back to look at her, a silent question in his eyes, she tries to smile reassuringly. He seems to understand and returns the gesture with a softness that overcomes his entire posture. When he walks away, she regrets making him look back. She needs him to be strong, like she always needs him to be strong, but this time it is about more than his fingers and her sighs of appreciation.
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Jamie understands his character's devotion to President Roslin. He knows why a young solider would blindly follow the orders of the only remaining member of government. What surprises Jamie is his commitment to Mary. Like him, she is only an actor playing a role, yet he is drawn to her for many of the same reasons Lee is drawn to Laura. He admits it could be because the two women are essentially the same and his mind is just confusing the character with the person. But when they are alone, hidden in the shadows of fake aircraft and rigged machinery, he wonders if his infatuation has less to do with who they play and more to do with the way Mary's skin feels against his own.
Charlie's Angels -
Sabrina knows Kelly is more than a pretty face. They went through training together, and Sabrina has seen Kelly defend herself against men bigger than the two of them put together. But when Kelly is in danger, Sabrina feels duty-bound to rescue her. The trouble is, with Kelly, most of the time, she cannot be saved with bullets and karate kicks. Kelly's demons are hidden inside of her, constantly struggling to be free, and Sabrina knows she cannot battle them for Kelly. She also knows she would not be strong enough to win. Kelly's past forces her to protect herself, and Sabrina is barely able to defy that personal hell while still maintaining an angel’s grace, which is why Sabrina never pushes Kelly for more than what they have. She does not want Kelly to believe she is the one who actually needs rescued.
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When Kate kisses Jaclyn, she tries to remember she is not Sabrina kissing Kelly. She reminds herself she knew Jaclyn before Charlie's Angels, so they were always destined to be more than just actresses on a television show. They were meant to join, if not their lives, at least their bodies. It's an odd belief but one Kate holds onto almost as tightly as she holds onto the woman in her arms. It often occurs to Kate how ridiculous their history is because their entire relationship has been built around characters created to fit their personalities. Just as Kelly would have been submissive to Sabrina, Jaclyn gives in to Kate with little resistance. It's not that either Jaclyn or Kelly is weak, but Kate is strong enough for the illicitness of their affair, an act Jaclyn would rather pretend is a role instead of reality. Jaclyn, like Kelly, remains an angel.
Copycat -
They are as different as night and day, an old cliché used to describe people who are too complicated to be described otherwise. They should clash, both are too stubborn and too intelligent to be as dependent on each other as they are, but circumstances have brought them together. They rely on each other too much now, and MJ worries they've given up other obsessions for this one: they must be together. It's something MJ forgets when Helen, tall and lanky, looms over her in a way that makes the shorter woman shiver in anticipation. It is then that MJ slips into bed just as easily as dawn greets the world, slow and steady and always.
CSI -
Sara knows the exact moment she fell in love with Catherine. She was not supposed to. They were only having some fun, a way to ward off the tension of their jobs and the tension between them. It happened by accident - when an argument took place in a locked room instead of an open hallway. Their first encounter had been rough and quick but satisfying. Then, they began spending more and more time together, most of it against walls or on couches - almost every encounter a replica of their first. Sara could handle that, could allow herself to believe they were nothing more than they had always been, until Catherine smiled at her and pushed a strand of hair from her eyes. It was a tender moment, one shared between lovers, and Sara melted into the caress, a different type of tension settling into her heart.
Fried Green Tomatoes -
Ruth never wonders what her life would have been like if she had not left with Idgie. She knows there's no point in thinking of what she wouldn't change anyway. But, sometimes, when Idgie disappears for hours without so much as a goodbye, Ruth does wonder if Idgie regrets giving away a part of her freedom. Idgie, Ruth knows, is like a tall tale - constant, stimulating, and limitless. Trying to pen it down with exact words and phrases only dilutes the story. So, when Idgie returns, bringing wild flowers and honey, Ruth does not ask questions. Instead, she smiles and takes what Idgie offers, trusting that Idgie will spin a tale so funny it will hide the tears in her eyes.
L&O: CI -
He likes having her close, never wants her out of arm's reach. He can explain it, the mental and emotional psychology, but he chooses to ignore his knowledge. Instead, he wants to simply bask in his enjoyment - in her. He tries to ensure his desire to be near her will not overrule his desire to protect her. He does not want to loose what they have, keeps as a reminder a picture clipped from the newspaper of them in police mode. Her young features are schooled into a stern expression, his hand on her arm, a weakness he needs to conquer. Touching her and being touched by her is an incredible side-effect of having her close. With his past, he never thought he would willingly give in to an addiction.
L&O: SVU -
Alex figures she died for a reason. It wasn't because she had been brave and had stood up for her principles. It wasn't because she was stubborn or refused to lose. She knows she died for this moment, for when she would see Olivia for the first time after so long of being in hiding. It's a second chance. Although Alex recognized Olivia as a beautiful woman the first time they met, Alex did not appreciate the other woman for the entirety of who Olivia is. How could she? But now, with a history between them featuring an array of emotions, Alex knows to enjoy every moment of Olivia's attention, to bask in the look in Olivia's eyes and savor the feel of Olivia's hand on her arm. Yes, Alex figures, she died for a reason. It was so she could live her life for what truly matters to her. She has been given a gift, and as her gaze rakes over Olivia's body, she can't wait to unwrap it.
L&O: TBJ -
Tracey likes the way Kelly smells of baby powder after a long day in court. She couldn't explain it if she tried because it is such a foolish reaction to something that can be explained away with Kelly's lotion. Yet, it gives Kelly an air of innocence even when Kelly is taking Tracey to task for something. It makes Tracey want to slowly undress Kelly, to trace the lines of Kelly's body with her tongue, in order to drink in more of the soft scent. It reminds Tracey, at times, how much older she is than Kelly, but more often than not, it only tells Tracey to be gentle because she is holding something tender in her hands.
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They were not meant to be lovers. The producers were chagrined when their characters suddenly became gay lawyers in the middle of a New York courtroom, giving nothing away with dark suits and six-syllable words but hiding little with lingering glances and soft smiles. It was not a performance Amy or Bebe could prevent. They gravitated to each other and flirted even when they knew they should not. Tracey was powerful and strong, but Kelly could hold her own. So, as the actresses were falling in love off screen, the characters were falling in love on screen. It was a public love affair even though no one knew Amy went home with Bebe most nights or that Bebe fit easily under Amy's chin as they slept. So, although Kelly and Tracey were not meant to be lovers, Amy liked to tease Bebe that she and Bebe were.
SG-1 -
Jack has a unique outlook on life. He has suffered more than he cares to admit, but he tries to put the darker thoughts out of his mind and concentrate on something lighter. His focus tends to drift to where it should not. He has a second in command too beautiful to be a scientist and too cheeky to be a solider, but she's good at both jobs. So, he has to remind himself she is not the dream to his nightmare. It becomes harder when the negative thoughts from his past surface. It is times like then when he desperately wants to be someone other than who he is. But it is also times like that when she does or says something which makes him remember everything he has done has brought him to her, which makes Jack realize how lucky he has been.
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Sam misses Janet at unexpected times: when in the grocery store her hand reaches for Janet's favorite coffee instead of her own; when her back hurts because she wasn't interrupted from her work; when she catches herself dialing a number no longer in service. They were never lovers, but sometimes Sam remembers them as such. She didn't realize how intertwined their lives were until they began to unravel and Sam was left alone. It was then Sam knew it was not Jack she had been waiting for all those years. It was then Sam knew she would always be waiting for what she could never have.
TWW -
Abbey confesses as they make love. "I am not proud," she repeats, the words her mantra even as she moans when C.J.'s tongue tickles her throat. C.J. feels the vibrations settling in her chest. Abbey's name is her only response, the taste bittersweet in her mouth.
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Allison likes to tell of the first time she met Stockard. It was during the making of A Girl Thing when Allison could not resist going to a set she had no busy being on just for the hope of catching a glimpse of the other woman. She doesn't remember what either of them was wearing or even how they came to be shaking hands. But she can recall the feel of Stockard's palm against her own and the heady scent of Stockard's perfume and how she was sure her legs would give out if Stockard smiled at her one more time. Still, there are many details about that first meeting Allison has forgotten over the years, but she is reminded of all the important things each time she is on her knees in front of Stockard's body making memories neither of them can share.
Wicked -
Idina knew the moment she was in love with Kristin. She was listening to the other woman sing, floating around the set after a rehearsal, and Kristin turned to her and smiled, and Idina knew. They had never kissed or had sex or even touched each other inappropriately. But none of that mattered because they had been intimate in other ways: Soft caresses and tight hugs, long conversations and emotional songs, intense performances from real people hidden behind characters. Idina understood, unconsciously, that a relationship beyond the one they had would ruin them and the show. So, as Idina sat, listening to Kristin sing and watching Kristin smile, she contented herself with the knowledge that she could have Kristin in ways other people could not. In that moment, she could love Kristin, but she didn't know then she would love Kristin for the rest of her life.
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Kendra knows Julia is not her princess charming. She has too many high ideals and rough edges to be royalty, so Kendra tries to be content without the fairy tale. They make love while Julia is still green because Kendra likes to pretend Julia is jealous of all the girls waiting for Kendra outside, but Kendra knows Julia does not care because if she did, then it would make what they are doing something more than a little bit wicked. Julia is the witch caught between two realities, always trying to choose one over the other, but Kendra has always been good at fantasy. She can close her eyes and imagine living inside a bubble where Julia wants Kendra instead of her freedom.
X-Files -
Mulder does not believe he will always have Scully's loyalty. He knows no one can be as dedicated as she is without an ulterior motive. He knows this because his search - his Holy Grail - is not completely for the unselfish reason of finding his sister. He needs absolution for his sin, for not protecting her from the dangers of the world that he, as her big brother, should have done. He wonders what Scully's motive is or was or will become. Sometimes, he believes it does not matter as long as she stays by his side, but then he remembers how easily loyalty can turn into something else, something much more dangerous. He has struggled for years with the guilt of losing his sister. He knows living with Scully's resentment would be worse.
X-Men -
When Storm makes it rain, Jean wants to dance in the falling drops and to taste what she cannot savor. She wants to be as wild and free as the flowers the rain makes grow. But she restrains herself. There is something in her, something which frightens her, that she must control at all times. She is not allowed the abandon of flying with the winds or directing the thunder. Storm tells her to find harmony with the power inside of her - to balance the desires of her mind with the desires of her body. Peace, Storm says, is its own form of freedom. Jean knows the truth. She will always be a prisoner. Her confinement comes from within. She wants to be the ideal of society's standards, a role made more difficult by Storm's cloud-white hair and sky-gray eyes.
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Halle fits into Famke's arms like their bodies were created to be together, which is a silly idea considering who they are - two actresses who make bad decisions about men and cannot stop repeating the same mistakes. Beautiful and talented, they should both be extremely happy, yet Halle knows they are not. When she is underneath Famke, sweaty and taut, she tells herself her unhappiness is why she is there. It gives her an excuse to do something out of character. She swears she won't do it again. She means it, too, until the next time Famke is in town with nothing to do. They end up in bed together by accident or by twist of fate. Halle's not sure which, but as she runs her hands over a milky white thigh, she knows she has always believed that things happen for a reason.