Challenge #2 - Voting Post
Be sure you read each drabble and place your vote in the poll below. I ask that authors not vote for their own drabbles, if you do, I will know and I will not count your vote. Voting closes and results will be posted on February 14th. Winners will be based on what drabble receives the most votes (first, second, and third).
Drabbles
Title: Secret Admirer
Theme: Valentine’s Day
Couple: Edward/Jacob
Rating: G
Word Count: 244
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Never in his life had he thought that he would receive gifts from a secret admirer. For the past fourteen days he had received fourteen gifts. One gift each day. He was sure that all those gifts were from one person.
His childhood was simple, so he didn’t exactly know what he had to do with all this. He never had a valentine, so he really didn’t know what to do. Also he didn’t know who his secret admirer was.
Even if he was an adult, who was still living with his dad, he didn’t know how to handle this. And he had to get himself together, because in a couple of minutes he would find out who had been sending him presents.
He startled when the door bell sounded through the silent house. Nervously he walked towards the door, opening the door when he was sure that he was ready to see who it was.
His eyes widened when he saw who it was. He couldn’t believe his eyes. It was Edward. The young man he had been having a secret crush on for some time now.
‘’Want to be my Valentine?’’ Edward asked, smiling sweetly at him. He stammered, not knowing what to say. In the end he just nodded.
He was hauled into a warm embrace by the other man. ‘’It was about time.’’ He says, finally able to say something. Edward just chuckles before drawing him into a passionate kiss.
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Title: "Just One Bite"
Theme: One: Valentine's Day
Couple: Seth/Jacob
Rating: K
Word Count: 200
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He was tempted to take a bite, but the bright, red box of truffles wasn’t for him. He might be able to sneak a piece later, but he’d have to wait until he’d given it to his Valentine.
Even though the box was sealed he could still smell the delicious, dark chocolate inside. It tickled his senses silly making his stomach growl. He frowned realizing he’d almost forgotten the card.
He walked over to his backpack and pulled out the red envelope. It was pretty generic; right to the point but very sweet. He wasn’t even sure if it would be accepted. In that case, he knew he’d tear open the box of truffles for himself. Part of him hoped that was the case…he loved dark chocolate.
He gazed at the box. Would it really be that obvious if he opened it? He shrugged. Before he knew it, he tore open the cellophane and cheerfully chomped down on the perfectly sweetened confection. Suddenly the back door opened and Seth looked up with chocolate still on his lips.
“Where did you get that?” he heard the voice asked.
Seth smiled big holding out the card with pride, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Jake.”
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Title: Stupid Cupid
Theme: Anti-Valentine’s Day
Couple: Emmett/Sam
Rating: G
Word Count: 248
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I hate this day. That was all that needed to be said about this day. I hate Cupid and all that crap. I feel sick when I see couple doing stuff, like this day was special. They could do stuff like that every other day of the year too.
I really didn’t get it. Maybe the reason for me hating Valentine’s Day is because I don’t have someone to share it with. To be honest, I have never had a lover.
So on this day, I lock myself away from the rest of the world. Knowing that nobody would notice that I wasn’t there.
As I’m sitting in my room I can’t help but think about what my friends are doing right now. Why couldn’t someone be interested in me that way?
I almost fall of my bed when I hear a knock on my door. I sigh, I didn’t want to open the door, but on the other hand this was the first time someone had come to visit me on a Valentine’s Day.
I’m surprised when I see its Emmett. I walk back to my bed when I notice half way there that he hasn’t moved. I frown; this was unusual even for him.
‘’Care to be my valentine?’’ He asks. Then I’m angry, he knows I hate this day. But then he is all over me, embracing me in his strong arms and kissing me.
Then I realize that maybe Valentine’s Day isn’t that bad.
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Title: The Note
Theme: Valentine's Day
Couple: jakeward
Rating: PG; one curse word
Word Count: 250
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If there was one thing Jacob hated, it was Valentine's Day, and that was probably why he had never hit it off with girls. That, and well, he really wasn’t into girls. He figured that out when he caught himself staring a little too hard at his best friend's boyfriend, but Bella's boyfriend had been staring back.
He refused to read too much into it, in fact he ignored it. Edward was probably only trying to figure out why he was staring so damned much, and well, Jacob wasn't about to allow himself to hope only to have it crushed when he realized he had read things wrong.
He didn't allow himself to think about the mounting attraction or growing attention Edward showed him as the days grew into weeks, and soon the holiday he most dreaded was upon them. Bella had spoken of nothing but the Valentine's Dance.
Jacob resisted the urge to vomit, instead he heaved a sigh and turned to his locker, allowing the girl to go on and on about the amazing night ahead of her as he opened his locker to exchange his books, as he did this a folded piece of paper fluttered to the ground and he bent to pick it back up.
He read the note, his lips curling into a smile with each passing word as he realized that his best friend's perfect night was about to come crashing down around her all thanks to a note signed by Edward Cullen.
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Title: this is how a heart breaks
Theme: AntiValentine's Day
Couple: jakeward
Rating: PG13; smut, but not graphic
Word Count: 200
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One final thrust and he was seeing stars dance across his eyes, he cried out and arched his hips just so as his release exploded between them. He panted heavily, falling bonelessly against the mattress with his lover sprawled out on top of him, still buried deeply with in him as they both basked in the afterglow of sex.
Jacob's eyes were half lidded as he carded his fingers through Edward's hair, feeling as though he could doze off, but he resisted the urge because he didn't want to wake up to an empty bed and heart. He could feel the time ticking away from him, ticking closer to his lover getting up and leaving him to go back to her.
The moment of silence was broken by Edward's phone, buzzing away on the nightstand, the elder man heaved a heavy sigh as he reached for it and flipped it open. "Hey, Bella…" He murmured softly, ignoring Jacob's darkening eyes. "Yeah, sure, I'll be home soon." He flipped his phone closed and looked down at the younger man.
"It's Valentine's Day…I promised her…" he murmured as he pulled out and left him there laying across the bed, his heart breaking.
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Title: Ninety-Three
Theme: Valentine's Day
Couple: Jakeward (Jacob/Edward)
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 249
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On Friday Edward was in the living room, trying to get the TV to play in widescreen mode, when Jacob sauntered in and stopped in front of him, arms crossed over his chest and muscles bulging obscenely.
“Can you move? I’m trying to watch my show,” Edward said distractedly, craning his neck to see around his boyfriend. Jacob ignored him. With a tiny grin, he pushed Edward back against the couch and fell down into his lap. Edward had no chance to do anything before his lips were suddenly claimed by Jacob’s.
Jacob pulled away licking his lips. “One,” he said, and scrambled off Edward’s lap.
By Saturday night, Edward was getting pretty used to Jacob attacking him at random times, kissing the hell out of him, and then pulling back with a grin and a number on his lips. On Sunday morning, they’d reach 76.
Monday dawned cold and bleary, the wind rattling the wooden house frame-or maybe that was just them. In bed. Doing things.
Jacob dropped his legs from Edward’s shoulder at around 8am, rolling him onto his back and climbing on top. Edward grinned up at him. “One more round?” he asked cheekily.
Jacob shook his head, answering by plunging his tongue into Edward’s mouth and staying attached for the span of several long moans. When he pulled back, his countenance was that of a satisfied lion-or in his case, wolf.
“Ninety-three. One kiss for every year we weren’t together,” he said smiling.
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Title: Written in the Sand
Theme: Anti-Valentine’s Day
Couple: Jaspeth
Rating: G
Word Count: 249
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Seth glared at the couples around the bonfire. Jacob, Edward, Quil, Embry: they wouldn't notice, to lost in each other to.
Guitar in hand, Seth stalked down the beach, his thoughts still at the fire. While he couldn't blame them, he hated Valentine's Day.
“Why do you hate Valentine’s Day?”
Seth jumped at Jasper’s voice. “Thought you couldn’t mind-read.”
“I can’t,” Jasper replied sitting in the sand near Seth. “But I can feel your contempt.” The vampire nodded his head in the direction of the other couples.
“Oh. I don’t really hate Valentine’s Day, really it’s just another day. I hate the way it makes people act,” Seth explained.
“And how is that?” Jasper questioned.
“Y’know, guys act sweet but all they really want is to get laid.” Jasper nodded in agreement. “Girls think this day is special when really how their guy treats them today is how they should be treated everyday.”
Jasper watched Seth. He knew Seth was different but he wasn’t sure just how different. Until now.
“I should be heading out. I was on my way to go hunting,” Jasper said standing.
Seth blinked up at him not sure why Jasper was leaving. Was it something he said? “…okay…”
“Goodbye Seth.”
"Bye." Seth watched Jasper disappear. As he turned his attention to his guitar, his eye caught something in the sand where Jasper had been sitting. He smiled.
Call me. 328-259-0491. Surrounded by a heart.
‘Maybe Valentine’s Day isn’t so bad after all,’ Seth thought.
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Title: Secret Admirer
Theme: Valentine’s Day
Couple: Edward/Jacob
Rating: G
Word Count: 244
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Never in his life had he thought that he would receive gifts from a secret admirer. For the past fourteen days he had received fourteen gifts. One gift each day. He was sure that all those gifts were from one person.
His childhood was simple, so he didn’t exactly know what he had to do with all this. He never had a valentine, so he really didn’t know what to do. Also he didn’t know who his secret admirer was.
Even if he was an adult, who was still living with his dad, he didn’t know how to handle this. And he had to get himself together, because in a couple of minutes he would find out who had been sending him presents.
He startled when the door bell sounded through the silent house. Nervously he walked towards the door, opening the door when he was sure that he was ready to see who it was.
His eyes widened when he saw who it was. He couldn’t believe his eyes. It was Edward. The young man he had been having a secret crush on for some time now.
‘’Want to be my Valentine?’’ Edward asked, smiling sweetly at him. He stammered, not knowing what to say. In the end he just nodded.
He was hauled into a warm embrace by the other man. ‘’It was about time.’’ He says, finally able to say something. Edward just chuckles before drawing him into a passionate kiss.
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Title: "Just One Bite"
Theme: One: Valentine's Day
Couple: Seth/Jacob
Rating: K
Word Count: 200
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He was tempted to take a bite, but the bright, red box of truffles wasn’t for him. He might be able to sneak a piece later, but he’d have to wait until he’d given it to his Valentine.
Even though the box was sealed he could still smell the delicious, dark chocolate inside. It tickled his senses silly making his stomach growl. He frowned realizing he’d almost forgotten the card.
He walked over to his backpack and pulled out the red envelope. It was pretty generic; right to the point but very sweet. He wasn’t even sure if it would be accepted. In that case, he knew he’d tear open the box of truffles for himself. Part of him hoped that was the case…he loved dark chocolate.
He gazed at the box. Would it really be that obvious if he opened it? He shrugged. Before he knew it, he tore open the cellophane and cheerfully chomped down on the perfectly sweetened confection. Suddenly the back door opened and Seth looked up with chocolate still on his lips.
“Where did you get that?” he heard the voice asked.
Seth smiled big holding out the card with pride, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Jake.”
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Title: Stupid Cupid
Theme: Anti-Valentine’s Day
Couple: Emmett/Sam
Rating: G
Word Count: 248
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I hate this day. That was all that needed to be said about this day. I hate Cupid and all that crap. I feel sick when I see couple doing stuff, like this day was special. They could do stuff like that every other day of the year too.
I really didn’t get it. Maybe the reason for me hating Valentine’s Day is because I don’t have someone to share it with. To be honest, I have never had a lover.
So on this day, I lock myself away from the rest of the world. Knowing that nobody would notice that I wasn’t there.
As I’m sitting in my room I can’t help but think about what my friends are doing right now. Why couldn’t someone be interested in me that way?
I almost fall of my bed when I hear a knock on my door. I sigh, I didn’t want to open the door, but on the other hand this was the first time someone had come to visit me on a Valentine’s Day.
I’m surprised when I see its Emmett. I walk back to my bed when I notice half way there that he hasn’t moved. I frown; this was unusual even for him.
‘’Care to be my valentine?’’ He asks. Then I’m angry, he knows I hate this day. But then he is all over me, embracing me in his strong arms and kissing me.
Then I realize that maybe Valentine’s Day isn’t that bad.
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Title: The Note
Theme: Valentine's Day
Couple: jakeward
Rating: PG; one curse word
Word Count: 250
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If there was one thing Jacob hated, it was Valentine's Day, and that was probably why he had never hit it off with girls. That, and well, he really wasn’t into girls. He figured that out when he caught himself staring a little too hard at his best friend's boyfriend, but Bella's boyfriend had been staring back.
He refused to read too much into it, in fact he ignored it. Edward was probably only trying to figure out why he was staring so damned much, and well, Jacob wasn't about to allow himself to hope only to have it crushed when he realized he had read things wrong.
He didn't allow himself to think about the mounting attraction or growing attention Edward showed him as the days grew into weeks, and soon the holiday he most dreaded was upon them. Bella had spoken of nothing but the Valentine's Dance.
Jacob resisted the urge to vomit, instead he heaved a sigh and turned to his locker, allowing the girl to go on and on about the amazing night ahead of her as he opened his locker to exchange his books, as he did this a folded piece of paper fluttered to the ground and he bent to pick it back up.
He read the note, his lips curling into a smile with each passing word as he realized that his best friend's perfect night was about to come crashing down around her all thanks to a note signed by Edward Cullen.
xxx
Title: this is how a heart breaks
Theme: AntiValentine's Day
Couple: jakeward
Rating: PG13; smut, but not graphic
Word Count: 200
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One final thrust and he was seeing stars dance across his eyes, he cried out and arched his hips just so as his release exploded between them. He panted heavily, falling bonelessly against the mattress with his lover sprawled out on top of him, still buried deeply with in him as they both basked in the afterglow of sex.
Jacob's eyes were half lidded as he carded his fingers through Edward's hair, feeling as though he could doze off, but he resisted the urge because he didn't want to wake up to an empty bed and heart. He could feel the time ticking away from him, ticking closer to his lover getting up and leaving him to go back to her.
The moment of silence was broken by Edward's phone, buzzing away on the nightstand, the elder man heaved a heavy sigh as he reached for it and flipped it open. "Hey, Bella…" He murmured softly, ignoring Jacob's darkening eyes. "Yeah, sure, I'll be home soon." He flipped his phone closed and looked down at the younger man.
"It's Valentine's Day…I promised her…" he murmured as he pulled out and left him there laying across the bed, his heart breaking.
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Title: Ninety-Three
Theme: Valentine's Day
Couple: Jakeward (Jacob/Edward)
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 249
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On Friday Edward was in the living room, trying to get the TV to play in widescreen mode, when Jacob sauntered in and stopped in front of him, arms crossed over his chest and muscles bulging obscenely.
“Can you move? I’m trying to watch my show,” Edward said distractedly, craning his neck to see around his boyfriend. Jacob ignored him. With a tiny grin, he pushed Edward back against the couch and fell down into his lap. Edward had no chance to do anything before his lips were suddenly claimed by Jacob’s.
Jacob pulled away licking his lips. “One,” he said, and scrambled off Edward’s lap.
By Saturday night, Edward was getting pretty used to Jacob attacking him at random times, kissing the hell out of him, and then pulling back with a grin and a number on his lips. On Sunday morning, they’d reach 76.
Monday dawned cold and bleary, the wind rattling the wooden house frame-or maybe that was just them. In bed. Doing things.
Jacob dropped his legs from Edward’s shoulder at around 8am, rolling him onto his back and climbing on top. Edward grinned up at him. “One more round?” he asked cheekily.
Jacob shook his head, answering by plunging his tongue into Edward’s mouth and staying attached for the span of several long moans. When he pulled back, his countenance was that of a satisfied lion-or in his case, wolf.
“Ninety-three. One kiss for every year we weren’t together,” he said smiling.
xxx
Title: Written in the Sand
Theme: Anti-Valentine’s Day
Couple: Jaspeth
Rating: G
Word Count: 249
xxx
Seth glared at the couples around the bonfire. Jacob, Edward, Quil, Embry: they wouldn't notice, to lost in each other to.
Guitar in hand, Seth stalked down the beach, his thoughts still at the fire. While he couldn't blame them, he hated Valentine's Day.
“Why do you hate Valentine’s Day?”
Seth jumped at Jasper’s voice. “Thought you couldn’t mind-read.”
“I can’t,” Jasper replied sitting in the sand near Seth. “But I can feel your contempt.” The vampire nodded his head in the direction of the other couples.
“Oh. I don’t really hate Valentine’s Day, really it’s just another day. I hate the way it makes people act,” Seth explained.
“And how is that?” Jasper questioned.
“Y’know, guys act sweet but all they really want is to get laid.” Jasper nodded in agreement. “Girls think this day is special when really how their guy treats them today is how they should be treated everyday.”
Jasper watched Seth. He knew Seth was different but he wasn’t sure just how different. Until now.
“I should be heading out. I was on my way to go hunting,” Jasper said standing.
Seth blinked up at him not sure why Jasper was leaving. Was it something he said? “…okay…”
“Goodbye Seth.”
"Bye." Seth watched Jasper disappear. As he turned his attention to his guitar, his eye caught something in the sand where Jasper had been sitting. He smiled.
Call me. 328-259-0491. Surrounded by a heart.
‘Maybe Valentine’s Day isn’t so bad after all,’ Seth thought.
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