With A Little Help From My Friends

[dylan_dufresne]

Title: With A Little Help From My Friends - 17
Author: dylan_dufresne
Pairing: BB/DM
Rating: R
Summary: Sightseeing, new experiences, and a variety of surprises.
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated as it’s my drug of choice. Many thanks to my beta, frojane
Special Thanks: To loki_girl for the exquisite banner that she has created, and to tarnishedhalo for loaning me her inspirational

Comments

[ex_rogerpit]

You know, I think I've seen rabbits that were less prolific than these two.

I laughed at the 'snogging in the elevator' scene - as soon as I read that, Aerosmith's Love in an Elevator started playing in my head. I'm still struck by how different things are across the pond. What they've done in London - the picnic in the park, the elevator shag, the cuddling in the restaurant - at a minimum, they'd be frowned on here in the States. There, it's almost as if it's expected. Quite a contrast.

I'm glad to see Billy letting Dom have more control over things, like paying for their Italian dinner. I can understand why he wants to give Dom so much, but Dom needs that freedom, especially after having had so little for so long. Money has been an issue for Dom for some time, and Billy isn't helping by insisting on paying for practically everything...good intentions aside.

And on we go - I admit, I have no self-control whatsoever. I don't think I could space these chapters out if I tried...the writing is THAT good.

[dylan_dufresne]

Hee! Yeah, they're a lusty pair, aren't they? They're on vacation.

If only love, in all it's forms, was accepted around the world. And yes, Billy is slowly releasing the need to keep Dom wrapped up in a protective blanket. He knows Dom needs to spread his wings, and he's trying not to get in the way of that. It's a challenge for him.

*blushes deeply* Thank you. I'm happy you're enjoying. And I rather like your lack of self-control. :)

[crsty1961]

You know I'm wishing I could see their photo album, I bet it has some awesome pics. Awe back home and everyones happy. Thanks!

[dylan_dufresne]

See that photo album? You and me both. Definitely.

You're very welcome, and thank you. I'm pleased you're enjoying.

[daydreambeleevr]

What a lovely holiday they're having. I'm so glad they're getting a chance to be like any other couple. That picnic sounded fabulous.

“If you insist on paying me back, I won’t stop you, but I feel the need to advise you that the only currency accepted will be kisses.”

I know billy was just joking and didn't mean that, but that triggered a little reaction for me. That's part of dom's trouble, confusing sex with obligation. I'm glad Billy let Dom pay for their dinner. It gives them better balance, something Dom obviously needs.

[dylan_dufresne]

Billy was being playful, but he was also specific. Just kisses. Nothing more. He knows kissing is something that Dom enjoys, as they've discussed it in the past. And while Billy loves to take care of Dom, he recognizes that asserting himself financially and letting Dom pay for things is something that he needs to do. Like you said, balance.

Thank you. :)

[albino_hedgehog]

“So, what have you read about Big Ben in that travel book of yours?” Billy asks, changing the subject. “It’s got to be over three hundred feet high.”

“Three hundred and sixteen,” Dom corrects. “Built around 1859, but the bells weren’t broadcast until New Year’s Eve in 1923.”

“Ben looks pretty good, considering he’s over a hundred years old,” Billy comments, smiling when Dom chuckles.

“The clock mechanism weighs almost five tons,” Dom reports, gazing up at the structure. “The entire tower weighs over thirteen tons.”

Hm, wouldn't Dom's guide book have made a point of saying that Big Ben is the name of the bell, not the Clock Tower itself?

And, um, why are names like the Eye in italics?

[dylan_dufresne]

Well, perhaps the book did mention it, but Dom didn't feel the need to correct Billy. I think it's safe to say that a fair number of people would refer to the structure as Big Ben, and not the Clock Tower, as that's how it's often referred as in everyday conversation. At least in my experience and when I did my research.

As for the italics, that's how I decided to make note of the places they visited. Personal choice.

[albino_hedgehog]

Oh, right. It's just that if Dom was going to be exact and say that it was three hundred and sixteen feet high, I thought he would have mentioned it being the name of the bell, even if it was just a "Actually it's the main bell that's called Big Ben, but the Clock Tower itself is..."

[dylan_dufresne]

I guess the book Dom read didn't get that specific, or he didn't read that particular section. I don't think their experience at the tourist attraction was lacking because of that missing piece of information.