Fic: Looking Back, How Did I Exist?, for debl_ns

[lozenger8]

Title: Looking Back, How Did I Exist?
Author: lozenger8
Recipient: debl_ns
Rating: White Cortina
Word Count: 1,180 words.
Prompt: Sam/Gene, 'frosty'
Notes/Warnings: The title is from 'Two Less Lonely People in the World' and I have no regrets. Not a one. Except for how this is a day late. I'm sorry.
Summary: Sam's cold. Gene's not.

Comments

[little_cello]

fhajkhfjkahdjka LOZ.

This is just... so good oh my goodness. Their voices, you have them spot on, and I love how it starts with adorable banter, transitions to adorable flirting, and then is just adorably romantic. Gahhhhh such feeeeeels *smooshes own face*

I especially enjoy the way you write from Sam's PoV, because you make him so self-aware in his irony, if that makes sense? Like, he deprecates himself the same he does anyone else, and he feels like a little nerd, and it's beautiful. So much love for this entire fic, gosh. ♥

[lozenger8]

Thank you so much!

I love writing from Sam's point of view. I always like to have him being self-deprecating, even when I don't always have him being very self-knowing.

[danae_b]

The banter in this is so spot on and the flirting is a work of art! It just makes me incredibly happy when you write them, okay? I want to hug this story and never let go. (Especially the end of it, since it's warmed up so nicely by then. <3<3<3)

Too many fave bits to count but these two:
Once upon a time, Sam might have believed him, but he’s a cop who puts a lot of stock in evidence, and he’s seen enough now to know it isn’t true. He doesn’t reveal it for the lie it is, though, just settles back against the solid warmth of Gene, realising he’s startlingly comfortable with the way they’re touching. The way Gene’s taken a possessive hold of him, how he’s pressed them tight.

annnddd

Meanwhile, Gene opens up for him. Gene rests his hands on his hips and pulls him closer. He makes a low, hungry sound that says more than anything they’ve said in the past hour.

Those? Are both exceptionally delightful.

I love this story so much, thank you for writing it.

[lozenger8]

Thank you :D I'm really glad you liked it. Also, I really like that you highlighted those moments, because I had such a smile on my face writing them.

[talkingtothesky]

Your writing + Sam/Gene = OTP OF MY SHIPPER HEART 5EVA

...Or something less melodramatic, idk.

Let me just quote a bunch of things at you:

Gene will mock him for being titless as well as lacking in balls
If this is what Cello means about Sam being self-deprecating, I totally agree with her and adore it, especially as it means he also has a little Gene-voice in his brain with which to berate himself. It's a bit pathetic and very sweet.

starting to jump up and down in frosty frustration.
I admire your use of the prompt here :D

As ever your banter is top class. The 'a little weather' vs. 'a lot of weather' joke is golden.

Gene’s hand is resting against his belly, just above his belt, and it’s throwing him for a loop.
Oh dear. This is unfairly hot. I'm melting from fluff. Not allowed. Guys you must be gruff and uncommunicative at all times!

It feels like a confession -- wrapped up in an insult, because it’s Gene, and that’s how he shows affection.
I AM MAKING HEART EYES AT YOU RN LOZ ♥_♥

“Number one, banter. Number two, snuggle-

[lozenger8]

:D I am so glad you liked this, Sky! (no pressure, but I was totally going "oh I hope Sky sees and enjoys this") <3333

JOHN SIMM SAYING 'SNUGGLE-WUGGLE', RIGHT? How good would it be?

[debl_ns]

Thanks so much, Loz.♥ And there are no apologies necessary. Gee. I love so much of this, I think I should paste the entire thing. It's delightful; your banter is humorous and witty and charming - so Sam and Gene - and the little bit of romance at the end - subtle yet not subtle. Lovely

[lozenger8]

I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks so much for the wonderful prompt! <3