Discovered on a Hard Drive - All the Pieces Fit

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

This double drabble was based on all_unwritten's prompt #193: "all the pieces fit".






Bodie's in love.

All the signs are there: the spring in his step, the glint in his eye; the little smile that curves his lips as he stares into space, lost in some fantasy.

No doubt about it, the poor blighter has it bad. But who's the lucky bird? And when does he find the time to see her? We spend every waking moment in each other's company. In fact, only last night Bodie stayed over and I dozed off, leaning up against his solid warmth as the telly droned on and the late hour and a fine wine worked their magic on me. I woke to find my head nestled against his, his arm casually slung across my shoulders, and Bodie himself deeply asleep, a contented smile playing on his face.

What am I to make of this? I've never seen him cuddle his other mates. 'Course what we have is special, but...

No.

It can't be.

Can it?

Bodie loves me?

The furtive looks, the subtle touches. The gentle timbre to his voice when he speaks my name. His humouring of my moods and whims...

Yes, all the pieces fit...

And what a world of possibility they offer.





Title: All the Pieces Fit
Author: Melanie Athene
Gen/Slash: slash
Disclaimer: Not my lads, but I keep hoping they will be someday.
Archive at ProsLib/Circuit: Yes, please
Notes: Thank you hugs to cali_se for looking this over for me.

Comments

[tango65.livejournal.com]

Very nicely done too. Thanks, it made me smile.

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Ah, man, that was so nice! You brought a huge smile to my face. Thanks!

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I love it when a fic makes people smile.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Ah, all the possibilities indeed! *g*

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

If only my lazy muse would elaborate on those possibilities... *sigh* Guess I'll have to leave it to your imagination for now. Still, I'm pleased. This challenge inspired me to finish 2 (almost 3) of my 5 WIPs.

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Ah, Detective Doyle at his best! He came to the right conclusion rather quickly this time. Or did he? How long did Bodie have that smile on his face? Nice piece of work - me likes *G*

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure how quick Doyle was on the uptake, but at least he arrived at the right conclusion. :)

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Just wonderful, dear!

"And what a world of possibility they offer."
More than true :-))

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Julchen. *hugs*

I think Doyle is going to take full advantage of those wonderful possibilities. :)

[constant-muse.livejournal.com]

Happy smiles! I like the surprise shift from what sounds like an outsider's observation to very definitely Doyle's POV, and then Doyle's rather pleased acceptance of Bodie being in love with him.

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the fic made you smile. :) As nice as angsty stories are, it's equally nice to take a break from angst now and then.

[saintvic.livejournal.com]

I really like the moment of realisation here. Just a lovely little fic.

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the lovely little story and for putting a big silly grin on my face. I'm just so taken with the notion of them asleep on the couch in front of the telly like some old married couple even though nothing's "official" yet between them.

[melanieathene.livejournal.com]

Aw, it makes me smile that my story made you happy. I like the image of them casually snuggled up together too. And I'm sure what happens next is an even prettier picture. :)

Thanks for reading!