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animehime (hime_fic) wrote,
@ 2007-10-29 04:43:00

Current mood:	Yay! First challenge overcome!
Entry tags:	fic:challenge, fic:nanowrimo, pairing:shane/theo, status:one-shot

Nightmares and Cuddles
TITLE: Nightmares and Cuddles
COUPLE: Shane/Theo (Original Couple/Universe)
BETA: lilyseyes
CHALLENGE: #1 - It was a dark and stormy night.
RATINGS AND TYPE: PG
NOTES: Just a brief glimpse of comfort and domesticity using the couple (Shane and Theo) that will star in my upcoming attempt at NaNoWriMo. (Futuristic AU)

'It was a dark and stormy night.' Meredith thought -

A crash of thunder startled Shane, his fingers jumping on the keyboard. Yawning, he turned off the computer and stood. In the kitchen, he leaned against the counter with a glass of water, listening to the storm. The floor vibrated the slightly against his bare feet with each boom, reminding him of the drums Theo preferred listening to. Eyes closed, he contemplated his latest novel until a shout almost made Shane drop his glass. Setting it down, he hurried towards the bedroom. Opening the door, Shane headed to the left side of the bed, where Theo's lean body tensed for another outburst.

Theo sat up abruptly, blue eyes unfocused. “Get me out!” he half-shouted, breathing erratically.

“Shh,” Shane whispered, sitting on the bed as he cupped Theo's bare shoulders. He rubbed his thumbs along the curve, attempting to wake him up. “It's okay, Theo. Wake up, love.” He gently maneuvered them both around until his back rested against the headboard; Theo tucked against him sideways. “It's just a nightmare. Wake up for me,” he spoke quietly, his hand rubbing against warm skin. Feeling Theo's breathing calm, he placed a kiss on the forehead peeking from under blond hair.

Theo blinked, forcing himself awake. Feeling the kiss, he looked up blearily to the source of warm comfort. “Shane?” he mumbled, his voice rough.

“You're expecting someone else, owl boy?” Shane said, grinning, reaching out to snag the glasses resting on the bedside table. Tilting his head, he felt his heart squeeze when he looked into Theo's unfocused eyes.

Though barely awake, Theo managed a small grin as he helped Shane situate the glasses on his face. “Not really, I guess I was hoping it was that cute young man I saw mowing the Carlite's yard yesterday.” He cuddled deeper against the broad chest he loved, ignoring the playful grumbles. “The same nightmare again?”

Straightening the twisted bedding, Shane replied, “I think so.” Theo didn't like to talk right after waking up, so he changed the subject. “You want to go back to sleep or get up?”

“Can we just sit here for a little while?”

Looking at Theo's hopeful face, Shane gave in. They'd both been busy recently. Shrugging, he gently nudged the slighter man forward, tucking pillows behind his back. “Why not, I can't concentrate enough to write during this storm anyway.”

Helping his backrest get comfortable, Theo hid a grin. He knew Shane could block out a tornado if he wanted to write, his big grump just hated to admit he loved to cuddle as much as Theo did. He pulled up the sheets, leaning back again.

Shane wrapped his arms around Theo's shoulders, took a deep breath, and relaxed.

Twenty minutes later the two were sound asleep, Shane's cheek against Theo's hair, Theo's face hidden against Shane's chest. Thunder rumbled, lightening flashed, but the two lovers slept on, safe in each other's arms.</em>

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aerama
2007-10-31 02:18 am UTC (link)

I really like this. I mean, _really_. How can I explain it - it starts out like a "real book" right from the start! You know what I mean, I am sure. It's like I'm reading an established story, one I'd love to continue reading, one that sucks you in right from the start.

I even like their names; they're good, solid names, evocative of impressions I'm already receiving of their characters.

I will have to reread it again (I read it once before and then just skimmed over again now), but I think it's an _excellent_ beginning. It will be very interesting to see where you'll take this next.

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hime_fic
2007-10-31 02:34 am UTC (link)

Eee! ::huge grin:: I'm so glad you liked it, and that you got that impression. It gives me hope for my novel.

I was trying to give the impression that this was taking place in a much larger story. (I'm actually thinking of tucking this scene somewhere into the novel itself.) There is actually a lot here that will factor into my book. Theo's nightmares, the storms, things like that.

And their names! I was worried that they wouldn't work with the characters. Shane is (loosely) physically based on my uncle Shane. :p Other than that though, they're not based on anyone in particular. I came up with who they were, then named them.

I'm just so giddy over you liking it that I'm probably not very coherent. :D ::huge squishy hugs::

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twitchwhisker
2007-11-01 03:50 am UTC (link)

This is a lovely beginning - and I hope you keep writing about these two. Their personalities jump right out of the screen, they're so real. I especially like the relationship that you portray between them; there's warmth, comfort, humor and supportive safety - just perfect. So now I want to know more about Theo's nightmares and Shane's writing, so please hurry up with the novel! ::begs and pleads::

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hime_fic
2007-11-01 04:16 am UTC (link)

Thank you! :D I've really fallen in love with these two, so I definitely plan on writing more with the two of them.

I'm glad their personalities came through like that for you. :) I'm was trying to show a couple who have been together for a while, are comfortable together, and trust one another.

Theo's nightmares will definitely play a part in the novel. ;) Shane's writing will probably make another appearance, but I'm not sure how big a part it will be.

Well, NaNo starts in...46 minutes, so I'll do my best! :D

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	moonchild10 2007-12-14 07:59 pm UTC (link)
	Oh my goodness! O.O These two are so cute together! has a new couple to 'ship I love your writing style... it was so delicate and paid very nice, close attention to the characters. I will attempt to hold back irritating squeals, and instead I'll just say this was wonderful and sweet without destroying any furniture in the process <3 Many kudos :3 (Reply to this) (Thread)

hime_fic
2007-12-15 11:10 pm UTC (link)

Thank you! I so glad you like them enough to ship them!

I tried, so I wasn't sure how that came out. Until I wrote this, I hadn't written in a while. Hopefully I'll be able to recapture the feel of this when I continue writing them. :D

::hugs:: Thank you again. It makes me feel so much more confident about my writing. :)

The moment I finished creating them in my head, I think I fell in love with them. I actually help myself go to sleep by imagining what I could put in my book about them. Which I still need to work on typing up, but no one in this house will leave me alone long enough to write anything. ::sighs:: I'll get there, one day. :)

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