Written for drabblechalleng May 2007 Challenge

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Title: It Just Happened
Author: rifleman_s
Fandom: LoTR
Characters: Sean thinking of Viggo
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Pure fiction, make-believe, fantasy and all that jazz. No offence intended to anyone.

Written for: drabblechalleng May 2007 Challenge

Based on this picture:



It Just Happened

It just happened that way. I had no idea that what he felt for me was more than mere friendship. Well, I say ‘mere’, although it was anything but that. The things we shared with each other delved deeper than anything I had known before, but he never ventured beyond, never attempted anything more, never crossed the invisible line, until . . .

The sad news day. When there were tears that I couldn’t control. Everyone else avoided me, embarrassed, hesitant, uncomfortable, whatever. I was a little mortified, but eventually brought myself under control. Then he just took my hand . . . and my breath away.

~End~

Comments

[mooms.livejournal.com]

Aah, that's lovely ! Very nicely paced drabble ! I love the last line - perfect to go with the picture !

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

... perfect to go with the picture !"

Ah, my job is done!! *grins*

Thanks so much for the feedback.

[alex-quine.livejournal.com]

Gentle evocation of that moment when a simple gesture is changed, when everything is changed by the intent behind a touch, more than fellow feeling for a suffering soul, it is a claiming, done with respect and tenderness.

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Your feedback is amazing Alex - and so very encouraging.

You always find the true meaning behind their actions as I've tried to express it; and for that I'm very grateful.

"Evocation" is a wonderful word to read, as that's really all you can do within the limitations (word count, not expressions!) of a Drabble.

Thank you so much.

[rotpunkt.livejournal.com]

Wonderful last line and a great drabble.

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I'm so glad it moved you.