Fall Challenge: Beneath the Skin

...That wasn't the problem. It was the suggestion behind the filmy folds of fabric, the way it clung to her lithe curves and reminded him how long it had been since he'd been with a woman. He eyed her coldly, trying to push the thoughts into a corner of his mind. Cold showers, the airlock, the black, the stares he'd get from Mal or Simon... Anything to cover them up, to keep them buried where they ...

Happy Yule Balls, thilia!

..., breath coming fast and harsh. "What the fuck is your problem?" Teddy asked angrily. "Shut up," Lily said coldly, glaring fiercely at him. "Get off me," Albus said to James, who shook his head in response. "No ... me again? I don't think so." "Scorpius—," Draco started. "Don't bother," Scorpius cut him off coldly. "I'm tired of trying to explain it to you. I want to be my own person, to make ...

Happy Yule Balls, thilia!

... Albus repeated blankly. Teddy nodded. "Yeah, I really do. She's nice, and she's funny—not to mention fucking hot. I mean, look at her!" He pointed at the picture. "I wouldn't know," Albus said coldly, not bothering to look over. "I'm gay, remember?" "Oh, come on," Teddy pleaded, and then smiled charmingly. "She's pretty wild in bed; I might be able to talk her into a threesome one day." Albus...

.... ‘Does anything I say mean nothing to you, is that it, Rhys?’ he continues – there’s a sing-song note to his speech that suggests he isn’t offended by Rhys’ refusal to admit his deserving a lover. ‘No,’ he responds coldly. ‘It’s just that it’s a person, Josh, that I need, and not constant reminding of that fact or - or pity , and – and – it’s not like you fancy me, is it, or else you’d--’ ...

Chapter 1 - The Press Gang

... the widow coaxed and sidled around him like a careful, corpulent cat . „You and your men must be tired. Why not warm up a little here?” „I’m doing right that, thank you.” Brogan answered coldly, and began to drink his brandy. The Madam sat down beside him. „If there’s anything we can do for you, sir…” She knew his business won’t be really hindered. Men came here despite ...

Sakurai/Aiba Pregnancy Series

...didn’t hear his complaints. He was getting worried about Sho’s past week’s mood. “Sit.” Sho coldly instructed him while pointing at a small sofa in front of them. He nodded and followed Sho’s request. “What do you think you’re doing to yourself?” Masaki flinched. He never heard Sho coldly raised his voice to him. For being with him more than 8 years, it was sending cold...

mbv, NEST HQ and Merlin's, New Allies

...Susana down the hallway* Raoul: *thinking of all the nights he woke up because his bed was shaking as Tracks cried and scowls even more darkly*  Women are such crybabies. Prowl: *Quietly, and a bit coldly* Silverbolt and the other Aerialbots were only reunited with their father a couple of hours ago. He was missing, and nobody knew where to look for him. Add in the stress of knowing that one of ...

fic for leni_jess 'Magical Hazard: Handle With Care' (SS/NL)

...legs. Normally in a Potions accident he would at least charm away the victim's pain. Not this time. "I suppose you added the porcupine quills before taking the cauldron off the fire?" he added coldly, with a surreptitious twitch of his wand. Neville whimpered as boils started to pop up all over his nose. Resisting the temptation to hex boils onto the boy's bollocks as well, Snape curtly ordered...

[Fic] Days of old and days to be (pt. 1) - for anowlinsunshine

...Besides that, Mordred FitzLothian was a rabble-rouser. “The gallant captain has returned, I see,” Mordred said, staring at Arthur. “I'm surprised you trust him.” “He is a man of honour,” Arthur said coldly. “I thought you were still in the North.” “Others continue the good work,” Mordred said, eyes gleaming. “I have come to work among the poor of London.” “You're not doing them any service,” ...

No Romance [PG-13] for almondoil

... but her longing and love for him. The disgusted mumblings of her friends behind her only vaguely registered with her so caught up she was with the fire in his kiss. “Well that settles it,” Harry stated coldly. “That gets rid of any doubts I might have had. For your own sake, Hermione, you have better hope that their side wins because you no longer have a place with us. You’re a Malfoy now, which...