Snowflake Challenge 13

[turps]

In your own space, create a fanwork. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

I was wondering when this one would turn up.

I'm just going to copy what I've done for other snowflakes which is to offer drabbles, and give myself some slack with double drabbles if I want to write more.

So, give me a pairing and prompt and I'll write you something with exactly 100 or 200 words. Any fandom I know is fair game.

Responses may not be immediate as I'm a bit behind online atm, but I will get them done.

Comments

[castalie]

Any fandom, you say? Ok, then!

What about Katsumoto/Thomas and "pretending".

[turps]

Yep, any fandom.

Hope it suits as I ended up with a triple drabble.

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Thomas is used to bad dreams.

They’re a part of his life and he’s become resigned to waking up screaming, body soaked with cold sweat as a lifetime of bad memories rip through his head.

He’s used to sitting up gasping, throat sore and hands clenched into fists, nails digging in as remembered past hurts make his heart race.

And that’s okay, that’s fine, Thomas has learned how to deal. A wide smile, some glib words, practised reassurances to anyone who happens to hear. Not that being overheard happens that often. Thomas is no angel, has had countless people sharing his bed, but mostly they don’t stay the night. It’s just easier that way.

Which is why this is so stupid.

Thomas isn’t even in bed, had no plans for sleeping, but a late stakeout where they’re trapped inside a small car, a warm muggy night, the sound of Katsumoto’s soft breathing, and now Thomas has woken with a shout, unable to stop himself shaking as cries of stop, please, stop! are caught on his lips and remembered blood coats his hands.

“Magnum?” Katsumoto reaches out, grasping Thomas’ forearms, grip sure as he says, “Thomas, wake up. It’s okay, you’re safe.”

Thomas does wake, shame blossoming as he takes in a shaky breath, using well practised coping techniques as he pulls in air, one, two, three times and then forces a smile as he says, “It’s okay, I’m fine….”

Katsumoto tightens his hold, a grounding force, never looking away as he states, “No you’re not.”

Thomas knows the lies he should say, the fake smiles he knows how to use to perfection. Tonight though, they all crumble around him and he can do is try to keep breathing. All words beyond him as Katsumoto holds on.

[castalie]

I knew it would be good, I knew it! This was exactly what I craved. I love Thomas being so fast to try and pretend everything is fine, as usual but how Katsumoto doesn't even let him try...

This line in particular got to me "Katsumoto tightens his hold, a grounding force, never looking away as he states, “No you’re not.”, he's such a solid, calm presence, exactly what Thomas needs. I love it :)

Thank you ♥

[turps]

I'm so thrilled you enjoyed this.

It's always a challenge to write away from my usual fandoms, but I very much enjoyed doing so and thinking about their relationship and how to include that hint of h/c.

Thank you for such a great prompt.

[starwatcher]

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Very cool, and true to their relationship. Nicely done.

And now I need to see if there are any Magnum/Katsumoto at AO3. *shakes head* Like I need to be trolling for more fic at 12:28 A.M. See what you've started?

(Thanks)
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[turps]

Thank you so much.

I haven't actually looked for the pairing on A03 but I'm sure that they'll be on there. I hope so anyway as now I want to check too.

Hope you found something enjoyable.