Lewis Drabble Set: Elemental
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Title: Elemental
Author: Mistress Kat /![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
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Fandom: Lewis
Pairing: Lewis/Hathaway
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 4 x 100
Disclaimer: Not mine, just playing.
Summary: Four elements, four moments of realisation.
Author notes: Written last minute for the Lewis Summer Challenge 2015 over at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
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Water
James cleaves through the pool like a knife; each stroke sharp and precise as he swims from one end to the other. Eventually, he notices the audience, hauling himself out smoothly, water releasing its hold with reluctance Robbie well understands.
He feels moisture leave his own mouth as he watches the drops slowly roll down James’ neck, pooling briefly in the hollow of his throat before continuing their journey ever lower.
“New case,” Robbie rasps.
James nods, something unnamed in his eyes, waiting like a leviathan under the waves. With unexpected serenity, Robbie realises he’s been drowning for years already.
Fire
“There you go, lad.” Lewis places the pints on the table, sitting down with a sigh.
Outside, the autumn storm whips leaves against the pub window, their colour the same stark orange as the fire blazing inside.
“Much better,” Lewis hums, stretching his legs toward the hearth. The flames flicker and dance, wood popping and crackling as it surrenders to the fiery embrace of its lovers.
James watches the play of shadow and light over Robbie’s face, the familiar line of shoulders, and knows just how it feels. He too is burning, with intensity that will surely crack him open.
Air
“Yeah?” The suspect regards them arrogantly. “You’ve got nothing but hot air and fancy words,” he sneers.
Lewis bites down on a retort, smirking when James cocks his head contemplatively.
He watches with barely suppressed glee as James proceeds to lay out the complex trail of evidence, laying waste to denials with the kind of devastating finality of a level four hurricane.
Afterwards, the smile he sends Robbie is as bright as a spring breeze. A fierce mixture of pride and love stirs in his chest, makes his heart beat its wings with a startled courage of a new-born sparrow.
Earth
The afternoon swelters, wrapping around James like a blanket. He finds Lewis in the garden; the pungent smell of vegetation heavy in the air.
Robbie looks up, lifting a hand in a silent greeting. He’s kneeling by the dahlias, purples and reds as deep as blood staining the green. His face is damp with sweat and there is dirt clinging to his shirt, his bare arms, tanned and strong in the August heat.
James breathes; the dark spice of the earth pouring in like a promise. Here now is the centre of his world, the gravity that keeps him tethered.
***
Title: Elemental
Author: Mistress Kat /
kat_lairFandom: Lewis
Pairing: Lewis/Hathaway
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 4 x 100
Disclaimer: Not mine, just playing.
Summary: Four elements, four moments of realisation.
Author notes: Written last minute for the Lewis Summer Challenge 2015 over at
lewis_challenge.Water
James cleaves through the pool like a knife; each stroke sharp and precise as he swims from one end to the other. Eventually, he notices the audience, hauling himself out smoothly, water releasing its hold with reluctance Robbie well understands.
He feels moisture leave his own mouth as he watches the drops slowly roll down James’ neck, pooling briefly in the hollow of his throat before continuing their journey ever lower.
“New case,” Robbie rasps.
James nods, something unnamed in his eyes, waiting like a leviathan under the waves. With unexpected serenity, Robbie realises he’s been drowning for years already.
Fire
“There you go, lad.” Lewis places the pints on the table, sitting down with a sigh.
Outside, the autumn storm whips leaves against the pub window, their colour the same stark orange as the fire blazing inside.
“Much better,” Lewis hums, stretching his legs toward the hearth. The flames flicker and dance, wood popping and crackling as it surrenders to the fiery embrace of its lovers.
James watches the play of shadow and light over Robbie’s face, the familiar line of shoulders, and knows just how it feels. He too is burning, with intensity that will surely crack him open.
Air
“Yeah?” The suspect regards them arrogantly. “You’ve got nothing but hot air and fancy words,” he sneers.
Lewis bites down on a retort, smirking when James cocks his head contemplatively.
He watches with barely suppressed glee as James proceeds to lay out the complex trail of evidence, laying waste to denials with the kind of devastating finality of a level four hurricane.
Afterwards, the smile he sends Robbie is as bright as a spring breeze. A fierce mixture of pride and love stirs in his chest, makes his heart beat its wings with a startled courage of a new-born sparrow.
Earth
The afternoon swelters, wrapping around James like a blanket. He finds Lewis in the garden; the pungent smell of vegetation heavy in the air.
Robbie looks up, lifting a hand in a silent greeting. He’s kneeling by the dahlias, purples and reds as deep as blood staining the green. His face is damp with sweat and there is dirt clinging to his shirt, his bare arms, tanned and strong in the August heat.
James breathes; the dark spice of the earth pouring in like a promise. Here now is the centre of his world, the gravity that keeps him tethered.
***
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on 2015-08-22 02:29 pm (UTC)With unexpected serenity, Robbie realises he’s been drowning for years already.
Yes. <3
(the fact that I'm thinking of merman James now has nothing to do with it.)
The witch is me is dancing at how well you've reflected each of the elements within them and their relationship. Just perfect.
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on 2015-08-22 04:34 pm (UTC)(Also, merman James would be a thing of beauty. I am shocked that this does not exist already. And forced to remind myself that I do not need another creature!AU to write...)
\o/ *twirls your inner witch* The concept of elements came to me a few days ago so I'm super, super pleased these worked, yay!
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on 2015-08-22 05:05 pm (UTC)Anytime anyone writes something into my favorite fanfics that can call to the elementals in me, especially when it's using a character that's really very religious? Serious heart!eyes. Maybe Marion Hammond was more right than she knew with that "Green Lady" comment. ;D
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on 2015-08-22 06:08 pm (UTC)Heh, not sure why I've been thinking of the elements lately. Approaching autumn and the muse conspiring me thinks :)
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on 2015-08-22 06:32 pm (UTC)(Not quite the aesthetic to go with the above, although perhaps it wouldn't be too hard to mesh, but why am I thinking of an adaptation of The Little Mermaid, because for James to give up that voice? *fans self, is all big, begging eyes AT YOU for anything remotely merman!James*)
Apologies for plotting (heh) in the comments to your challenge story, but honestly. Merman!James.
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on 2015-08-22 07:40 pm (UTC)(Haha omg, singing crabs!)
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on 2015-08-22 05:28 pm (UTC)“With unexpected serenity, Robbie realises he’s been drowning for years already.”
“A fierce mixture of pride and love stirs in his chest, makes his heart beat its wings with a startled courage of a new-born sparrow. “
Thank you for sharing :)
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on 2015-08-22 06:13 pm (UTC)And aww *shuffles feet and blushes* Thanks so much for picking out quotes, I get giddy when readers do that!
<3
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on 2015-08-22 05:59 pm (UTC)Water - With unexpected serenity, Robbie realises he’s been drowning for years already.
Fire - The flames flicker and dance, wood popping and crackling as it surrenders to the fiery embrace of its lovers.
Air - A fierce mixture of pride and love stirs in his chest, makes his heart beat its wings with a startled courage of a new-born sparrow.
Earth - Here now is the centre of his world, the gravity that keeps him tethered.
Earth is my favourite of the elements although I love your merman James. There needs to be more of this. Is there any part of him that is green?
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on 2015-08-22 06:24 pm (UTC)Ah see, now you're just trying (and succeeding!) to make me blush what with all the quoting and things! Heh, all but one of the lines you picked are the last one which is a good sign because I consciously tried to finish each with a bang :D
Huh, that's interesting. Earth favourite element in general or out of the drabbles? Cos pondering on this I was trying think what 'your element' would be and my instinctual pick was fire with earth coming close second, but idk how much of that is just association with star sign lol :D
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on 2015-08-23 01:40 am (UTC)‘The flames flicker and dance, wood popping and crackling as it surrenders to the fiery embrace of its lovers.’ Followed perfectly by ‘He too is burning, with intensity that will surely crack him open.’
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on 2015-08-23 09:25 am (UTC)Everyone is quoting things back to me and I am all squirmy and pleased and starting to believe my own hype :D That is to say, 'aww shucks, thank you!'
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on 2015-08-23 06:20 pm (UTC)Each of them is very sensual, but I especially like the Fire one.
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on 2015-08-27 07:44 am (UTC)Anyway, thank you again for your lovely comments. I'm woefully behind with Lewis reading, hoping to catch up with the Malfoy series soon...
p.s. expect draft BB programme soon!