Fic for lumosed_quill: Asleep (H/D, NC-17, 100 words)

[birdsofshore]

For the most marvellous lumosed_quill. \o/ Happy birthday, dear! I know we made a pact to write each other birthday drabbles this year, but I must say I do feel this is a puny thing to give you. You gave me a couple of prompts, but my mind latched on to the one about being really tired. I don't think you were even being serious, so, sorry about that. :D

Thank you for your friendship and support, and for the joy that your filthy and beautiful words give us all. I hope the next twelve months bring you success, love and happiness in everything that you do. ♥

Thank you so much to gracerene and who_la_hoop for offering advice and soothing my last-minute panics! I've dicked about with it no end, so any mistakes are all my own work.


Asleep

It was only a casual thing. So, although he'd had Potter panting with need in an alleyway, had seen him trembling on his knees – had even let him ease his gorgeous cock deep into Draco's body – he'd never watched Potter fall asleep before.

Potter was just sleeping – shagged out, presumably. But his face was mellowed, softer, his battle-scarred body at ease.

This was only ever a casual thing. So why did this feel far more intimate than hearing him moan with pleasure as Draco's come spattered his face and throat? What was this strange, savage tenderness swelling in Draco's chest?

Comments

[capitu]

So beautiful. I love that this moment feels more intimate than all the filthy sex (I'm sure) they've been having.

I know what that feeling is, Draco. I think he knows, too. :)

Gorgeous. ♥♥♥

[birdsofshore]

Thank you, dear. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I think Draco knows, but he doesn't want to know. I like to imagine him feeling all horrified / smitten and grappling with it while Harry sleeps on, oblivious :D

[divertazsc.livejournal.com]

I love these "moments of realization"... it's more than they thought.

[birdsofshore]

Thank you - I love the idea of Draco resisting the feelings he has for Harry, but not being able to withstand his charms!

[snowgall]

Oh yes, this is lovely (can thinking about filthy sex be lovely? Yes it can!) ♥

I love a drabble that can bring the feels. So hard to do that in so short a space, but you succeeded :)

[birdsofshore]

Thinking about filthy sex can DEFINITELY be lovely :D

Thank you so much. I wanted to get lumosed_quill in the feels a little bit for her birthday. Tricky, as you say, in 100 words, but I'm delighted you think it worked!

[besamislabios]

Oh, Draco! so much love and feelings. Love it!!

[birdsofshore]

♥ Thank you!

[lq-traintracks.livejournal.com]

Omg! <33333333

That's beautiful! There's so much story here!

Dear god, I mean a decidedly choked "Oh!" came out of me at the end and tears came up in my eyes. That's not a puny thing in the least, Birds. That's gorgeous!

Thank you SO MUCH! *hugs you*!!!!

[birdsofshore]

EEEEEE! I adore the thought of your choked 'Oh!' I wanted to ambush you a little bit there with some surprise!feels. I'm so happy you liked it. It is puny compared to what I would like to give you. But I can't write epic sweeping 50k romances ;)

♥

[candamira.livejournal.com]

Mmmh, Birds, a drabble from the winner of this year's LDWS can hardly be a puny thing! Very touching and sad - how broken must Draco be if he doesn't recognise love? Great job to evoke such intense feelings with such few words! ♡

[birdsofshore]

Oh, Canda, it made me really happy that you felt for broken!Draco. But we know Harry will look after him, yes? :D

Thank you very much for this lovely comment.

[gracerene]

Oh I do love this! I like the feelings you evoke with just 100 words, the terrifying affection Draco feels while pretending that nothing has changed and it's all still casual. I love that you mange to give us such a soft, tender moment, but it's still interspersed with some delightfully sexy imagery. The best of both worlds, all in 100 words! <3

[birdsofshore]

Thanks so much, grace! And thanks again for your last-minute help <3

[fantasyfiend09.livejournal.com]

Oh so lovely. You cram so many feels (and thrills!) into 100 words.

[birdsofshore]

I'm so glad - I wanted feels for lumosed, at all costs! Thank you <3

[amorette.livejournal.com]

Unnnffff so much emotional porn. I love this. So intimate and lovely and gives me feels!

[birdsofshore]

Thank you, amorette! I'm really glad you liked it.

[lijahlover.livejournal.com]

OMG so gorgeous wow I adored this drabble.

So much emotion packed into 100 words.

[birdsofshore]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[sdkshelly.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh--strange, savage tenderness--I absolutely love that description. It's just so apt for Draco, that hard and soft mix. This is a gorgeous drabble! So lovely!

[birdsofshore]

Thank you so much! I really wanted to hit on the right phrase for his feelings and I'm glad you enjoyed that part. Thanks for your lovely comment.

[catplusfox.livejournal.com]

Wonderfulllllll!!! I can just picture Draco's face while he' thinking about all this <3

[birdsofshore]

Ah, thank you! If you can picture it, I think you should draw it :DD

Seriously, though, I'm thrilled this conjured up images for you.

[dicta-contrion.livejournal.com]

Beautiful, birds. It feels intimate in just such a lovely way!

[birdsofshore]

Thank you so much! I could really picture Draco in this moment, so I'm very glad it came across.

[bloodisshrp.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow. This is gorgeous. You've shown Draco's emotions - his vulnerability - so beautifully in just 100 words! ♥

[birdsofshore]

Thank you so much. I love a vulnerable, defensive Draco. I'm really happy this worked for you.

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

beautiful...a lovely, touching moment. ♥

[birdsofshore]

Thanks so much, cissa!

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

[birdsofshore]

Haha!

[lokifan]

Oh, this is so lovely!!!!!

[birdsofshore]

Thank you so much!