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[akite.livejournal.com]

Yay! I had an inspiration for this challenge. Smooches and big thank you kindlies to sihayab for the quick and painless beta.



One Night Stands

One night stands, huh?

Okay, I've had a couple.

I mean like, who hasn't? But I'm not really a one night stand kind of guy.

Once or twice back when I was younger and Stella and me were on the outs. You know, before we got married but not after. Never, after.

Okay, you have to swear you'll never repeat this.

After I'd moved out, I went to this bar. It was around the corner from the first place I rented after the split up. I was new in the neighborhood and didn't know. It was a gay bar, okay?

Anyway, I went there and ponied up to the bar. Got a beer and a shot and downed them. I got another, then I started looking around.

So the place was full of guys. Guys dancing, guys drinking, I didn't care. Screw it, I figured. I was there to get drunk.

I was working on my third boilermaker and this guy comes up. Offers to buy me a drink, which I passed on. Then he asks me to dance.

I was going to turn him down. Then I didn't.

The song had a good, driving beat. I was all messed up inside.

So, I nodded and got up. We danced, and it was good. Everything was cool.

I didn't let myself think about it. Me and Larry or Dave or whatever the hell his name was left the bar and went to his place.

That's the first time I'd ever done it. You know, with a guy. It was great. Greatness. And we played it safe, but I never did it again.

Hell, I couldn't remember the guy's name the next morning. Didn't really want to. Guess I wasn't cut out for that sort of thing. You know, sex without love.

The thing is; I'm not a one night stand guy, Fraser. If we're going to do this, I want it forever. Okay?

Comments

[bluster.livejournal.com]

A nice inspiration! I could definitely see Ray doing this and then telling Fraser to highlight the fact that he doesn't do casual. It's just the right kind of sweetness.

[akite.livejournal.com]

A nice inspiration! I could definitely see Ray doing this and then telling Fraser to highlight the fact that he doesn't do casual. It's just the right kind of sweetness.

Thanks, Bluster. Sweetness is my forte, it seems. I saw the challenge and the little Ray voice in my head said the first two lines right away.

[bluster.livejournal.com]

Yes, but it was an endearing kind of sweet, and really not until the very end. I wasn't sure how it was going to end until the last couple of lines and that's part of what made it work for me.

[bluster.livejournal.com]

And I forgot to say...there's absolutely nothing wrong with having your forte be sweetness.

[sihayab.livejournal.com]

Ah, those minor changes made it perfect! Great job!

[akite.livejournal.com]

Ah, those minor changes made it perfect! Great job!


Which I owe to you. Thanks, again.

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

Oh, *lovelovelove* the POV surprise of the last line, when you realize who he's talking to. Gorgeous!

[akite.livejournal.com]

Oh, *lovelovelove* the POV surprise of the last line, when you realize who he's talking to. Gorgeous!

::grinning from ear to ear:: That last line was like a flash in my head. Like, who else would he be talking to? Duh, A. (me talking to myself and the voices in my head) I'm so happy that you liked it.

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

I loved the conversational, confiding tone, and wondered who he was speaking to. And then you answered me. Wonderfulosity.

[akite.livejournal.com]

I loved the conversational, confiding tone, and wondered who he was speaking to. And then you answered me. Wonderfulosity.

For some reason, lately everything that comes to me is like this. As if whoever is telling the story. I'm so glad that it worked for you.

[chesamus.livejournal.com]

I don't think Ray would start a relationship with Fraser without being completely honest. Lovely way for him to come clean...

[akite.livejournal.com]

I don't think Ray would start a relationship with Fraser without being completely honest. Lovely way for him to come clean...

Exactly. I really think it'd go something along these lines. Telling without getting really graphic. Thank you, Ches.

[akite.livejournal.com]

Perfect Ray voice. And I love that he's very careful to emphasize that he NEVER did it after he and Stella were married. Just so Fraser knows he doesn't have anything to worry about*g*

That was one of the suggestions that sihayab made, it was a good one, huh? Sometimes the voices come so clearly, I'm glad you could hear it too.

[liaison27.livejournal.com]

This is so good. I do like Ray telling Fraser about this to indicate his loyalty, even if loving Stella from the age of 13 would be proof enough of devotion.

Now you need to tell us what made Fraser ask him that question? *g*

[akite.livejournal.com]

This is so good. I do like Ray telling Fraser about this to indicate his loyalty, even if loving Stella from the age of 13 would be proof enough of devotion.

Thank you!

Now you need to tell us what made Fraser ask him that question? *g*

Heh, if Fraser decides to tell me, you all will be the, well, not the first, but maybe the third or fourth people to know. ::g::

[ardent-muses.livejournal.com]

I have kind of a weakness for one-night-stand!Ray, and the way you framed this was lovely. Terrific job!

[akite.livejournal.com]

I have kind of a weakness for one-night-stand!Ray, and the way you framed this was lovely. Terrific job!

::blushes prettily:: Thanks, Ardent.

[akite.livejournal.com]

nice icon by the way! sweet story ;)

Thank you for both, Jodie. I love my new icon, and I'm happy that you liked the story.

Very nice

[stormheller.livejournal.com]

With all the "RL" issues surrounding them moving their relationship forward, I'm sure Fraser and Ray would be inclined to talk it through in advance. I'm just so glad they appear to have decided to proceed.

Thanks for the story. It was great!
~ Stormheller

Re: Very nice

[akite.livejournal.com]

With all the "RL" issues surrounding them moving their relationship forward, I'm sure Fraser and Ray would be inclined to talk it through in advance. I'm just so glad they appear to have decided to proceed.

I agree. There would have to be at least some talking about it. As long as they don't talk it to death. ::g::

Thanks for the story. It was great!
~ Stormheller

And thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

[estrella30.livejournal.com]

Ooo. Really love this and you've got a great Ray voice going here. Terrific job!

[akite.livejournal.com]

Ooo. Really love this and you've got a great Ray voice going here. Terrific job!

Thank you, estrella. I love it when the voices I hear in my head (not those, Ray's ::g::) translate to the screen so well.

[imkalena.livejournal.com]

Oh! ::happyhappy::

Such a nice bedtime story. I'll sleep with them making love for the first time, all in my head just for me. :)

[akite.livejournal.com]

Oh! ::happyhappy::

Such a nice bedtime story. I'll sleep with them making love for the first time, all in my head just for me. :)

Sweet dreams, Kalena, and thank you.

[byob-kenobi.livejournal.com]

Perfectly sweet, with a great Ray voice! I love the little twist at the end. Love it!

[akite.livejournal.com]

Perfectly sweet, with a great Ray voice! I love the little twist at the end. Love it!

::g:: Thanks, byob.

[mergatrude.livejournal.com]

How did I miss this? It's wonderful!!!

[akite.livejournal.com]

How did I miss this?

I don't know. ::g:: Well, actually, it's easy when a bunch of people post at once. I realize.

It's wonderful!!!

Thank you kindly.

[lynnmonster.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[akite.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

Thank you, Lynn. Hee! I'm so glad that you liked it.