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I was on a train when I wrote this and so it makes sense for the guys to be on a train too...

Reading Lips
By Sam80853

"Can you tell me again why we're on this train?" Ray is following his Mountie friend through a crowded corridor in a train that they jumped on just a second ago because Fraser saw someone suspicious and just had to figure out what’s going on like the dutiful Canadian police officer that he is.

Fraser, who carefully passes the other passengers and politely apologizes with his usual “thank you kindly, sir”, opens his mouth to respond to his friend’s request when Ray continues on his own.

"This guy we're following here was not wearing a uniform that should tell us that he's working for this company, right?"

"No Ray, of course I would…"

"You know Fraser, I just hate trains. You've got no control over them. I prefer my own car for travelling."

"I'm certain you do, Ray," Fraser interrupts his friend’s complaining but Ray doesn't seem to notice because he's already talking again.

"You know, you trusting a complete stranger with your life here. And all these people…" He shakes his head when he is pushed against Fraser as an older man comes his way.

"See? This would never happen in my car."

But Fraser doesn't listen anymore. He's close to Ray's body now and just watching Ray's lips moving - Ray's mouth that's telling him being a freak or being unhinged, words so beautiful like Ray's lips.

From everybody else he would feel offended by these words but not from Ray, never from Ray.

He just imagines what Ray's lips would feel like on his own when he suddenly can hear his friend’s words again.

"What are you doing?"

Fraser blinks in confusion and blushes.

"You're going to be deaf or somethin' ? 'Cause it looks like you're reading my lips."

"I'm just listening to every word you say, Ray."

"You may be hanging on my lips but I bet you haven't heard a word I just said."

Ray starts moving his lips without making a sound: Do you wanna kiss me?

Fraser blushes even more, backing away, embarrassed that Ray has read his mind so easily. But Ray grabs him by his serge, pulling him closer again.

"What did I just ask?"

Their eyes lock.

"You…"

"I know what I said, Fraser," Ray pulls Fraser even closer if that's possible, whispering "C'mere!" And Fraser leans in finally, bringing their mouths together in a sweet gentle kiss.

Ray smiles, whispering in Fraser's ear as he hugs him tight "You know, I love trains." And he can feel Fraser's smile in response on his cheek.

"I guess you do, Ray."

"Maybe we should move this to a more private place then," still whispering in Fraser's ear.

"We most certainly should," Fraser answers when another passenger bumps into them, pressing their bodies together.

"Let's move!" Ray says, taking Fraser's hand and dragging him into the next empty cabin…

The End