Appearances, a drabble

[yeungmaisu.livejournal.com]

Teen Ray, angst and the art of dressing for what you want.

Many thanks to bethbethbeth and mboyd for the constant encouragement, hand-holding and kind words.

Also thanks to Mary for the title.




Appearances
by YeungMaiSu


When I first saw her, she looked like those dolls they keep under glass.

Admired, though not to be played with.

But that's not her at all.

See, I know the Stella.

She likes the look of dirty nails. Blood on the knuckles.

Kisses that taste of beer and secrets.

Being held all night long.

This I get, this I understand.

And if you want something, you gotta be willing to work for it.

So I'll change my hair, lose the glasses, wear the leather, get the tat.

Because if I give her everything she wants, maybe she'll want me.

Comments

[the-star-fish.livejournal.com]

Because if I give her everything she wants, maybe she'll want me.

Ow. Poor woobie Ray.

Nice job.

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[yeungmaisu.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, Deb. I'm gratified that you think it's good. :)

[akite.livejournal.com]

Kisses that taste of beer and secrets.

I really like that line. Excellent drabble, Y.

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[yeungmaisu.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[ajinamoto.livejournal.com]

::sniff::

Poor Ray.

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[yeungmaisu.livejournal.com]

But it's all for the good, Kikala. Because it's that sensitivity and generosity that make Ray so special as an adult and a cop later on.

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

Desperate-to-please-Ray. Not a side of him we see with anyone else except the Stella. Neat.

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[yeungmaisu.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Shay. Yes, one gets the feeling of that while watching their scenes together.

[lynnmonster.livejournal.com]

This reminds me of a friend of mine, who once said (rather desperately) "Am I trying too hard? I could try less hard..."

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[yeungmaisu.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's exactly how I see it between them. That from the day they met, Ray was always working it while Stella was never satisfied.