School Challenge by stormymouse

[stormymouse.livejournal.com]

This is only barely a school related story. Fraser/Ray K., G rated, 388 words.



"Ray, I ...," he says, trying to wriggle out of my reach.

"For the love of God, Frase, would you please hold still?!" I manage to get my hands back on the knot and finish what I started.

Taking a few steps back I purse my lips and look at him, appreciating my work. "That's perfect."

"Ray, I ...," he starts again and I glare at him.

"We've been through this. You're coming with me and that's it. No further discussion!" I turn around to put on my jacket.

He sighs, knowing he's got no choice and he steps next to me.

I look at us in the mirror and I like what I see. Both of us in tuxedos, shiny shoes and matching ties. Everyone's gonna turn green with envy.

"Ray," and this time he keeps talking, ignoring my warning finger pointing at him. "I know, you want me to accompany you and I will if that is your wish. May I just remind you that it is going to be the talk of the town. There is no turning back after tonight."

"Frase, there was no turning back from the moment I first saw you," I say and brush my lips over his.



He looks at me as we reach the entrance and I place my hand on his back, rubbing soothing circles between his shoulder blades.

Exhaling audibly he pushes the door wide open and all conversation stops as all eyes turn to us.

I take his hand and squeeze it encouragingly, hoping he doesn't notice my own nervousness.

We walk into the hall, people opening a path for us and I can hear them whispering.

Stella is standing at a table, her arm around Vecchio and she smiles at us. "Ray. Benton."

Fraser nods stiffly. "Stella. Ray."

Vecchio grins and slaps my back with a teasing "Stanley." before turning to Fraser. "So, Benny, this is it, huh? The big day."

Stella runs her hand over Fraser's arm, sensing his anxiety. "Your first official public appearance as a couple."

I smile and turn towards a woman whom I don't remember. "Welcome to the class reunion!" she says enthusiastically and hands me name tags for Fraser and myself.

After sticking mine to my lapel I proudly pin Fraser's onto his chest. "No turning back now, Ben."

Comments

[lorem_ipsum]

:D

[eledhwenlin]

Awwww. :D

Stella runs his hand over Fraser's arm
Her hand. ;)

[stormymouse.livejournal.com]

::headdesks:: d'uh!

[sam80853.livejournal.com]

::smiles::
I like the matching ties ... ::sighs:: Those two are just too cute!

[loz]

That was so cute.

I love how you start with dialogue, and you're using first person for Ray K, that's great!

He looks at me as we reach the entrance and I place my hand on his back, rubbing soothing circles between his shoulder blades.

I can totally imagine that.

Thanks for writing!

[stormymouse.livejournal.com]

i love writing first person for ray k., maybe because there are a lot of things in him that are so me.

[lmondegreen.livejournal.com]

Aww - way to go, guys!

[marcellapolman.livejournal.com]

Great take on the challenge! I had no idea until 'class reunion'. Then I thought: of course, how clever (and how stupid of me not to get it until then).

[stormymouse.livejournal.com]

i actually didn't really realize HOW the story sounded up until that point. it took me a while to see that i COULD have meant something totally different and a lot more serious than a class reunion. ::grins::