Wash: Well, I wash my hands of it. It's a hopeless case. I'll read a nice poem at the funeral. Something with imagery. Zoe: You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay. Wash: Oh, no, I'm starting to like this poetry idea now. Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now she's all corpsified and gross...

'Shindig'


The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...  

A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.


Aims - Apr 18, 2005 3:00:24 pm PDT #1219 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

little long drabble

Sneaking into the closet Santa used was against the rules. But I didn’t care. Much. I made my sister help me. “If you don’t –you get no gifts on Christmas morning.” I boosted her up and had her look at the big one on the tippy top of the shelf. “What’s it say????” “I can’t read!” Jeez, little sisters. I set her back down on the floor and climb.

There it is. Gold and shiny with lots of curling ribbon and a sticky bow right in the middle! The biggest box my 8 year old eyes have seen – save for the new fridge my gram got that one time. There’s a tag! Is it mine, is it mine???

“AIMEE JO MCVAY!”

I fall.


deborah grabien - Apr 18, 2005 3:12:38 pm PDT #1220 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

I am fucking dying over these. So very good.


Cashmere - Apr 18, 2005 3:13:30 pm PDT #1221 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

This drabbling is addictive:

The windows of the ancient farmhouse are thrown open to catch the breeze. My cousins and I are piled into two beds. I hear giggling as they listen at the wall separating their bedroom from their parents' room. The house is dark.

My cousin Belinda whispers to me, "come here."

I slide out of bed and at her command put my eye to the hole in the plaster. There’s enough light. I can see two bodies. My uncle's pale ass is pumping back and forth with effort.

I've never seen adults having sex. I'm 10 years old.


SailAweigh - Apr 18, 2005 3:16:46 pm PDT #1222 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Hee, I like both of those Aimee and Cash. I don't remember ever getting a visual of any of the adults in my family, but I don't think my parents realized the heat register under their bed led straight into the living room ceiling where we would stay up late Friday nights to watch movies. It provided an interesting aural soundtrack to the movies.


Cashmere - Apr 18, 2005 3:17:55 pm PDT #1223 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

I can safely admit I've NEVER seen my parents having sex. This is why I can still have sex. My cousins were warped little perverts, anyway.


deborah grabien - Apr 18, 2005 3:22:39 pm PDT #1224 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

SailAweigh - Apr 18, 2005 3:39:49 pm PDT #1225 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Deb, that is beautiful. I heart your Nic.


Ailleann - Apr 18, 2005 4:21:22 pm PDT #1226 of 10001
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda

Ho. ly. Crap. Where did I get this?


Fingers. First gentle, then insistent on shoulders, arms, back.

Lips. Brush against lips, then spark on skin like spots of flame. A blaze is lit, the burn consuming you slowly, inevitably.

Squeeze. You are his talisman, his touchstone. You would sink without him, slide into oblivion alone if not for strong arms and legs.

Hips. Pushing into you, and all but him is forever gone. You feed, drink, breathe from him. He drives you to the edge, and suddenly you gasp, shudder, fall, then fly.

For the first time, and always, you are beautiful. He will never let you forget.

edited to apologize for perhaps being a bit fast and loose with the topic... and, of course, by that I mean porn.


Karl - Apr 18, 2005 4:32:06 pm PDT #1227 of 10001
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.

No apology necessary, as far as I'm concerned. If that isn't a discovery, I don't know what is.


deborah grabien - Apr 18, 2005 9:55:15 pm PDT #1228 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

Gorgeous, Ailleann.

Sail, my husband astonishes me, most days.