[meme fic] Wax and Wane

[mmexlibris]

for austen
(who has been incredibly patient with me and my reticent headvoice.  Thank you, babe.)

Fandom: Mad Men Pairing: Don/Joan Rating: PG13 Prompt: oral fixation

It was different now, running the firm out of a hotel room.   Different now that the initial burst of exhilaration had worn off.  Different not having his own office, not that he was complaining. It felt like real work was finally being done. It was also different now, watching her drink her coffee, watching her smoke a cigarette.  Seeing the perfect imprint of her lips left behind on the ceramic or lying discarded in the ashtray. Before, he didn't have to smell her perfume every minute of the day.  Now, he can hear her answering the phone.  He can hear her telling Roger exactly what paperwork she needs, telling him to pick up his shirts from the cleaner. If he could, he would lean his chair back, close his eyes for a long moment, remembering the sight of her mouth moving on his skin.  Remembering the sweet jolt of bliss as she drew him down to a single point of awareness.  But there is no use in it.  There is no door to hide behind, no way to get away without being seen.  He speaks to her in the same business-like tones.  Looks her in the eye, keeping his expression neutral save for the trademark Draper smile. It doesn't keep her from tormenting him, licking her lips when she knows no one else can see.  Taking extra care with her lipstick, seated at her desk with a compact.  She knows where his eyes linger. And she knows there's a key waiting for her under the mat.

[ from this meme, still open and not limited to the fandoms listed.  throw me an idea, i'll see what i can do. ]

Comments

[austen.livejournal.com]

THIS.

Delightful, just as they are. ♥ Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[mmexlibris]

~bows~ Thank you. So glad you enjoyed this. ♥