Reflections by Rhiannon Shaw (NC-17)

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Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Duncan/Matthew McCormick
Author on LJ: gryphonrhi
Author Website: Rhiannon's Eyrie
Why this must be read: Something to cheer you up on a gloomy day.

I've always had a weakness for innuendo (must be that Anglo-saxon love of riddles <g>) and this story panders to that weakness shamelessly, and then heads for the explicit with a particularly steamy sex scene.


It was written for a zine called Wounded Heroes: Tales of the Big Guys which was a collection of stories about Jim Ellison, Walter Skinner and Duncan MacLeod. As the name suggests it was about the Big Guys hurting. At the beginning of this story it's the fifth anniversary of Tessa's death, and Duncan's mood is as sombre as the weather that surrounds him. He's also pondering his friendship with Methos and what can be done to repair it. Along comes another Immortal, Matthew McCormick, an FBI agent from the 5th season episode "Manhunt." They walk and talk and then go to an Italian restaurant for a meal. Warmth, wine and good company begin to make everything seem better, especially when Duncan realises what's on offer. I mention the type of restaurant since the food is deliciously described and so good for flirting with, as well.


"I believe I'll drop that subject for now," Matthew chuckled. "We can take it back up later." He deliberately emphasized 'up' to make sure they were in fact understanding each other, but Duncan's immediate grin told him that wasn't a problem. By this point everything was starting to sound like innuendo, whether it was or not, which meant the rest of the meal was probably going to be highly entertaining. Some of it, however, was clearly deliberate; MacLeod's innocent look needed work.

A fact which was evident as he said, "Sounds good. Is the weather supposed to heat up anytime soon?"

The knowing smile when he mentioned the temperature was more than Matthew could resist. His voice sounded matter of fact, but the half-smile on his own face was the same one he used when discussing a feeble alibi with a suspect. "The forecast was for occasional patches of heavy blowing winds, intense localized heat inversions, and occasionally dense humidity, clearing by morning."

Duncan saluted him with the hand that wasn't holding the piece of bread, and then froze when Matthew deliberately teased him with a mouthful of pasta. The agent knew damn well what he must look like with his cheeks hollowed as he sucked the coiled pasta and sauce off of the fork and then tilted his head back to swallow, exposing that vulnerable stretch of throat....



So if, like Duncan, you want something to lighten the mood try

Reflections

and if you enjoy that there's a sequel with even more innuendo Forms and Substance

Comments

[rhi]

My site's since moved. The URLs for these are as follows:

Rhi's Eyrie
Reflections
Form and Substance

Hope you enjoy!

[anglopollyanna.livejournal.com]

Thanks for doing that, Rhi. I can't edit the original entry now I've stopped reccing, so it is handy for the readers!

[rhi]

Not a problem, Polly. Thanks again for recommending them!