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The Wrong End of the Stick by Elizabeth O'Shea (PG)
Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: 2744 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
elizabethoshea
Author Website: Elizabeth O'Shea on AO3
Why this must be read: Well first, in the interest of full disclosure, this story was written for me. Ahem. But lots of other people agree with me that it's terrific! *g* Elizabeth O'Shea is a wonderful writer. I just wish she had the time to write more in this fandom. In this story, Bodie and Doyle visit a pub after an op in Brighton that has left Doyle with stitches and a black eye. When people in the pub show an interest in Doyle's appearance, Bodie sees a glorious opportunity to embarrass Doyle and entertain himself. The resulting scene is funny, astutely in-character, and layered with emotion.
An excerpt:
Bodie – who, by right of claiming their table, had appropriated the seat with its back to the wall – scanned the pub behind them. He leaned back in his chair, taking a contemplative sip of his whisky.
“I get the feeling there’s some serious speculation going on about you,” he said. “How many d’you reckon think your boyfriend’s been beating you up?”
Doyle looked at Bodie, trying to see him as others might. All in black today, stubble beginning to shadow his jaw. Hard, seen-it-all eyes, insolent set to his mouth. Yeah, he looked the type right enough.
“Speculation about us, you mean,” Doyle said. “Well,” He pointed out, “If my boyfriend’s beating me up, you know who’s in the frame, don’t you?”
He regretted the words the instant they left his lips. A dangerous light was dawning in Bodie’s eyes.
“Ah, Bodie, no. Whatever you’re planning, no,” Doyle pleaded, “It’s a nice place, this. I wouldn’t mind drinking here again.”
Enjoy!
The Wrong End of the Stick
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Length: 2744 words
Author on LJ:
elizabethosheaAuthor Website: Elizabeth O'Shea on AO3
Why this must be read: Well first, in the interest of full disclosure, this story was written for me. Ahem. But lots of other people agree with me that it's terrific! *g* Elizabeth O'Shea is a wonderful writer. I just wish she had the time to write more in this fandom. In this story, Bodie and Doyle visit a pub after an op in Brighton that has left Doyle with stitches and a black eye. When people in the pub show an interest in Doyle's appearance, Bodie sees a glorious opportunity to embarrass Doyle and entertain himself. The resulting scene is funny, astutely in-character, and layered with emotion.
An excerpt:
Bodie – who, by right of claiming their table, had appropriated the seat with its back to the wall – scanned the pub behind them. He leaned back in his chair, taking a contemplative sip of his whisky.
“I get the feeling there’s some serious speculation going on about you,” he said. “How many d’you reckon think your boyfriend’s been beating you up?”
Doyle looked at Bodie, trying to see him as others might. All in black today, stubble beginning to shadow his jaw. Hard, seen-it-all eyes, insolent set to his mouth. Yeah, he looked the type right enough.
“Speculation about us, you mean,” Doyle said. “Well,” He pointed out, “If my boyfriend’s beating me up, you know who’s in the frame, don’t you?”
He regretted the words the instant they left his lips. A dangerous light was dawning in Bodie’s eyes.
“Ah, Bodie, no. Whatever you’re planning, no,” Doyle pleaded, “It’s a nice place, this. I wouldn’t mind drinking here again.”
Enjoy!
The Wrong End of the Stick
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(You need to fix her LJ tag on your entry.) :)
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She is a lovely writer (and person!) I just wish she wrote more often.