#no101

Cherry! You inspired me to do another one for @galladrabbles. Amazing prompt @too-schoolforcool.

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Mickey’s eyes track his movement as he walks around the store. They rake over his body when he thinks Ian isn’t looking. He steals glances when he and Mandy do homework at the table. They don’t acknowledge. Aren’t anything beyond being Mandy’s brother and Mandy’s boyfriend.

This week's @galladrabbles prompt comes from @too-schoolforcool

It's the latest installment in my multi-drabble serial, No Sleep 'Til Nashville.

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They hit the john before they got back on the road. Pissed in outdated urinals, washed their hands.

Ian watched Mickey closely. Every turn, every strut, every smirk. That’s how he noticed that Mickey flinched when the hand dryer shot to life.

“Mickey Milkovich.” Ian laughed. “You can dump a mob boss in the Chicago River but you’re afraid of a little hot air?”

“It’s fucking startling.”

Mickey paused in the doorway. Tilted his head. Looked up at Ian. “Keith … he never noticed that about me.”

thank you @too-schoolforcool for the prompt, secret, for this week's @galladrabbles <3 i'm thinking s3 sleepover "bfs" 😀👍

Light nibs press against Mickey's throat, under his Adam's apple that just wobbled.

Mickey gasps, his eyes unfocused as he paws at Ian's back.

"Mick."

All he senses is a low rumble through his neck. He can't comprehend what's happening before Ian shifts in front of him and looks at him hard, like it's directed at his soul.

"It's not a secret but…" Ian smiles. "I love you."

His eyes widen. What?

There's a reassuring hand on his thigh. "You don't have to say it back."

I'm damn sorry I wasn't there last week, but life has been stressful. However, I came back and here are my 100 words. I thank @galladrabbles and @too-schoolforcool for the prompt.

Mickey successfully handles the last belt buckle on his chest and assesses his appearance in the mirror. He checks again to make sure his leather shorts with lacing on the sides are all right before opening the bathroom door.

An unsuspecting Ian is waiting for him in the bedroom. It's no secret that it was Gallagher who once helped Mickey to liberate himself. However, Mickey is still damn proud of himself when he sees the devilish flame in his Red's eyes.

I'm back! Thanks to @too-schoolforcool for this weeks @galladrabbles prompt: Secret.

Continuing my Fantasy AU.

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The Sellsword and the Mage, Part 36:

“I’m Terry’s messenger,” Colin grinned. “Dad doesn’t much trust the bog witch, so he likes having one of his own in the room when messages are delivered.”

Ian pulled a face, “Bog witch?”   

“Queenie Svet,” Mickey supplied as he eyed his brother. “So, how much of what you’ve seen are you planning on reporting back to Terry?”

For this week's prompt I give you:

secret 🤫

Pssst! You...over there! Yes... you! Sssh!

Come here.... a little closer... still a little bit closer... I want to tell you something... but ssssh!

*whispers* This week's prompt is:

secret

Shhh! Yes. You read that correctly. Now shoo! And not a word to anyone!!

Thanks to @too-schoolforcool's great @galladrabbles prompt 'Secret' I actually attempted another one of these!

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“That last drink was a mistake” Ian says.

They stumble through his apartment until he gets Mickey to the bed. Ian pulls off the brunette’s boots, when he reaches for the button of his jeans Mickey starts to giggle, proving Ian’s point. 

Mickey Milkovich. Giggling.

“Gallagher.” Mickey whispers, grabbing Ian and pulling him bodily down. Ian grunts as he lands on top of the other man. 

“What Mick?” Ian asks.

“I have a secret.” Mickey whisper shouts. 

“What?” Ian whispers back. 

“I love you.” 

Ian pulls back, stunned. It’s the first time he’s said that.