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Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:13 pm
by AussieJo
G.A. What a treat to read this again!
Mick tiptoeing tru the minefield.
Brilliant!
The coffee house rocks!
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:24 pm
by francis
AussieJo, tiptoeing through a minefield, that's a great description of this story. I especially love that this has all the ingredients of a relationship crisis that could (and does) happen to every couple (if there's at least one woman involved) and the vampire angle just gives it an edge, knowing that Mick loves that time of the month for the sensual thrill it gives him. He just has to get through PMS first. I love it and wished I had enough humor while I am in that time myself, but I would probably not find it funny then. So, this story is great in 28 days of the month.
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:51 am
by nutmegger911
A risky topic for a fic, to be sure. But with your ability to do emotion, and subtle touch, you were able to go there successfully. Congratulations.
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:05 am
by mitzie
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:49 am
by NocturneInCMoll
You know, I always wondered how vampires would find "that time of the month." Now I know...
Very cute.
A little
there at the end, though, Mick!
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:13 am
by MickLifeCrisis
Oh yeah, Mick. Not above a little groveling to avoid a night on the couch. Too funny! Loved it!
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:38 pm
by Kara
redwinter101 wrote:ML should have been on cable. Then we might, just might, have seen something as marvellous as this.
Red
Oh I'm with you on that. But this is a really fun read. Cute MickBeth moments.
Thanks.
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:39 am
by Lilly
I'm so thankful to the Coffee House for introducing me to this little gem.
I once read that to be truly funny, comedy should have its foundation firmly planted in the truth. I believe that's why this works so
incredibly well. This could
so easily be me -- well, except for the part about the hot, but slightly flustered, half-dressed vampire.
GA, you've captured "everywoman" here, and yet at the same time, this is perfectly Beth -- she's completely in character. And poor Mick. He may have the advantage of heightened vamp senses to confirm his suspicions, but he really is powerless in this scenario.
One of the things I love about this is that it doesn't go "over the top" with too much drama. The simplicity here is precision perfect:
GuardianAngel wrote:
“Well….it’s that time…..your time.” Disgusted with himself he closed his eyes and sighed. “It’s your time of the month.”
Beth smiled.
That's really all you needed to say. Because I knew
exactly how she smiled. I shivered a bit before I even read the next sentence.
This is real, down-to-earth humor at its best.
I love it!
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:46 pm
by coco
Back via the CH for a re-read,
GA.
I'm sure I've mentioned once or twice already how much I love all the Pier Diem stories. They are among my favourite ML fics and this one is especially great. Every woman "gets" the humour of this piece and boy how I wish we all got the Mick too.
Beth cocked her head and shook it sarcastically. “No. It couldn’t be any of that. It must be because I have my period. How stupid of me.” She punctuated the last words by hitting her palm against her forehead.
Mick may be old-fashioned, but he wasn’t stupid. If he let her go on any more he’d be on the couch. That just wasn’t acceptable. Sex during Beth’s time of the month was exceptional. He wasn’t above a little groveling to ensure his place beside her in bed. Donning her favorite grin, he sauntered towards her.
“You think it’s funny?”
“Not at all. I’m sorry about the gas. It was inconsiderate of me.” Mick stood in front of her with a repentant smile and ran a hand down her arm. “Here, I’ll sit with you while you eat and you can tell me all about your day.”
Just perfect.
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:01 pm
by greenleaf9
The coffee house sent me over here
GA, and I'm so glad it did. This is priceless!
Mick's uncertainty (sp?) on what to say to Beth--poor vampire. His floundering for the right thing to say is so cute and hysterical. I was giggling through the whole story, and so glad it has a happy ending.
Loved it!
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 11:56 am
by jen
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:10 pm
by jen
This is absolutely charming.
You write Mick and Beth exceptionally well. Yes, Mick is quite a good dancer the way he managed to sidestep the landmines here.
Thanks
Jenna
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:45 am
by jen
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:49 pm
by loveyoumick
Re: Per Diem: Peek 1 - That Time (PG-13)
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 12:12 am
by jen
Kudos to the poster boy for perpetual coolness!
I remember the scene in old movies when one character starts a food fight and cream pies are flying through the air and the person who caused the melee walks through it without getting a drop on his clothes.
That is Mick here. He almost got away with it. If only he hadn't said, "Oh" and been so honest when Beth insisted on an explanation.
Tact, Sweetie. Tact.
Sometimes diversion is your best course of action.
Fabulous story!!!
Jenna