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[horizon_greene]

I like to imagine that this is Robert gazing dreamily up at Simon after an utterly delicious, frenzied roll in the hay (or on the leaf-dappled grass, as it were), where they were so desperate for each other they could only be bothered to strip from the waist down.

Pictures like this make me wonder: Would any of you be interested in a comm where we post photos (or other content) that we find inspiring, and then anyone who feels suitably inspired could write a little something in the comments? Maybe it's 100 words; maybe it's 1000 words. Maybe at times it leads to a proper fic. I've been toying with this idea for a while and would love to know if you think it's interesting/viable/something you'd want to do?

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[missescookie.livejournal.com]

I love this pic. He looks so beautiful and dreamy here.

[missescookie.livejournal.com]

I think that is a lovely idea! I had started this a few years ago. Let me know if it's in line with the sort of thing you are looking for:

Cocktails with Rob & Si and we all know what that means. Looks like someone has a girly drink?



Simon sat in the plastic chair and brought his drink up to his lips. His heavy-lidded eyes had been on Robert from the minute they reached the bar outside. And now the alcohol was having an effect on him as well as his band mates, who were now milling aimlessly about, dodging the last of the reporters.

Robert trudged over to him unsteadily, his eyes mischevious and his grin beaming.

“Another one Si…”

“The fuck is that?” Simon glanced at the glass in Robert’s hand, the little yellow umbrella moving as Robert swirled the liquid around and he laughed at that vision in front of him: Robert peering into the bottom of his glass with one eye closed for no reason other than the fact that he was probably already drunk.

“Dunno. Some lemon-lime thing. Not bad though.” Simon couldn’t help but notice Robert’s pink tongue pop out and lick his lips slowly.

“You serious?” Simon frowned as Robert’s lips surrounded the straw and sucked up the liquid. “Give it here.” Simon motioned for Robert to bend down and as Robert leaned over and presented the drink to him, Simon quickly picked out the umbrella, tossing it away, “Stupid fucking thing.” He laughed as Robert’s smile grew.

“Pfft…” Robert snorted and plopped down on his lap, “Ooh, pictures! Look!”

Porl wandered over with his camera and Robert squirmed on top of Simon as the flimsy chair swayed under their weight.

"Ow!" Simon protested, but not too much for it to be anywhere near serious, "Fucking heavy you are Rob!" By now they were both laughing and mugging for the camera and as Robert beared down even more on Simon's lap and leaned back, Porl snapped their picture.

“You know,” Simon laughed, “If Mary sees this she won’t be happy.”

Robert draped his arm around Simon’s shoulder and leaned in so close Simon could smell the citrus on his breath and he nervously cleared his throat. Considering the fact that Robert was just as (if not more) inebriated than him, his eyes were still an incredibly clear, bright blue and as they looked into Simon's for a fleeting moment, he felt his cheeks getting hot.

"Well, she's not happy about lots of things, is she Si?" Robert murmured, and his hand came around the back of Simon's head, his fingers weaving into his hair as his firm lips found the side of Simon's face where they placed a soft, lingering kiss.

[dream1989.livejournal.com]

This is a lovely surprise!! I love the pic of Rob and the idea of it being post-quickie. And that scruff...too much!

This little ficlet is glorious. I've always loved that pic. I love that you can see Simon's fingers around Robert's waist. I guess I could see Rob being drunk enough to sit on his lap and still be able to maintain the facade they weren't in a sexual relationship, but Simon's reflex was to hold him...that's a little more difficult to explain away. Love these boys.

I think the idea of a comm is a fantastic one! It's so much easier to write when we're all brainstorming and inspiring each other. Please do this!

I do have a few tidbits to post too. I read the entire Visual Documentary book last weekend and didn't find the quote about Simon's penis, but I did find a few other interesting quotes I'd love to share :)

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

There are *so many* sources of inspiration out there—I'm already dying to know what you found!

Glad to know you're on board. I'll get to work getting a comm organized.

[missescookie.livejournal.com]

Oh, please share those quotes! I used to have that book, but sold it years ago. :( I think I remember it had some really cool photos.

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

This is EXACTLY the type of thing I had in mind :) And I love this—cute and campy, but still with a certain visceral sensuality running just under the surface.

I'm so glad you're on board. I'll start getting a comm organized—will probably post again with some more questions for the group re: logistics eventually.

[missescookie.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm wondering if I should continue this or not. Maybe the boys will end up having a quickie nearby? Hehe. Sounds like Robert is up for it.

[dream1989.livejournal.com]

Simon vs. Robert and the umbrella drink:


Sorry, I'm a movie dweeb.

I really love the sweet kiss on this cheek in this little fic and the fact that Robert's eyes are such a clear blue. Don't they always mysteriously seem that way, no matter how wrecked he is? A nice detail.

Can't wait to get this comm started!

[missescookie.livejournal.com]

Haha! Love this little movie clip. Hilarious!

Thank you. I posted that little snippet a while ago and I never intended for it to go any further, but who knows. Maybe this will be my chance to get away from a high maintenance Robert. His eyes usually do seem pretty clear. The only real exception to that I saw was when he was schmokin' it up with Tricky. Hee-hee. He looked pretty wacka-doodled in that photo. Aww, a high Robert. Bet he's so fuzzy and affectionate after he smokes a doob.

[fuji-fujiwara.livejournal.com]

How lovely! You seem to have a gift for this kind of "instant" little fics inspired by pictures. :-)

[missescookie.livejournal.com]

Thank you Fuji. I've continued on with just a smidge more of this one. I've even got a title for it: Icing Sugar. Hee-hee. I want it to be light-hearted, yet naughty. And yes, it does involve cake with some icing and another girly drink. Hmm... Guess Mary isn't going to be happy with the rest of this one either, huh Robert? I have a feeling he has a bit of a sweet tooth as well. Well, at least he will in this fic. More stupid, naughtiness to come!

[fuji-fujiwara.livejournal.com]

I think is a very good idea, and missescookie proved immediately and successfully that it works, but I'm afraid I will only participate as a reader. Though my last fic was inspired by a photo of Simon someone posted and with my great surprise I wrote it in about a week, usually I'm a terribly slow writer and it takes me ages to complete a fic, even a standalone, and I'm going through a very bad time of my life that really doesn't help my inspiration. Reading helps me a bit and that I will do.

[horizon-greene.livejournal.com]

Comms need readers/commenters/cheerleaders, so your participation will be valued and appreciated! :) And if you feel like writing a little something down the road, you'll have a place to do so (and a bunch of people who will read/comment/cheerlead on your behalf)!

[fuji-fujiwara.livejournal.com]

Okay, till I'm able to write again I'll be a reader/commenter/cheerleader. Also, I might submit pictures I find inspiring.

[missescookie.livejournal.com]

That would be awesome as your comments are always so thorough. I miss things, not deliberately, but because I tend to do too many things at once and so my comments suffer (gee, does that sound ADHD enough for ya?) And pictures of our lovelies work wonders to get the creativity (or naughtiness) flowing.

[fuji-fujiwara.livejournal.com]

I already have a couple of pictures in mind, but really there are so many, especially in the Honeymoon Years, that seem to have a juicy story behind.

[dream1989.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see your pics from the 'Honeymoon Years'. Their love was so obvious, they were hopeless to hide it.

[fuji-fujiwara.livejournal.com]

I agree, the pics from those years are so telling. All the ones I have in mind are well known, nothing new, but someone could write the reasons behind the smiles, the lingering looks, the knees touching...