untitled ficlet based on The Beginning

[kronette.livejournal.com]

A ficlet based on "The Beginning" set directly after the episode ends. You can place the blame solely at veronica_rich's feet for this one; our chat inspired fic again.
SPOILERS: Gigantic, huge spoilers for The Beginning, then!
By kronette

Heart thumping so loudly in his chest he could feel it pounding in his ears, Rimmer followed Lister back to their quarters in silence. They'd defeated the simulant death ship, survived the attack with only a minor hull breach, and Rimmer was no longer a Rimmer.

His breathing sped up to a point near hyperventilation. No longer was he required to be better than others or struggle to uphold his father's lofty ideals. He was a simple gardener's son, who encouraged him to stand up for himself when he was bullied at school. Who dug him out when his brothers buried him in the sand trap. Who seemed to genuinely like him for who he was, rather than how high in rank he rose or who he slept with.

He stopped in the doorway, letting Lister continue into the room. He licked his lips as Lister turned around, his mouth opening to say something. "Hey, Rim—"

In two quick strides, Rimmer had Lister's face cupped between his palms, kissing him for all he was worth. Endless nights and endless days of loneliness faded as Lister wrapped arms tight around him, kissing him back. When he finally released Lister, his roommate looked shellshocked and hungry. Ravenous, even. Rimmer could relate.

"Why now?" Lister asked as he licked his lips.

Rimmer tracked that little pink tongue-tip like a Risk roll of the dice. "No more rules. No more chastisements. No more voice in my head, telling me no," he answered thickly. "I do what I want from now on, and I want you."

Lister's eyes darkened. "Have me, then."

The end

Comments

[debris_k.livejournal.com]

That was awesome, a short but poignant look into Rimmer's feelings post-Beginning. And I agree, he should def. have Lister. ;-)

[kronette.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I keep writing these short ficlets whilst avoiding working on part 4 of my other story :)

[laurenthemself]

Aw yes, this is awesome.

[kronette.livejournal.com]

yah!

[bayliss.livejournal.com]

*Nods*
Yes, yes, yes. :-)

[kronette.livejournal.com]

Yep. Often and every which way, is my motto.

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

This is a perfect little fic - I especially like the line about Rimmer tracking Lister's tongue "like a RISK roll of the dice". :)

Sometimes it's sexier when it's left to the imagination and that's definitely the case here. ;)

[kronette.livejournal.com]

I wrote it at 12:30 at night when I could barely see to type the letters. I'm stunned its as coherent as it is. I got lots of sleep today to make up for it, though.

I tried to think of something Rimmer would watch intently; dice rolls seemed to fit the bill.

[pebblerocker]

Gaaahh, lovely! Rimmer is finally free from being a Rimmer, and it's going to be great.

[kronette.livejournal.com]

Oh, he'll always be a Rimmer (at least by half) :)

[felineranger.livejournal.com]

Short but oh so sexy. A bit like Listy himself! Love it :-)

[kronette.livejournal.com]

:)

[smoshluva.livejournal.com]

Sorry if this is a little bit creepy, but I've been reading through some of the stories in Red Dwarf slash community.
I just want to say this is awesome, short and awesome!

[kronette.livejournal.com]

Feedback is never, ever creepy! It's lovely you liked it and felt like commenting. :) Welcome and stick around!