Drabble #126: Warmth

[jalenstrix]

...we had a bit livelier response to the drabble prompt of Drabble 125, with entries by redwolf and me (your intrepid drabble proposer jalenstrix), and comments by us both as well. Once again, special labyfic love to redwolf for adding entries and comments for many previous drabble prompts. Huzzah!





For this prompt, we continue with our one-word/phrase drabble roots:

Warmth

Is this physical warmth or emotional? Who's feeling it (or not feeling it)? How? Tell us all about it. Labyfic-style, of course.




Given our entries from recent months, let's continue with the suggested limit for this month of 500 words. Though remember that shorter pieces are most definitely welcome!

Your entry should take the following format, posted as a comment on this entry:
Word count: # of words
Drabble: $your_beautiful_drabble


I'll aim to get the next drabble challenge out on the first Monday of next month (May 1).

I'm also very happy to take suggestions if something in particular strikes your fancy -- comment on this post or PM me with your suggestions. You can see our current collected suggestions here.


Remember: Feedback is LOVE. So do reply to your fellow labyficcers' drabbles if so inclined. (Though be careful of concrit unless specifically okayed by the author beforehand. Authors generally write for love.)

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[jalenstrix]

Word count: 224

Jareth sighed in pleasure, letting himself sink a little further into the bubbling water. You could just see the line of his collarbone as it disappeared into the bubbles. It was a good line.

He noticed me looking, of course, and waggled his eyebrows.

I laughed softly and began to make my way over to him. All the kids were romping happily in shallower waters a little ways off. We had a moment.

He flicked a little water at me and flashed me more chest. “I’d forgotten there were these lovely warm spots in this spring. The Bog continually surprises with its little oases.”

I froze. “Ummm, honey? That warm spot may be due to our son. You may want to relocate.”

He closed his eyes briefly, and then moved past me faster than thought. I caught a fabulous glimpse of his backside, but alas, it was gone before I could do anything about it.

He grumbled softly a little ways away in decidedly chillier waters. “You’d think I’d know better about bodily fluids in bodies of water, having been monarch to goblins for countless ages.”

“You can be forgiven, I’m sure.”

“Oh? And who will be administering this forgiveness?”

I grinned. “Three guesses. But I might need persuading.”

“Happily, I’m excellent at persuasion.”

“Do tell.”

“I’d much rather show, my love.”

“Even better.”

[redwolf]

I do like Sarah watching the flashes of bits of Jareth as he moves in the spring 🦊🧡

[jalenstrix]

Right? Clearly the best bits.