The fourth of the seven virtues is diligence: “A zealous and careful nature in one’s actions and work,” according to Wikipedia. This entry was actually a blast to write, as it involves Tempest, the hard-drinking, rabble-rousing saloon singer of my WIP, tell me no lies, and Adam Davenport, the honorable, fastidious, and meticulous detective that falls for her.
My fill is a wee bit NSFW, so I’m placing it under the jump just in case. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the other participants, listed on the challenge page and also at #7Virtues.
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“Endurance”
The first thing she noticed about him were the buttons lining his coat. They dazzled, reflecting sunlight like tiny stars. Despite the muck of the streets, he was immaculate: trousers pressed, black boots gleaming.
Their affair shouldn’t have lasted. She thrived on chaos; he was infuriatingly meticulous. They screamed and fought, but right now, as pleasure racked her body, she thanked God for his perseverance.
“Good?” His face gleamed with her juices, his grin unrepentant.
She sagged against the bed, boneless, but the bastard only laughed, lowered his head, and returned to work.
Oh, yes. His diligence was worth enduring.
August 10, 2011 at 12:02 am
Am laughing at his application of diligence – no wonder their relationship lasted!! This is great, you’ve managed to pack in atmosphere, characterisation, action and a story into 100 words. Great!
August 10, 2011 at 12:37 am
Haha, I’m still giggling over this myself. Thanks so much for the feedback — I had way too much fun writing it. 😀
August 10, 2011 at 2:19 am
Well I’m red as a beetroot now and laughing my head off. I couldn’t have written anything like this I’m way too squeamish, but I enjoyed reading this.
August 10, 2011 at 4:29 am
You naughty girl! That was a good one.
I gotta tweet this one!
August 10, 2011 at 9:16 am
Squee, thanks so much! I seriously couldn’t resist. 😀
August 10, 2011 at 10:06 am
LOL that’s so naughty. I love it!
August 11, 2011 at 8:27 am
Thanks!
August 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Love this! Got to love a diligent man.
August 13, 2011 at 11:29 pm
Giggle! Thanks!
August 14, 2011 at 12:27 am
“She sagged against the bed, boneless, but the bastard only laughed…” Awesome way to describe the level of pleasure! I really loved this one for a variety of reasons including; 1) Getting to actually read something connected to your WIP which sounds AWESOME, 2) The development and relationship of two very distinct characters in a beautiful harmony, 3) Hot sex.