And here's my latest Colin/Richard fic - indeed, my first ever big bang fic!
I really enjoyed writing
Indian Summer and
Spring, and I don't think I'd change anything about either fic, but the Colin/Richard encounters in them were one-offs, and the Colin/Bradley relationship was the primary, long-term answer for Colin. So I became more and more entranced by the idea of writing a Colin/Richard fic in which their relationship was the primary one for both characters. Then the Merlin RPF Big Bang Challenge 2010 was launched, and I thought,
Why not...? This provided good motivation to write a longish, solid fic, and (if I was very very lucky) even be blessed with some related artwork. So I signed up for that, and I promised them a Bradley/Colin fic, too, (though that is literally another story!) and I was indeed incredibly lucky with the artwork by
glaringcandle; you'll find her Colin/Richard manip below. I think I am totally addicted to participating in big bangs now! :-D
Title: in a little while… surely you’ll be mine
Author: Mrs Leary
Beta:
glimmergirl ♥♥♥ (Remaining infelicities are alas my own…)
Artist:
glaringcandle ♥♥♥
Rating: NC17
Universe: Merlin RPF
Characters: Colin/Richard slash; Bradley+Colin friendship; Bradley/Katie het
Word count: 25,780
Warnings: One of the minor characters is based on someone I saw in one of the notorious facebook photos. I have no idea at all who he is, but Colin looked so happy and relaxed with him, and I have to love the guy for that. So he became Colin’s ex in my fic. I think I wrote this respectfully. However! If it bothers you that I couldn’t resist going to have a look at the photos on lj, and then couldn’t resist writing about someone who isn’t otherwise in the public eye, then parts of this fic will not be your cup of tea.
Summary: It is February 2008 and the cast of Merlin are meeting for the first time. Colin and Bradley don’t get along at first, but a connection is finally made once Colin comes out to Bradley. Bradley's feelings of friendship for Colin grow and grow until a hitherto straight Bradley finds himself in love with the man. But in the meantime, Colin – who tends to go for older men, and who appreciates a calmer home life than most young people – has set his sights on Richard, even though Richard is significantly older than his previous serious boyfriend. While Richard can’t help but love Colin, he does all he can to resist, knowing that such a relationship would be next to impossible. Meanwhile, Katie is drawn to Bradley and his good heart, but bides her time as she watches Bradley’s feelings for Colin play out.
Notes: Written for the
merlinbb_rpf Merlin RPF Big Bang Challenge 2010.
♦ With thanks, as ever, to U2 for the title!
Disclaimer: This flight of fancy has nothing at all to do with the actual Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Richard Wilson or Colin's wonderful friend. The story is purely imaginary, and is not intended to cause offence.
( Click here for the art! )The summary post for the fic and art is
here, then the story continues over three posts. Please start
here, and then head for
here and
here.