Sunday Snippet: Victory

Brrrr. The past week ended up being a wild ride of crappy weather and really cold temperatures. Of course, we're warming up for a few days then back to the icy tundra again. I predict lots of colds and other nasty viral illnesses in the near future. Bleh.

It was a good week to stay in and watch television. I finished a 77 Sunset Strip marathon binge watch. I love the classic show, even the last season that only had Bailey as the detective. Completely different tone but good episodes.

Caught another episode of Pensacola Wings of Gold. Kind of fun to have them in a different location. Also watched an episode of Lexx. This is one I didn't remember seeing the first time around. Nice to have something unexpected.

Started the fifth season of Endeavor. I love this show. I'm kind of looking forward to maybe doing an entire start-to-finish watch of Inspector Frost once the Endeavor series concludes. I can follow it up with Lewis. Started episode two of season fourteen of Midsomer Murders. I'm quite enjoying the new Barnaby and somewhat different tone of the show.

Finally got to watch the fifth season premiere of Gotham. The app on my streaming device was being contrary and kept stopping before the opening credits even rolled. Played the stupid ads though. Loved the opening episode. Between this show and Riverdale, the batshit crazy can't be topped. Just saying.

I caught some more Classic Who, finishing up the space museum episodes and starting on the next Dalek arc. Also binge watched a day of Mod Squad.

That's it for television. A little lighter than I originally thought. Tonight's post is from Victory, a sexy short that started with a scene prompt of writing about the metal decking of a ship and how it plays into the story.

Here's the mini-blurb:

Nevin Fram and Chase Barlow put everything on the line when they wager who can get the drop on the other first with a hot kiss. Nevin executes a plan to catch Chase during a sparring match but he turns the tables on her and wins. Nevin wants to go double or nothing, but first her brain has to start functioning again.

And a sneaky peek…

"You know what? You're on." Chase Barlow stood toe-to-toe with his coworker and current girlfriend.

Nevin Fram quirked a brow. "Are you serious?" Disbelief rang in her tone.

How did this conversation spiral out of control so quickly?

Chase didn't back down. "Dead serious." He folded his arms across his chest. "Not thinking of backing out, are you?" He'd bet his next pay grade she wouldn't.

Nevin didn't know the meaning of quit while being ahead.

Of course, he apparently didn't either.

How did this conversation get out of control again?

Nevin thrust her hand out. "You know me better than that." She wiggled her fingers for emphasis.

Chase grasped her palm, squeezing gently before tugging her forward. "You know what this means, right?" Just to be clear… Nevin didn't always play by the rules.

She smirked. "Of course, I do." She tilted her chin up, bringing her mouth thisclose to his. "It means no more sneaking around to lock lips. The next time your mouth touches mine, it'll be on full public display." She backed away quickly, the tease.

Chase still had her hand and didn't let go. "And whoever gets the drop on the other wins, which means the loser has to follow through on their wager." And after what she made him promise to do…

He didn't plan to lose. No way in hell.

Nevin pulled free of his grasp. "May the extra, most bestest person win." After giving him a mock salute, she turned and started for the hatch. "Which will be me." Her hips wiggled and shimmied before she ducked into the corridor.

He loved the way her ass moved, which she absolutely took advantage of. And became the reason he extracted the promise of what she'd do if she lost their bet.

He couldn't wait. "We'll see about that, Nev."

Following her out into the corridor, he came up with the perfect plan to win.

His lips curved in a wide smile. "When you're least expecting it, Nev… expect it."

But she wouldn't. She never did.

Nevin and Chase's go big or go home wager is a lot of fun to write. Here's hoping I can get this one finished up and out into the world soon.

That's it for this week. Catch everyone on the flipside.

ML Skye