1 [Report This]Date: September 27, 2021 10:37 am Title: Shiny When Wet
I've just always loved this image of Pam padding after him into the shower and this sort of quiet, intimate moment they have.
Date: April 24, 2008 04:51 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
Ya know. Okay, so yes, my version of smut basically counts as a kiss. That is smut to me. However, so I ws readin this earth day 50 things you can do to help the environment thing, and one of them was take a shower with that special person. And it was like you save water, and you may notice some added benefits.
Oh, but "Saint Jim of Irish Spring" - Awesome!
Okay, not that I have ever (nor have had a desire to), but showering together after like a basketball game. No. That is WAY to gross Karen.
Author's Response: Maybe it's me, but Jim, in the shower post b-ball? Not my idea of gross;-) Glad you liked the St Jim of Irish Spring - I kind of gave myself a chuckle with that one. Thanks again, Emily!
10 [Report This]Date: November 12, 2007 12:56 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
What a heart-swelling (and heart-breaking) contrast between Jim showering with the two women. I really enjoyed the way you wrote this -- that it was somewhat of an invasion when Karen did it, but Pam is invited, welcome to every part of Jim. Lovely.
Author's Response: Exactly...I think his sense of borders with Pam would be completely different, because of how much he loves her. I'm glad that was clear in the writing. Thanks so much again, heartcarved, for being such a perceptive reader and kind reviewer!.
10 [Report This]Date: September 13, 2007 05:53 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
Ahhhh me. I can always count on you to deliver the oh-so-subtle goods -- black boxer briefs (which was sheer psychic channeling on your part -- either that, or you have intimate knowledge of JK's choice in underwear....), heavy locks of hair, damp shoulders....
Amazing. Loving this so much.
Author's Response: OK, I guess I'm outed...I do select JK's undies (in my delusions, anyway.) Happy this worked for you...I'm not so good at long complicated plots, so I mostly stick to obsessing over tiny scenes/details - just ask Mr. C. how talented I am at that IRL. (Can you spell EXASPERATING?) Maybe I should write Black Boxer Briefs II, the Sequel...must ponder. Thanks much, girl7!
Date: September 08, 2007 10:45 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
This paints such a beautiful picture of their life together; happily sharing everything including space.
Author's Response: You know, the sharing space/touching thing does seem to be a common thread in all three. Hmmm. Thanks much, desert island!
Date: September 07, 2007 06:02 am Title: Shiny When Wet
My husband and I can't really shower together- he's so much bigger than me that either I'm not in the water at all, or I'm drowning. Hee. I love the idea that there is no part of Jim's life he won't open up to Pam, nothing that feels too personal to share, because of how much he loves her. Also, the idea that Karen is "clever at work-arounds" is so insightful and heartbreaking. Great, again.
Author's Response: Hee. The height disparity can definitely be a showering challenge. Figured I could use it here - had this image of him holding her while she woke up, so her cheek being at chest height worked out, LOL. And yes, those borders/walls would be obliterated - downside: vulnerability; upside: such a deep connection. And I'm thrilled you noticed that line about Karen - that idea just telegraphed so much about her for me. Thanks again, nqllisi - always appreciate your comments.
10 [Report This]Date: September 06, 2007 10:49 am Title: Shiny When Wet
Ooo. Wet!Shiny!Jim. I like it. Can I have one? Please?
Loving this like all the others, Colette. Sweet glimpses of a life we'd love them to live...
Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed these little bits, NEJ...and who doesn't want a Wet!Shiny!Jim? Thanks much!
Date: September 05, 2007 10:33 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
I love all these little slices of life. I enjoy vignette style fics, and you do them so well. :)
She slides her arms around his waist, leaning into him so heavily that he thinks if he stepped back an inch she’d fall to the floor.
So adorable! :)
Author's Response: Hee. That image of her leaning up against him, half asleep, was actually the seed of this story - so I'm pleased you mentioned that. And trust me, there are more of these little slices of life on the way. Thanks, as always, MA!
Date: September 05, 2007 09:56 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
HECK YEAH! Take that Karen! Ooops....wait, I'm more mature than that. Sorry...let's take it down a notch. I love, love, love this. And there's something about a very strategicaly placed Jim curse word that does it for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not for gratititous cussing...but when in his thoughts he was thinking about being alone in the F-ng shower....perfect. And the juxtaposition of cousre of his thoughts on Pam showering with him...priceless.
Author's Response: Yes, I know what you mean - the strategic use of the F-word can be very effective with Jim, LOL. Glad this worked for you, LoveFool...I liked the idea that he wouldn't compartmentalize his life or draw borders with Pam. Love will do that to a boy ;-) Thanks so much for all these reviews!
8 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2007 08:43 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
I enjoyed all of these, but I think Indian Summer was my favorite. I love how they even find each other while sleeping, it reminds me of those little kissing stuffed animals that have magnets in their paws or lips to draw them together. Except the story was much better of course!
Author's Response: Magnetic stuffed animals - I like it! And yeah, there's something about that unconscious contact that gets to me too. Thanks so much, Kaystar!
8 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2007 08:31 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
He never claimed to be Saint Jim of Irish Spring.
love.
Author's Response: Have to admit, I kind of liked that name too...glad it worked for you. Much thanks, false palindrome!
Date: September 05, 2007 07:25 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
Aww, I remember those giddy 'I even want to shower with you' days. Good times. Sleepy Pam is adorable.
Author's Response: You know, forget all the big romantic gestures. I just like the idea of her leaning on him while she wakes up (the naked in the shower part is just gravy ;-) Thanks, Lisa!
10 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2007 07:10 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
So nice...
Author's Response: Thank you, Shassafrass...so kind.
Date: September 05, 2007 06:26 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
I love your normal day to day stuff - it's just so warm and right.
Author's Response: Wow...'warm and right' is a wonderful compliment. I think these two are such 'normal' everyday characters; that's just where they live for me, I guess. Thanks so much, Geinnob!
10 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2007 06:17 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
What a cute little slice of life. Well written, of course. I liked how Jim didn't feel like he could escape from Karen. I've often thought I could totally see JAM doing really mundane things like grocery shopping, watching tv, cleaning house or whatever and it would still be cute. I'm excited to see where you will take this.
Author's Response: Well, if you want mundane story lines, I'm your girl, LOL! Glad you enjoyed...and yeah, I think his discomfort was as much with himself at that point, as with Karen. He just wasn't that guy. Anyway, thanks so much feared or loved!
10 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2007 05:58 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
St. Jim of Irish Spring? Classic! As always colette, your stuff is the thing with which romance is crafted from! Can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Glad you liked that nutty name...wondered if it would make sense to anyone but me, LOL. Thanks so much, StarryDreamer...shouldn't be too long before a couple more are fully cooked.
Date: September 05, 2007 05:36 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
So happy to see something new from you!! Wonderful little looks into their new life together....this is what I hope Season 4 is all about. Sadly, no shower time, though. Thank goodness for fic! Can't wait to read more:)
Author's Response: Well, so happy to see a review from you! (Wouldn't mind a new fic either, ahem...) Yeah, sadly no shower-cam in their future, LOL. And I agree - in S4 they don't need any wild, farfetched plots; they just need to be. Thanks so much for reading, reviewing and, not least of all, rec'ing bitterpill!
10 [Report This]Date: September 05, 2007 05:26 pm Title: Shiny When Wet
Snippets are really sooo good. I'm glad you decided to share now than save it all up for later. :-)
Author's Response: Yeah, I figured what the hell...I can always make more, LOL. Thanks, as ever, Mox!