Recent content by Colin Michaels

That day at the library was an anomaly. The job that usually allowed Colin to move at his own place took an entirely unexpected turn when an old shelf collapsed into itself, jolting Colin from his tasks when he heard a loud crash. He spent the remainder of his day after that running around and...

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Colin sighed quietly, leaning to prop his elbow on the counter and rest his head in one hand, while the other toyed with the stem of his wine glass. He watched James effortlessly flick his hand for the table to set itself, only turning from the food when James leaned in closer to him. Colin...

Hosting a dinner party could be overwhelming in its expectations, both in the expectation to cook delicious food and spend the evening entertaining others. Even if that evening would only involve James, Colin, and another couple, the expectations remained the same and Colin felt overwhelmed with...

With dinner served for everyone and a nice bottle of cabernet sauvignon opened, Colin was content, smiling slightly knowing everyone was eating and able to relax as James sat down across from him. But admittedly what happened next surprised Colin. As wonderful as it was to be appreciated for...

As much as Colin appreciated James’ affection and wanted to return it, holding James for as long as he wanted, there was presently food on the stove that drew his attention. It was food for everyone, and Colin wouldn’t dare let himself be distracted and burn it. “Oh shush, I’m doing what is best...

What had happened to Sapphire and Onyx was overwhelming, and since the attack, Colin had done all he could in his spare time to help James and the rest of the family, wanting to make their lives easier in the wake of Onyx’s recovery. It had taken a toll on Colin’s energy to travel constantly...

Breathing a sigh of relief that James wanted to talk things out, to possibly work through all his clearly conflicting beliefs about himself, Colin moved to follow James to his home, soon finding himself situated in James’ living room with a tea pot on the coffee table and a warm mug in his...

As if Colin couldn’t be more confused, James then went on to say he did want to be with him, despite his actions telling him otherwise. He shook his head, is if trying to get rid of how out of place the entire situation was. If James wanted to be with him, then why would he want to break up with...

Colin averted his gaze to the ground when James elaborated, saying that he had done everything right, but it was James’ history of only being in short relationships that never usually meant anything that was the problem. Colin’s understanding was still very slight, as he didn’t see why or how...

Colin shook his head, squeezing James’ shoulders slightly. “Don’t apologize, it’s alright. We can reschedule when all of this is over. You don’t need to make it up to me for this, I want to be here and support you, you’ve done nothing wrong.” He responded before sighing; his emotional and...

James’ words caused Colin to stop in his place, brows furrowing in a mix of worry over what had elicited this kind of reaction, and confusion because it was all so out of the blue. Colin had thought things were going well, thought that regardless of his and James’ decision to take things slowly...

Colin held James tight, continually rubbing circles in his back to comfort him, refusing to let go until a nurse appeared, saying someone was waking up and causing James to pull away. It all felt so surreal, such a sudden change in what he expected from his day to something terrifying, and a...

Set in February of 2051, continued from here. (I’m trying to get ahead okay!!) Outside of traveling to drop Winnie off with Eva or see the few friends he kept from his time living there, Colin never thought he would be returning to New Zealand so soon. It was a place of his past as far as he...

It had been a regular day off for Colin, his sleep in welcomed after a long week of working in the library and his entire body feeling well rested and relaxed as he eventually woke up to begin his day. He had been looking forward to his lunch date with James all week, quickly showering and...