Lyra

[million_star]

Title:  Lyra
Author: millionstar
Rating: PG
Pairing: ​ Belldom
Summary:  Taken from this prompt on mkmeme. Stargazing.  I did take one liberty with the fic, I hope that's okay, OP.
Warnings: None, because I refuse to classify fluff as a warning. 
Author's Notes:  Thank you to dolce_piccante for taking a look at this. <3
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse, no profit is being made, and this is complete fiction.


There's nothing better than this.

Nothing. 

He's thought of everything. The blankets beneath our bodies are ample and thick, shielding us from the cold Earth. When he'd suggested a post-gig stargazing session I balked at first - surely a cold December night wasn't the best setting to indulge in such a thing - but then he flashed that smile in my direction, that brilliant smile that not an hour earlier brought thousands of fans to their knees, and I caved.

I always cave.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

So here we are, the two of us, nestled beneath a large blue blanket as he points to the sky, naming various constellations and the mythology behind them. I have to marvel, for this is a side of him that I truthfully never knew existed. There is something inherently satisfying in the fact that even after all these years he is still able to surprise me. It makes me proud. It makes me want to point out to every other man walking the planet that, try as you might, you'll never have one like mine. 

It makes me love him that much more fervently, and I didn't think that were possible.

"You're so full of surprises, you know," I comment, momentarily interrupting his thoughts on Lyra. He pauses and I can hear the grin that's manifesting on his face even though I can't see it. I squeeze his hand under the blanket before pulling it up to my lips to drop a kiss against his knuckles. "Did you swallow a book on astronomy recently?"

"Well, I have to keep you on your toes, don't I?" he laughs, scooting even closer to me and resting his head against my shoulder. "And nah, it's just something I've always been interested in."

"What's the brightest star? Wait, I know this one, it's Alpha Centauri, isn't it?" I wrinkle my forehead in concentration as I try to wrack my brain.

"Incorrect," comes his answer.

"Oh, damn." I flush a bit at my mistake as he turns to me, propping himself up on one strong arm. "What's the brightest star, then?" 

Dominic pulls me close and kisses his reply into my lips.

"You."

There's nothing better than this.

Nothing.

Comments

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

I have a stargazing kink. This was just delightful:)

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Thank you for crossing fandom lines and giving this a shot, J. Means a lot! Happy you enjoyed it.

[jelazakazone.livejournal.com]

You + stargazing =irresistible. ♥

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Too kind; I'm thankful for you, J. <33

[tiro-muser360.livejournal.com]

Awwwww lovelovelove :3 Soo adorable and fluffy, guh!
It's cute and it's making my face hurt :D

This is not getting my work done ._. But this is perfect so never mind ^_^
<3

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm pleased you liked it! <3

[gf-futurism.livejournal.com]

SCREAMING FROM CUTENESS!!!! This definitely made my afternoon <33

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Then my work here is done. :) Thanks, sweet G. <3

[shuralove.livejournal.com]

really lovely. Quiet and emotional. <3

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Thank you for such lovely words, thank you for your comment. <3

[sunburnt-bliss.livejournal.com]

Nawwwww :)
The horrible doubty feeling that I've had just spontaneously combusted from cuteness :D
<3

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

That's high praise, and I'm happy I could help you in that area. :) Thanks, sweets, I appreciate it! <33

[hannah-chapter.livejournal.com]

So gorgeous, you write fluff like no other1 Loved it!

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

[easilyerased.livejournal.com]

Guh, so freaking cute :3

I wish Dom would take me stargazing. Though I'd probably stare at him the whole time. Wait, probably? No no, definitely. Excuse my lapse in dedication XD

<3333

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Thanks. <3

Dominic is a star, when you think about it, so your logic is SOUND my friend!

[waltzingstar.livejournal.com]

lovely. absolutely lovely.

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

As are you sis. I hope you're well today. <3 (Sorry I bothered you with this email, you have other things on your mind this weekend. <3)

[waltzingstar.livejournal.com]

Sis. Do not even. I will spank you, yes I will. It is NEVER a bother to see your name in my inbox. Not ever. It is a privilege! I'm only sorry I didn't get to it in time.

Now hush your mouth or I'm coming after you with a midget and an Irish love toy.

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

The Midget AND the Irish Love Toy? Harsh.

[space-black-out.livejournal.com]

It's amazing how a little drabble like this can create such a warm, cosy feeling - I just want to squeeze this fic so much (along with Matt & Dom under that blanket!)
Thanks for sharing and brightening my evening :) x

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that it made you smile, truly - thank you, thank you. :) x

[chess-boxing.livejournal.com]

So lovely, especially swapping over so Dom's the one who knows all the space shit. Beautiful :')

<3

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweets, means a lot to me that you enjoyed it. <333

[babymule.livejournal.com]

awwww oh my god my prompt !
D this is so cute and adorable kshddkjsha all i could have asked for, i love love love it
and i love love love you <3

[babymule.livejournal.com]

also i adored the plot twist ;)

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

!!!!!

Oh, fantastic, I'm so SO glad you liked it! I have to admit I read it while half asleep; I wrote the fic THEN noticed when I came back to post it that you had requested Matt talking about the stars. :$ Forgive me, but I'm pleased you liked it all the same. I love you too! <333

[theyellow-daisy.livejournal.com]

This definitely made me smile. Your fluff is like no other, and this was perfect. Very very sweet. Excellent work like always.

[adéla (from livejournal.com)]

oh. my. god.
i can't even put into words how much i love all your Belldom fics, they're all so awesome! but i have one request - could you pleasepleaseplease finish Seventeen steps - the three keys? i absolutely ADORE that one and unless i'm very much mistaken, you haven't finished it yet. thank you very much, i love you! (even though i've never met you - which is shame!) :)
keep it up xx

[overused-muse.livejournal.com]

awh this was so lovely, perfect <3

[liamuse.livejournal.com]

...

HOW ARE YOU SO PERFECT. =D

This is truly one of the most beautiful short stories/drabbles ever. I thought it was Matt who was naming those stars, but it was that gorgeous perfect blond! And he was showing them to Matt! Awwwww. I didn't expect that at all! What a nice surprise! =)
Beautiful, Star. <3

[applehead9.livejournal.com]

Awww that was so sweet. <3<3

[engel-sehnsucht.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. :)

[tamar elmensdorp-lijzenga (from livejournal.com)]

Oooooo, I didn't see that coming after reading the prompt. Nice twist :).
And how sweet was this bit. Smile as big as a house.

[matturemuser.livejournal.com]

I didn't think I'd cope with the Hungarian translation, so I came over to see it in English. So glad I did. Rather sweet. The only problem I see with this is that I am now on your page...

There goes my writing plans for the evening...

xxx