even the clearest water, if deep enough, can drown

Title: Seventeen Steps (Christmas Eve)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom (AU)
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: G
Warnings: None? Fluff, perhaps?
Beta: My Random Chants Selection, ophelia1971, Beta extraordinaire and a wonderful friend. &hearts
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

Dedication: For my SS support system: ophelia1971, dolce_piccante and theyellow_daisy. I simply couldn't do this without you three, and that's the truth. Love you all. *nods, hugs*

( Extended Authors Note Under Cut )

Jeez, I can ramble. Oops. ;-) Now then...

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( You’re absolutely gorgeous )

Title: Seventeen Steps (10b/?)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom (AU)
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: NC-17
Warnings: None
Beta: My Random Chants Selection, ophelia1971 &hearts
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

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( Say it again... )

Title: Seventeen Steps (9/?)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom (AU)
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: PG
Warnings: None
Beta: My Random Chants Selection, ophelia1971 &hearts
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

Dedication: For the utterly lovely stockholmbabyx. &hearts

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( You know my Matthew? )

Title: Seventeen Steps (7/?)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom (AU)
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: NC-17
Warnings: None
Beta: My Random Chants Selection, ophelia1971 &hearts
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

Author's Note: Mind the rating, because here there be smut - I cannot stress that enough. :-) Thanks to all of you who have been reading/commenting. I am incredibly humbled by the fact that so many of you are enjoying SS. *massive hugs*

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( Slowly, deliberately, he... )

Title: Seventeen Steps (5/?)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom (AU)
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: PG
Warnings: None
Beta: ophelia1971, whom I cannot thank enough. &hearts
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

Author's Note: This is a very long chapter, 3225 words. Erm, sorry? I'd also like to say thanks to Chantal, Lizz and Katy for their constant support. Love you all. (Why yes, I *am* feeling overly emotional tonight. :P)

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Dedication: For Sarah(h_s_doodles). &hearts

( Five )

Title: Seventeen Steps (3/?)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom (AU)
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: PG
Warnings: None
Beta: ophelia1971, whom I cannot thank enough. &hearts
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

Happy Halloween, peeps.

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( Three )

Title: Seventeen Steps (1/?)
Author: millionstar
Pairing: Belldom
Rating: Will vary, this chapter: G
Warnings: None
Summary: Matthew is intrigued by his newest neighbor.
Feedback: Would be lovely, if you are so inclined.
Disclaimer: I don't own Muse; the following is pure fiction.

Author's Note: This is my first attempt at AU Belldom. This story has been on my mind for some time now and I thought I'd go ahead and put it down and see what happens; hope you all like it. Huge, heartfelt thanks go out to the wonderful ophelia1971 for beta-ing. Cheers, C!


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