The challenge word was Bra and I've been a a little loose with it's application here. as I was trying to look for something non-lingerie related! It's a double drabble set in Cajun Arcadia, Louisiana. The explanation of BRAS is in the end notes. Thanks for reading.
He lay, awkwardly propped in the old steamer chair on the waney-edged veranda as the sultry heat of the Arcadian day made way for the worshipful cool of the evening.
The borrowed BRAS t-shirt, though roomy on the traiteuse, was small on Dean and as he leaned stiffly forward the tight fabric rose, exposing his back.
The brutal tears from the loup-garou's claws cross-hatched his skin and she frowned in concern at his shaky breathing as his hand reached back to pull irritably at the humidity-dampened cotton.
Before him the nectar feeders swung in the welcome bayou breeze as the ruby-throats weaved and dipped to sip the sweet elixir therein.
Dean's sleepy green eyes struggled to follow their frenetic movements yet his pale face betrayed his pleasure at their aeriform antics and Isabelle smiled as he raised his good hand to the tiny creatures to have the boldest alight on his trembling finger.
She moved quietly to his side and his head rolled tiredly toward her as the hummingbird fluttered on it's perch.
"I think she likes me."
Dean whispered softly.
"So do I..."
Isabelle breathed as she pressed her gentle lips to his.
BRAS is the Baton Rouge Audubon Society. They are dedicated to protecting the unique biological treasures of Louisiana, with special concern for birds, wildlife and their habitats and a traiteuse is a local Cajun healer.
Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed it.