The Twilight 25

by CourtneyHale

A collection of one-shots and drabbles written for The Twilight 25 writer challenge. Each chapter stems from a one word prompt. Pairings, genres and ratings will vary.

2. Chapter 2

Prompt: Erosion
Pen name: CourtneyHale
Pairing: Jasper/Alice
Rating: T

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One by one, she peeled them away.

His walls, his defences; they were his protection. He built them to keep people out.

One by one, she got closer to him.

She wore at his fears. She erased his insecurities.

One by one, she fought against his efforts to protect her from himself. Then she realised his walls weren't only to keep others out, they were to keep the monster inside.

But she didn't run, she didn't hide. She tenderly caressed the monster, taming his inner fire. She showed him another way, a better way to live. She showed him love.

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The Twilight 25 is a challenge for writers to complete 25 drabbles or one-shots within three months, based on 25 single words. You can view more information here: http://community(dot)livejournal(dot)com/thetwilight25/

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