At Year's End

by sneetchstar

My entries for the LiveJournal "At Year's End" mini-fic challenge. I took second place with 39 stories. Ratings vary by chapter.

31. First Time

Arthur/Gwen, first time (rubberglue)

First time – Arthur/Gwen - PG

"Wrap your hand around…"

"Like this?"

"Yes… you've got strong fingers, Guinevere…"

"Years of being a servant… Is this good?"

"It's perfect. Now pull, but not too hard…"

"Like… this?"

"Oh, yes, very nice. Now hold it to your cheek..."

"My cheek?"

"Trust me, Guinevere."

"All right."

"Steady, now, keep your eye trained on it… good. Now, let go."

"Now?"

"Now!"

The arrow flies, hitting the outermost circle of the target. Guinevere frowns, but Arthur beams proudly at her.

"That's better than I did my first time."