1. Chapter 1 (1/1)

the first of 22 drabbles to reward redrachxo's progress on some work she's doing.

bertrand was under attack. trapped and tormented, there was nothing he could do to fend off his assailant. he couldn't believe his weakness was being used against him in this way, as he curled tighter into a ball, attempting to defend himself, though he'd known the battle was lost as soon as he'd hit the floor. no mercy was forthcoming, and bertrand refused to beg. it was humiliating enough as it was.

finally, after what felt like years, vlad reached down a hand to help him up."i'm sorry," he whispered, "but it's just too funny that you're ticklish."