Whitewash: For Lotrpschallenge #37

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

Title: Whitewash
Author: cloudlessclimes
Rated: G
Pairing: OB/EW, if you tilt your head slightly to the left and squint real hard
Disclaimer: This is purely a product of my diseased mind and has no bearing on reality what so ever, I own no one, I know no one.
Summary: Orlando contemplates the truth
Notes: For lotrpschallenge # 37



There are some things time cannot erase. Some feelings, some somethings get under your skin and stay there. No matter how many layers of whitewash applied by the passing of years, you can still see them, plain as day. The best you can hope is they're meaningless to anyone else.

There are some words you can never take back. They somehow mix with the air and become the truth. As much as you'd like to gobble them back into your mouth and swallow them whole, the truth cannot be unmade.

When it comes down to it; when you're done trying to out-run what you never left behind in the first place, the only thing to do is: Just Face It.

Maybe then you'll be lucky. Maybe Elijah will squint into the sunshine just before smiling his Oh So Elijah! smile.

And he'll giggle and say, "Me too, Orli." Just, maybe.

Comments

[qaffan2004.livejournal.com]

I was trying to find the right words to discribe this and how it made me feel, but I can't seem to find them, so I'll just say that I really liked this, it was sweet, yet sad and hopeful. Very nice.

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

I was reaching for sweet and sad and hopeful but wasn't quite sure I got there. Thanks for the reassurance and kind words!

[liquidsoliloquy.livejournal.com]

Oh, damn.

I've been right there; this is exactly that feeling.

Goosebumps. Like wo.

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

sometimes I think I spend my life there.

[valiantfan.livejournal.com]

So lovely, so very lovely! So hard when you're writing with restrictions and this was done extremely well.

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

I love the restrictions! Makes it much easier to get my lazy arse in gear. thanks for taking the time to say such nice things. I'm not so sure about this...

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

So lovely, so sad ... can't find the right words. Thank you!

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

no, thank you! for taking the time to reply. especially since I was less than pleased with how this turned out.

[anyothergirl415.livejournal.com]

Wow... I've read so many different entires for this challenge and I am SO glad I am not the judge! The rules are so set and all of them have been great!! Yours is the first Orlijah (my personal OTP) and I just loved it!

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

I can't imagine having to be a judge. Not an easy job, that's for sure. Orlijah is my OTP too! Basically, it's all I write, LOL. Thanks for your kind words!

[cupidsbow.livejournal.com]

What are you *on*!!!!! This is not rubbish. This is *fantastic*!

I heart it to bitses.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

*is stunned*

You mean you like this? Whaa..??? Clearly I am no judge of my own writing. What I love goes over like a lead balloon and what I am quite convinceed is crap!crap!crap! others seem to quite like.

Thanks so much for being so kind.

[shalna.livejournal.com]

I found this via cupidsbow's rec and I love it. Beautifully written and very much rings true to me too.

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

oh thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I was kind of wishy washy about it, at best. Cathy rec'd me? *boggles*

[grean.livejournal.com]

Beautiful.... I am not a writer but I thought it was just lovely. Softly sad, sweetly still, like a reflection in a puddle after rain.
Thanks

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

for a "not a writer" your comments are beautiful and have made me feel much better about submitting this. I was quite of the impression it sucked most mightily. thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it.

[archerlass.livejournal.com]

Oh, I like this!

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

wee! *twirly happy dance* and I like you! *hugs*

[layne67.livejournal.com]

This is so beautiful, Ness. Kind of make me wish that I'm into bandom so that I could read your writings again ...

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

Aww bless your heart for going back to read this. And, seriously--I don't remember writing it! I wish you were in bandom too! Your squee is infectious.

MOME Award Nomination

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

Hello again. I just wanted to try and touch base to see if I can get your approval to have the following part of the final ballot for the Men of Middle Earth Awards:

"Whitewash" - Classic Orlando Bloom/Elijah Wood Ficlets

Voting is set to begin on Wednesday, September 17, and run through October 31, so I'm hoping to get in touch with all the authors by this Friday (September 12) so I can get all the coding finished in time.

If you'd rather not be included, that's no problem at all. Just let me know and I'll make sure your work isn't on the ballot. I just want to make sure that I've done everything possible to get in touch with you before finalizing the post for the final vote.

Thanks for your time. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Candice (FoxRafer on LJ)

Re: MOME Award Nomination

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

Hi!

Sorry, you're original comment went into my 'trash' file. I'm so flattered and curious, so sure! please do submit my ficlet for consideration

thanks!
vanessa

Re: MOME Award Nomination

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

Wonderful; thank you so much. I'll be in touch soon to confirm all the information before posting the final ballot.

Thanks again.
Candice

MOME Awards - Final Ballot Confirmation

[foxrafer.livejournal.com]

Good morning! The final ballots should be ready to go as scheduled tomorrow, September 17. While not every pairing will be represented, we're still going to have a great selection to read and enjoy.

I wanted to confirm the info for your nomination. If you'd like anything listed differently, or for people to be linked to a different location for your story, please let me know.

Thanks again for participating. Good luck and have a great day!

Candice

Category: Classic Orlando Bloom/Elijah Wood Ficlets
Story: Whitewash
Author: cloudlessclimes
Link: http://community.livejournal.com/fellow_shippers/3057715.html

[http://users.livejournal.com/tweedle_/]

Hiya! Found this via the MOME's. Bitter then sweet and ultimately hopeful. What more could one want? :)

[cloudlessclimes.livejournal.com]

Aww. You're a love. I must have been drunk when I wrote it though because I have NO recollection what so ever of having written it!!!

[shegollum.livejournal.com]

This is lovely and so touching. Your way with imagery is beautiful.

BTW, came here via the MOME awards ballot. Congrats on your nomination!