[Inception] Fic: A new shine
Title: A new shineFandom: InceptionPairing: Arthur/EamesRating: Explicit/NC-17Length: 1700 wordsContent Notes: Leather kink, glove kink, barebacking, unhygienic sexSummary: Arthur wears leather gloves....
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