"Friction Leads to Fire" by Mara (Firefly)
Title: Friction Leads to Fire
Author: Mara
Pairing: Mal/Inara
Spoilers: "Safe"
Summary: The last thing Mal needs is to be stuck in a jail cell with Inara next door asking the hard questions.
Link: Friction Leads to Fire
Why: It's an insightful look at Mal, and at why he and Inara need each other despite the outwardly tart (if you'll forgive the pun) face they put on it.
Author: Mara
Pairing: Mal/Inara
Spoilers: "Safe"
Summary: The last thing Mal needs is to be stuck in a jail cell with Inara next door asking the hard questions.
Link: Friction Leads to Fire
Why: It's an insightful look at Mal, and at why he and Inara need each other despite the outwardly tart (if you'll forgive the pun) face they put on it.