( ... )

John sat on the balcony for a long time alone, staring at his beer more than sipping on it. He had told Rodney to meet him when he could take a break from the labs, so he wasn't expecting him just yet. He had come out here to think, but now that he was here.. his mind was empty. Pepper had seemed upset about the ring.. but otherwise excited for him ( Read more... )

John appeared in the doorway of the labs, as he had done on many a momentous and not so momentous occasion. He was carrying three meticulously inspected chicken (for citrus) MREs and was prepared to wait as long as it took for Rodney to notice him....after he cleared his throat.

( A notrly proposal )

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John pulls on the slightly-darker-than-sage button-up and studies himself in the mirror for the thousandth time. This is stupid, he thinks, running a hand through his hair, wondering idly if he has any hairgel around this place ( Read more... )

( In which John talks far too much. )

( just need to talk, doesn't matter what about )

[appears in lab doorway, smiling easily]

[set the 24th]It's around one in the afternoon he decides to patch through. He still hasn't gotten a reaction other than 'you're a creepy stalker boyfriend' but he's taking it as a good sign, honestly. Okay yes, it's a lot. And okay, yes, he's a creepy stalker. He'll take it if it means he can spend Christmas Eve with Rodney and just.. not have a ( Read more... )