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[impishtubist]

Title: “Cabin Fever”
Fandom: Star Trek: Voyager
Characters/Pairings: Chakotay/Tom Paris, crew
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Word Count: c. 3,600
Warnings: Fluff, language, implied masturbation.
Timeline: Post-"Basics, Part II"

Summary: Chakotay grows a beard. It might just be Tom Paris’ undoing.

Notes: This is a belated birthday gift

Comments

[kim_j_8472]

Oh HOLY HELL. I could reread this forever. And you MUST post it on AO3 and link it on VAMB because I need to bookmark it with love and my Voyager friends need to read this!

I love the progression of Tom's lust, the fact that you took your time and didn't rush it - that, in and of itself, lends so much to credibility. I know not everyone roots for this 'ship and won't 'see' it without proof but to have such a simple thing as hair color (or lack thereof in this case) be the catalyst for a complex change in relationship is oftentimes all that it ever takes. And of course, I feel warmed over by the fact that you've chosen a particular kink of mine from another fandom ;) to infuse Chakotay with here. It's really something to keep me going when days are rough. <3

I love that Tom takes charge and that Chakotay's response is so in character. You must post this elsewhere. And I may have to photoset something in solidarity. All the love for my birthday fic. ALL.

[impishtubist]

I will try to remember to post it to VAMB when I get home tonight!

Thank you so, so much for this comment. It's good to know that Tom's progression throughout the story felt right. And I'm happy you also share an appreciation for a take-charge!Tom and silver-haired men ;-)

Oh, a photoset?! I could never say no to that. This will probably make its way to Tumblr eventually.

Thank you again for this comment! And happy belated birthday.

[shayenne]

I think I love you. This was perfect. Lucky Kim!!

[impishtubist]

I'm just home from work and catching up on your comments :) Thank you so much for leaving one here and at VAMB. I am so, so grateful that after so many years of loving this pairing, I'm finally starting to meet people online who ship them as well. Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I'm so happy that Tom's thought process sounded in-character, and that you liked the ending. Oh, and the bit about the bare forearms? Yeah, that's totally my weakness as well. Thanks for mentioning it :)

I hope to write more of this pairing, and soon!

[shayenne]

You're going to write more C/P? Oh, I would totally read it.

I'm going to rec your story to a dear friend who loves C/P. :)

[impishtubist]

I definitely want to write more! I have a lengthy AU of "Basics" I've been trying to finish up, and I'm constantly on the prowl for more plot bunnies.

I'm very flattered you want to rec this fic! Thank you. And it's good to know there are other C/P fans still out there :)

Yea! new C/P

[cassatt_2]

Shayenne sent me here, and I'm so glad she did. Loved this story! Yummy ust, well-written, nice visuals - what more could a C/P fangirl want?
I'm with Shayenne - I would totally read more C/P from you! Nice job :-).

Re: Yea! new C/P

[impishtubist]

Oh, wow, thank you!! I'm so happy to finally be meeting other C/P fans. I've loved this 'ship quietly for years - it's so nice to talk about it with others now! Thank you for commenting on this fic. I'm happy you liked it and thought it was well-written. That means a lot!

Re: Yea! new C/P

[cassatt_2]

Yes, the C/P fandom used to be quite large & active, back in the day. I don't even know if the old C/P archives are still on the web, aside from the Tom Paris Dorm (assume it still is?). I have the links on my fanfiction website but I confess I haven't checked them out in years. There is some C/P stuff on my site, including a couple of things Shayenne & I wrote together - not that I'm hawking or anything :-) ...

Re: Yea! new C/P

[impishtubist]

Oh, now it shows up. LJ was hiding this comment from me, so I replied to the other one. My bad!