FIC: "Iceberg Anatomy" (7/7)
Iceberg Anatomy
By Simarillion
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Universe: Alternative Universe
Rating: PG-13
Beta: asm_z
Pairing: Jensen Ackles/Jared Padalecki (one-sided), Jared Padalecki/Sandra McCoy (mentioned), others
Warnings: slash, M/M
Word Count: 2,331 (21,988 total)
Summary: Movie meets reality. At the end of the world a fateful meeting takes place.
Disclaimer: None of the herein presented happenings and events are true. Everything is 100% fiction and that includes the sexuality of the characters. I don’t claim to be in the know about their relations and private affairs, and I don’t make any money with the creation of this story.
Author’s Note: I changed the age of Jensen and Jared, they are the same age now. The plot wouldn’t really work otherwise.
This is part 2 of the Glaciology! ‘verse. Jensen is a scientist in the field of glaciology and he spends most of his time surrounded by ice, whereas Jared is a Hollywood movie star. Prequel to this story is Invisible Glaciers.
[ Masterpost]
Part Seven
The farewell party was a full success, and even Chad who was complaining about almost everything, had enjoyed hanging out with the scientists that had been torturing them the past four weeks. Although the reason for his happiness could just as well have been the anticipation of leaving Alaska behind.
Jim, Brock, Danneel, and Sam - who had joined the kitchen team after Jensen had abandoned his post - had prepared a buffet of the likes that had been unseen in the cantina until then. The decorations caused a lot of laughing and pleasant conversations, and each of the actors had been excited about the poster photos of them.
There had been some cheesy speeches last night, mostly fuelled by Sam’s self made liquor, and by the end of the party, Hayden had told everyone at least once that she loved them, but she loved Jeff even more.
Jared had spent most of the time with Jensen, talking excitedly about the upcoming shoot, his dogs at home, sunshine, and fast food. Shortly after midnight, and after the most embarrassing speeches were over, he had issued an open invitation to his home in LA.
Throughout the party Jensen had tried to keep from thinking about what would happen once their celebrating was over. Late at night, when he went to bed, he couldn’t help himself though, and his thoughts started turning round and round.
The real dilemma is that Jared had turned out to be an even greater person than he had expected him to be. During school his crush on the starquarter back had been focused mostly on the other boys good looks. Since Jensen hadn’t been that well versed in human interactions back then, he had based his interest on the obvious, physical appearances.
That didn’t mean that he had thought that Jared’s manners had been bad. Everyone had always talked about how chivalrous and helpful Jared Padalecki is, and his sunny nature had been as bright as it is today.
During college Jensen hadn’t thought much about his teenage infatuation, or his high school time. Studying, hanging out with his friends, and training Dean had been enough of a challenge, and after joining Adventure Ecology and helping David with the organisation of both Polar Expeditions - Antarctica and On Top of the World - time had been an even scarcer resource.
If he’s entirely truthful, Jensen hadn’t thought about Jared Padalecki before he was confronted with his larger than life movie poster in New York. Seeing the face that had been haunting him throughout his high school days, posted to bill boards, and buses, he had once more to face his interest in Jared Padalecki. The interview had only confirmed what he knew by then already. His infatuation is not gone. It’s no longer a crush. It has changed, matured together with Jensen.
After the class reunion, where he had seen Jared in the flesh for the first time since his last day at school, Jensen had been too busy to actively think about the actor, but there had been the occasional dream that featured Jared Padalecki, quite a few of them rather explicit.
When he had come face to face with the person who had starred in the majority of Jensen’s wet dreams, he had for the first time in his life the chance to get to know Jared. The person, not the quarterback or the actor. Jared who is grumpy in the morning, but still gets up long before the sun starts to shine, because he wants to help with the dogs. Jared who, when he’s exhausted, sprawls over Jensen’s bed and fights Dean for more space on the blankets. The very Jared who had told Jensen about his private life, and entrusted him with knowledge that could be uncomfortable (at the very least) for him.
Describing his feelings for him, Jensen can say that Jared is a person who is very important to him. On the same level as Chris is important to him, maybe even of greater importance in some areas. He’s not in love with him; he doesn’t really know how being in love feels, though. He just knows that every time he can spend time with Jared, he’s happy and content, and he misses the other when he isn’t around.
So when he wakes up, after more tossing and turning than actual sleeping, only two and a half hours after he went to bed, Jensen’s first thoughts go to Jared. He’ll have to say goodbye to the friend he found in Jared, and it pains him to think that he’ll never get to see him again. Besides class reunions of course.
He rolls onto his stomach, and buries his face in the pillow. Dean is sleeping right next to his bed, snoring lightly. There’s the sound of talking, and it seems like someone is sliding something over the floor.
Jensen can make out Hayden and Chad talking, but he doesn’t understand what they are saying. Even if he doesn’t get what they are saying, he knows what’s happening outside his door. Team Hollywood is preparing to leave. The time has come for them to go home-
He buries deeper into his pillow and sheets and tries his best to blend the voices out. It doesn’t work though. The more he forces himself not to listen, the better he can understand what they are saying, what they are talking about. They are checking their rooms, making sure that nothing stays behind.
There is a tentative knock at his door, but he ignores it. He knows who it is, but he doesn’t want to say goodbye to him. It’s stupid and childish. He can’t help his reaction though. Another knock, and then the door opens slowly.
“Jensen?” He can hear Jared moving in the door way, his heavy clothes rustling with his movements. “Jensen, are you awake?”
Jensen grumbles. It’s low and mostly silenced by the pillow his face is buried in.
But it’s enough to let Jared know that he’s awake. “Hey. I just want to say goodbye. We’re leaving.”
He turns his head and squints at the backlit figure of Jared. This time when he talks, he’s more successful. “What’s the time?”
“Uh, five.” The black shape fidgets. “We’ve got to leave early, because of the storm today.”
Jensen nods. If they want to make sure to get out before the blizzard hits, it has to be now. “You say good bye to the dogs?”
“Yeah. Gave Sammy and Cas a last rub and some pets. I’ll miss those guys. I mean I can’t wait to see Harley and Sadie again, but I’m gonna miss the team.” At this Dean wakes up and whines at Jared. “I’m gonna miss you too Dean.”
The husky pads over to his human friend, his toenails clicking on the floor. Dean jumps Jared and covers his face with doggy kisses. It’s his way of saying, don’t leave.
“Yeah, I love you too, fur-face.” Jared pets the dog, thumping his sides and hugging him. “Make sure to take good care of your human. I won’t be around to help out with that, so the responsibility is all yours.”
Dean barks, as if to agree with the instructions he just got.
“Hey! The two of you. I can take care of myself just fine, thank you very much.” His protests are met with a disbelieving snort (Jared) and another bark (Dean). “Worrywarts.”
After another scratch, Jared has the dog get down, and he comes into the room, hitting the light as he closes the door behind him. At first Jensen has to close his eyes, letting them adapt to the brightness, but when he opens them again, he can see Jared, first blurry and then clear.
“I know I already told you yesterday at the party, but I want to invite you again to visit me. Should you find yourself stateside, maybe even in LA, let me know. You’re welcome to hang out at my place anytime.” There are heavy bags under his eyes. The party stopped around three and now it’s five. Jared most likely slept no longer than one, one and a half hours tonight.
“Thanks. It will be some time before I get to LA though. Texas is more likely.” He has a vacation planned in the near future. His own project is almost finished, and he wants to be around for his sister’s graduation from college.
“Who knows, maybe we’ll be in Texas at the same time. And if not, it’s not that far to California if you go by plane.” The smile that accompanies the words is encouraging and happy. It gives Jensen a good feeling.
“We’ll see.” He sits up, and turns to face Jared. “And I wish you good luck with the movie. Not like you’ll need it, academy award nominated bigwig that you are.”
His teasing has Jared roll his eyes. “Smartass. I’ll have you know that I’ll base my character partially on you.”
“On me?” This is flattering, surprising, and intimidating. “But, I’m not that special.”
“The hell you aren’t!” The strong reaction comes as a surprise. “The way you are with the dogs, and what you taught us about surviving in the wilderness. Never forget your work with David and your trek across Antarctica. You are awesome; don’t make yourself out to be worth any less.”
Jensen thinks he can feel his cheeks blush at the compliment. He never expected Jared to have that high an opinion of him. True, they became friends, but he had not thought that the other looks up to him. It’s kind of bizarre to discover that the one person you were so hung up on, and still are in a way, admires you.
“Thanks.” He smiles weakly, unsure what to do.
“You don’t have to thank me. Just visit if you get the chance.” There’s another knock, and the door opens to reveal a pissy looking Chad.
“Dude, we have to go, or we won’t be able to for a day or longer.” The blonde nods at Jensen. “See ya around dog man.”
During the boot camp, him and Jensen became tentative friends, at first because of Jared, and then because they are strangely fascinated by the other person.
“Take care Blondie.” Jensen grins at the actor, who scowls at hearing the nickname.
With a look at Jared he whines, “Are you coming, or what?”
“I’m on my way, douchebag.” Jared gets up and smiles a last time at Jensen. “Don’t forget to call, and there’s something called the internet. I heard rumours about a mysterious mailing system that is available online. Something going by the name of ‘E-Mail’.”
“Idiot.” But his words are spoken fondly. He’s really going to miss Jared.
“Yeah, yeah. But admit it; I’m the most loveable idiot you know.” He bats his eyes at Jensen, looking ridiculous.
“I don’t know about that.” Jensen pretends to be thinking about the right answer. “Chad is rather loveable in his own douchy kind of way.”
This has Jared laugh heartily and Chad pout (all manly of course).
“I hate the two of you, you’re asshats.” The blonde pets Dean who comes to say goodbye to the new human as well. “Anyway, get a move on Jared. The others are already waiting.”
With another nod at Jensen he leaves them alone again.
“Well, time to get going.” Jared fidgets somewhat before he makes for the door. In the doorway he looks back at Jensen. “Promise to keep me up to date?”
“Promise. And now go, before Jeff storms my room to drag you out.” He grins at Jared who smiles back and then he’s gone. The door closes behind him and the bright and cheery person that has been hanging around him for four weeks now, is no longer there.
Jensen lies back down and stares at the ceiling. He could get up now, but with the actors leaving, and everyone else still sleeping because of the long night, the motivation to do so is rather non-existent. The idea of sleeping some more is very tempting.
Dean whines and Jensen turns to look at him. The dog is sitting in front of the door, staring at it, as if he’s waiting for it to open and Jared to walk back in. Jensen knows exactly how the husky feels.
“Hey, Dean, he’s gone.” His words have the dog’s head swivel from the door to Jensen’s face and then back again. “Sorry pal. No more Jared.”
When Dean keeps on watching the door, Jensen sighs heavily. It’s really not fair that the actor came into their life, installed himself in their hearts, and now he’s leaving them like this. He watches the dog’s vigil for some time, before his lids grow heavy and he starts to drift off.
Before he can fall asleep though the door opens, and Dean jumps up. It isn’t Jared though who enters. It’s Danneel who wedges inside the room, her cheeks flushed with the cold outside, wearing her Polar gear. “The two of you are pathetic.”
She takes off her jacket and outdoor pants, and toes off her boots before she crawls into bed next to Jensen. Her hands are ice cold and so is her face. But she curls around him anyway.
“Uh huh, and you aren’t” Jensen pulls his blankets over her and they settle down.
“It’s not fair that they grew on us like that.” She murmurs against his side. “They weren’t supposed to be this likeable.”
They stay like this for some time before Dean jumps onto the bed and sprawls over their feet.
“You settle the dogs for the storm?” His question gets no answer besides a sleepy nod. “Thanks, Dani.”
Another nod and Jensen reaches for the light switch next to the bed. One flick and it’s dark once more. The heat from the dog and Danneel seeps into him, and soon he’s dead to the world.
continue: Avalanches Approaching
By Simarillion
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Universe: Alternative Universe
Rating: PG-13
Beta: asm_z
Pairing: Jensen Ackles/Jared Padalecki (one-sided), Jared Padalecki/Sandra McCoy (mentioned), others
Warnings: slash, M/M
Word Count: 2,331 (21,988 total)
Summary: Movie meets reality. At the end of the world a fateful meeting takes place.
Disclaimer: None of the herein presented happenings and events are true. Everything is 100% fiction and that includes the sexuality of the characters. I don’t claim to be in the know about their relations and private affairs, and I don’t make any money with the creation of this story.
Author’s Note: I changed the age of Jensen and Jared, they are the same age now. The plot wouldn’t really work otherwise.
This is part 2 of the Glaciology! ‘verse. Jensen is a scientist in the field of glaciology and he spends most of his time surrounded by ice, whereas Jared is a Hollywood movie star. Prequel to this story is Invisible Glaciers.
[ Masterpost]
Part Seven
The farewell party was a full success, and even Chad who was complaining about almost everything, had enjoyed hanging out with the scientists that had been torturing them the past four weeks. Although the reason for his happiness could just as well have been the anticipation of leaving Alaska behind.
Jim, Brock, Danneel, and Sam - who had joined the kitchen team after Jensen had abandoned his post - had prepared a buffet of the likes that had been unseen in the cantina until then. The decorations caused a lot of laughing and pleasant conversations, and each of the actors had been excited about the poster photos of them.
There had been some cheesy speeches last night, mostly fuelled by Sam’s self made liquor, and by the end of the party, Hayden had told everyone at least once that she loved them, but she loved Jeff even more.
Jared had spent most of the time with Jensen, talking excitedly about the upcoming shoot, his dogs at home, sunshine, and fast food. Shortly after midnight, and after the most embarrassing speeches were over, he had issued an open invitation to his home in LA.
Throughout the party Jensen had tried to keep from thinking about what would happen once their celebrating was over. Late at night, when he went to bed, he couldn’t help himself though, and his thoughts started turning round and round.
The real dilemma is that Jared had turned out to be an even greater person than he had expected him to be. During school his crush on the starquarter back had been focused mostly on the other boys good looks. Since Jensen hadn’t been that well versed in human interactions back then, he had based his interest on the obvious, physical appearances.
That didn’t mean that he had thought that Jared’s manners had been bad. Everyone had always talked about how chivalrous and helpful Jared Padalecki is, and his sunny nature had been as bright as it is today.
During college Jensen hadn’t thought much about his teenage infatuation, or his high school time. Studying, hanging out with his friends, and training Dean had been enough of a challenge, and after joining Adventure Ecology and helping David with the organisation of both Polar Expeditions - Antarctica and On Top of the World - time had been an even scarcer resource.
If he’s entirely truthful, Jensen hadn’t thought about Jared Padalecki before he was confronted with his larger than life movie poster in New York. Seeing the face that had been haunting him throughout his high school days, posted to bill boards, and buses, he had once more to face his interest in Jared Padalecki. The interview had only confirmed what he knew by then already. His infatuation is not gone. It’s no longer a crush. It has changed, matured together with Jensen.
After the class reunion, where he had seen Jared in the flesh for the first time since his last day at school, Jensen had been too busy to actively think about the actor, but there had been the occasional dream that featured Jared Padalecki, quite a few of them rather explicit.
When he had come face to face with the person who had starred in the majority of Jensen’s wet dreams, he had for the first time in his life the chance to get to know Jared. The person, not the quarterback or the actor. Jared who is grumpy in the morning, but still gets up long before the sun starts to shine, because he wants to help with the dogs. Jared who, when he’s exhausted, sprawls over Jensen’s bed and fights Dean for more space on the blankets. The very Jared who had told Jensen about his private life, and entrusted him with knowledge that could be uncomfortable (at the very least) for him.
Describing his feelings for him, Jensen can say that Jared is a person who is very important to him. On the same level as Chris is important to him, maybe even of greater importance in some areas. He’s not in love with him; he doesn’t really know how being in love feels, though. He just knows that every time he can spend time with Jared, he’s happy and content, and he misses the other when he isn’t around.
So when he wakes up, after more tossing and turning than actual sleeping, only two and a half hours after he went to bed, Jensen’s first thoughts go to Jared. He’ll have to say goodbye to the friend he found in Jared, and it pains him to think that he’ll never get to see him again. Besides class reunions of course.
He rolls onto his stomach, and buries his face in the pillow. Dean is sleeping right next to his bed, snoring lightly. There’s the sound of talking, and it seems like someone is sliding something over the floor.
Jensen can make out Hayden and Chad talking, but he doesn’t understand what they are saying. Even if he doesn’t get what they are saying, he knows what’s happening outside his door. Team Hollywood is preparing to leave. The time has come for them to go home-
He buries deeper into his pillow and sheets and tries his best to blend the voices out. It doesn’t work though. The more he forces himself not to listen, the better he can understand what they are saying, what they are talking about. They are checking their rooms, making sure that nothing stays behind.
There is a tentative knock at his door, but he ignores it. He knows who it is, but he doesn’t want to say goodbye to him. It’s stupid and childish. He can’t help his reaction though. Another knock, and then the door opens slowly.
“Jensen?” He can hear Jared moving in the door way, his heavy clothes rustling with his movements. “Jensen, are you awake?”
Jensen grumbles. It’s low and mostly silenced by the pillow his face is buried in.
But it’s enough to let Jared know that he’s awake. “Hey. I just want to say goodbye. We’re leaving.”
He turns his head and squints at the backlit figure of Jared. This time when he talks, he’s more successful. “What’s the time?”
“Uh, five.” The black shape fidgets. “We’ve got to leave early, because of the storm today.”
Jensen nods. If they want to make sure to get out before the blizzard hits, it has to be now. “You say good bye to the dogs?”
“Yeah. Gave Sammy and Cas a last rub and some pets. I’ll miss those guys. I mean I can’t wait to see Harley and Sadie again, but I’m gonna miss the team.” At this Dean wakes up and whines at Jared. “I’m gonna miss you too Dean.”
The husky pads over to his human friend, his toenails clicking on the floor. Dean jumps Jared and covers his face with doggy kisses. It’s his way of saying, don’t leave.
“Yeah, I love you too, fur-face.” Jared pets the dog, thumping his sides and hugging him. “Make sure to take good care of your human. I won’t be around to help out with that, so the responsibility is all yours.”
Dean barks, as if to agree with the instructions he just got.
“Hey! The two of you. I can take care of myself just fine, thank you very much.” His protests are met with a disbelieving snort (Jared) and another bark (Dean). “Worrywarts.”
After another scratch, Jared has the dog get down, and he comes into the room, hitting the light as he closes the door behind him. At first Jensen has to close his eyes, letting them adapt to the brightness, but when he opens them again, he can see Jared, first blurry and then clear.
“I know I already told you yesterday at the party, but I want to invite you again to visit me. Should you find yourself stateside, maybe even in LA, let me know. You’re welcome to hang out at my place anytime.” There are heavy bags under his eyes. The party stopped around three and now it’s five. Jared most likely slept no longer than one, one and a half hours tonight.
“Thanks. It will be some time before I get to LA though. Texas is more likely.” He has a vacation planned in the near future. His own project is almost finished, and he wants to be around for his sister’s graduation from college.
“Who knows, maybe we’ll be in Texas at the same time. And if not, it’s not that far to California if you go by plane.” The smile that accompanies the words is encouraging and happy. It gives Jensen a good feeling.
“We’ll see.” He sits up, and turns to face Jared. “And I wish you good luck with the movie. Not like you’ll need it, academy award nominated bigwig that you are.”
His teasing has Jared roll his eyes. “Smartass. I’ll have you know that I’ll base my character partially on you.”
“On me?” This is flattering, surprising, and intimidating. “But, I’m not that special.”
“The hell you aren’t!” The strong reaction comes as a surprise. “The way you are with the dogs, and what you taught us about surviving in the wilderness. Never forget your work with David and your trek across Antarctica. You are awesome; don’t make yourself out to be worth any less.”
Jensen thinks he can feel his cheeks blush at the compliment. He never expected Jared to have that high an opinion of him. True, they became friends, but he had not thought that the other looks up to him. It’s kind of bizarre to discover that the one person you were so hung up on, and still are in a way, admires you.
“Thanks.” He smiles weakly, unsure what to do.
“You don’t have to thank me. Just visit if you get the chance.” There’s another knock, and the door opens to reveal a pissy looking Chad.
“Dude, we have to go, or we won’t be able to for a day or longer.” The blonde nods at Jensen. “See ya around dog man.”
During the boot camp, him and Jensen became tentative friends, at first because of Jared, and then because they are strangely fascinated by the other person.
“Take care Blondie.” Jensen grins at the actor, who scowls at hearing the nickname.
With a look at Jared he whines, “Are you coming, or what?”
“I’m on my way, douchebag.” Jared gets up and smiles a last time at Jensen. “Don’t forget to call, and there’s something called the internet. I heard rumours about a mysterious mailing system that is available online. Something going by the name of ‘E-Mail’.”
“Idiot.” But his words are spoken fondly. He’s really going to miss Jared.
“Yeah, yeah. But admit it; I’m the most loveable idiot you know.” He bats his eyes at Jensen, looking ridiculous.
“I don’t know about that.” Jensen pretends to be thinking about the right answer. “Chad is rather loveable in his own douchy kind of way.”
This has Jared laugh heartily and Chad pout (all manly of course).
“I hate the two of you, you’re asshats.” The blonde pets Dean who comes to say goodbye to the new human as well. “Anyway, get a move on Jared. The others are already waiting.”
With another nod at Jensen he leaves them alone again.
“Well, time to get going.” Jared fidgets somewhat before he makes for the door. In the doorway he looks back at Jensen. “Promise to keep me up to date?”
“Promise. And now go, before Jeff storms my room to drag you out.” He grins at Jared who smiles back and then he’s gone. The door closes behind him and the bright and cheery person that has been hanging around him for four weeks now, is no longer there.
Jensen lies back down and stares at the ceiling. He could get up now, but with the actors leaving, and everyone else still sleeping because of the long night, the motivation to do so is rather non-existent. The idea of sleeping some more is very tempting.
Dean whines and Jensen turns to look at him. The dog is sitting in front of the door, staring at it, as if he’s waiting for it to open and Jared to walk back in. Jensen knows exactly how the husky feels.
“Hey, Dean, he’s gone.” His words have the dog’s head swivel from the door to Jensen’s face and then back again. “Sorry pal. No more Jared.”
When Dean keeps on watching the door, Jensen sighs heavily. It’s really not fair that the actor came into their life, installed himself in their hearts, and now he’s leaving them like this. He watches the dog’s vigil for some time, before his lids grow heavy and he starts to drift off.
Before he can fall asleep though the door opens, and Dean jumps up. It isn’t Jared though who enters. It’s Danneel who wedges inside the room, her cheeks flushed with the cold outside, wearing her Polar gear. “The two of you are pathetic.”
She takes off her jacket and outdoor pants, and toes off her boots before she crawls into bed next to Jensen. Her hands are ice cold and so is her face. But she curls around him anyway.
“Uh huh, and you aren’t” Jensen pulls his blankets over her and they settle down.
“It’s not fair that they grew on us like that.” She murmurs against his side. “They weren’t supposed to be this likeable.”
They stay like this for some time before Dean jumps onto the bed and sprawls over their feet.
“You settle the dogs for the storm?” His question gets no answer besides a sleepy nod. “Thanks, Dani.”
Another nod and Jensen reaches for the light switch next to the bed. One flick and it’s dark once more. The heat from the dog and Danneel seeps into him, and soon he’s dead to the world.
continue: Avalanches Approaching