Getting Together (PG-13)
Title: Getting Together
Author: lvs2read
Rating: PG13--just because it's slash
Characters/Pairing: Mal/Simon slash
Spoilers: Slight for "Heart of Gold"
Disclaimer: Don't own it, never did, never will--just having fun playing.
Author's Note: Written for the ff_friday challenge #106 prompt "dancing"
Thanks, kispexi2, for the quick beta!
You watch him as you have since the day you came on board. You used to watch in fear and confusion, but that long ago turned to respect and admiration. Since she left, though, you watch him with growing concern. He has always been one to repress his emotions, and you worry that he may crawl so deep into himself that you'll never be able to reach him.
It's been several months since she left, and he seems to be coming out of his funk. He laughs and jokes with the crew more often. He's more relaxed in his dealings with you. Perhaps it is time for you to make your feelings known. You have waited so long. You're scared that you may be rebuffed, but you have to try.
You think it would be better to meet him on his own territory, so you head to the bridge. As you leave the room, though, he is there in front of you. You meet his eyes, and what you see there gives you all the confidence you need.
As your hand involuntarily reaches for him you whisper, "Mal."
***
You watch him as you have since the day he came on board. At first you watched him with contempt mixed with a little envy, but that long ago turned to respect and admiration. The way he subordinates his needs and desires to those of his sister concerns you. No one should suppress their ownself that far. You should know.
After 'she' left, you withdrew into yourself for a time, further than you'd gone in many a year. Eventually, you realized that he was watching you and worrying about you, and that helped you find your way back. Didn't want to add none to his already heavy burden.
It's been several months now, and every day you feel more joy come into your life. The tension you used to feel emanating from the crew whenever you walked into the room is missing. There are more jokes and laughter. You are more relaxed around everyone, but especially with him. Per-maybe-haps it is time to make your feelings known. You have been so slow to realize how much he means to you. You are scared that he'll push you away like 'she' did, but you have to try.
You think it would be better to meet him on his own territory, so you head to the infirmary. As you step into the common room, though, he is there in front of you. Your eyes meet, and what you see in his eyes tells you everything you need to know.
As your hand involuntarily reaches for him you whisper, "Simon."
***
Your lips meet, and as your tongues dance, your heart begins to sing.
Author: lvs2read
Rating: PG13--just because it's slash
Characters/Pairing: Mal/Simon slash
Spoilers: Slight for "Heart of Gold"
Disclaimer: Don't own it, never did, never will--just having fun playing.
Author's Note: Written for the ff_friday challenge #106 prompt "dancing"
Thanks, kispexi2, for the quick beta!
You watch him as you have since the day you came on board. You used to watch in fear and confusion, but that long ago turned to respect and admiration. Since she left, though, you watch him with growing concern. He has always been one to repress his emotions, and you worry that he may crawl so deep into himself that you'll never be able to reach him.
It's been several months since she left, and he seems to be coming out of his funk. He laughs and jokes with the crew more often. He's more relaxed in his dealings with you. Perhaps it is time for you to make your feelings known. You have waited so long. You're scared that you may be rebuffed, but you have to try.
You think it would be better to meet him on his own territory, so you head to the bridge. As you leave the room, though, he is there in front of you. You meet his eyes, and what you see there gives you all the confidence you need.
As your hand involuntarily reaches for him you whisper, "Mal."
***
You watch him as you have since the day he came on board. At first you watched him with contempt mixed with a little envy, but that long ago turned to respect and admiration. The way he subordinates his needs and desires to those of his sister concerns you. No one should suppress their ownself that far. You should know.
After 'she' left, you withdrew into yourself for a time, further than you'd gone in many a year. Eventually, you realized that he was watching you and worrying about you, and that helped you find your way back. Didn't want to add none to his already heavy burden.
It's been several months now, and every day you feel more joy come into your life. The tension you used to feel emanating from the crew whenever you walked into the room is missing. There are more jokes and laughter. You are more relaxed around everyone, but especially with him. Per-maybe-haps it is time to make your feelings known. You have been so slow to realize how much he means to you. You are scared that he'll push you away like 'she' did, but you have to try.
You think it would be better to meet him on his own territory, so you head to the infirmary. As you step into the common room, though, he is there in front of you. Your eyes meet, and what you see in his eyes tells you everything you need to know.
As your hand involuntarily reaches for him you whisper, "Simon."
***
Your lips meet, and as your tongues dance, your heart begins to sing.