Firefly fic: Teardrops

100 words | [PG]

 

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The tear dropped onto Mal's cheek.

“You stupid, stupid man,” Inara said. “Why do you have to be so noble all the time?”

She carefully wiped the tear and blood from his face, softly kissing the clean skin beneath. She was well aware the doctor was still in the room, but no longer cared.

“I didn't even get to tell you how I really feel,” she murmured, her lips brushing his.

The doctor cleared his throat. “Uh, he's not dead. He's not even unconscious.”

“What?”

“How 'xactly you feel 'bout me?” Mal asked, a devilish grin spreading across his face.

[REPOST] Stargate SG-1 fic: Playing the Game: Rules Are Meant To Be Broken

Jack visits Sam on Atlantis after she takes command. (With the premise that they didn't get together after Threads.) 

(This story was originally written in 2011 and has been updated for composition and clarity in 2020.)

1,524 words | [PG]

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 “So what do you think, sir?” Sam watched his expression as she guided him through the labyrinth-like corridors of Atlantis. She’d been the expedition commander for six months now, and this was his first visit while she was in charge. She felt a nervous flutter of her stomach and wondered why. She’d felt less anxious going up for her first promotion review. This was General O’Neill after all.

After a moment, he turned to her, hands clasped behind his back. “Looks good, Colonel. Any problems since you’ve taken over.”

Relief swelled in her, and she shook away the cobwebs of doubt that invaded her head. “Not really. Just your typical disgruntled personnel.”

“There’s always a few that don’t adapt well to a regime change.”

She snorted. “I’d hardly call it a regime change, sir.”

“Going from a civilian command to military is a lot to take. Especially with a science expedition like this.”

“It hasn’t been that bad. And I think things have smoothed out rather nicely.”

He must have noticed her defensiveness because his expression softened with a smile. “I’m sure it has, Carter. I wasn’t trying to imply otherwise. I just know it’s... hard. Being in charge.”

She regarded him for several beats but found his words sincere. He knew from experience. She nodded in agreement. “It’s different here, though. We’re so far from home that we rely on each other a great amount so we’re all kind of like-”

“Family?”

She smiled up at him. “Yeah, family.”

“That’s good, Carter. You deserve to have family close.”

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