Five Firsts ~ SGA (McShep)
Title: Five Firsts
Author: icantfollow
Characters: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Prompt: #004 Firsts
Word Count: 656
Rating: PG
Summary: 'You know,' Rodney murmurs, 'the first time you told me that if we had sex the world would end, I thought you were joking.'
i. first steps
'Rodney, c'mere a second.'
And Rodney hops to.
-
'Sheppard, I need you to look over these equations because someone decided to go on a holiday without finishing his work!'
John drops his book and jogs to the lab.
-
'Hang on, don't eat that, it's got citrus in it.'
Rodney gratefully exchanges his platter of food-like substance for John's beef ribs.
-
'What were you thinking? You've got a death wish! Don't ever scare me like that again, you stupid idiot.'
And John smiles.
ii. first kiss
It's an accident. Rodney leans over to take the remote, stumbles slightly, and his lips brush against John's. Of course, he can't deny (at least to himself) that he's been wanting to do it for ages, but still, his timing is off. John seizes, and Teyla and Ronon exchange a look, excusing themselves from the room as fast as humanly possible.
'Um, oops?' says Rodney, preparing to make a hasty exit until everyone forgets everything.
John breathes, heavy and awkward, and Rodney decides now is the perfect time to go hit himself over the head with something.
'No.' A hand pulls at his sleeve, and Rodney turns, surprised. 'Don't go. Not yet.'
'Oh,' says Rodney and he closes the door. 'Okay.'
iii. first time
'God, I'm so sorry,' John whispers, running his hand across Rodney's scuffed cheek. The scientist blinks and scrunches up his face, moaning slightly as his hands press deeper into the still-bleeding wound at his side.
'Not your fault,' he grunts. 'Though I did warn you about making nice with the natives.'
John chokes out a laugh and can't keep his hands to himself. Somehow, he's convinced that if he stops touching Rodney, Rodney will disappear. 'They'll be here soon,' he promises. 'Just hang in there.'
'You know,' Rodney murmurs, 'the first time you told me that if we had sex the world would end, I thought you were joking.'
John's hysterical laugh turns into a wracking cough, and the pit gets just a little bit darker, the air a little thicker. The whine of Wraith darts explode overhead.
'It was worth it though,' mumbles Rodney, fading into unconsciousness. 'Definitely worth it.'
iv. first fight
Anti-confrontational; both men suffer from the symptoms, and so instead of airing their disagreements in loud booming voices, they decide on trench warfare, stilted sentences and stiff nods.
Atlantis fights John's battles for him, and Rodney retaliates with purposeful stupidity. Eventually, after they flood half the living quarters, Elizabeth intercedes and orders them to work out their problems or get out of the city before their complete idiocy kills an innocent bystander.
Eventually Rodney admits he feels he's being taken advantage of, that while he knows John keeps his feelings close to his tac vest, sometimes he can't stand having to act out both sides of the relationship.
In return, John explains that Rodney expects too much sometimes, that he's only human. John hates it when Rodney gets wrapped up in himself, uses his genius as a shield and keeps John out.
They apologize, and promise to try harder, and while things are still a little stiff, at least no one drowns.
v. first love
'Think it's for good this time?'
Rodney looks at John, and recognizes his 'brave face'. He feels the same way; they are minutes from a temper tantrum.
'It better not be,' Rodney says, pretending that it's allergies causing his eyes to water. 'I don't think I could handle that.'
John turns towards him, and leans his slightly greying head on Rodney's shoulder, as they stare out at the water from their favorite balcony.
'I love you,' Rodney whispers so softly that he's afraid John won't hear him. John just sighs.
'Yeah, me too.'
Then they return to their rooms, finish packing, and board the Daedelus. They don't say one word to each other for the entire trip back to Earth. There's nothing left to say.
Author: icantfollow
Characters: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Prompt: #004 Firsts
Word Count: 656
Rating: PG
Summary: 'You know,' Rodney murmurs, 'the first time you told me that if we had sex the world would end, I thought you were joking.'
i. first steps
'Rodney, c'mere a second.'
And Rodney hops to.
-
'Sheppard, I need you to look over these equations because someone decided to go on a holiday without finishing his work!'
John drops his book and jogs to the lab.
-
'Hang on, don't eat that, it's got citrus in it.'
Rodney gratefully exchanges his platter of food-like substance for John's beef ribs.
-
'What were you thinking? You've got a death wish! Don't ever scare me like that again, you stupid idiot.'
And John smiles.
ii. first kiss
It's an accident. Rodney leans over to take the remote, stumbles slightly, and his lips brush against John's. Of course, he can't deny (at least to himself) that he's been wanting to do it for ages, but still, his timing is off. John seizes, and Teyla and Ronon exchange a look, excusing themselves from the room as fast as humanly possible.
'Um, oops?' says Rodney, preparing to make a hasty exit until everyone forgets everything.
John breathes, heavy and awkward, and Rodney decides now is the perfect time to go hit himself over the head with something.
'No.' A hand pulls at his sleeve, and Rodney turns, surprised. 'Don't go. Not yet.'
'Oh,' says Rodney and he closes the door. 'Okay.'
iii. first time
'God, I'm so sorry,' John whispers, running his hand across Rodney's scuffed cheek. The scientist blinks and scrunches up his face, moaning slightly as his hands press deeper into the still-bleeding wound at his side.
'Not your fault,' he grunts. 'Though I did warn you about making nice with the natives.'
John chokes out a laugh and can't keep his hands to himself. Somehow, he's convinced that if he stops touching Rodney, Rodney will disappear. 'They'll be here soon,' he promises. 'Just hang in there.'
'You know,' Rodney murmurs, 'the first time you told me that if we had sex the world would end, I thought you were joking.'
John's hysterical laugh turns into a wracking cough, and the pit gets just a little bit darker, the air a little thicker. The whine of Wraith darts explode overhead.
'It was worth it though,' mumbles Rodney, fading into unconsciousness. 'Definitely worth it.'
iv. first fight
Anti-confrontational; both men suffer from the symptoms, and so instead of airing their disagreements in loud booming voices, they decide on trench warfare, stilted sentences and stiff nods.
Atlantis fights John's battles for him, and Rodney retaliates with purposeful stupidity. Eventually, after they flood half the living quarters, Elizabeth intercedes and orders them to work out their problems or get out of the city before their complete idiocy kills an innocent bystander.
Eventually Rodney admits he feels he's being taken advantage of, that while he knows John keeps his feelings close to his tac vest, sometimes he can't stand having to act out both sides of the relationship.
In return, John explains that Rodney expects too much sometimes, that he's only human. John hates it when Rodney gets wrapped up in himself, uses his genius as a shield and keeps John out.
They apologize, and promise to try harder, and while things are still a little stiff, at least no one drowns.
v. first love
'Think it's for good this time?'
Rodney looks at John, and recognizes his 'brave face'. He feels the same way; they are minutes from a temper tantrum.
'It better not be,' Rodney says, pretending that it's allergies causing his eyes to water. 'I don't think I could handle that.'
John turns towards him, and leans his slightly greying head on Rodney's shoulder, as they stare out at the water from their favorite balcony.
'I love you,' Rodney whispers so softly that he's afraid John won't hear him. John just sighs.
'Yeah, me too.'
Then they return to their rooms, finish packing, and board the Daedelus. They don't say one word to each other for the entire trip back to Earth. There's nothing left to say.