tennis slash - Can't Keep Me Down
Title: Can’t Keep Me Down
Author: Kris S.
Fandom: Tennis RPS
Pairing: Marat Safin/Nikolay Davydenko
Disclaimer: This did not happen.
Rating: PG13
Summary: How Marat helped the Russian Davis Cup team even though he was in Thailand.
Author’s Notes: Takes place after the first day of Russia vs. Argentina (or specifically, Del Potro beating Nikolay). NOT connected to my other stories with this pairing.
"That was simply sad," Marat said before Nikolay could finish saying hello.
"Thanks, Marat. How could you have even watched the match? Aren't you in Thailand?"
"Internet is the best."
"Interrupting your chat room activities?"
"Hey, I'll have you know that I am the king when it comes to the long distance activities."
Nikolay replied doubtfully, "I see."
"I mean it. The secret to having a long distance relationship is to excel on the phone and Internet activities."
"Right and how long did your last relationship last?"
"Well, I'm a rotten selfish jerk in person. Works out okay the first few times in bed but it wears thin."
"Makes sense."
"Okay, here's the deal. Your mind is not on the game."
"Juan Martin is very tough."
"He's a teenager on cruise control. Dangerous, yes, but you have to force him to make the winning shot."
"How do you know I didn't if you were only following a line score?"
"I know all. Also, you've done it before, Kolya. I did see Wimbledon."
"That was different. It was grass. Until this year, you weren't exactly fond of the stuff either."
"Yeah, well, I got over it. What you need to do is clear your mind and I don't mean by meditation."
There was silence on the other end before Nikolay said slowly, "I'm not in a long distance relationship with you."
"So? I told you I am the king. Now, are you alone in the room?"
"Yes."
"Damn it. Okay, I can work with that too. Though I must say, your wife is hot."
"Stay away from my wife!"
"You could try to get Dima in there. I know he's always interested in listening in..."
"No. If I am going along with this ridiculous plan, I don't want any witnesses." Nikolay paused, then, "You are alone, right?"
"None of my playthings are in Thailand right now. I guess I could go French but Gael tends to ignore me. I don't know why."
"I wish I did."
"Why would you want to do that? I spice up your pedestrian life. I hear that Novak's brother is getting a wild card. What's the legal age in Thailand?"
"Marat... what is with you today?"
"How ever do you mean, my dear?"
"That! You never talk to me like that. Is this what usually happens with Mischa? He's not here but I can try to get his phone number..."
"Nikolay, you are such a spoiler. I'm not calling because I'm lonely..."
"You're not?"
"Okay, I am. But it's not only about that. I want to help the team make an amazing comeback. They need you to have your mind on the game."
"Juan Martin..."
"Is done. Not your problem. Nalbandian is your problem. Maybe he'll be tired from the doubles match but you can't count on that. So just settle down on the bed, relax, and let me perform my magic."
Author: Kris S.
Fandom: Tennis RPS
Pairing: Marat Safin/Nikolay Davydenko
Disclaimer: This did not happen.
Rating: PG13
Summary: How Marat helped the Russian Davis Cup team even though he was in Thailand.
Author’s Notes: Takes place after the first day of Russia vs. Argentina (or specifically, Del Potro beating Nikolay). NOT connected to my other stories with this pairing.
"That was simply sad," Marat said before Nikolay could finish saying hello.
"Thanks, Marat. How could you have even watched the match? Aren't you in Thailand?"
"Internet is the best."
"Interrupting your chat room activities?"
"Hey, I'll have you know that I am the king when it comes to the long distance activities."
Nikolay replied doubtfully, "I see."
"I mean it. The secret to having a long distance relationship is to excel on the phone and Internet activities."
"Right and how long did your last relationship last?"
"Well, I'm a rotten selfish jerk in person. Works out okay the first few times in bed but it wears thin."
"Makes sense."
"Okay, here's the deal. Your mind is not on the game."
"Juan Martin is very tough."
"He's a teenager on cruise control. Dangerous, yes, but you have to force him to make the winning shot."
"How do you know I didn't if you were only following a line score?"
"I know all. Also, you've done it before, Kolya. I did see Wimbledon."
"That was different. It was grass. Until this year, you weren't exactly fond of the stuff either."
"Yeah, well, I got over it. What you need to do is clear your mind and I don't mean by meditation."
There was silence on the other end before Nikolay said slowly, "I'm not in a long distance relationship with you."
"So? I told you I am the king. Now, are you alone in the room?"
"Yes."
"Damn it. Okay, I can work with that too. Though I must say, your wife is hot."
"Stay away from my wife!"
"You could try to get Dima in there. I know he's always interested in listening in..."
"No. If I am going along with this ridiculous plan, I don't want any witnesses." Nikolay paused, then, "You are alone, right?"
"None of my playthings are in Thailand right now. I guess I could go French but Gael tends to ignore me. I don't know why."
"I wish I did."
"Why would you want to do that? I spice up your pedestrian life. I hear that Novak's brother is getting a wild card. What's the legal age in Thailand?"
"Marat... what is with you today?"
"How ever do you mean, my dear?"
"That! You never talk to me like that. Is this what usually happens with Mischa? He's not here but I can try to get his phone number..."
"Nikolay, you are such a spoiler. I'm not calling because I'm lonely..."
"You're not?"
"Okay, I am. But it's not only about that. I want to help the team make an amazing comeback. They need you to have your mind on the game."
"Juan Martin..."
"Is done. Not your problem. Nalbandian is your problem. Maybe he'll be tired from the doubles match but you can't count on that. So just settle down on the bed, relax, and let me perform my magic."