Title: Quasimodo
Fandom(s): Smallville/Supernatural
Character(s)/Pairing(s): Sam/Lana; mentions of Dean and Ruby
Rating/Warnings: G
Prompt(s):
au100 Sight
Word count: 184
Spoilers: Supernatural Season 4.
Disclaimer: I don't own these shows or the characters from them. Just borrowing for fun things.
Summary: Some have clearer vision than others.
Notes: This pretty much spells out a big reason I love this couple so much. Titled for the Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame, in which Quasimodo says, "It takes more than looking to really see."
He looks at her and sees someone who loves him unconditionally, something he can barely wrap his head around given the choices he's made. He sees the pain he's put her through, the pain he warned her would come. She deserves better, and he tries to push her away, but for some reason she pushes back. She's always there, waiting for him with open arms, forgiving each and every horrible mistake he makes. It's like she doesn't even see the darkness he knows is there.
He doesn't realize she sees him more clearly than anyone ever has. Her vision isn't as clouded as an older brother who only saw the boy he had taken care of his whole life, or a demon who only saw someone destined to lead them out of the pit. She saw someone like her, someone who was so many things to those around him, though none of those things were actually him. They were both just imperfect people who just wanted to be accepted for who they were.
If Lana can be that for him, she is more than willing.