Opposition of the Stars
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Claim: Stargate: Atlantis - John Sheppard
Title: Opposition of the Stars
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kageygirl
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay.
Prompt: 22. UST.
Rating: PG-13.
Length: medium (2,680 words)
Brief summary: There are legitimate, institutional factors keeping McKay and Sheppard from having a relationship—an intimate relationship—not the least of which is the U.S. Military Code. It's fantastic to see the characters not only acknowledge those restrictions, but submit to them. For John to say, "this is a rule I cannot break," while we can see and hear and *feel* how much they want it, is the absolute best, most wistful UST.
Link to the story: Opposition of the Stars
Claim: Stargate: Atlantis - John Sheppard
Title: Opposition of the Stars
Author:
kageygirlCharacters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay.
Prompt: 22. UST.
Rating: PG-13.
Length: medium (2,680 words)
Brief summary: There are legitimate, institutional factors keeping McKay and Sheppard from having a relationship—an intimate relationship—not the least of which is the U.S. Military Code. It's fantastic to see the characters not only acknowledge those restrictions, but submit to them. For John to say, "this is a rule I cannot break," while we can see and hear and *feel* how much they want it, is the absolute best, most wistful UST.
Rodney can feel himself frowning--not that it matters in the dark, but he can't help it. "You thought it was easier... before we were resupplied, and got the ZPM, and had a way to contact Earth again. When we were cut off and helpless in the face of an unstoppable enemy fleet."
"Well, no, not the helpless part." Rodney hadn't realized how well he's come to know Sheppard, but he can practically see the way Sheppard must be wincing as he says that, just from his tone of voice. Sheppard goes on, more softly. "But--yeah. Before everything got really bad, it was... easier."
Link to the story: Opposition of the Stars
