Three Little Words
by The Huntress
URL: http://www.area52hkh.net/ash/huntress/threelit.php
Summary: Rodney says those three little words
It had been perfect. They were both highly strung out from a mission, a mission that had gone well for a change. They had seeds and foodstuffs and even something akin to chocolate. And they got alcohol that rivaled Holling's swill. But they didn't tell anyone and quickly disappeared after the debriefing.
They drank a bit too much and got horny and both swung both ways (much to the other's shock) so what was the harm?
The next time both were sober, but the mission had been bad. They were angry at one another and it had been rough and raw and painful for both. But they showered after and relaxed and for the first time John spent the night in Rodney's quarters.
And so their relationship, if you could call it that, began. Until the night both were crocked again...after a good mission. It was great, it was mind-blowing, it was, for Rodney, a religious experience. John had done things Rodney hadn't thought possible. And Rodney released the words without a thought....
"I love you."
John just stared at him, mouth dropping open.
I love you.
In that one split second Rodney knew he had destroyed everything with those three little words.
I love you.
Rodney had ruined what was the perfect relationship.
I love you.
John backed away, getting dressed quickly, shaking his head, pretty much sprinting out of the room.
I love you.
Rodney buried himself in his work.
I love you.
John began to think.
I love you.
Rodney wasn't injured when the Ancient device exploded in the lab. He'd bent down to pick up his pen and had been shielded from any debris.
I love you.
John ran into the lab, frantic, panicked, eyes searching.
I love you.
Rodney groaned and sat up, eyes meeting John's, quickly lowering them.
I love you.
John knelt down, palms on Rodney's face, drawing their mouths close.
I love you.
Rodney looked up at John, confused and afraid.
I love you.
John just kissed him...and kissed him...and moaned and sighed and kissed him some more. And just when he'd destroyed the last neuron in Rodney's brain he pulled back, staring into bright blue eyes that said it all.
I love you.
And John Sheppard smiled and rested his forehead against Rodney's.
"I love you too, Rodney."
FIN
