crack_van | Subterfuge by Wedjat (NC-17)

Fandom: FIREFLY
Pairing: Mal/Simon
Author on LJ:

wedjateye
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

I recommend the entire Nascent Series, starting with this story. This story is set shortly after the episode “Objects In Space” and is the first this series. I like it when authors recognize and deal with the fact that Simon can’t always be the strong one. Simon deals with so much with his sister and it’s very interesting to read how he can start to crack. Of course, it’s ever better to read how Mal is there to pick up the pieces.

Excerpt:

"I'd like to know exactly what your plans are. I mean, when we might stop visiting planets crowded with Feds."
"Well, now. We go where the work is, you know that Doc. Gotta keep flyin'" The Captain sounds amused.
"It's not funny Mal!" He snaps.
"I never thought it was."
Mal is looking at him seriously, eyes narrowed in a way that Simon can't interpret. He feels his anger evaporating. Wonders at how dry his mouth is and wishes he had stayed in bed.
"Got somethin' you wanna add Doc?"
"N-no. I think that's about it." He edges past Mal, heading for the door. Stops in surprise when Mal shoots out a hand to grab his arm just above the elbow.
"Truth is, ain't never gonna be a place that I'll think is safer for you and River than right here with me." His voice is husky and Simon pivots to stare right into Mal's face, shocked at the desire he finds there.
"Truth is, I ain't never lettin' you go."

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