Fandom: STAR WARS: TPM
Pairing: Obi-Wan/Qui-Gon; references to Obi-Wan/OFC, Qui-Gon/various
Author on LJ: wednesday_mcAuthor Website: In My Wildest DreamsWhy this must be read: I could have sworn this story had already been recced. Oh well, that means I get to do it!
When the end of a love affair plunges Qui-Gon into depression—
“None of my lovers have ever stayed. I have tried for hours, on my knees, to make peace with the distinct possibility that none of them will ever stay”—Obi-Wan decides it’s time to take action.
I love Obi-Wan in this story. Once he’s made up his mind he doesn’t dawdle, but neither does he rush things. He’s patient, intelligent, and delightfully detail-oriented while coaxing Qui-Gon out of his shell and subtly guiding the evolution of their relationship. He’s also fiercely protective, particularly when Qui-Gon’s ex decides he wants back in:
“You think that I'm a shite-shy little first-year Padawan who will shrink back and just let you have him? In your dreams, Sharat, because that's the only place you're going to screw Qui-Gon again as long as I'm around. Shall we spar?” Plus, Obi-Wan takes his master to a book fair
and a hot dance club,
and arranges for him to get a nice breakfast when they’re separated by a mission. Did I mention I love Obi-Wan in this story?
“Grounded by Lightning”