And the Ocean, Like Her Eyes, By Oro (PG-13)

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Fandom: The West Wing
Pairing: CJ/Toby
Author on LJ: warlordkittens

Why this must be read:
Oro is one of the best West Wing writers out there, and all of her fic is excellent, but this is one of my favorites. It's an insightful look at CJ and Toby's relationship over the years, and the writing is gorgeous.

Excerpt:
They meet in a small restaurant in Sausalito, where they have fantastic view of the blue ocean, penetrating their being through the transparent glass window. She orders a salad and he orders steak, but she ends up eating his food too anyway. They haven’t seen each other in years, but it doesn’t matter because in his book, she’s allowed to do that anytime she wants. It’s not just because she’s beautiful (well, partially it is, but no one’s keeping score or anything): it’s because she’s CJ, the feisty girl who became an older version of herself and is now the boldest and most poignant woman he’s ever known.

And the Ocean, Like Her Eyes