Streets in a World Underneath It All by Ismenetruth (R)

[hermitsoul]

Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Author on LJ: ismenetruth
Author Website: n/a
Why this must be read:

A look at what life might be like after declassification.

"I love him" stares up from the page, eight letters looming bigger than the rest, twisting before John's eyes.

Slowly, he lowers the book, breath even and smooth. It really shouldn't be a shocker. He's been sleeping with Rodney for nine years; hearing those words, secondhand even, should not be an issue. He's not going to make it weird, or make a big deal out of it. He's always been pretty sure of Rodney's affection, but seeing the words in black and white, text, permanently rendered, leaves his throat aching. Printed, published - thousands of people, more, will see this, and it's like a relationship John has always considered ephemeral, invisible, is suddenly solidified and real.

Streets in a World Underneath It All