crack_van | Brushes and Bedding by Crimsonquills (NC-17)

Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Jethro Gibbs/Tony DiNozzo
Length: 2500 words
Author on LJ:

crimsonquills
Author Website: Crimsonquills.com

Why this must be read:

Crimsonquills’ Myths and Revelations series: “an AU exercise in centaurs” is a real AU gem. Whilst Gibbs/DiNozzo are not a pairing I normally read, these stories caught my eye. Somehow Crimsonquills makes the centaur side of the story fit seamlessly into the fabric of the NCIS universe. I am reccing this particular story (the fourth in the series) as I love the idea of Gibbs attempting to go back to his roots, in weaponry of course, thanks to Tony’s intervention throughout the first few stories in bringing him back in touch with his past. Plus Tony has a surprise for Gibbs, but not as surprised as he will be at his reaction... and of course it’s crimsonquills – so it’s hot.

Tony was just in time to see the centaur raise the bow, nock an arrow, and draw. The muscles in Gibbs's back, arms, and shoulders sprang into sharp relief. His torso leaned back a little, his hooves planted to brace him against the pull of the weapon. He held the pose for a moment, balancing the pull of the bow and sighting along the shaft of the arrow. Even in profile, Gibbs's gaze was intent and focused, a perfect complement to the power etched explicitly on his body and framed by the curve of the bow and the point of his elbow.

The arrow flew from the bow without warning, thwacking into the bale of hay solidly. Tony watched, breath caught in his throat, as Gibbs's back and arms relaxed into their ordinary smooth lines again. The strength was still there, but understated now.

Brushes and Bedding

The Myths and Revelations Series (14 stories, links on the left, green box)