ext_25381 ([identity profile] periwinkle27.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2008-09-26 09:57 pm

The Heart Line Affair by Lady Ra ( PG-13)

Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Slash
Length: 5400 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] ladyra
Author's Website: Visions of Pretty Boys

Why this must be read:
Lady Ra, also know as RAC, is one of my favorite authors because of the way she writes great stories about the developing relationship between the partners, interspersed with a hearty dose of humor.

In this story, Illya is mad at himself not only for hiding his desire for Napoleon but also for pushing him into a female's arms. Then he gets sent on an uncover mission as a fortune teller and is surprised to have Napoleon enter the tent to have his palm read. Illya realizes Napoleon doesn't recognize him and takes advantage of the opportunity to plant some ideas in his partner's mind.



Illya knew he had no claim on Napoleon. Certainly not that type of claim, despite the fact that he wanted to have one. Wanted it badly; but it was past time to reconcile himself to the fact that it would never happen. Illya had dropped a hint or two, subtle perhaps, but Illya couldn’t imagine how a man with Napoleon's sexual radar could have missed it. Napoleon hadn't even seemed to notice, and that meant he probably wasn't interested.

Illya watched as Barbie practically ground herself into Napoleon, the blatant invitation impossible to ignore, and Illya had felt his blood pressure rising. He was exasperated with Napoleon's blindness, and vexed with the brazen hussy making a pass at his partner. Mostly he was annoyed that Napoleon didn't seem to be in any hurry to make her stop.

Cutting off his nose to spite his face, Illya finally snapped, "Perhaps you should take Barbie to the symphony. You seem so close."

Illya had taken an involuntary step backwards at the flash of anger in Napoleon's eyes. Glancing down, he saw that Napoleon had been doing his best to hide the tickets from Barbie's sight. But now it was too late.


She gushed. "Napoleon, I'd love to!"


The Heart Line Affair

[identity profile] joolz01.livejournal.com 2008-09-27 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
Great story, yes.

Correction, though:

Author on lj: ladyra

Author's website: http://www.visionsofprettyboys.com/fandom.htm

[identity profile] kelliem.livejournal.com 2008-09-27 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
Er... you do know that [livejournal.com profile] shayheyred is not RAC/[livejournal.com profile] ladyra, right?
Edited 2008-09-27 03:24 (UTC)