A Kiss Is Not Just A Kiss by Ashleigh Anpilova (PG-13)

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Fandom: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Illya Kuryakin / Napoleon Solo
Author on LJ: nakeisha
Author Website: Partners Forever
Word Count:  4,359

Why this must be read:
Illya could swear Napoleon wants to kiss him. He certainly wants to kiss Napoleon. Or he did until it actually happens, at which point he pulls away, causing Napoleon to become very confused.

I like this story because of the dialogue between the two men as they try to sort out just what they each want. There are some really lovely lines in it. Plus nakeisha has some great asides such as this one:
He began to stuff the contents of his pockets back into their rightful place, vaguely marveling as he did so that he managed to walk, let along run, dodge bullets, and carry out other gymnastic-like stunts given the amount he habitually carried.


"There you are," Mark Slate said bouncing into the lab. "I've been looking everywhere for you two. Oh, don't worry," he rushed on as the partners turned toward him, "it's not work. Things are quiet. I came to find you because a few of us are going out for drinks and dinner and I wondered if . . ." He suddenly came to a halt, glanced from Napoleon to Illya and back again. "Er," he said, still moving his head as if he were at a tennis match, "am I interrupting something?"

"No," came the simultaneous response from the partners.

"Oh, good," Mark said, his tone heavy with disbelief. "Well, do you want to come with us?"



A Kiss Is Not Just a Kiss

Comments

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow.

Thank you so very much, Periwinkle for this rec.

I'm really chuffed.

[periwinkle27.livejournal.com]

I hope I summed it up okay.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

I thought it was fine, thank you again.