crack_van | Adrenaline Rush by Dayna (PG13)

Time for some more slash.

Fandom: MICHAEL BIEHN CHARACTERS - Lt. James Curran from Navy SEALs
Pairing: James Curran/ Dale Hawkins
Length: not very long, 2772 words
Author on LJ: no idea
Author's website: Dayna's stories can be found on the Phoenix Michael Biehn Archive
Warning: spoilers for the movie Navy SEALs

Why this must be read:
A very deciding factor in the movie Navy SEALs is the immature behavior of Dale Hawkins, one of the men in Lt. James Curran's SEAL team. Especially when that behavior gets a member of the team and very close friend of Curran killed, This story is about what that means for the relationship of the two men and how they try to deal with what happened. What makes the story extra poignant, is that they were in a relationship with each other.

Ultimately this is a story about friendship, loss and love. It's told from Hawkin's POV, which enables us to get past that cocky exterior of his into what the guilt over his foolishness teaches him.

Excerpt

Curran stood in the doorway watching the young man pace. He knew that Hawkins was still pumped up from the mission, the tension and energy obvious in his every movement. But he also knew that Hawkins hadn't learned how to handle it yet. That rush could be addictive but it could also be dangerous, especially for someone like Hawkins.

"God, what a rush."

"Hawkins..."

"Yeah, I know. I need to get it under control, boss. But it's such a rush."

Curran looked into the hallway then moved into the room and closed the door behind him. "Hawkins, this isn't the kind of rush you need. You start craving this and you start losing control, then someone gets hurt or gets dead."

"I can handle it, Boss."

Curran didn't look convinced. "You need to find some way to deal with this, Hawkins."

Hawkins smirked as he moved closer and pushed the older man back against the wall. "You offering a way to work off the excess energy, boss?"

Curran's hands came up to Hawkins' hips and pulled him closer. "If we were anywhere else, I would. Our present location isn't ideal for that kind of exercise."

"Tomorrow, your place?"

Curran nodded. Hawkins leaned in for a quick kiss before Curran pulled away and headed for the door. He turned to the younger man. "Remember what I said, Hawkins."

"Got it, boss."

Hawkins laid down on his bunk once Curran left. Being with his CO was just another rush for him, the fear of being discovered made it that much better. And he liked pushing Curran, seeing how far he could go. As for this high he got after missions, it was no big deal. Curran was worried about nothing.

Adrenaline rush