Tippin Syndrome by Jennifer-Oksana (R?)

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Tippin Syndrome by Jennifer-Oksana (unrated, but probably R for language)

Fandom: Alias
Pairing: Will/Jack
Author on LJ: jennyo
Author Website: I'm Just Sayin'
Why this must be read:

Jenny-O has written a number of Alias stories I love, including For the Love of the Game, my favorite Anna story, and some great Alias crossovers you can find on her personal page. But this is the one that makes me grin like a freak every time I read it. It's partly her Will-voice, which is spot on:

Will's pretty sure that no one's ever been as much the man as Jack Bristow, though this might have more to do with the fact that Jack saved his life without even breaking a sweat, or even an expression. In either case, Will knows who the man is, and the man is Bristow. Jack Bristow.

It's also because Jack and Will, whether you see them with the slash goggles on or not, have had a fascinating relationship. Whether Jack was kidnapping and pounding on Will to save his life, using him for Jack's own ends, or awkwardly hugging him, they've had a strange sort of bond, and believe you me, Jack doesn't bond often.

"You're Sydney's friend," Jack says gently (is he leaning closer? Will can smell his aftershave). "I don't want her to lose any more friends."

"I love Sydney," Will says, wondering if he's hallucinating the hand. "She's my friend. You're my friend, too."

"I'm nobody's friend, Will," Jack says, taking the washcloth away. "It's too expensive to be my friend."

I love this story. I love this story. :)