crack_van | The Games People Play Affair by Rosemary (NC-17)

Fandom: MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Solo/Kuryakin
Word Count:: 8960
Author on LJ:

tiranog
Author Website: Ro's stories can be found on The Chrome & Gunmetal Madhouse

Why this must be read: Way back in August, 2004, irene_heron recommended The Post Gurnius Affair by Rosemary for its gritty look at the two agents trying to recover from Illya's torture of Napoleon by having primal, raw sex. At the time, none of the sequels was online. Thankfully this one now is.

Where the first story focused on the shredded emotions and disturbed mental states of the two agents after Illya has been forced to hurt his friend, the second one focuses on sex. But not a classic hurt/comfort scene. Rosemary writes a powerful tale that weaves Napoleon's needs, Illya's iron control of the act, and the actual physical act into one seamless read. The story is worth reading just for the description of the two agents in bed, but the portrayal of Illya calling all the shots and Napoleon reacting, it rises above the crowd..

Perhaps an excerpt will make what I am trying to say clearer.

"Illya, please..." Solo begged helplessly, shamed by this need he couldn't control. He'd never felt desire this fierce, not anything that would bring him to this pathetic state of dependency so fast. Kuryakin had just touched him once — a nearly impersonal stroke, nowhere near his genitals — and Napoleon felt ready to come. It was utterly humiliating.

Only, Solo didn't care about pride. He didn't care what it took, so long as it got Illya to break down and make love to him. All Napoleon wanted was to hold this incredible man in his arms and rediscover that wondrous joy they'd found in San Rico. He wanted to shower his partner with the same kind of tender care Illya had given him three months ago.

"Sssh, no words," Kuryakin commanded in that same sensual whisper that shivered right through the American's blood.

"Please, Illya..."

The hand withdrew from Napoleon's chest as Illya retreated several steps back from the bed.

The Games People Play Affair