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crack_van2010-06-05 10:06 pm
laceymcbain.livejournal.com) wrote in crack_van2010-06-05 10:06 pm
Practice by Glasis (NC-17)
My recs might be loaded a bit towards the front of the month because we're moving late in June, but I'm hugely pleased to have the opportunity to pass on recs for NCIS:LA! And this one's just been nominated for an award.
Fandom: NCIS: Los Angeles
Pairing: Sam Hanna/G. Callen
Length: ~4575 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
glacis
Author Website: Castle's Keep
Why this must be read: It captures the easy chemistry of the team and reinforces the challenges of undercover work. Callen gives an object lesson on how to sell your undercover assignment. By kissing Kensi. Then Sam. With equal skill and comfort.
There's more to the story than that ... the repercussions of the kiss, of course, and a cameo by Sam's fictional wife who is remarkably okay with his feelings for G, but what hits me every time I read it is the absolute trust between Sam and G. These are guys who trust each other with their lives, their fears, their vulnerabilities, and it shows.
"Sam, have I ever kissed you?" he asked bluntly.
Eric made a sound like he'd swallowed a bug. Nate's eyes rounded, as did Dom's, while Kensi suddenly looked oddly predatory.
"No," Sam answered patiently, "you're not really my type."
"Ah, but if we were undercover, my character WOULD be your character's type." He glanced over at Dom, who'd gotten distracted slapping Eric on the back to stop his choking. "Dom, pay attention. This is important."
Dom slipped and hit Eric a little too hard, but Nate caught him before he hit the floor. Sam managed not to crack up, then Callen snarled at them, "This could save your life one day, but if you're too hung up on your childishness to learn, that's up to you."
The room went quiet, Eric and Dom practically standing at attention, while it was Kensi's turn to smother a smirk. Sam gave her a warning look and she stilled, looking at them attentively.
"Functionally, as a character, there is no difference whatsoever between pretending to be Kensi's lover and pretending to be Sam's."
Read the story: Practice
And don't forget to feedback the author.
Fandom: NCIS: Los Angeles
Pairing: Sam Hanna/G. Callen
Length: ~4575 words
Author on LJ:
glacisAuthor Website: Castle's Keep
Why this must be read: It captures the easy chemistry of the team and reinforces the challenges of undercover work. Callen gives an object lesson on how to sell your undercover assignment. By kissing Kensi. Then Sam. With equal skill and comfort.
There's more to the story than that ... the repercussions of the kiss, of course, and a cameo by Sam's fictional wife who is remarkably okay with his feelings for G, but what hits me every time I read it is the absolute trust between Sam and G. These are guys who trust each other with their lives, their fears, their vulnerabilities, and it shows.
"Sam, have I ever kissed you?" he asked bluntly.
Eric made a sound like he'd swallowed a bug. Nate's eyes rounded, as did Dom's, while Kensi suddenly looked oddly predatory.
"No," Sam answered patiently, "you're not really my type."
"Ah, but if we were undercover, my character WOULD be your character's type." He glanced over at Dom, who'd gotten distracted slapping Eric on the back to stop his choking. "Dom, pay attention. This is important."
Dom slipped and hit Eric a little too hard, but Nate caught him before he hit the floor. Sam managed not to crack up, then Callen snarled at them, "This could save your life one day, but if you're too hung up on your childishness to learn, that's up to you."
The room went quiet, Eric and Dom practically standing at attention, while it was Kensi's turn to smother a smirk. Sam gave her a warning look and she stilled, looking at them attentively.
"Functionally, as a character, there is no difference whatsoever between pretending to be Kensi's lover and pretending to be Sam's."
Read the story: Practice
And don't forget to feedback the author.