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What's A Good Friend To Do, by Helens78 (NC-17)
Fandom: DUE SOUTH
Pairing: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski
Length: 12,743 words
Author on LJ: on DW
Author Website: Fic on AO3
Why this must be read: Because it's 12,000-plus words of melt-your-brain, sex!pollen HOT. Do you need another reason?
Of course, this is a Helens78 story, so it's more than just about the sex. She makes you feel for Fraser, as he's struggling with this all-consuming, even painful need, matched only by his anguish and embarrassment over being so out-of-control. And she perfectly captures the Ray's POV and inner conflict of wanting to help Fraser get through this, not wanting to take advantage of him, and just plain wanting him. And yes, it's hot, but also sweet and angsty.
"You should shower," Fraser said.
"You should go first," Ray countered, looking Fraser up and down. Fraser had managed to get his tunic off and the suspenders off of his shoulders, and his uniform pants were, Christ, messier than Ray had figured they'd be. Ray licked his lips before he even realized he was doing it.
"You have been exposed," Fraser growled, and for a second, he had that look on his face again--the one he'd had when he was leaning against the side of the GTO, the one he'd gotten again just before he pushed Ray into the wall. But he closed his eyes and took a deep breath and grunted, and he clutched Ray's shirt in his hands. "Please. Please. Go shower off."
"Fraser--"
"I can smell you," Fraser said, eyes still closed. "I can--I can smell what you're thinking, and it isn't--I don't think I can--please, Ray."
Ray gaped at him for a second--God, he hoped Fraser couldn't smell what he was thinking all the time. But once he could move again, he headed for the bathroom, no more arguing.
What's A Good Friend To Do is on AO3, and please don't forget to leave feedback for the author.
Pairing: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski
Length: 12,743 words
Author on LJ: on DW
Author Website: Fic on AO3
Why this must be read: Because it's 12,000-plus words of melt-your-brain, sex!pollen HOT. Do you need another reason?
Of course, this is a Helens78 story, so it's more than just about the sex. She makes you feel for Fraser, as he's struggling with this all-consuming, even painful need, matched only by his anguish and embarrassment over being so out-of-control. And she perfectly captures the Ray's POV and inner conflict of wanting to help Fraser get through this, not wanting to take advantage of him, and just plain wanting him. And yes, it's hot, but also sweet and angsty.
"You should shower," Fraser said.
"You should go first," Ray countered, looking Fraser up and down. Fraser had managed to get his tunic off and the suspenders off of his shoulders, and his uniform pants were, Christ, messier than Ray had figured they'd be. Ray licked his lips before he even realized he was doing it.
"You have been exposed," Fraser growled, and for a second, he had that look on his face again--the one he'd had when he was leaning against the side of the GTO, the one he'd gotten again just before he pushed Ray into the wall. But he closed his eyes and took a deep breath and grunted, and he clutched Ray's shirt in his hands. "Please. Please. Go shower off."
"Fraser--"
"I can smell you," Fraser said, eyes still closed. "I can--I can smell what you're thinking, and it isn't--I don't think I can--please, Ray."
Ray gaped at him for a second--God, he hoped Fraser couldn't smell what he was thinking all the time. But once he could move again, he headed for the bathroom, no more arguing.
What's A Good Friend To Do is on AO3, and please don't forget to leave feedback for the author.