A House Half the Way by nigeltde (R)

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Fandom: GENERATION KILL
Pairing: Brad Colbert/Nate Fick
Length: 8879
Author on LJ: nigeltde
Author Website: nigeltde
Why this must be read:

If the previous rec introduced Brad/Nate within the context of the mini, this one does the same while also breaking you into little, tiny pieces. Nate is just trying to handle the epic bullshit that comes his way, finding some solace in Brad. All the voices are fantastic - and we get great looks at the other guys - but Nate's is utterly perfect. What he's dealing with is unbelievable and yet feels so real. The anticipation is gorgeous, the heat between them unbearable, and the end? Well, I'm in denial, but it, too, is beautiful.

On Sunday he sits down to clean his M4 and finds himself watching Brad roll up his cammo nets and pack his vehicle, lecturing Trombley about something or other, trading banter with Ray, sly smile revealing white teeth, tattoo a splash of colour on his back, muscles gliding smooth under tanned skin, trousers hanging low, broad hands to match broad shoulders, bulky and masculine and perfect. As he watches, he wants, consciously, definably, recognisably this time, a pull in his chest, an itch on his palms like a shamaal on the horizon.

A House Half the Way