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crack_van2012-07-28 11:15 pm
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A Question of Trust by Melusine6619 (up to NC-17/Explicit)
Fandom: BABYLON 5
Pairing: Susan Ivanova/Marcus Cole
Length: 41,000 words, 21 chapters
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
melusine6619
Author Website: Melusine6619 at An Archive Of Our Own
Why this must be read:
"A training flight leads to a downed craft. Can Marcus Cole and Susan Ivanova survive without killing each other? "
The classic "stranded on a planet, just me and Spock" scenario: Susan and Marcus are trapped together and must face various dangers, man-made and natural, on the way to facing their feelings. The story doesn’t cheat by having Susan already secretly in love with Marcus—in fact, he annoys the crap out of her at the beginning—but it builds a friendship and mutual respect and, eventually, sexytiems. I think my favourite parts were the scenes in the water (bathing together, ooh, and Marcus fishing).
Excerpt:
When he turns back toward me, he just stands there, utterly relaxed, with his hands at his sides, and what can only be described as a smirk on his face. "You weren't shot at, were you? You brought your Starfury down of your own accord."
I settle myself into a cross-legged position next to the fire. "No. I wasn't shot down."
His smile grows broader, and I have to struggle to resist my impulse to forcibly wipe it off of his face. "Then you deliberately ditched a hideously expensive piece of military equipment because . . . ?"
When I don't reply, he tries again. "I think you ditched because you were worried about me. And I think you were worried about me because somewhere, deep down inside, you *like* me."
It's time to put a stop to this. Right here, and right now. "I ditched because I *don't* leave a wingman alone in potentially hostile territory. Not even one as annoying, stubborn, delusional, and narcissistic as you!"
A Question of Trust
Pairing: Susan Ivanova/Marcus Cole
Length: 41,000 words, 21 chapters
Author on LJ:
melusine6619Author Website: Melusine6619 at An Archive Of Our Own
Why this must be read:
"A training flight leads to a downed craft. Can Marcus Cole and Susan Ivanova survive without killing each other? "
The classic "stranded on a planet, just me and Spock" scenario: Susan and Marcus are trapped together and must face various dangers, man-made and natural, on the way to facing their feelings. The story doesn’t cheat by having Susan already secretly in love with Marcus—in fact, he annoys the crap out of her at the beginning—but it builds a friendship and mutual respect and, eventually, sexytiems. I think my favourite parts were the scenes in the water (bathing together, ooh, and Marcus fishing).
Excerpt:
When he turns back toward me, he just stands there, utterly relaxed, with his hands at his sides, and what can only be described as a smirk on his face. "You weren't shot at, were you? You brought your Starfury down of your own accord."
I settle myself into a cross-legged position next to the fire. "No. I wasn't shot down."
His smile grows broader, and I have to struggle to resist my impulse to forcibly wipe it off of his face. "Then you deliberately ditched a hideously expensive piece of military equipment because . . . ?"
When I don't reply, he tries again. "I think you ditched because you were worried about me. And I think you were worried about me because somewhere, deep down inside, you *like* me."
It's time to put a stop to this. Right here, and right now. "I ditched because I *don't* leave a wingman alone in potentially hostile territory. Not even one as annoying, stubborn, delusional, and narcissistic as you!"
A Question of Trust