The Bravest Thing Part 9 by Nailani Williams

Disclaimer: No Copyright Infringement intended so Joss put down the Sword of Truth!

Summary: Taking place after the BDM. Jayne and Zoe, pairing. Jayne’s secret personal grief from his past ends up pushing him closer to Zoe than he could ever imagine.

Rating: PG-13

A/N: Thanks for the feedback everyone, it really keeps me going.

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Zoe:

I woke up first. I took a moment to look at my new lover in all his glory, and even though his most fascinating part was ready for more exta curricular activity, I knew I had to shower, dress, and go talk to Mal. God knows how he felt about Jayne after the little incident in the cargo bay… I knew we were off Bernadette because I could feel Serenity moving. I had to go see if we still had our passengers.

So I showered and dressed and made my way down into the Mess. Our passengers were still on board. They were all eating supper. I went into the kitchen and grabbed two plates and fix one for me and one for Jayne. Mal came in the kitchen after me.

“What’s going on with Jayne? Do I gotta worry about my merc attacking me? Where the Hell have you two been? And since when do you side with Jayne?” he asked me and I turned around and faced him.

“Jayne’s been having some difficulty lately, Sir. Mostly because some horrible events in his past that I‘m not available to disclose. Jayne didn’t mean to attack you he just wanted after that guy. I have been with Jayne in his bunk and I side with him when he’s right. Is that all, sir?” I asked with an eyebrow raised.

Mal leaned back on the kitchen counter his arms folded across his chest, “What are you doing, Zoe? He‘s not Wash.”

“I am very much aware of that Mal,” I sighed.

“No, I don’t think you are! I think you’re trying to grab something close to home because you miss Wash, but Jayne ain’t right for you!” He said, touching my arm, I pulled away.

“You don’t get to tell me who or what is right for me! Not after,” I stopped myself before I said something I r