Family--Part 1, Chapter 8
Monday, March 6, 2006
This AU story takes place 9-10 years after "Serenity, the Pilot," and is Mal/Simon slash. Don't read if that's not your cuppa.
Mal and Simon have been married for five years. Are they enough for each other, or do they want more? Simon and Mal discuss their options.
CATEGORY: FICTION TIMES READ: 3270 RATING: 10.0 (PG13) SERIES: FIREFLY
DISCLAIMER: Don't own it, never did, just having fun playing.
A/N: A huge thanks to kispexi2 for betaing this, my first multi-chapter effort! Wouldn't want to do it without you!
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, , , , , , , Chapter 8 Simon and Mal discuss their options. Once the emotional turmoil, severe or otherwise, had settled, Mal and Simon slowly undressed each other before climbing under the covers. Neither was interested in having sex, but a good kiss and cuddle was sometimes just as nice. Mal started to reach up to turn out the lights, but Simon put out a hand to stop him. "You know, Mal, we do have options." "Yes, I know, but are you sure you want to talk about this now?" "When better?" "Suppose you're right," sighed Mal as he started to sit up, but Simon stopped him again. "Where are you going? Wouldn't you be more comfortable lying here?" "Well, sure, but…" "Lie still. Tell me about the options you've thought about." "Well, there's always adoption." "Right. Like any adoption agency is going to look twice at us. No stable home environment, never planetside more than 24 hours at a stretch, no references, my past, and oh, let's not forget the 'jobs' we do. Nope, that's out." "Hey! Serenity's stable!" "Of course she is. But no government official is going to think so. Next option." "Well, hat
I would have paid SO much to have seen Mal's face... That was awesome!
I can't wait to find out who their surrogate will be! Keep writing, I love this!
Thank you, thank you. *bows*
Yeah, seeing Mal's face would have been worth all the coin in the 'verse. *g*
Glad you're enjoying this!
"I love my captain."
It's further than I've seen anyone take Mal/Simon before, and you've got what feels like a really good grasp on their characters. It's a lot of fun to read; you're a good writer!
Thank you kindly! I'm glad you felt the story was worth catching up on! Stay tuned for future chapters!
"I love my captain."
You can't take the sky from me
Yeah, Mal can be a little slow sometimes. *g* So glad you're enjoying this!
"I love my captain."
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