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Small Victories.

Monday, March 13, 2006

Eighth in the "Didn't Mean Nothin'" saga. Jayne/Kaylee. Kaylee/Simon.

CATEGORY: FICTION    TIMES READ: 3749    RATING: 9.0 (G)    SERIES: FIREFLY

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Eighth in the series. Not particularly angsty or smutty.

Disclaimer: I broke them, it's only fair I try and put them back together. It's a slow process.

Rating: G for this part, R overall.

Feedback: Make me smile, c'mon, you know you want to. Comment here or email: wily_one24@yahoo.com.au

Comments: Italics and present tense are flashbacks.

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8. SMALL VICTORIES.

Serenity, for all that she had been patient and indulgent in the midst of Kaylee’s personal hell, would not wait for ever. Kaylee yawned as she tightened the last bolt on the engine casing. She wondered, for a brief second before she dismissed the idea out of hand, if asking Mal for engine parts right now when he’d bend over backwards just to keep her happy was a mite manipulative.

She stretched her neck, rolled it back and forth until the kinks were gone. It surprised her how easily she’d slept the night before, even given her bout of nightmares and restlessness. Surprised her how many times she’d woken and, feeling herself surrounded, felt relieved.

Now, apart from them both, she felt torn.

Simon was everything she’d always wanted. Smart, funny, swai, tender. Everything he did had a purpose, his whole career as a doctor was about helping people, about healing them, and he’d given everything he had to help River and he still did.

She saw it, now and then, saw

Comments
SWEETSERENDIPITY
Monday, 13 March 2006 14:18
I'm first! Ah,River! What would we do without her. Simon's still a boob, and when is Jayne gonna speak up??!! Keep goin'!
ANONYMOUS
Monday, 13 March 2006 15:55
I love this! It's nice to see Kaylee reclaiming her self-possession.
TAMSIBLING
Monday, 13 March 2006 16:00
How much do I love River? Especially mischievious River - that was great! I don't know where exactly you fall in the Simon/Kaylee/Jayne debate, but I for one hope Simon/Kaylee "wins." I don't see Jayne being able to make her happy for an extended period of time.
LEIASKY
Monday, 13 March 2006 16:08
Poor Kaylee. So torn. She doesn't want to hurt either of them but whatever her decision, she will hurt one.

I can see her ending up alone after this.

Jacqui I commend you on your ability to write this little tale. Normally I avoid Jayne/Kaylee fic like the plague because no one manages to write a J/K fic (a pairing which I truly do despise)without taking Simon SO out of character (along with Kaylee) its disgusting.

You've woven a very good tale here, even though the subject is not one I like to even contemplate:)

I'm eagerly awaiting the continuation though I'm sure I can pretty much figure out who she'll end up with based on all your other fic:)
HISGOODGIRL
Monday, 13 March 2006 17:13
I think tht one of the things I really enjoy about your work, Jacqui, is that you don't take the easy way out. You write real, deep, complex stuff that echoes life, and you take us inside these characters we all care so much about.
HUMBUG
Monday, 13 March 2006 17:56
I'm really enjoying this fanfic, Jacqui!

Kaylee has an agonising decision to make. Normally I'm squarely on the side of Jayne & Kaylee, but you've really made me feel sorry for Simon in this series....

But I still hope Kaylee chooses Jayne....

Keep writing, Jacqui, I'm just dying to see exactly who comes out of all this mess as a couple.....
HIS
Monday, 13 March 2006 17:59
“Jayne, you gave someone what they asked for when they asked for it, more importantly, when they needed it. Nobody can begrudge you that.”

Thank you Book
BANZAIBILL
Monday, 13 March 2006 18:14
Aaaah. I needed some more! Thank you for delivering!

I liked this one quite a bit. Shepherd Book's was in character, and I always love that. His conversation with Jayne, and Jayne trying to burn off the mood with a workout was a very nice scene, as well as the confrontation in the hall.

I love your writing!
AMDOBELL
Monday, 13 March 2006 22:33
Kaylee, Kaylee, you need to speak to them both. Drawing it out is just making it more painful all round but then a triangle like this is always going to leave a trail of tears in its' wake. Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
KAIE
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 00:47
I am not usually one for a lot of angst, but you write so well, I am totally wrapped up in this story. Though I am a fan of your fluffy Jaylee goodness, your abilites to cause them so much grief keeps me reading just as much.

Great work!
DAELYN
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 01:08
another good one
ANONYMOUS
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 03:44
I'll agree with whoever said the Book/Jayne scene was spot on. I really liked that whole conversation.

River's role in all this is a nice addition as well.

Ohh such angst though. I heart the angst. *sigh* I'm pulling for a Jaylee ending!
CANTONHEROINE
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 03:55
A little bit of healing goes a long, long way...

Is it weird that I really wanted to hug Book when he got all supportive of Jayne? ... I'll take that awkward silence as a 'yes'. ;P

I'm so tangled up about this story, it's truly ridiculous. I just wish Kaylee would make up her gorram mind already! All she has to do is choose between the fantasy and the reality - what she thinks she wants, and what she has.

Still holding out for a Jaylee ending.
ARTEMISPRIME
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 04:26
Excellent addition, Jacqui. I am completely drawn to this story. I am in anticipation of your next installment. Thanks for sharing.
ANONYMOUS
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 14:35
My favorite part was book comforting Jayne. SOMEONE needs to. Can't wait for the next chapter.

/M
PIXIE4MIRANDA
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 19:33
Not too angsty my tuckus....

Yeah, so I like it.
BELLONA
Tuesday, 16 May 2006 15:25
come on, jayne!! you're always boasting about your *cajones* so use 'em already and speak up!!!!

b

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