Winter Light, by AJ (pg)

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Rec Category: Sheppard/Weir
Pairing: John Sheppard/Elizabeth Weir,
Category: Sheppard/Weir pre-ship, friendship, Elizabeth Weir, John Sheppard
Warning: None
Author on LJ: aj
Author's Website: N/A
Link: Winter Light

Why This Must Be Read: Because enough with the angst already. How about something that'll make us all grin stupidly while reading? aj managed to write Sheppard/Weir in a way that just leaves you feeling happy - not quite fluff, because it's not sickly sweet. But it is lighthearted and carefree, and has wonderful characterization.

AJ wrote this for the swficathon, and the prompt was "Holidays on Earth, John somehow gets to meet Elizabeth's family, UST at first please, and then RST.” She took that prompt and managed to write one of the best entries there with it. It's simple and straightforward, and it's always the little things in AJ's fics that make you feel so good.

Damn good stuff.


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“Why did you say yes, John? Trek all the way to Michigan with me to spend a holiday with my family?”

Her question was quiet in the dark of the evening. She’d asked it before – twice just that day – but this time seemed different. It felt different. And because John could sometimes be a keen observer, he answered. Finally.

“Because you asked.”

Warmth flooded her. Not heat or fire or anything specifically lust-related, but warmth. True, comfortable peace, and it had been a very long time since she’d felt anything remotely similar. Her wonder and slight sorrow at the exact length of time totally couldn’t stop the absolutely stupidly happy grin that exploded on her face.

He’d come because she’d asked. Damn if it weren’t that simple. And probably the most romantic thing anyone had ever said to her. Ever.

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*nodsnods* Just had to reply and agree because she wrote this one for me, and it was what i wanted!