Still Waters by Lokei (PG-13)

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Rec Category: Jack/Daniel
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Category: slash, alternate universe, action/adventure, romance
Warning: none
Author on LJ: lokei
Author's Website: index on fiction journal
Link: Still Waters

Why This Must Be Read: Marine archeology. International thrillers. Boats. Smart, team-y fic. Jack/Daniel.

If you like any of the above, this fic is a must-read! In another AU for the jd_ficathon, Lokei has cast Daniel as a "fringe" marine archeologist, chasing ancient folktales across the Black Sea; Sam as the captain of the boat, able to get old friend Daniel his survey resources as cover for her secret military mission; and Jack as the Special Ops colonel they pull unconscious from the sea one day. Aside from managing a mini-UN of a crew, Daniel has to protect his academic reputation, unravel Jack's mystery, fend off aggressive Turkish officials, and hope that his growing attraction to Jack doesn't get him into trouble.

The characters, canon and original, are well drawn and engaging, and the plot keeps pulling the reader along. Lokei has written an appealing story that's smart and satisfying on multiple levels. Enjoy!

Excerpt:
Jack was watching him, and Daniel knew that some of his reserve had to be showing on his face.

“I don’t plan on making any trouble, Daniel,” Jack said quietly. “I can’t swear that it won’t find me, but I’m not looking for it. In fact, if there’s anything I can do to help minimize the difficulties, I will.”

Daniel sat back against the wall and crossed his arms. It wasn’t like he couldn’t use help—every time he turned around he realized how much he needed another pair of knowledgeable hands. Was a little help from someone whose history was basically a locked box worth the potential cost of opening it? Just how eager was Daniel to be Pandora, anyway? He sighed, knowing Jack was still watching his thoughts chase across his expressions. He chanced a look at the man with his peripheral vision. Yup. Those clever, captivating eyes were locked on him, and one sea-chapped hand was stretched out towards him on the bed spread in mute entreaty. Damn the man for being such an appealing mystery. Daniel never could resist his own curiosity for long.