"Oblivious" by shalott (Unrated)

[scrollgirl.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Sheppard/McKay

Category: Slash, Humour
Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Warnings: Unrated, but I'd call it R; mild Season 2 spoilers
Author on LJ: astolat
Author's Website: Intimations
Link: http://www.intimations.org/fanfic/stargate/Oblivious.html

Summary: In which Rodney and John fail to pay attention.

Why read it: I have to say, this is one of my all-time favourite Sheppard/McKay stories. The wonderful comedy of errors running through the story doesn't stop you from experiencing the characters' POVs, feeling the depth of their emotions. Every time I re-read this story, I feel particularly involved in John's POV and find him to be a hilarious yet moving contrast to Rodney's more, heh, oblivious perspective.

An excerpt:

"Wait, wait a second," John said, sounding totally baffled. "Are you trying to dump me?"

Rodney stopped, annoyed. "Well, I'm sorry if it's a new experience for you!"

John sputtered, "That's not -- we aren't -- I didn't even -- " He still sounded outraged more than anything.

"And it's not that I don't want to!" Rodney said. "It's just -- Look, chances are this was not our last near-death experience, and it's bad enough trying to get past the inevitable panic attacks and hysteria when it's just my near-death experience I'm freaking out over, without having to worry about someone I -- someone I -- really care about."

John's mouth was standing open, and he shut it, then he opened it again and shut it again, and finally said, faintly, " -- really care about?"

Rodney rolled his eyes. "No, I'll just let anyone who comes by my room have me for the price of a bottle of vodka," he said. Then he had an attack of honesty and added, "Well, I mean, probably I would, if they were hot. But that's not the point."

Bwee! Blow-jobs, hurt/comfort, friendship, humour, first times -- what's not to love? Plus, the best Elizabeth reaction to a "coming out" story ever!


Go read "Oblivious".

Comments

[orange852.livejournal.com]

I second, third and fourth this recommendation. Best coming-out reaction all around, if you ask me. ;)

[scrollgirl.livejournal.com]

Weir's reaction is spot-on -- gob-smacked, but still politic and full of friendship :) I love shalott's writing!

[karendreamer.livejournal.com]

Great recc! Thank you! I read it, loved it, and left Shalott a comment.

[scrollgirl.livejournal.com]

Hee! Always happy to spread the Shep/McKay love!

[fhartman.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear God. Not an Atlantis fan, not a fan of this pairing at *all*, and yet...laughed my butt off. What a great piece! The only Atlantis character I really groove on is Rodney, and this is his voice to tee - and I thought I was gonna bust a gut during the "coming out" scene because I couldn't stop laughing. I'm still not sure why I actually read this piece, but I'm delighted that I did! What a super rec!