“Love the One You’re With” by Princess of Geeks (NC-17)

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Show: SG-1

Rec Category: Paul Davis
Characters: Paul Davis, Jack O’Neill, Daniel Jackson
Pairings: Paul Davis/Daniel Jackson/Jack O’Neill (and all permutations thereof)
Categories: Slash
Warnings: None
Author on LJ: n/a
Author's Website: Princess of Geeks on AO3
Link: ”Love the One You’re With”

Why This Must Be Read: This is the fic that made me fall in love with Paul Davis. Princess writes him wonderfully: loyal, intelligent, perceptive, and daring. The story hits some wonderful emotional hurt/comfort notes for me as well, as Paul fights through Jack’s formidable defenses to provide the support and companionship he needs, whether he realizes it or not.

It’s a really great story about loneliness and connection and friendships. (As a bonus, it’s about ten different kinds of hot!! :D)


Excerpt:
"I forgot to put on any music," Paul said.

"Doesn't matter." And Jack lifted his head to drink, and when his eyes met Paul's, the predatory interest Paul saw there was shocking. It was like being regarded by a hunting lion. And Paul knew immediately that what he'd done was nothing less than call down the lightning. He'd better do something to get momentum back, to take charge of this, or Jack would roll over him like a storm. Paul had pushed to get Jack here, and instinct told him he'd better just keep on pushing.

Paul sipped his Scotch and put it down on the lip of the tub, then pushed himself across the brief expanse of bubbles to kneel up on the bench right next to Jack, right in his space. Paul unerringly put one hand on his knee, under the water, and one on his shoulder, and leaned in to kiss him.