What It Gives, by chellefic (Explicit)

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Show: Stargate Atlantis

Rec Category: John/Rodney
Pairing: John/Rodney
Categories: Alternate Universe, First Time
Warnings: Explicit sex is explicit
Link: What It Gives

Why this must be read: On the surface this seems like a story all about sex. Because, let’s face it, there’s a ton of sex in it. ::grins:: The setup is this: John is about to ship out and before he’s fully under the Air Force’s thumb he wants to have a same-sex fling. He goes to a gay bar and meets Rodney. They go back to Rodney’s place and the sexy fun times begin!

But it’s so much more than just that. It’s about each of them making a connection, and taking a chance. There’s a lot of affection in there, and revelations about each other and themselves.

And then the AU circles back around to canon in an incredibly satisfying way.


There was an innocence in Rodney's confidence that Air Force cadets just didn't have, especially the arrogant ones. Finishing his beer in one long swallow, John asked. "Do you want to get out of here? We could go for a walk, maybe get something to eat."

Rodney frowned at him for a moment, as if not quite believing what John had asked, and then stood. "I wouldn't mind getting away from this music. This is the third time they've played 'Karma Chameleon' since I got here. We know we're gay. We don’t need to be told." Picking up his beer, Rodney finished it in one long gulp, and set the empty bottle back on the bar with a thump. Apparently Molson really was a manly beer. "Let's go."

"So do they play 'YMCA' too?" John asked bumping Rodney's shoulder with his as they walked toward the door.

"Of course," Rodney answered, "And 'In the Navy.'" John pushed the door open, holding it for Rodney and ignoring the bouncer's knowing grin.

Rodney turned toward him as they stepped out into the warm, night air. "I think 'YMCA' actually turned me off of staying at the YMCA. Stay at the YMCA and get pounced on by a guy in an Indian costume, there's an invitation you can't refuse."

John grinned. "Or join the navy and meet up with a cowboy."

"I wonder if the cowboy and the Indian fought?" Rodney asked.

"Over the construction worker."

"You thought the construction worker was hot?"

John considered saying 'yes' just to see what Rodney's reaction would be. "No." After a moment he added, "Harrison Ford was hot."

"I think Han Solo was my first crush."

"Mine, too. He was just…" John tried to find the right word before finally settling on, "a scoundrel."

"A really cool scoundrel," Rodney said, nodding in agreement.