By Your Side
By: PsychicGirl
A/N: Just a quick little drabble inspired by watching the first episode of Season Four tonight about a pairing I rarely see. I don't own anything.
The door closed with a heavy thud as John retreated. John. Why that man intrigued the Boss so much would never be apparent to him. He could do all the things that John does - would do them, if the Boss asked - and yet, he never gets that look from the Boss. The look that says that says the boss would give anything, just to figure him out.
"I know what you are thinking."
Damn. Maybe he was being too obvious.
"I know you do." The Boss always knew. The Boss knew him better than he knew himself.
"It's an interesting offer. That John would come to me says a lot about the shifting tides, don't you think?"
"If you say so." His voice was flat, desperate not to show any of the vicious jealousy that clawed so desperately at the back of his mind. How dare John just show up there, demanding the Boss' attention? After Carter, he figured, he would never have to deal with John again.
"Anthony. Look at me." He turned and looked. Of course he did. He would do anything for the Boss.
The Boss reached up and traced his hand across his cheek. He leaned into it, relishing in the thought that John would never see this side of the Boss. Only him.
"Anthony, my friend. Jealousy is such an ugly thing, and you are too beautiful to be consumed by it." He closed his eyes. The Boss was right. Of course he was. He was always right. That's why he's the Boss.
"The world is changing, Anthony," the Boss whispered. "More than you know. It might benefit us to have John directly on our side."
He scoffed, blinking his eyes back open. "Your side, maybe."
The Boss frowned, but allowed him to continue.
"I'll always be on your side, Boss."
The Boss smiled. A real smile. Not that fake, calculating one he gives everyone else.
"Yes. I suppose you are." The Boss once again, reached up toward his face, but this time, pulled him into a kiss. Soft, and unassuming. So unlike the persona, the Boss puts on in front of everyone else. This is just for him. Maybe he was overreacting about John just a little.
"There now. See? All better. No more green marring those pretty features." He sighed. The Boss always knew how to make him feel wanted.
"Now," said the Boss, "I believe, that you should go and pay this Dominic fellow a little visit from me."
He smiled. This was something he could do. He would make sure everyone knew who the real Boss was around here. Sometimes, he really loved his job.
"Oh, and Anthony," the Boss called to his retreating form, "I hope you know that I consider you to be by my side, not just on it."
He smiled, causing his scar to stretch almost uncomfortably across his cheek. Oh, yes. He definitely loved his job.