Something More
Prompt: #6, Third Person
Summary: Ian's daydreams undergo interesting metamorphoses. . .
Notes: Set loosely within 'Sniper Zero'.
Warning: Brief mention of Ian/(Don) and (Don)/Ian/(Charlie), though primarily Ian/(Charlie).
Ian knew he was going to be in trouble when he was first summoned to consult with Don Eppes. He was entirely correct. The man was even more attractive now than he had been before, his team leader's confidence certainly a factor.
It got worse - or better, depending on your feelings about challenges - when he met Don's baby brother, who was brilliant, and confident, and, unfortunately, adorable . . . and immediately challenged Ian.
Ian quickly developed slightly uncomfortable daydreams of being between Don and Charlie, and exploring the differences between the brothers. Just as he had suspected he would.
More surprising was when, towards the end of the case, his daydreams shifted to include Charlie, and only Charlie, directing all of that incredible focus usually put to his math towards Ian.
That was after Charlie had taken his advice, learning the basics of shooting a rifle and firing a few rounds at the range - something Ian was simultaneously glad he had missed, and wishing he had seen. He had also come to Ian and admitted the value of his advice.
Mixed in with those thoughts - fantasies - of Charlie, was the occasional thought of what Don's reaction might be if those became reality.
~Fin~
