Title: Twilight
Author: T'eyla
Genre: General/Romance (Songfic)
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine.
AN: This is T/R, a somewhat experimental songfic that's been occupying my mind for some time now. It has nothing to do with the Episode "Twilight"; the title refers to a line from a song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song I used for the songfic itself is "The Grind" by Aerosmith. If you can get your hands on it, listen to it, it's great - the minute I heard it I knew I had to make a T/R fic out of it ;).
Thanks to my betas SitaZ, Gabi2305 and The Libran Iniquity, who took the first draft and whipped it into shape. It's only due to their patience that I can present you now with what I hope to be a tolerable T/R fic.
The chapters - like this first one - might from time to time come up a little short, but I'll be updating daily! (Got it? ;) ). Now, have fun reading, and please leave a review when you're through.
I don't know where, when or why,
The twilight of love had arrived
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Intro
"I guess I do... love him." Trip didn't raise his head when he spoke the words but kept his gaze fixed on his plate, poking the pasta with his fork. Jon sighed.
"Trip... are you really sure about this? I mean... you know... were you ever-"
"If I've ever been attracted to a man before, you mean?" An amused twitch played about Trip's lips.
Jon nodded. "Have you?"
Trip pursed his lips, slowly shaking his head. "No. I don't think so. Maybe there was an occasional "God, if you were female", but... never like this. Actually, I can't remember ever havin' been... attracted to anyone like this... nobody."
Jon was silent for a moment, studying his friend, thinking of Natalie. "That serious?"
"I don't know." Trip finally looked up. "I guess."
"And he knows?"
Trip gave a soft chuckle, the tips of his ears just blushing. "I don't know if he knew before yesterday, but now he does."
At that, Jon raised his eyebrows. "Did something happen on that away mission that you didn't include in your report?"
"You could say so."
"Trip."
Trip sighed. "Well, y'know 'bout the cave-in."
"Yes, of course, and I know about the rest that was in your report."
"Yes." Trip again stabbed the pasta which he had barely touched at all. "Well, we were locked in that cave, an' Malcolm was hurt. An'... well..."
"Yes?"
"Aw, what the heck." Trip put his fork down and leaned back in his chair. "Lemme tell you from the start. It all began with me in launch bay one, goin' over the shuttle's systems, an' all the while that tune was runnin' through my head..."
TBC...
Please let me know what you think!