Sea of No Cares
A/N: I wasn't sure if the redhead who seems to be second-in-command to Anders had a name, and I didn't have time to check out the episodes to find out, so I gave her one arbitrarily. Sorry if I'm breaking canon here - I hope it doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the story. It is Anders' thoughts regarding Kara and his relationship with her - spoilers for Resistance and The Farm.
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When you're in love there's no time and no space
There's a permanent smile on your face
Your friends all complain that you're going insane
But the truth is that they're just afraid
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Sam walked from the pyramid court to their makeshift showers, wondering how the blonde spitfire with such an aggressive attitude managed to kick his ass. Him, the star player of the bucks. I'm out of practice, he told himself, but he knew it wasn't true. They'd created the court just so they could keep in practice - who knew if this woman - this 'Starbuck' had even played anytime in recent history. Given her skill, he figured they must have a court on board her ship. And she probably wipes the floor with everyone she plays with, he thought, smirking heavily.
He saw her, clad only in a towel, leaving the showers. Frak! Her face wasn't the only thing that was cut and bruised. She must have been through hell since she'd arrived. And she still beat me - man, that's a woman to be reckoned with!
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And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
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Sam wasn't exactly the shy sort, but he'd been burned once too often, especially by pushy women. They were generally the ones who were fanatical about pyramid, and Sam, being the star player (and not unattractive physically), had had any number of them hit on him. A few times he'd taken them up on their offers, but all they'd wanted was a one-night frak with a superstar.
So he was wary of this Starbuck ... Kara the other man had called her. He'd been calling her Starbuck when they were out there fighting for their lives, but once they'd relaxed and begun to trust, he'd switched to Kara. Sam knew enough about nicknames, though he was unfamiliar with the military, to know Starbuck must be hers. He wondered how she got it, and wondered if she'd tell him if he asked. Probably not, he thought. Probably a 'personal' thing. And he decided to try to stop thinking about her. She was likely just another 'fan', flirting with him in order to get a quick frak. Except she didn't know who you were when you first met. Maybe, maybe ... she's different.
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When you decide that what counts is inside
Your friends all say it's a lie
But there's no brighter light than the look in her eyes
When you're walking her home through the night
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She shook her head in disbelief. "I can't believe you. She's just another one."
Sam shook his head. "She's not Jill. She's different ... special."
Jill rolled her eyes. "Spare me the romantic crap, Sam. Don't tell me it's love at first sight 'cause I won't believe you."
"Don't worry, I know you better than that." He paused and a dreamy look came into his intense blue eyes. "It's something ... definitely something," he said softly.
Jill rolled her eyes again and turned to walk away. "Have a nice night."
Sam threw her a vaguely dirty look, but his feet involuntarily took him in the other direction - towards the room he'd given Kara.
He knocked and entered, finding her only half-dressed. Obviously she was getting ready for bed. He shouldn't intrude. Given her injuries, she probably needed the rest, not to play more games with him.
She turned lazily, pulling her trousers the rest of the way off. "What took you so long?" And she walked over and stood before him, clad only in a black bra and matching panties, waiting, as if for him to make the first move.
He couldn't help himself. There was just something about her. He put his hands on her waist and pulled her closer. "I was waiting for the right time," he said softly.
"And it's now?" she asked suggestively.
He answered by joining his lips to hers, and she eagerly welcomed him.
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And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
Let yourself go with the tide
There's an angel by your side, tonight
You threw your fear in the sea
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" ... we could use some professional advice." Please, stay here with me. I don't know why I feel so strongly about you, but I want you here with me.
"As soon as I get back to Galactica, I'll send a rescue party." Gods, I wish I could take you now - screw the others! I don't know what it is about you, but I want you to come back with me.
"Yeah, right."
"If I say I'm going to do something, I do it."
"Are you always such a bitch in the morning?" he teased.
"Count on it," she answered, challenge written all over her face.
"My kind of woman." Gods, she is too - absolutely everything I want in a woman. I'd give anything ... anything to keep her.
The rest of the morning had gone spectacularly. Their mission had been slightly postponed, so they could embark on another - learning everything they could about one another.
And then it had happened. She disappeared.
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Oh, back at the bar getting cynically stoned
Your friends are drinking alone
But it's funny, they don't even cross your mind
When she asks you into her home
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"I'm not leaving her to die," he insisted.
"Oh come off it Sam, she's not even one of us. They've probably got her and she's already dead. Or wishes she was," she added quietly.
"She is one of us and she was under my protection. I'm not letting her go that easily. I'm the leader here - if you don't want to help, fine. But I say we don't just leave her to die. So you can help me find her or not, it's your choice. If you have an issue with it, keep it to yourself." He strapped on his gun, a steely look in his eyes.
The redhead who'd been his second-in-command since the cylon attacks nodded. "Let's go then. We're going to need a few more in case we run into trouble. Her friend ... Helo is his name? I'm sure he's going to want to come too."
"Go round up a crew. We leave immediately."
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And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
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"I'm not leaving you." I can't, not now when we've come to mean so much to each other.
Sam's throat choked up at the sound of her voice. She was almost crying, and he felt certain she was not the type of woman who cried easily. Frak! She feels the same way I do, he thought, pushing back the tears.
"You said you'd come back, remember?" You'd damn well better - I can't live without you. His voice broke and he knew she could hear the tears he was desperately trying to hide.
"I'm coming back," she said tearfully, putting a hand lovingly on his cheek. "I said it ... I meant it."
He nodded, almost unable to speak for the emotions rushing wildly through him. You'd better come back Kara, because I will be waiting ...
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And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
And hey, somewhere
You threw your fear in the sea of no cares
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(Sea of No Cares - Great Big Sea)