Author: WinterQueen82 aka Kathea

Title: The Space Between

Pairing: K/A, L/K angst

Rating: PG

Spoilers: S2 finale, possibly some S3

Setting: Post New Caprica colonization and pre-Cylon occupation

Disclaimer: Very little belongs to me. Certainly only the idea behind this story.

"He what?" Lee asked in astonishment.

"Is it that hard to believe?" Kara fired back.

"No, its just that…" Lee sighed and dug his fingers into his hair. " Anders asked you to marry him?"

"Yes! Do you want me to get him up here for proof?"

"No, Kara. I'm sorry. Congratulations." Lee said apologetically.

"I haven't said yes yet." Kara replied quietly. When Lee didn't move, Kara plunged on, looking anywhere but his face. "He wants to settle on the planet."

"Oh." Was Lee's one word reply.

"Yeah, oh."

"Do you honestly think you can give up flying?" Lee asked derisively.

"No. I don't know. I think I'm willing to try though…for him."

"And what precious thing has he given up for you?" And then stepped back at the fire burning in Kara's eyes. "Wait, don't answer that. I shouldn't have asked." Lee turned away and resumed straightening his locker. Jerking the hangers roughly on the rod, the screech of metal filling the silence.

"What do I have keepin' me here?" Kara asked to his tensed back. His hands stilled on his uniform jacket. "That's what I thought."

The very angsty unresolved end.