Title: Love's Silhouette
Rating: PG-13 or T
Characters/Pairings: Laura/Bill, Kara/Lee, Laura, Bill, Kara, Lee
Summary: He loved her, and even though he didn't say it out loud, he knew she knew.
Spoilers: All seasons and their endings are fair game.
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.
A/N Dedicated to Mariel3, my first BSG reviewer.
At first he didn't know what to think of the teacher who had boarded his ship so many years ago. She seemed nice enough, and naïve enough. Her suggestions for the computers were, of course, out of the question, but that didn't stop him from feeling a connection to the woman.
The Cylons attacked the Colonies, and the President was killed. Then she was brought to office. A school teacher. It seemed outrageous to him. But then he grew fond of her, and thought it might work out.
Then came her rebellion, and all hell broke loose. He was shot. His son not taking this new event very well, was hallow. No Starbuck to comfort him, to fill that void.
He woke up from everything. He finally started his role as commander once again. She still insisted on her rebellion.
After Cain's death he became Admiral.
They kissed, and after that he knew things had changed between them. Whether or not it was for the best, he couldn't figure it out. At least…not at the time.
The elections came. Her, Tom, and Baltar.
She lost.
Baltar won.
And for the first time in a long time, he regretted not trusting in her.
They found a new planet, and President Baltar ( even now he laughed at that title. It never really suited him) told the colonies it would be their new home. She went down there , taking Maya and Hera with her. She resumed her role as a teacher, and for a little while it worked out. She was healthy again. He didn't worry about her.
They spent a night just staring at the stars above their heads. They enjoyed the time they had.
Especially together.
The Cylons found them, and the fleet retreated to come up with a battle plan.
They were reunited once more.
They rekindled a relationship they didn't know they had, and that was part of what helped him stay steady.
He loved her, and even though he didn't say it out loud, he knew she knew.
And he was comforted. Now , no matter what happened ; if Starbuck's directions were wrong, if they never found Earth, if Lee died, if the Cylons finally got them in a situation where there was no hope of surviving, he would always have her to lean on.
A/N I know these haven't been THAT romantic, but I write angst, what can I say?