It's Only You and Me
a series of Moments in Cameron and Daniel's relationship
summary:a series of moments in Cameron and Daniel's relationship as they come together
genre: Romance
rated: PG-13 (just cause of the all the kissies and occasional dirtyness)
content warnings: swearing, boy/boy lovin
author note: each story is paired with a song lyric that either fit with the specific chapter or inspired that chapter. i just love these boys together :) whether its the actors or the characters or a mix of both I feel like there's this wonderful chemistry between Cameron and Daniel and I wanted to explore that from a slash and romantic standing.
disclaimer: All characters in this story belong to MGM and the creators of Stargate SG1. The characters are not mine, as much as i would like to keep them and play with them all day n the way I wish they would have them play with each other on the show ;)
"We could stay in this moment for the rest of our lives...I wanna be your last first love that you'll ever have. I wanna be your last first kiss for all time."
"Inevitable" - Anberln
"Nothing like a party," Cam said, rubbing his palms together as he unlocked the door to Daniel's bungalow. He was followed by Jack and Sam, all three of them in their dress blues.
"That's was hardly a party," Vala whined as she entered. She was in a slinky black cocktail dress adorned in delicate crystals down the plunging neckline. Teal'c clad in black pants, a black button up and metallic grey tie followed behind her.
"It was a political event, what did you expect?" Daniel sighed, closing the door behind him. He shrugged off the grey pinstripe jacket, leaving him in the matching pants, a white button up, and light blue printed tie.
"Yeah well, time to spice things up," Jack declared. "Beers on the porch everyone." He pointed towards the backyard, Teal'c grabbing the cases of beer and Sam carrying the Hard Lemonade they purchased after the dinner, as they all headed out there for their own party.
Daniel started to follow when Cameron grabbed his hips, pulling him backwards. Cam spun him around and slid up close, swooping in for a kiss. Daniel smiled against Cam's lip as he returned the kiss before they parted.
"And what was that for?" Daniel questioned his lover, not really surprised by his lover's spontaneous signs of affection. Cameron was one of the most affectionate people he'd ever met, constantly showing how much he cared. And even though Daniel found that Cam apparently had no other reason to touch him other than 'just because' or 'I wanted to,' Daniel still liked to ask.
"Just 'cause," Cameron smiled. "I love you, ya know."
"I know," Daniel planted a kiss on Cam's cheek, grabbing his lover's hand as he pulled him towards the backyard.
As Daniel went to open the sliding door, he stopped momentarily in shock. Every tree in the yard had been decorated in twinkling white lights, illuminating the backyard brilliantly in the evening dusk.
"Holy," Daniel whispered under his breath as he and Cam walked out onto the porch and down the steps. Cam followed his lover, smiling as they walked towards the trees to the side of the house where Sam, Jack, Vala, and Teal'c were waiting. Nearby, a small white cake was resting on a simply decorated table, along with six glasses and a bottle of Champagne.
"What?" Daniel stopped, turning to Cameron, questioning the elaborate display that he was certain Cam had done to their yard while Daniel was at the base earlier today.
Cam just grabbed Daniel's hands in his and held them between his own.
"Your my partner Daniel. You mean more to me than you could ever know," Cam started, trying desperately to ignore the incessant flapping of butterfly wings in his stomach. "One day, we'll live somewhere where we have the same rights as every other couple. One day, the military will get rid of that ridiculous 'don't ask, don't tell' policy. But this, this is the most I can give you right now. But I promise I'm going to take the rest of my life to make sure I give you everything you could want and everything you deserve."
As Cam spoke, Daniel bit the inside of his cheek. His heart was pounding as much as it had the first time Cameron had kissed him on the couch in his living room those few years ago. He was nervous, but he wasn't sure why.
Daniel's breath was taken away when Cameron reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, black cardboard box.
"Oh shit, Cameron," Daniel pulled in a shaky breath.
"I know we can't get married legally. Not only will the state of Colorado not recognize it but neither will the Air Force. And that's okay because I don't need a license that tells me you and I are together forever. We know it and the people who mean most to us know it," Cameron smiled, opening the box to reveal two simple silver bands nestled together on a foam mattress. "And even though our love is really the only thing that matters, I want to make it official. I want a symbol of our unity."
Daniel's words faltered, so he simply raised a hand to cup Cameron's neck, tilting the other man's head down slightly. Daniel leaned up that inch that Cameron had over him and pressed his lips against Cameron's. Still holding the box in one hand, Cameron placed his other hand on Daniel's hip as they kissed, softly but passionately.
"Cam," Daniel sighed when the kiss ended. Cameron leaned forward, his forehead touching Daniel's as his lover tried to form his words.
"I honestly never thought I'd find this, that I deserved this. You've been my best friend for years and I trust you with my life. Something like that doesn't come around often. Especially in our lives. Sometimes it seems like all the odds are against us." Daniel kept talking to Cameron, aware of the fact that he had tears freely falling down his cheeks; aware of the fact that his friends were watching. "But you and I have never been individuals who bet on the odds, considering we've defied them a hundred times over."
"So," Cam pulled away from the embrace slightly, "is that a yes? Will you, Dr. Jackson, marry me?"
Danny, still cupping Cameron's neck, gently trailed his other hand down Cameron's face, stopping at his cheek to stroke it with his thumb. He leaned in to kiss him, just a soft brush of lips.
"There isn't anything that could make me say no," Daniel whispered.
"Yeah?" Cameron asked.
"Yes," Daniel replied, never seeing Cameron with a brighter smile.
"Yes!" Cameron wrapped his arms around Daniel's body and lifted his new fiance off the ground, spinning him quickly before putting him down and pulling him in for a slow kiss.
When Cam pulled away, Daniel noticed his friends had gathered around them. Teal'c, Sam, and Vala came to stand behind them as Jack moved to the other side of the couple.
"We're already dressed up, and the people that matter most to us are here," Cam smiled. "What d'ya say?"
"I'm no sea captain, but it does say General on my uniform," Jack joked. "It may not count legally but it does count for something, right?"
"And we'll be there when it becomes legal too," Sam spoke up, tears already forming in her eyes.
"Well, when that day comes, it'll be wonderful," Daniel nodded. "But that's just paperwork. This is more than I ever imagined; more than I could ever want."
Cam smiled and pulled the rings out, slipping the empty box back into his pocket. He held his palm out, the two rings laying next to each other. Daniel picked one up and examined the polished silver. It wasn't the traditional rounded band. He knew this one had to be Cameron's. It had a black carbon inlay center in the middle of the silver ring; classy but modern and subtle enough to pass as normal jewelry. But the inside of the band said otherwise. The inside was engraved with 'D. my life. my soul. my heart.' Holding it in his hand, he looked at the other in Cam's palm. Its center was a thin white gold inlay surrounded by the same silver on both sides as Cam's. Engraved inside was 'C. my joy. my strength. my heart.'
"They're perfect," Daniel smiled, replacing it in Cam's palm.
"Okay ladies and gentlemen," Jack started, clearing his throat. "We all know how I feel about cliché's so we're gonna do this my way."
Cam grabbed Daniel's hands in his, Daniel squeezing them in response.
"These two men before me are disgustingly in love, and they've asked us all here to celebrate it with them as they make this real thing they have going on here official. If ever two people deserved to be happy, it's our fine Dr. Daniel Jackson and Colonel Cameron Mitchell. I'd ask if anyone objects but there really is no point."
Jack turned his attention to the two men in front of him, addressing them now.
"There aren't many things that make sense. But we all see it, and I know you do...you two together...makes sense," Jack nodded, speaking seriously. "In sickness and in health doesn't even come close. For you two I know that this is in life and in death, and you two will withstand it all." Jack nodded before looking past them. "Carter?"
"Do you Daniel," Sam spoke up, moving closer to lay a hand on Mitchell's shoulder, "take this cocky, sweet, eccentric fly boy, to have and to hold even when he can't sword fight every bad guy that comes along?" Daniel and Cameron laughed, along with the rest of SG1.
"Without a doubt, I do," Daniel smiled up at his lover, slipping the ring in his hand onto Cameron's finger.
"And Mitchell," Teal'c said, coming closer to stand beside Daniel, "do you promise to love and honor Daniel Jackson through his constant unwavering quests for truth, peace and knowledge, as well as his mood swings and caffeine addiction?"
"Nice," Jack whispered as he gave Teal'c a thumbs up.
"I definitely do," Cameron beamed, sliding Daniel's ring into place.
"And boys, do you promise to resist the urge to fall into the old married couple routine, vow to not become boring, and to always keep it hot and sexy and fun?" Vala chimed in, pinching both of her boys cheeks before moving to link arms with Teal'c.
"I don't think that'll be a problem," Cameron winked at Daniel, who just blushed.
"We promise," Daniel dipped his head, shaking it slightly in disbelief.
"Then for the rest of your lives, gentlemen, however long they may be, however many alternate ones you live through...nothing will tear the two of you apart." Jack lay a hand on each of their shoulders. "So under my authority, which is all that really matters, I pronounce you, in our eyes and in your hearts, husbands. You know the rest."
Daniel grabbed Cameron's arms and pulled him in for the kiss, Cameron wrapping his arm's around Daniel's waist as they kissed their first kiss of their union.