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 ;)
"Part of the beauty of falling in love with you is the fear you won't fall. It hasn't felt like this before. It hasn't felt like home before you."
"The Fear You Won't Fall" - Joshua Radin
*tag to Stargate Atlantis' episodes First Contact and The Lost Tribe *
"How long are you gonna be gone for?" Cameron asked as he stood in the center of Daniel's office. Daniel was scurrying around the room, grabbing books and random items from all corners of the office and stuffing them into the duffel bag perched on his desk.
"For the hundredth time Cam," Daniel paused in front of the bookcase, smiling, "I'm not exactly sure." He turned to face Cameron. "Shouldn't be more than a couple weeks. This secret lab could be really useful."
Cameron sighed, shoving his hands in his pockets. Daniel was set to board the Daedalus in an hour. He was going to Atlantis to search for the Ancient Janus' secret lab he was certain was there. Needless to say, Daniel was very excited. He missed out on a trip to Atlantis when Cameron first came to the SGC about three years ago. The following year they made it to the Pegasus Galaxy but it was hardly the trip Daniel had dreamed of, spending most of it searching a database for information to help defeat the Ori.
But now, two years later, the Ori defeated and no impending doom for Earth, Daniel was free to just go and explore.
What Daniel did best.
Without Cameron.
"But what if you don't find it? What if it takes you months?" Cameron all but pouted. Daniel walked over to where Cameron stood and put his hands on the other man's arms.
"Cam, I'm going to miss you too," Daniel smiled. "I won't be that long, I promise."
"It's not just that. I won't be there to back you up," Cameron looked at Daniel with a petulant expression.
"I'm just looking for a lab. What trouble could I possibly get into?" Daniel thought about the words the moment they left his mouth.
"Daniel," Cameron said, giving him a 'come on, are you kidding me' type look, before reaching around Daniel to knock a couple times on the wooden desk.
"Ok, fine," Daniel surrendered, "but there are plenty of people on Atlantis to keep me safe. You trust Sheppard."
Daniel turned to go back to what he was doing, but Cameron grabbed his arm, pulling him back in, wrapping his arms loosely around Daniel's waist.
"What if you like it there better and you don't come back. I mean, Sam said you tried to convince O'Neill to let you go when they first went through the gate to the Pegasus galaxy. And then you tried it again a year later. I know how much you want to be there, Daniel," Cameron stared intently into Daniel's eyes. Daniel stared back incredulously at his lover. He was silent for a few moments, before bringing his hands to rest on either side of Cameron's neck.
"That was before I had something to stay for," Daniel smiled. He leaned in and planted a soft kiss on Cameron's lips. They kissed deeply, soft but passionate. When they pulled away, they leaned forward so there foreheads were touching.
"I love you, Cameron. Yes, Atlantis is something that fascinates me. But so do you. You mean more to me than anything else. I have every reason to come back."
"I love you Daniel. Just come back in one piece, please." Cameron spoke, moving his forehead away from Daniel's to plant a kiss upon it.
Cameron ran through the halls. Col. Sheppard had asked to speak with him personally a day ago, after they had rescued Daniel and McKay, and informed him of Daniel's injuries. Just moments ago General Landry had informed him that Daniel had just gated in and had been taken to the infirmary.
His feet couldn't take him there fast enough. Between missing his partner and being worried sick, Cameron wanted to see Daniel as soon as he possibly could.
Lying propped up in his usual infirmary bed, Daniel's attention was redirected from watching the nurse jot down his vitals on the chart to the sound of boots running as he saw Cam flying through the infirmary door. Cameron spotted him and walked over towards his bed, an ambivalent look on his face.
"Before you say anything," Daniel lifted his hands slightly, ignoring the pain it caused him, "I came back in one piece. Just ask Dr. Lam."
Cam stopped by his bed side and looked from Daniel to the doctor.
"He came back in one piece," Carolyn laughed. "I'll check on you later Dr. Jackson." Daniel nodded his thanks as she walked away, pulling the privacy curtain across, leaving Daniel alone with Cam. Cam just looked at him in silence.
"Cam, you're not gonna believe what happened. There was this device and these Asgard that-" Daniel's words were cut off as Cameron leaned over him, placed both hands on the side of his face and planted his lips tightly against Daniel's. Daniel's body ached so bad that all he could do in response to the kiss was bring a hand up to touch Cam's forearm.
The kiss was deliberately gentle, Cam not wanting to cause Daniel any more pain than he had to. He broke off the kiss and just lightly smiled down at his lover.
"You're not mad?" Daniel asked hesitantly.
"Daniel, I know you. I know you're always persistently curious and your knack for getting into trouble. Normally I would want nothing more than to freak out about how you're gonna get yourself killed...again," Cameron's eyes were as expressive as ever as he spoke. Daniel couldn't tear his gaze away from the tenderness, the love, and the worry he saw. He opened his mouth to apologize but Cam pressed a finger to Daniel's lips, silencing him.
"I'm not mad Daniel. I'm relieved. All I care about is that your safe, you're going to fine, and you're home now." Cam smiled a little bigger before leaning in to plant a kiss on Daniel's cheek, running a hand through his lover's soft hair he loved so much. "God, I missed you."