ext_16870: (McShep It's only just begun)
velocitygrass ([identity profile] velocitygrass.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] romancingmcshep2014-02-09 12:56 pm

Fic: Like Fine Wine

Title: Like Fine Wine
Author: [livejournal.com profile] velocitygrass
Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG-13 (a glimpse of nudity)
Warnings/Content notes: None of the standard warnings apply
Spoilers: none
Word count: 647
Summary: "You're still hot, though," Rodney concluded after a while.
Note: Many thanks to [livejournal.com profile] wanted_a_pony for the beta. Also available at AO3.



Like Fine Wine


John could feel Rodney scrutinizing him from the other side of the bed, but since his husband didn't say anything, John kept reading.

"You look older," Rodney eventually said.

John turned and looked at him over the rim of his glasses, raising an eyebrow.

"I didn't mean it in a bad way," Rodney added.

One corner of John's mouth tugged up. He knew that Rodney hadn't meant to insult him. If Rodney wanted to insult someone, there was absolutely no doubt about it.

Rodney kept peering at him with his blue eyes, as if cataloging all the wrinkles and every gray hair. John tried not to get self-conscious.

"You're still hot, though," Rodney concluded after a while.

"That's good to hear," John said with a smirk. It was good to hear. He didn't doubt Rodney's commitment to him, and their sex life was alive and well, but it was still nice to hear it put into words.

Rodney kept looking at him.

"Thank you?" John guessed.

Rodney gave him a sour look, then his expression turned hopeful. "Don't you want to say something back to me?"

John glanced at Rodney's thinning hair, then his face. He knew that Rodney wasn't going to like it, but he'd asked. "I love your hair."

Rodney glared at him.

"I keep telling you, but you never believe me," John said.

"That's because you're always trying to tease me," Rodney said.

"No," John said. At Rodney's look he amended, "Well, maybe a little, but that doesn't mean it's not true. I don't know why, but looking at it, especially when it's wet and you can really see... There's just something about it that...turns me on." He moved closer to Rodney, putting the book aside.

Rodney stared at him. "Really?" he asked, touching his hair.

John nodded eagerly. "It's not the only thing obviously. Your eyes are..." John didn't finish because he couldn't think of anything that didn't sound completely saccharine. "But your hair gets better."

"Less is more, huh?" Rodney said, still looking astounded, but it seemed as if he finally believed John.

"In this case, yes," John said. He put a hand on the back of Rodney's neck and gently drew him forward until he could kiss the spot where Rodney's hair had receded furthest.

When Rodney pulled back, he asked, "Are you sure you're not teasing me?"

"I swear it on my own hair," John said.

Rodney snorted. "Now I know you mean it."

"I do," John said softly, stroking Rodney's hair. "You're beautiful." He didn't think he'd meant to say that out loud, but the way Rodney's eyes lit up made it definitely worth it. "And still hot," John added, remembering how Rodney had fished for a return compliment. "For your age," he couldn't help adding with a smirk.

Rodney glared and shoved playfully at John's shoulder before pulling him closer. "Are you still reading?" he asked, leaning forward.

"I could be persuaded to do other things," John said, taking off his glasses and placing them on the nightstand with his book before turning back to Rodney.

"Persuaded, huh? Maybe I should go get a quick shower and come back out with wet hair," Rodney said.

John growled happily, "Hurry up!"

Rodney frowned but grinned. He probably still didn't completely believe John. He slipped out of bed and John thought about the best way to prove how hot Rodney's hair made him. As he watched Rodney go to the bathroom, he called after him, "And a great ass."

Rodney stopped then pushed his pajama pants down, giving John a nice view of his naked butt.

"You know what," John said, pushing back the cover and sliding out of bed as well. "I'm just going to join you."

Rodney only looked over his shoulder with an inviting grin. John gladly accepted the offer and followed him.

[identity profile] outsideth3box.livejournal.com 2014-02-09 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"You know what," John said, pushing back the cover and sliding out of bed as well. "I'm just going to join you."

That was where my heart just sploded... ded.

Love this little thing sooo much!

[identity profile] melagan.livejournal.com 2014-02-09 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
You've charmed the heart right outta me. *hugs fic*

[identity profile] ltklo.livejournal.com 2014-02-09 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
It made me a little misty.

[identity profile] starbuckssue.livejournal.com 2014-02-09 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I love future fics and this just shows how much they are still in love after all the years. Just wonderful.

[identity profile] sgamadison.livejournal.com 2014-02-10 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
Love seeing them like this and knowing that things only get stronger for them over time :-)
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[identity profile] aqualegia.livejournal.com 2014-02-10 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I love these quiet, romantic moments in their lives.

[identity profile] fanficfan123.livejournal.com 2014-02-11 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
Smile. Those sincere compliments from loved ones are sometimes hard to believe, in face of social norms.

[identity profile] fanficfan123.livejournal.com 2014-02-27 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
You're quite welcome.
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[identity profile] springwoof.livejournal.com 2014-02-14 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
adorable!
poor Rodney needs to be reassured, but John knows all the best ways to do that!
tarlanx: Blue butterfly on books on rainbow colored background (McShep - By Osianna)

[personal profile] tarlanx 2014-02-15 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Lovely story :D

[identity profile] antares04a.livejournal.com 2014-02-16 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
This is very cute. *g*

And this is absolutely Rodney: "Rodney gave him a sour look, then his expression turned hopeful. "Don't you want to say something back to me?"" - Now John has to find a compliment. *g*

I love how they are getting older but still are absolutely sexy! (I love the idea of Sheppard with glasses ... *g*)