Ficlet: "Measured" 1/1 Jack/Stephen (Master & Commander movieverse)

[broadwriting]

Title: "Measured" 1/1
Author: Brenda
Fandom: Master & Commander FPS (movieverse)
Pairing: Jack Aubrey/Stephen Maturin
Rating: G
Summary: Stephen's not jealous.
Website: Broadwriting
Feedback: Yes, please.
Disclaimer: Never happened
Notes: Double drabble, because the bunny bit.




"Tom thinks the world of you, you know," Stephen says, after Pullings has saluted and strode away, issuing orders to the captain of the watch. The Surprise pitches and rolls comfortably along a unexpectedly calm sea. The men are all whistling and relaxed, which is a refreshing change after the last few days of bad weather and short tempers.

Jack grins, easy, wide, hands resting comfortably behind his back as he surveys his crew. "Not getting jealous, are you, Stephen?"

"No." Stephen straightens to his full height. He pulls his vest down, shakes his head vigorously. "No, of course not."

"You certain?"

"He..." Stephen sighs, whispers, lest they be overheard. There aren't many secrets on a ship, but suspecting and knowing are two vastly different things. "Damn it all, Jack, he knows you. Knows what drives you, knows that glimmer when you speak of all things nautical and Navy."

"Yes, that he does." Jack nods again, risks brushing the tips of his fingers along Stephen's. His reply is just as soft, just as measured. And his eyes reflect all of the words he can't speak aloud. "But you...you're the one who understands me. And that's worth its weight in gold."

Comments

[neveragain.livejournal.com]

OMGOMGOMG!!! I.LOVE.YOU. YOU PUT UP THE REST OF THE FUN & GAMES SERIES!! ;O *readsssss* :D

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Um, is there a reason you posted this comment here?

[neveragain.livejournal.com]

Oh, I clicked on the Broadwriting link in your post, and saw that you'd finished putting it up. I didn't know there were rules for posting comments of appreciation.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

I'm thrilled that you're excited to read the rest of the series. <333 But, maybe, post the comment in my personal LJ, as opposed to leaving it in a comment for a fic that's not even LOTR related.

*hugs*

[neveragain.livejournal.com]

Ohh.. actually, I thought I was commenting in azewewish, which is the journal I have on my friend's list. You posted the link in azewewish, but it linked to broadwriting, and I didn't even realize it. Anyways, I'd just wanted to say thanks when I noticed it was up, as I'd asked you about just a few days ago.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Ah, got it.

*grins*

Azewewish is my personal journal & Broadwriting is my fic journal. I always link any fics posted in Broadwriting to my personal journal, though, just to cover my bases.

You'll have to let me know what you think of the series when you finish it. But, maybe in email? brenda@broadwriting.com *mwah*

[neveragain.livejournal.com]

Sent. ;X
AND THE ABOVE FIC IS GREAT, BTW. n__n; I'm sorry I haven't commented on it in my last *counts.. 1, 2..* 3 entries!! I've just never seen Master and Commander. ;O

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Oh, you must see it!!!! Great film. Truly great.

And thank you!!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_redpanda_/]

Awwwwwwwww...

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*beams*

[bear.livejournal.com]

"Tom thinks the world of you, you know," Stephen says...

Hee. Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that... :)

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*laughs*

That's seriously all I kept thinking the 2nd time I watched it. Where's the fic with Tom's sekrit crush on Jack, yo? *g*

[bear.livejournal.com]

Dude. Yes. Or, y'know, not so sekkrit. Because the end? When Jack sends him off to the Acheron? Love, I tell you.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

It is!!!! *wonders why there isn't more Jack/Tom out there*

[cruisedirector]

*makes embarrassing fangirly squeaks to find you in this fandom*

And...yeah. Perfect. *sighs happily*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Don't get used to it. *grins* You know what an RPS girlie I am, so I expect if I write them again, it'll be Russell/Paul or Russell/Paul/Jack.

So glad you liked it, though. I was thinking of you when I posted it.

[karelian]

*raises hand to vote for Russell/Paul which I might sort of have posted some of earlier

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*meeps*

Gimme!!!!! Um, please.

[karelian]

It's in my journal on a very narrow filter that you should be able to see. It's not goddess-level stuff though so you really need to write some. *g*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*squees* Definitely will reward myself after writing this ficlet by checking it out. *hugs you* And yes, I think I'm going to have to break down & write them. *g*

[cruisedirector]

Really? I am terribly flattered! And I do hope you will write them some more, but, you know, if it ends up being RPS, I somehow think that I will cope. *g*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*winks*

I didn't think you'd mind.

[foi-nefaste.livejournal.com]

Unholy fuck.

You. And Master and Commander.

A pair made in slasher's heaven. You simply must write more. Ye gods. Please, you must.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*meeps*

Well, we'll see. I'm horrible at FPS, though. You may have to settle for Russell/Paul. *g*

[foi-nefaste.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure that counts as 'settling'. With you writing it, it'll be wonderful. You set high standards.

Gah. I SO loved that movie. The books, too. If you want to try FPS with those particular characters, I'll be forever grateful. 'cause they're just that wonderful.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

The movie totally blew me away. As I'd expeced it to, given the talent behind & in front of the camera.

And, we'll see. *smiles* I never say never when it comes to writing anything.

Thank you!!!!!!!! <3333

[sparowe]

-squees, gets teary, dies-

...

-revives to read it again-

Anon

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*beams*

Thank you!!!!!

[dawning-star.livejournal.com]

You're making me want to see Master and Commander. *savors fic*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

It's a beautiful film. *nods*

[flora-the-bear.livejournal.com]

What a lovely little fic, though you could easilly have put it in the bookverse category as well. Have you read the books? Theres a lot of Pullings-secret-crush-on-Jack stuff in there. Or maybe it's just me. Very cute fic, though, very cute fic...*goes to find more of your fic*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

No, I'm sad to say, I'm a strictly movie fan. I'd heard of the books, but I saw the film because Peter Weir directed it & Russell Crowe was in it. And fell totally in love with Jack & Stephen & Tom. *grins*

I'm glad that dynamic is in the books, though. It's so delicately played out in the film. *<333 Tom's crush*

Have fun browsing around the site!! Lemme know if anything else catches your interest!

[flora-the-bear.livejournal.com]

...Read the books. Please, PLEASE, read the books. I mean, I don't know if I've ever read anything with so many slashy undertones (LotR included). It trumps Sam and Frodo for slashiness. That, and they're excellent, excellent books. Yea.

[antaine.livejournal.com]

Oh, this was fantastic. I love simplicity with just enough detail to guide your imagination, but not completely control it. Going to check out your website now. I do hope you'll write more M&C related fic, even if it is Russell/Paul. ;)

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*laughs*

Oh, I'm a totally bare bones kind of writer. I admire lush prose, but I totally can't write it.

Glad you liked this!!! Let me know if anything else on the site catches your eye and I'll let you know if I write Russell/Paul *winks*

[hongs.livejournal.com]

This is positively lovely. ^_^

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!!

*loves your icon, btw*

[hongs.livejournal.com]

[flattered] Oh, thanks! Made it meself. ^_^

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

I'm a huge Fight Club fan, so, yeah. *grins*

[hongs.livejournal.com]

Fight Club and Fight Club slash. [lurves] ~_^

[silverysnow.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwww, lovely! Surely you should write more >_<

Taker, taker! I'm in for the Russell/Paul. *raises her hand and waves madly*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

I'm just more an RPS girl at heart. I always get so intimidated writing any FP, for some reason. Real people are easier, somehow.

But, yes, if a bunny bites, I'll definitely write it. *grins* And definitely Russell/Paul <333

[peak-in-darien.livejournal.com]

Very nice!
Lovely!

*squees over all the beautiful Orlando icons in this thread*

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*grins*

*one more Orli icon, just for you*

[starfishchick]

Yay! Good job!

And I do know of some Jack/Tom fic - see my comments to this post: http://www.livejournal.com/users/bear/244111.html.

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

You do???

*scurries to check*

I just read a Stephen/Tom that was really good, too. <333