McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index >> First Kiss
"M" Is for Monster by
A world where homophobia was taken to the extreme.
10 points along a graph by
Ten fantasies John Sheppard fulfilled on the way to happiness
1000 Cranes by
“You’re trying to make a wish come true by, what, thinking about it? What happened to the actual paper folding?”
20 September by
It's just past midnight on 20 September, 2011, in the middle of the northern ocean on New Lantea II.
5 Ways John and Rodney Got Outed to the ENTIRE Atlantis expedition by
Don't Ask Don't Tell is repelled in the last one.
A Difference of Attraction by
Rodney McKay is the best friend John has ever had, but when John lets his guard down, it turns into something more.
A Fine Romance by
If Katy Brown and Jennifer Keller do ever sit down to braid each other's hair and swap Life Lessons, they'll agree that Rodney is, on the whole, a bad boyfriend.
A First Kiss by
Someone takes a chance in a motel room on a road trip.
A Growing Connection by
(Prompt: Big Bang 2008. John is more Ancient than anyone realizes) With two new growing connections, can John Sheppard cope or will he give in?
A Kiss So Sweet by
Passion, hunger, desperate need -- those were sort of things Rodney had thought about.
A Matter of Death and Life by
John's problems started the day they nearly destroyed San Francisco and he didn't die.
A Perfect Match by
Looking up, John noticed the fake mistletoe -- now glowing a cheerful, radiant red -- at the same time Rodney did.
A Place on the Corner by
John runs a bakery shop Rodney favors in Colorado Springs. Sequels: Remembrance Day and Essentials and Clementine Tart
A Richer Dust Concealed by
Hard lands make hard people, John had once heard Andy Corrigan say, and from his experience on Truebo, he believed it.
A Sappy Country Love Song by
John long ago made the decision it would be his life for Rodney’s
A Two-Player System by
McKay/Sheppard first kiss, pre-McKay/Sheppard/Zelenka implied.
A new history of Captain John Sheppard by
His Majesty's Aerial Corps stand ready to welcome new additions to their number; an expedition late of the Antipodes. SGA/Temeraire crossover.
Abandon ‘ship by
Rodney decides that leaving would be the best thing for everyone
Accidental Vampire by
Aliens made John a vampire. John did the rest on his own.
Accidents Happen by
Almost made it to when, oh fuck, he realized he'd just kissed John Sheppard.
Accidents Will Happen by
Accidents do happen but John is determined to fix this one, and gains more than he ever dreamed in return.
Affaire du Coeur by
John had shown up at his apartment all of three weeks ago with his suitcases and his fucked up face wearing his dress uniform.
Aliens Made Them Fuck It Up by
Bad sex, cultural misunderstandings, devious aliens, and John and Rodney. Made for each other.
Aliens Made Them Kiss by
Teyla was wearing her Athosian 'you silly men got yourselves into this, you can get yourselves out of it' look.
All Poker Games Are Played Without God by
Chef!Rodney, Contractor!John
And The Plural For Penis Is? by
John falls victim to an Ancient population control device and becomes, well, female.
Angular Momentum by
He doesn't know why now of all times, after all the crazy disasters they've averted, the impossible odds they've beaten, that he seems to have reached his breaking point.
April 1st in the City of the Ancients by
Rodney isn’t falling for this.
April Fools by
emrinalexander said that she wanted a story about someone playing a cruel April Fool's day joke on Rodney to make him think John was interested in him when, in fact, John really wasn't. At least, not in the beginning.
Ardhanarishvara by
"Tell me, Colonel, did you take a look around and think, hey, it's the Planet of Sex Changes?"
As Real As It Gets by
"If you were a decent hallucination, you'd kiss me too."
As You Wish by
An alien device makes Rodney want to please John.
Ask Me by
“Kiss Carson? I did no such thing!” Rodney protested loudly. “That was Cadman controlling my body and you know it.”
At Ease by
Leave it to Rodney to bypass casual and go straight to cherished.
At Liberty by
John knows he's fighting a battle he's already lost.
Atlantis Summer Camp by WIP
Atlantis is a summer camp and Rodney gets talked into being a counselor. Part 2
Bad Hair Day by
Rodney never even noticed Sheppard's hair until it was already some kind of bizarre running joke on Atlantis. He certainly never thought he'd care if it changed.
Bare Skin by
He pulled war back on like an old robe, wore its mantle and lived the part, though in his heart he’d lost the taste for it so very long ago.
Beau of the Ball by
Sheppard wanted them to go into the ballroom together, with Rodney as his companion for the evening, a spot normally reserved for high society ladies who combined beauty, grace and intelligence, not to mention one honest-to-god European princess three years ago. This couldn't be happening to him.
Because I Said So by
John had imagined his first kiss with Rodney a few times--okay, fine, a few times a day.
Before & After by
It was before the President’s visit, but after the Iratus bug, that I realized what existed between you both. When Carson said I’m sorry, John, I’m so, so sorry, but there’s nothing I can do, the Colonel did not look at Carson or Elizabeth, Teyla or Ronan, Caldwell or me. He looked at you.
Better than Chocolate by
After Rodney gets strung out on speed to save his and John's lives, Cadman has some unexpected advice - and chocolate.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place by
On the run from angry aliens with golfcarts, John and Rodney hide in the husk of a large tree and something arises that confuses Rodney and embarrasses John. (Past tense Keller/McKay.)
Boys Gone Wild (The Roadtrip Remix) by
Rodney's a man on a mission, and the Texas coast is a long way away. Remix of Boys Gone Wild
Breakage by
In Rodney's fantasies, it's always John in control and taking charge, gripping him tight and kissing him breathless.
Building a home by
The house was large enough for a family, but after half a year, John still felt as if he was stepping into a new house instead of a home.
Bump In The Night by
Fusion with Buffy. Rodney is Buffy, John is Angel, Weir is Giles & Teyla and Ronon are the Scoobies.
Busted by
Certain people should lock their doors if they don't want John to walk in on them.
But Wait, There's More! by
Shunned from the academia, Rodney has to sell his inventions through shopping television. John is the best-selling host in the business.
Can't You See by
SG-1 visits Atlantis, and John is decidedly not pleased with the friendship Daniel's trying to strike up with Rodney.
Candy Floss by
Rodney runs away from the SGC to join the circus, instead of going on the Atlantis mission. Then he meets a handsome motorcycle stunt driver who teaches him that love can conquer fear.
Catalysis for Dummies (Which Dr. Rodney Most Certainly Is Not) by
Boots and the transitive property of rediculousness... Part of RunPunkRun's Dr. Rodney's Science Corner (Scroll down the page to #4)
Catalyst by
(Entry f'locked) Really, there is something seriously wrong when the highlight of their respective days is a game of chess. The mere idea that the attraction lies in something other than the challenge of the game is something on which Rodney steadfastly refuses to dwell.
Chain Reaction by
Rodney gets kidnapped and John comes to the rescue, but when they're both back home on Atlantis, it seems that things are only just beginning...
Chance by
"I can't believe you didn't want to have sex with her," Rodney said, looking as if the world had stopped making sense.
Chicks Dig Scars by
Jennifer and Rodney get that beer. John is displeased.
Clarity by
"You needed me." It's probably one of the most honest statements John has ever said.
Come Again Some Other Day by
"Yesterday," John said, just in case Rodney was missing the point, "it was sunny."
Companion 'Verse by
SGA/Valdemar crossover. Link is to fic list for the 'verse.
Complementary Colors by
Coda: Analogous Colors. Artist!Rodney & Model!John.
Consolation Prize by
Getting the Earth news in real time had its disadvantages. Sequeal: Small Consolation
Conversations and Consequences by
After John comes back from Earth, Rodney wants to talk.
Coping with John by
Rodney's not attracted to John. Oh, no, not at all.
Counterpoint by
Rodney writes and conducts symphonies and needs someone to manage the other parts of his life. Other stories in the series: Cadence; Continuo; Caesura
Curb Appeal by
Rodney stopped the car and gazed out of the windshield. The house had that abandoned look about it, dark, frowning windows and covered over by layers of time. Sequel: All I Have
DADT, Timing and Muffins by
DADT's been repealed but nothing's changed. Yet.
DNA or Die by
"You activated the medical database collection apparatus. Now it wants your DNA," Rodney reports.
Denial and Discovery by
A ritual interrogation on a friendly planet.
Do I Dare Disturb the Universe by
"When Faith Lumsbred disobeys the decree of Queen Harmony and goes into the forbidden part of the woods, she expects to discover something cool, or at least something suitably unsettling. Finding instead an ageing astrophysicist and his cat she decides to get to the bottom of the things. How did McKay end up here? Why has the queen gone to such lengths to keep him hidden? And what exactly has he been doing out here all by himself?"
Doctor Who? Doctor Rodney McKay, Of Course by
Fusion with Dr. Who. Rodney is the Doctor, John is Jack Harkness.
Double Escapement by
AU: Europe, 1820; swords to ploughshares (or rather to musical instruments). Rodney wants better, louder, more...
Dressed to Kill by
Rodney was a genius in all things that mattered. Dressing to impress hadn't been one of them until today.
Emotional Physics 101 by
John has an irrational fear of dentists. Rodney can relate.
Ergo propter hoc by
Just because Rodney' heart rate goes up a little when John walks into his room, it doesn't mean there's any connection between the two events.
Every LIttle Thing by
John anticipated a lot of possibilities for disaster when Rodney invited John to his sister's place for his first Christmas after the breakup with Jennifer. Getting drafted into playing a plastic guitar wasn't one of them.
Expressing Gratitude by
Rodney thought he was going to die. John might have thought so too.
Fair Trade by
John runs a coffee shop. Rodney's a customer. Related snippets: Fairly Competent, and Infinity Cubed; A Smarter Traidition; Wind Arrow
Feature by
What do you do when one of your best friends ends up mutated and blue? First, buy a cake....
Feels Like Home by
John first runs away from home when he is eight years old
Five Time John Sheppard Kissed Rodney McKay by
What the title says....
Flash Point by
Rodney's an emergency management official called in to deal with an out of control Colorado wildfire. John's a smokejumper crew leader with a past. Together, they work to put out the flames of one fire, while another one ignites between them.
Four Things Rodney Did For John That John Never Knew About (And One That He Did) by
In the early days of the expedition, in between mapping the city, scouring every Podunk town for ZPMs, and repairing ancient tech with silly putty and pantyhose"Rodney would go down to the firing range and attempt shooting a gun.
Game Plan by
Rodney hates to lose, and sets up a new game plan to insure he wins next time.
Genius by
The colonel is looking at Rodney’s crotch, at the unmistakable bulge in his pants and damn it. Rodney can’t help himself; he’s always responded to success this way.
Gimme a Kiss by
"Hey! Watch the hands Rodney. Jeez, you’re tanked!"
Happy Tails To You (Until We Meet Again) by
The first thing Woolsey said was, "Is that contagious?"
Haunted by
Rodney buys a house for himself and Madison. Of course, it's haunted.
Head of the Class by
Rodney McKay is a U.C. Berkeley physics professor who absolutely cannot stand the new faculty hire, John Sheppard.
Heaven is a Place on Earth by
John sublets an apartment but the owner really hasn't left.
Here Every Language Is Silent by
Sometimes, you don't know what you have until it's gone.
Here Goes Nothing by
Then he leans up a bit and kisses John right on the mouth.
Hidden Opportunities by
"Someone" keeps giving Rodney chocolate.
Home is Where.... by
John swallowed, a thick sound even Rodney heard and thought had to be painful. "Is that all we are?"
How There Was A Giant Conspiracy To Kidnap Rodney And Possibly Even Torture Him by
John Sheppard needs to prove his innocence. Unfortunately, he ends up with Rodney McKay in his stolen car. In 4 parts: Part 2; Part 3; Part 4
Hypnagogic by
They were just dreams until Rodney walked through the stargate to Atlantis.
In Memorium by
Rodney thinks it's like Atlantis itself: mysterious and perilous and as right, as inevitable and immutable, as one of those natural laws.
Inevitable by
John knew Rodney's relationship with Keller was doomed to failure...eventually.
Infokiss by
It was a guilty pleasure, but he could get over the guilt later
Integration by Parts by
Rodney breaks through Fortress Sheppard. With Math.
Joyful, Joyful by
"Tell him, McKay, before you both get too old to get it up."
Just Breathe by
John's lips were icy against Rodney's, but at least he'd remembered to straighten John's head and pinch his nose shut. Remix of Not So Artificial
Kind Much Closer by
8 vignettes from different points in their relationship.
Last Minute Shopping (or Trials and Tribulations of the Pegasus Galaxy Mall) by
Last minute holiday shopping in Pegasus is slightly more daunting than on Earth.
Looking Glass by
Aliens put Rodney in a two-week "learning trance".
Might as Well Live by
John was sure he was going to be re-assigned elsewhere...
Muppet Christmas by
It was team night two days before Christmas and things weren’t working out quite like John had planned.
My Other Car's A Puddlescooter by
The one where John acts like a 14 year old girl and quotes PeeWee Herman.
Necessary Evil by
Rodney recognized affection beneath the dry tone, and wondered why he had never bothered to study all the subtleties of human behavior before, especially Sheppard's.
Never a Forever Thing by
Rodney set up a VR for John while he's in stasis.
New Roads by
Rodney discovers that, sometimes, the end of one road is just the start of another.
No Contest by
"The imperiled teammate bit was just a motivational technique."
No Good Deed by
Rodney makes a plan and waiting is the hard part.
No Sunday School Picnic by
A planet kept secret by the Ancients, a promising energy signature... Being stuck on the planet because of a busted DHD should not be so bad, right? They'll find the Ancient ruins and get some crystals to fix it, that's all. Or so they think until they are warned not to go into the forest, especially not after nightfall.
Not Exactly a Flux Capacitor, But Pretty Damm Close by
Rodney loses a bet to John, but they both eventually win.
Not Like Years Ago by
John is a math teacher and football coach. Rodney is also a teacher.
Not for Lack of Trying by
"The Genii probably figured it out before you did."
Not quite Benjamin Braddock by
He couldn't look at Rodney and think that he'd never loved him more and then go ahead and pretend that it didn't matter that he married someone else.
Not quite a regular day by
It started out just like any other day but then events happen that will change Rodney's life forever.
Nothing Ventured by (url needed)
Nowhere Land by
About to be ripped apart by the psychic attack of a Wraith Queen, Telepath Rodney McKay does something no-one has ever done before: he reaches out.
Nunc Dimittis by
Brother Meredes doesn't mind the smallness of his world until a disgraced knight, John, is exiled to his monastery.
Obvious by
Because, honestly, "Sheppard is gay" scored somewhere between Boyle's Law and special relativity in the "things that are bogglingly obvious once you discover them" category.
Of Games and Life and Stuff...... by
Warning for possible mis-use of golf analogies....
On a Clear Day by
John has always known that Rodney is braver than he gives himself credit for.
On the Bunny Trail by
Bunny herding. Fluffy bunny herding. Manly fluffy bunny herding.
On the Proper and Traditional Use of Ferris Wheels by
Going to the fair is Jeannie's idea.
Once More With Feeling by
he's a genius. that doesn't mean he can't be stupid every once in a while
Open Office by
There's a new guy in the cubicle next to Rodney's.
Operation All’s Fair in Love And War by
John realizes his feelings for Rodney when when Rodney decides to marry Jennifer.
Options by
"Don't you guys have the slightest awareness of how you are pretty much constantly in each other's orbits?"
Orange Sky Kisses by
John knows how to turn the orange sky blue.
Ordeal by (url needed)
Ow! by
"See my ow!" Rodney held up his bandaged index finger proudly.
Paradigm Shift by
How did a sweet kid like Keller turn John into such a- Followed by: Three Weeks Later and Served Cold
Paroxysm by
When it comes to whole body paroxysms of glee he's got nothing - nobody he's seen's got anything - on Rodney McKay.
Personal History by
After all the years of denial, now it was time for John to find happiness--for both of them.
Placebo by
"You might cut it off... Ronon has knives. You drilled into my head with a, a drill," Rodney said weakly.
Plain White Tee (The Three Musketeers' Remix) by
T-shirts worry when their shelf-mates don't come back from the laundry. Remix of Plain White Tee
Planet Claire by
"It has to do with a rare verb form, the real-universe optative mood. It's used only for things happening in the real universe."
Plausible Deniability by
John enjoys a little plausible deniability - until he can't.
Play Crack the Sky by
John feared ignorance, because what Rodney didn't know could usually kill them.
Point Of No Return by
"Something wasn't right. Rodney felt it in his gut."
Rodney might stay behind on Earth with Keller when Atlantis heads back to Pegasus, and John realizes he doesn't want that to happen.
Professional Jealousy by
Rodney is dissed by one of his colleagues. But John knows how to make it right. Remix of: Professional Jealousy
Quantum Entanglements by
What if John and Rodney met when they were six?
Rescue by
John closes his eyes and lays his head back down and thinks that it would be nice if someone came looking for him.
Rodney's Hugs by
Rodney couldn’t help it, needed to feel for himself that Sheppard was alive and well
Rosemary, for Rememberance by
And then there was the time John Sheppard turned into a girl and no one thought it was strange but Rodney McKay.
Sacrifice Denied by
Sheppard finds a device that lets him take the pain another person feels. Instead of turning it in to Rodney he uses it. It works very well, at least until Rodney finds out.
Scratch the Itch by
John's not quite sure what he wants and eventually figures it out.
Sensual Magic by
Rodney's POV: Bitten. John is a vampire and Rodney is not. All of a Kind; Out of Time
Sheppard’s Law of Martyrdom by
Rodney and Jennifer get engaged. The inevitable happens.
Silly Sappy Drunken Strip Durak by
"Whatever, group nudity is always a great bonding experience!"
Slept Too Long by
Jingle Bells had been stuck in his head as he waited for the ten o'clock train, and Deck the Halls had kept him up until almost two in the morning as his mind repeated falalalala lalalala about a thousand times a minute. "While you were Sleeping" done McShep.
Smile by
John smiles at Rodney, and Rodney finally figures out something.
Someone expects the Spanish Inquisition by
A mathematician on Atlantis expects the Spanish Inquisition and plots against the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy to save the city.
Spin by
He doesn't know why he lets John drag him to these things.
Stargazing by
The city’s back in Pegasus, and John and Rodney have been watching the stars together for months when Rodney floors John with a simple observation.
Starry Starry Night by
The mask of indifference was so completely thorough Rodney almost missed the shadow of regret that passed through John's eyes.
Stealing It Back by
That was John’s pout damnit. When had Rodney taken his pout?
Strike! by
Rodney is at a Bowling Championship and meets someone!
Stuck On You by
On the team's day off, John and Rodney brave quicksand, caves, water traps, and matchmakers. Rodney admits to something life-changing, and sometimes John feels as though he's just along for the ride.
Supersymmetry by
John and Rodney's daughter from another dimension arrives to Atlantis.
Tables Turned by
"That's it, I am not giving the kangaroos and the bees talk to the two of you. Go traumatize Carson instead!" Prequel: Once There Was a Man Named Holland. Sequel: Not a Henry
Talking Points by
He managed to get out a raspy, "Congrats." It was the last word he spoke for months.
Tears of the Fallen by
Sequel:The World I Know. Rodney is a fallen angel.
That Kiss by
Sequel: After That Kiss.
She was his girlfriend and he should be honest with her. "I kissed Sheppard on the mission today."
The Answer by
He knows what their reunion in less than an hour will be like. A wry comment from John. An eye roll from Rodney.
The Directory by
Being separated from Earth meant making sacrifices, and pooling resources.
The End of the World as We Know It by
John Sheppard lived in a small house by the end of the world, which is just a few miles to the south of the left end of the rainbow. It was a solitary life, the house surrounded by nothing but long grass and wild flowers and a few trees in the distance... and, of course, the sheer cliff dropping straight down into infinity about fifteen feet from the back door.
The Ingenious Dr. Rodney McKay of Atlantis by
Who would have thought that defeating the Wraith was the least of Rodney's worries?
The Kirk Factor by
Rodney is tired of everyone wanting sex with John.
The List by
Rodney can't understand why all his beautiful, blonde girlfriends keep breaking up with him.
The One About the Dog Tags by
"I gave you those," Rodney heard himself say inexplicably. "That makes you mine."
The Pasty Loner and the Sparkly, Super Hot, Really Old Guy: Love at First Sniff by
Fusion with Twilight; Rodney is Bella, John is Edward.
The Pleasure of Your Company by
This is a Brain Storm AU, in which Rodney takes John on that secret science presentation date.
The Power of Love by
Rodney is an angel. To get his wings, he needs to make John fall in love.
The Same River Twice by
John misses the old!Rodney he met in the future, until he really looks at the Rodney with him now.
The Secret Society of Cats by
Implied Carson/Radek & Elizabeth/Teyla.
The Vagabond Prince by
Fairy tale AU based on the story usually known as "Donkeyskin", modeled on the "Sapsorrow" retelling from Jim Henson's The Storyteller.
The Value of Cheetos by
"I'm saying not every detail has to hit the reports. This falls under trust ceremonies."
The gauntlet casually chucked by
Once the decision was made -- whammo, and afterward, John wondered what he'd been so worried about.
They Should Really Label These Things by
John tried not to grimace. Really, he wasn't mad at Rod. But ever since he "magically" (Rod liked to call it magic, because he knew how much it irked John) appeared back in Atlantis, everything Rod did annoyed John. Morning runs? Annoying. Trips to the mainland for council meetings? Always inconvenient. The constant air of superiority because he'd been to a parallel universe and returned alive? John was about ready to pull out his hair, and that was saying something.
This time I'm coming down by
Rodney can still taste his own blood and John’s tears.
Three (or so) Wishes by
"But I don’t get the goddam harem pants and sequined bolero get up, that’s just…"
Three Times Rodney McKay had a Superpower; One Time He Was Just a Hero by
What it all adds up to is four times John thought he was going to lose Rodney.
Tiny Pieces of Fear by
The Team has to prove that they are suitable potential allies (it must be Tuesday).
Tremblor by
It's not that you haven't been held at gunpoint before.
True Peace by
Rodney waits and fears that the next letter will notify him of John's death.
Turn the world all which a way by
John doesn’t want to hear what Rodney has to say, and so he makes a strategic retreat… Okay, he runs away.
Two Lines, No Waiting by
Aliens make them do it. Kinda. Well, not really.
Under the Influence by
Rodney darted his eyes around the room even though there was no one else present to witness this new level of peculiar behavior. He'd only ever had Sheppard pressed against him like this semi-conscious and bleeding from a gunshot wound. Even after a few beers, hell, even after more than a few beers, Sheppard wasn't... snuggly.
Uninformed by
Rodney wonders why he wasn’t informed that he is apparently having a relationship with John Sheppard.
Unlocked by
"Your husband here will be facing Kistos in his eleventh match. No one's lasted this long in living memory. Losing to Kistos will be an honorable death for your man."
Unthought of, Unlooked for by
Pi is irrational and Rodney McKay is not interested in guys. Deal with it, Sheppard. Then Théo shows up.
Veritas Est Sicco Illic by
Implied Caldwell (Walter Skinner)/Fox Mulder.
Waiting for My Real Life to Begin by
Rodney turns 40, dates Jennifer, kisses John and finds an Ancient weapons lab. Sequel: A Month Of
Wear a Rainbow by
In an alternate reality, Captain Richard Holland earned a black mark in Afghanistan, Major John Sheppard lost the sky, and Rodney McKay remembers.
Welcome to Cleveland by
John and Rodney are in Cleveland checking out some strange scanner results. They find Spike and Xander battling a Wraith instead.
What Kind of Voodoo Do They Teach in Medical School? by
Whatever was going on with Keller was getting weird, too weird for John’s tastes.
When first we practice to deceive by
John's the best liar Rodney's ever met. It takes him a long time to realise this, years.
Where to Start Over and How to Begin by
Post-Season 5, Atlantis is stuck on Earth. Teyla realizes she has to create the path to take Atlantis home. With the help of Woolsey, Ronon, John and Rodney, she's widely successful, but somewhere along the way, Rodney and John get a little lost.
Wisdom of Youth by
McKay/Sheppard, Beckett/Ford and unrequited Beckett/McKay.
Working Double Time On The Seduction Line by
Rodney accidentally sells John into slavery.
Wormhole X-Treme! Journey to the Lost City by
A screener of "Wormhole X-Treme! Journey to the Lost City" finds its way to the Atlantis servers and Rodney is not a happy camper.
Worth It by
There are times John dreams about Rodney's mouth, about what it would feel like to kiss him.
You Can't Die Unless I Say So by
Dr. M. Rodney McKay as Juliette; Lt. Colonel John Sheppard as Romeo
Zombie Movie by
Sometimes his life was like living in a horror flick.
he alone determines by
Half-way through the celebration feast (there seemed to be one every three planets, now) a group of masked raiders had attacked the village.
