McKay/Sheppard thematic fic index >> Romance
1000 Cranes by
“You’re trying to make a wish come true by, what, thinking about it? What happened to the actual paper folding?”
2.473 billion to one by
When the Ori destroyed Earth, a secret evacuation had been going on for several months. A few hundred thousand people had been sent through the Stargate into the Pegasus galaxy, settling into new lives on different planets all around.
5 Times John and Rodney Get Outed by
John and Rodney out themselves....
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 Kiss So Sweet by
Passion, hunger, desperate need -- those were sort of things Rodney had thought about.
A Walk on the Slippery Rocks by
If he can't do it here, he might as well go back to pretending to be straight.
Accidents Happen by
Almost made it to when, oh fuck, he realized he'd just kissed John Sheppard.
And Hope by
While on a mission, John Sheppard discovers a device, but he doesn't expect what's inside.
Apastron by
It's almost winter and Rodney's cold and cranky. John can fix that.
Archangel by
Based on Sharon Shinn's novels of Samaria.
John is an angel with more than his fair share of trouble.
Ardhanarishvara by
"Tell me, Colonel, did you take a look around and think, hey, it's the Planet of Sex Changes?"
At Ease by
Leave it to Rodney to bypass casual and go straight to cherished.
Atlantis Summer Camp by WIP
Atlantis is a summer camp and Rodney gets talked into being a counselor. Part 2
Baby It's Cold Outside by
John and Rodney get some down time back on earth.
Backyard by
John came home early to surprise Rodney - he's the one who is surprised.
Bedtime by
"Time for bed, sweetie," John said softly, mentally crossing his fingers.
Blue by
Rodney hates not knowing everything, and even simple questions can lead to big truths.
Bright to See by
Woman!Rodney is married to John and they now have a week's vacation.
Come Again Some Other Day by
"Yesterday," John said, just in case Rodney was missing the point, "it was sunny."
Coming Out Sideways by
"Let me clarify. What’s in it for me that I’m not already getting?"
Concussions from Butterflies by
It’s shocking and remarkable how easily John says "I love you" when they start messing around.
Conversations and Consequences by
After John comes back from Earth, Rodney wants to talk.
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
Cover Me by
"Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you." Psalm 25:20, ESV
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
Desolate Dreamscape by
John can't sleep. Rodney offers comfort by being Rodney.
Dog Day Afternoon by
He hated to think about it, but maybe he should send the dog home.
Fair Trade by
John runs a coffee shop. Rodney's a customer. Related snippets: Fairly Competent, and Infinity Cubed; A Smarter Traidition; Wind Arrow
Had Joys No Date Nor Age No Need by
Rodney turned and looked at John. “You know,“ he said, “I'm ready to go.“ John turned to face him, and he knew right away that Rodney was talking about more than just leaving the remnants of the festival.
Head Veg by
"I would very much like to see the effect of a vegetable on your head," Teyla offered.
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 I Am (Come and Take Me) by
One of them bets the other one that they can't go a whole day without kissing them
High School Confidential: John by
Part of a series: High School Confidential: Rodney, High School Confidential: Manic Monday, HSC: Polariod, Never Alone
Home In Time For Jeopardy by
Even the defeat of the Wraith and a bright future in the Pegasus galaxy doesn’t mean that the universe isn’t ultimately random and cruel. Or that love can’t be found in the ruins of your own life.
How Much? by
How much suction does it take to get Nutella off one's hand?
Hugging the Fleece by
John couldn't sleep while Rodney was in the infirmary.
I Don't Ask For Much by
Then on a whim, John burst out, "Will you marry me?"
Icicle by
"Oh don't be stupid, I obviously meant you shouldn't touch me *now*, with those icy clammy fingers and no, no, go away, no frozen stubble either."
Indoor Fireworks by
"Look, we're going to be dysfunctional anyway, can't we -- be dysfunctional with the sex?"
Joyful, Joyful by
"Tell him, McKay, before you both get too old to get it up."
Juiced Up by
Under the influence of alien beverage, John reveals his feelings to Rodney. Not that he's capable of actually talking about it.
Kind Much Closer by
8 vignettes from different points in their relationship.
Life by
What a judge and a court and two witnesses and a son have joined together, no one gets to break apart.
Like a Coin by
They’ve been in Atlantis for a few months when Rodney decides that John Sheppard has made it his personal mission to drive Rodney nuts.
Linger by
It presents certain difficulties to have an illicit affair with a person who gets up at the same time you go to bed.
Moebius by
John owns a coffee shop; one guess who is best customer is. Set in the Fair Trade universe.
Most Natural Thing in the World by
Of course John reads labels now.
Moving Day by
"He’s a buddy of mine from the service. Recently discharged, looking to meet new people Trust me, McKay. You’ll get along." Sequel: Handy Man
On the Origins of John Sheppard by
John and Rodney go to Earth to explore John's past.
One Hundred Percent (Plus) by
Around John, Rodney can be himself.
One, Plus Two, Plus Two, Plus One by
Set post-series as Atlantis gets prepared to go back to Pegasus, Keller resigns, Rodney follows her, and Rodney panics when he loses touch with John.
Open Office by
There's a new guy in the cubicle next to Rodney's.
Orange Sky Kisses by
John knows how to turn the orange sky blue.
Orchestration by
Only John Sheppard could shrug with his shoulders, eyebrows *and* his hair, and look both devious and innocent at the same time.
Out of Bounds by
John's an ice skater; Rodney's a coach. AKA 'the skating fic'
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
Plan C, or How Rodney McKay Lost His Wife and Gained a Galaxy by
Billionaire Rodney learns that his soon-to-be ex-wife Sam Carter has a new boyfriend, John Sheppard. And who gets the cat in the divorce?
Plausible Deniability by
John enjoys a little plausible deniability - until he can't.
Professional Jealousy by
Rodney is dissed by one of his colleagues. But John knows how to make it right. Remix of: Professional Jealousy
Proof of Intimacy by
John really should have known better than to challenge Rodney, especially when it involved their sex life.
Rainbow Connection by
John doesn't know when, exactly, guns became a turn-on.
Remember When by
John tells a story about two men, a chair, and an orange fleece jacket.
Say Hello! by
Elementary!verse. Timeline and links to more in the 'verse
Sensual Magic by
Rodney's POV: Bitten. John is a vampire and Rodney is not. All of a Kind; Out of Time
Sheppard's sense of snow by
"Very funny. What are you wearing as the outermost layer on your upper body?"
Sheppardology 101 by
He's practically made a science of knowing where to touch, when to linger and when to move on.
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.
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room by
Capt. Jack Harness shows up on Atlantis. Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5. Sequel to Dreaming with a Broken Heart
So Many Possibilities by
"Appendix, Sheppard, appendix. I shouldn’t have been surprised, I mean you’ve broken every bone in your body-"
Spoiling for... (a kiss) by
"Nah, I just... I can do this now." And Sheppard stops. Rodney barely manages to not walk right smack into him.
Steady State by
Things that can be found in the apartment of M. Rodney McKay Ph.D. Ph.D. Remix of Catalysis for Dummies
Stealing It Back by
That was John’s pout damnit. When had Rodney taken his pout?
Sunrise, Sunset by
"Just because I'm sleeping with you doesn't mean you're allowed to wake me up at ungodly-- Oh. Oh."
The Bare Necessities of Life by
"Uncle John, come too," Madison says sleepily, lifting her arm from Rodney's shoulder and reaching toward John.
The Best Part of Waking Up by
He knew that he was necessary to their survival. He’d never been necessary to a person before.
The Complement of Hell by
Life goes on after your military boyfriend breaks up with you. Sort of.
The Journey Home: John's Story by
Rodney protests John's discharge after "The Return" by quitting SGC and going back to Earth with him.
The Tangler and the Hunter by
Rodney's a disgraced para-archaeologist-physicist; John's a famous movie star with secrets; they live on a planet called Harmony.
To Drive Away the Winter Cold by
Atlantis' first Christmas while separated from Earth.
To Walk on the Wind by
Half a century ago, they lived on the edge.
Valentine by
John and Rodney find a way to say what they mean without saying a word.
Waiting is hell by
Blankets. Thick, fleecy blankets. The one that his team-mates were apparently bargaining for was exactly the same colour as his orange fleece.
Watching by
John is not reading now though. He's watching Rodney.
Wedding Duty by
John is his usual, articulate self. Good thing Rodney's a genius. Sequel: Uninvited Guests
What Might Have Been Series by
Also past McKay/Quinn, McKay/Mitchell, Sheppard/Holland, Sheppard/Mitchell and present O'Neill/Carter, Dave Sheppard/Keller, Mitchell/OMC, Lam/OMC & OMC/OMC.
What if Rodney didn’t go to Atlantis and the city was lost again? Sheppard turns up as the second command of the SGC under Major General Jack O’Neill and after a year of watching the moody government contractor Dr. Rodney McKay… he decides to make some very personal changes in his life.
What You Always Wanted by
John and Rodney learn to love the seasonal gift exchange.
When I'm 64 by
It's kind of a first time fic and an established relationship fic.
Wind Arrow by
More in the Fair Trade 'verse. Rodney gets hurt in an accident; John freaks out.
You Can't Die Unless I Say So by
Dr. M. Rodney McKay as Juliette; Lt. Colonel John Sheppard as Romeo
Yours, Mine and Ours by
"I just thought it would be nice to have one of our family's genes carry on after us."
Zombies and Blackouts -- Oh My by
Sometimes the Pegasus galaxy was the ultimate horror show, the fright never ended.
