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'Hold Fast to Dreams', PG drabble
HOLD FAST TO DREAMS
Half asleep and more, Daniel leans against the wall, eyes closed as he pisses into the toilet, vaguely hoping that he’s not dreaming, not soaking the sheets in reality. He doesn’t flush; he might wake himself up.
Should have turned off the computer and gone to bed three hours ago.
He opens his eyes enough to find his way to the bed. Climbs in, pulling the covers up. He sinks into the pillow and into sleep.
Warm weight presses against his back, a voice murmurs, "'bout time,” and Daniel knows he’s still not dreaming.
Or the voice would be Jack’s.
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Author's Notes: As I wrote this I became convinced that it's a companion piece to 'In These Dreams'. In other words, the man in the bed is Bjorn. And I think this drabble could fit in either before or after 'In These Dreams' (but not as an immediate tag.)
The insight I've gained into Daniel's POV here, along with what we already knew or suspected, tells me the following:
1. Daniel is in love with Jack. (We knew that, we just weren't sure he knew.)
2. He's always been aware of Jack's feelings for him. (He's not a bit surprised when Jack makes his declaration.)
3. He honestly believes they'd be hopeless together. (Daniel looked at him with a mournful face and eyes that invited him to see reason.)
4. He's made his peace with the fact that some dreams can't come true. (He's calm and cheerful as he invites Jack to interrogate him about Bjorn.)
And I'm extrapolating that another reason he would avoid a relationship with Jack would be because of the risk to Jack's career. Also, as I keep telling you, Bjorn is a Nice Guy. And Daniel has Actual Feelings for him. Bjorn's not just there so that Daniel can tell Jack, "I'm seeing someone," and avoid a more awkward conversation. (Although he was relieved that he had that answer ready, just in case Jack ever acted on his feelings. Daniel's pretty far-sighted, myopia aside.)
There will be more to come at some point in this Dreamverse. Of the Jack meets Bjorn variety. :-)
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