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[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Title: Hold My Hand
Author: mythophobic
Summary: Elaborating on a subtle moment during 'Objects in Space,' Zoe comforts Wash.
Rating: PG
Characters: Zoe/Wash
Pairing: Zoe/Wash
Spoilers/Timeline: During 'Objects in Space,' spoiler for 'War Stories.'




All Kaylee does is drop Niska’s name. Just two syllables, five letters, but in the corner of Zoe’s eyes, she sees Wash stiffen. Nothing that anybody else would notice; only Zoe sees, because only she knows what to see.

His eyes widen ever so slightly, and he squares his jaw, keeping his eyes on Kaylee while in his head, he’s back in the torture cell. He reaches out his hand that once lay relaxed on the table, clutches Zoe’s, and that’s when she feels his fear. Wash squeezes her hand, bracing himself for another beating, another shock of electricity in his mind.

It’s happened before, and Zoe knows what he needs. She grips his hand just as tight as he’s holding her. With her free hand, she just barely touched Wash’s arm, telling him I’m here for you, I got you out, he won’t get you again, and keeping him grounded. It’s the kind of assurance he needs.

Was this a few months ago, Wash would have left the room to go where no one would see him cry. That doesn’t happen anymore, but he still needs Zoe to help him through.

They don’t even look at eachother, not until Wash steadies himself, blinks back to reality, relaxes. He’s not squeezing Zoe’s hand anymore, doesn’t need to, but he’s still holding it.

Zoe lets go first, knowing just when it’s ok to do so, when Wash will let her, but her other hand, under the table, reaches for his hand again.

He makes a joke now, smiles, laughs, and is fine again, but now Zoe wants to hold his hand not to help him, but to help herself.

Comments

[cherith.livejournal.com]

So sweet. I love Zoe & Wash. They're cute even when they don't mean to be.

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's what I love about them.

[mona1347.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is very sweet and a perfect intra-ep moment :)

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

[me-fein.livejournal.com]

Lovely! War Stories is my favourite episode and this is how I see Zoe & Wash. Gina and Alan played these 2 beautifully. :)

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

It's one of my faves too. Yeah, the two of them were great.

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Why thankyou. And I agree, the fandom's definitely lacking in Z/W.

[fan-elune.livejournal.com]

Absolutely lovely. Why I Love Those Two in a nutshell. Thanks for posting.

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Thanks, and glad you liked it. Zoe and Wash, oh so grea.

[viciouswishes.livejournal.com]

Nice execution of a very loving and caring moment between the two.

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I really loved that little moment between them, and didn't see much written about that side of their relationship.

[thegranddewru.livejournal.com]

Wait, I read this and did not comment bad bad me.
I love this little bit 'hidden' inside the show.

[mythophobic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, because it's THERE in the episode! I always loved watching Zoe and Wash in that scene for this reason, and though 'omg fic!'

Thank you. :)