Mint

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The slightly worn half eaten roll of mints once again made an appearance from Rodney’s pocket as he popped a mint into his mouth with a quick glance at his surroundings as if hiding some dark secret. He wasn’t fooling anyone including John Sheppard who has walked into the lab behind him seconds before hand.

“What is it with you and those mints?” He asked

“What?” Rodney quipped sticking with his usual brand of attitude. He had a talent for it.

“You’re not fooling anyone Rodney especially with the paper trail of wrappers you have left all over Atlantis.”

Rodney had brought back several boxes of the mints back from Earth on their return trip. After the drama on the Daedulus with the Wraith virus Rodney had been on edge even more.

“I will have you know Colonel that these mints were suggested by a medical professional.” He replied.

“Oh really..” Sheppard stated ready to pounce on that.

Rodney stopped him “Yes really it helps me concentrate which considering everything I’ve been through…”


Sheppard chuckled leaning against the table he eyed Rodney about to add his next comment.

“Oh nice I’m so happy to see your concern for my mental well being.” Rodney stated


“I didn’t say I didn’t care Rodney.” Sheppard replied standing upright once more sobering.


“Right…” Rodney scoffed turning to his work once more.


“Sometimes you can be a complete ass McKay..but you should know that doesn’t prevent someone from caring.” He punctuated the words for emphasis turning on his heels he strolled from the lab leaving Rodney standing in silence a retort lost on his tongue.


Rodney rubbed at his temples, which did little good from removing the glare on the screen. He couldn’t even see straight. He looked around his room then back to his laptop perched across his legs. Working from his bed hadn’t helped his exhaustion. He reached instinctly for the roll of mints placing one on his tongue. What was bothering him? Why couldn’t he focus? John. The name jumped to his conscious mind so quickly it made him uneasy. He typed a few more words John’s face couldn’t be stamped out. He groaned tipping his head back again. Fine, he thought pushing the machine aside he made his way to the hall.

Rodney tapped at Sheppard’s door lightly then again with determination.

“Come…” The voice called muffled

Rodney walked into the room as John moved into his view shaking a towel over his hair.
His shirt and pants looked as though he had yanked them on moments before Rodney had knocked.

Sheppard tensed some at the sight of him but smiled “Yes?”

“I..I just wanted to say…thanks for asking…for coming in to check on me. I know you were just checking up…and” Rodney sighed “Look Colonel I know that you are..”

“It’s ok Rodney…I know this wasn’t easy coming in here…it’s ok really.” He offered tossing the towel to his bed.

“Right..ok..”

“Something else bothering you?” Sheppard asked coming closer he cocked his head expectantly.

“It’s just…I can’t stop thinking about everything that has happened Ford, the attack..almost losing you.” His voice faltered.

“I didn’t know you were that worried..”

“Well I was…Jesus, why can’t I talk?”

“What is it Rodney…” Sheppard asked coming closer his voice shaky yet almost hopeful.

He looked up into Sheppard’s eyes searching. “I keep telling myself it’s nothing but I know I’m wrong…what you said about caring if you meant it the way I think you do..then ...”

“Enough talk Rodney..cause you’re terrible at this.” John closed the remaining ground in a few steps “And I do know what you mean..I’ve been waiting for your stubborn brain to get a clue.” John gripped his face bringing his lips to Rodney’s tentative as they met then aggressive as they both welcomed it. John moaned at the sweet taste of the mint and coffee taste that greeted him as he sucked in Rodney’s tongue each fighting for control.

They pulled apart breathing hard as their bodies clung eagerly hands searching for bare skin.

“Clothes..” breathed Rodney yanking at the damp shirt John wore he lifted it over John’s head as John in turn took his off. Both men stared as the bare chests savoring as John pushed Rodney into the wall kissing at his neck tracing the clavicle with his tongue. Rodney whimpered as the tongue mingled with kisses down his torso.

John reached for the trousers still keeping him from Rodney’s swelling cock. It didn’t take long for the belt and pants to be undone. John had a thought reaching into the pocket he pulled out the roll of mints he knew would be there. He smiled.

Rodney looked down at him wondering “What are..”

“Trust me..” John said as he popped one of the mints into his mouth sucking at it with intent softening its texture with his tongue as John brought himself back to Rodney’s mouth they kissed rolling the mint between clashing teeth. John withdrew holding the mint steady in his teeth he returned his attention to the wanting member. John took it deep into his mouth pushing the mint along with his tongue as it caressed the flesh eliciting whimpers from between Rodney’s lips. John sucked him down until the mint dissolved pulling away he wrapped his hand around the leaking head.

“John..” Rodney moaned “Your pants..off.” He said tugging at the belt he yanked down the slacks grabbing for the erection that greeted him. He gripped it precome slicking his hands as he stroked. John cried out as the tension built within.

“Wait Rodney..” he whispered taking another mint from the roll he placed it on his tongue “I’m not done..” Before Rodney could protest he took the Rodney in again working it. Rodney surged forward into the waiting mouth the mixture of tongue and pressure of the candy breaking him as he erupted into Johns throat. He cried out biting back his climax. John pulled away tackling him with kisses as the last of the mint melted in their mouths.

Rodney became aware of Johns aching hard on as it pressed into him. John moaned as Rodney pulled him closer friction burning as he pressed into him their bodies entwining breathing became shallow as John bucked a moan echoed from his mouth as the come streamed between them.

They collapsed to the floor with a start. John turned to him kissing him lightly. “I thought it would never come to this..I thought you would never…”

Rodney kissed him again shutting him up “You thought wrong..”

John moaned into his mouth “You know those mints really are just what the doctor ordered remind me to thank the doc.” He grinned

Rodney chuckled “What are your thoughts on pixie sticks?” He asked rolling over on top of him diving in for another kiss.