Category: polyamory

church, steeple, bells and all, by nasri – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

Neither of them speak or move beyond shallow breathing until finally Miranda says, “James.”

He turns to her then, his eyes wide with something like fear, and Thomas forces himself to speak. “James,” he repeats.

The sound he makes is something desperate and small and finally he reaches for him. Thomas holds him tightly for the space of several, heaving breaths, before he pulls back just far enough to kiss him. There are tears on both their cheeks, and James’ lips tremble beneath his, but still Thomas thinks that he has never felt joy like this before.

James kisses him desperately, clutching at the nape of his neck with blunt nails. Where Thomas breaks away with a smile, James sobs and digs into his skin. He hopes he leaves the crescents of his nails imprinted there; he hopes he bleeds.

When Miranda sets a hand on his shoulder, he startles, lost to everything but the heat of James body beneath his palms. She says their names, one after another. “Let’s go home.”

Source: church, steeple, bells and all – Chapter 1, by nasri – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, canon-divergence. This is such an amazing reunion fic – I love Thomas, James and Miranda in this as well as Charles getting entangled with their mènage, and how Thomas still can’t help but commit himself and those that love him to a cause…

Don’t Want You To Get It On With Nobody Else But Me, by espark – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

“Thomas, are you asking me to talk you out of it, or for my permission?”

“I am asking if you think James is in love with me.” She had heard the despair in his voice and her frustration had melted away.

Miranda had taken her time before answering. She had wanted to keep James for herself, but also she cared too deeply about Thomas to deceive him.

Source: Don’t Want You To Get It On With Nobody Else But Me, by espark – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

Teen, missing scene. Interesting Miranda POV as she realises that her husband is as in love with James as she herself is – and that his feelings might not be unrequited.

The Chapel Green, by nasri – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

Thomas takes one step past the threshold before he stops. Across the room, Flint looks up from where he’d been leaning on Max’s desk, paging through a book with an idle sort of attention. He stands abruptly, the book falling from his grasp, and remains frozen in place like a fucking statue until finally his wide eyes drift to Vane’s.

Flint’s lips part in a question, as if he’s trying to articulate some horrible fear from inside of him, but before he can voice it Thomas whispers, “James.”

They both move then, collapsing into each other like waves at high tide.

It takes a moment for Vane to even make sense of it, the way Flint’s arms wrap around Thomas’ shoulders, digging into the skin there like he might at any moment be torn away. Thomas’ chest is hitching in laughter or in tears, he can’t tell. Thomas pulls back, looking at Flint like he first looked at the crystal water of Nassau cupped in his palms.

When they kiss, Vane finally collects himself, forcing one foot back and then the next, closing the door as softly as he can manage. He doesn’t think they even notice.

Source: The Chapel Green – Chapter 1, by nasri – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, canon-divergence. Eleanor Guthrie is gone, and Captain Vane raids a rather special plantation in Savannah… How is he supposed to resist this strange, compelling English noble, even when he turns out to be Captain Flint’s long-lost lover. This fic is amazing, even for someone who barely knows who Charles Vane is. I love the mix of developing triad and outside POV.

Devoted, by Fyre – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

“You are fond of him,” she said quietly. “This isn’t merely desire, is it?”

He tilted his head to look at her and laughed a little sadly. “Ridiculous, isn’t it?”

She wanted to weep for both of them, and could only lean over to kiss his cheek, then his lips softly. “It ought to be our crest.” She wrapped her arm over his chest, and he clasped her hand in his. “I should have seen it. If you wish me to stop my relationship…”

“No!” The vehemence in his tone startled her. “No. Not at all. We can take what pleasure he will share with us, you in sharing a bed, and I in our business together. It will be well.”

She kissed his shoulder. “I love you, Thomas,” she said softly. “You do know that, don’t you?”

He nodded. “And I you.”

She rested her cheek against his shoulder, knowing it could never be enough.

Source: Devoted, by Fyre – Black Sails [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, missing scene. The ménage à trois between Thomas McGraw and the Hamiltons is fascinating, because there’s no doubt all three of them love each other. However, this fic manages to perfectly capture the way Miranda doesn’t quite fit between these two men…

steal away the weight that crushes thy bare chest, by ManofMud – Battle for Beyond (Web Series) [Archive of Our Own]

It’s been like six months and he still doesn’t know her name. She comes in almost every week day, with the exception of the odd morning here and there, and at this point, it would be awkward for him to say, hey, what’s your name, by the way? especially because she remembers his even when he’s not wearing the nametag.

It’s probably for the best that he doesn’t get to know her any better since he definitely doesn’t have a chance. Most of the time, she’s here alone, but in recent weeks she’s occasionally joined by a friend – a girlfriend he’s pretty sure – who is just as gorgeous as she is.

Source: steal away the weight that crushes thy bare chest, by ManofMud – Battle for Beyond (Web Series) [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, modern bakery AU. Every fandom needs a bakery!AU, and this two-parter’s lovely. It also deals with Nikhil’s issues surrounding self-image and sex, and I especially enjoy that we get to also see Sestia’s POV.

Alchemy, by AgentStannerShipper – Battle for Beyond (Web Series) [Archive of Our Own]

She takes a breath, forcing the words out. “You brought us home. I sort of thought we were going to…that you wanted…”

She stops, because Nikhil’s head shoots up to look at her, recoiling. He looks absolutely horrified, and Sestia isn’t sure what kind of misstep she’s made – the same Murdina probably did when she brought up his horns being sensitive – so she speeds up, trying to backtrack, “I just mean, you said you don’t bring people back here, but you brought us, so I thought-“

“It’s not like that!” Nikhil cuts in. He’s gripping his tail so hard his fingernails are carving crescents into it. He shakes his head fiercely. “I wouldn’t- You guys needed a place to stay, and I- that’s why I said I’d sleep on the couch, but then I thought that might be too much, so I just stayed out here-“

Source: Alchemy, by AgentStannerShipper – Battle for Beyond (Web Series) [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, post-canon. Sestia and Murdina realise that adding Nikhil to their relationship is rather more complicated than one might think when looking at him… This is excellent, I really enjoy how they treat Nikhil’s issues – and the sex is sizzling hot.

perigee, perihelion, eclipse, by AgentStannerShipper – Battle for Beyond (Web Series) [Archive of Our Own]

She wants him, but she doesn’t have to rush it. She strokes her thumbs along the swell of his collarbones, a spark of trepidation running through her as she meets his eyes. “I, uh. I wanted to try something with you. If you’re interested.” After a beat, she follows up. “A sex thing. A sexy thing? It’s not…I wouldn’t say it’s fucking, but it’s definitely adjacent.”

Source: perigee, perihelion, eclipse, by AgentStannerShipper – Battle for Beyond (Web Series) [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, post-canon. Sestia has an itch she’d like Nikhil to scratch like the good boy he is… Possibly the most gentle and sweet cockwarming fic ever. Background established triad, because that’s just canon… 😉

participation is required (doing things not typically allowed) – Chapter 1, by mr_charles – The Suicide Squad (2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Rick doesn’t ask. Doesn’t offer. He makes his way to the bathroom, washing his hands and scrubbing old lipstick off his face.

He wants to stay. He wants to strip to his underwear and climb in bed with her. He wants to cuddle her, hold her against his chest and let her sleep in his arms all night.

But that’s not what Harley wants.

Source: participation is required (doing things not typically allowed) – Chapter 1, by mr_charles – The Suicide Squad (2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, The Suicide Squad canon-divergence (everybody lives). I just adore this in all its hotness, the ultimate service top Rick… Official summary: Rick loves taking care of his team.

roll the dice on my thighs, by Honeyedwine – Masters of the Air (TV 2024) [Archive of Our Own]

Sometimes Curt wonders if John knows how lost he looks without Gale at his side, like Curt doesn’t notice the glances he throws behind him hoping to catch one last glimpse of Gale’s silhouette before the darkness swallows him up. John turns back smiling down at Curt, before taking in another puff of his Lucky Strike, politely blowing smoke from the corner of his mouth away from Curt like the gentleman he isn’t. Curt burrows deeper into the warmth of John’s body and wonders where he factors into the two Bucks saga of epic love. Named and claimed on day one, inseparable as two halves of the same thing.

He’s been clinging to the fringes of that love, lapping up the runoff of that unspoken passion happily. Lately it’s been feeling like maybe it’s not enough but he takes what he can get without complaint.

Source: roll the dice on my thighs, by Honeyedwine – Masters of the Air (TV 2024) [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, kind of poly. Love Curt in this – irresistibly drawn to the intense relationship the two Bucks share, he figures he’s happy to give Bucky the sexual release he needs while pining for his best friend.

Hesperocallis, by ambiguously – Star Wars Original Trilogy [Archive of Our Own]

“What do you need from me?”

She gave him a gentle, relieved smile. “The last thing I want is to put you in an awkward position. If there’s someone else?”

“There’s not.” The words spilled out of his mouth too quickly. He ought to have held back and pretended to consider, but he didn’t want to lie to her. The closest thing he had to someone else was the same man Leia spent the rest of her time arguing with, but if Han was tight-lipped about how he might feel about Leia, he was as silent as cold space about reciprocating anything Luke felt. Han was about actions: swooping in to save Luke’s butt, or embracing him like the missing part of his soul. His words were all sarcasm and distance, never opening himself up in case he got hurt, and Luke had learned to live with that.

Leia’s eyes took him in for a long moment. He wondered if Leia saw the words he didn’t say. Then she nodded, to him or to herself.

Source: Hesperocallis, by ambiguously – Star Wars Original Trilogy [Archive of Our Own]

Adult, canon-divergence. Leia and Luke get engaged for morale purposes. Lovely Luke POV.