Title: No Reservations
   
	Author: Lucy (vipercadet@crosswinds.net)

	Summary: Part two in the snippet series. Starbuck confesses his love to Apollo.
                                 
	Dedications: To Madeline, for giving me the inspiration I needed to write this 
	snippet. You've got a dirty mind, girl ;)


	No Reservations

	Apollo was still panting slightly when he arrived at his best friend's private
	quarters. He had been about to get undressed for bed when Starbuck had paged
	him, asking him to come over as soon as possible. Apollo had practically ran
	all the way to Starbuck's quarters, and leaned heavily against the doorpost.
	His friend welcomed him with a broad smile.

	'Hi 'Pollo!'
                             
	'Starbuck, are you okay?'
                             
	Starbuck gave his friend a quizzical look. 'Of course I'm okay, why wouldn't I
	be?'
                             
	Apollo took a moment to regain his bearings. 'But... why did you page me, then?'
                             
	The Lieutenant grinned. 'Come in, silly. I'm doing fine.'
                             
	He led a confused Apollo into the living room and motioned him to sit on the
	longseat. He sat down next to him, handing him a glass of ambrosia.

	'Starbuck?' his friend asked hesitantly.
                             
	'Yes 'Pol?'
                             
	'What's going on?'
                             
	Suddenly Apollo found himself locked in Starbuck's gaze. 'Me and Cass broke up'
	his best friend whispered.

	'Oh...'

	Starbuck took a sip of ambrosia, and suggestively licked his lips. Apollo found
	himself panting for breath, and this time it wasn't because he had been
	running. He felt himself stiffen when Starbuck reached out a hand, his fingers
	softly caressing his cheek.

	'Star, I...'

	'Hush... just relax, love.'

	Starbuck turned Apollo slightly, and started massaging his friend's shoulders.

	'My, you're all tense.'

	Apollo turned around abrubtly. 'Look, Starbuck, maybe I'd better leave.'

	'I love you.'

	Apollo's mouth fell open. 'Say what?'

	Starbuck laughed. 'I said, I love you.'

	Apollo smiled, and pulled his soon-to-be-lover into his arms. 'I never thought
	I'd hear you say that.'

	'I never thought I'd be able to say it.'

	'I love you too, Star.'

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	Apollo could see little clouds of warm breath dampening the cold surface of the
	metal kitchen table. The feel of the cold surface against his skin only added
	to his state of arousal. If his vision had not been blurred by the stars behind
	his eyes, he would have been able to see his own reflection in the shiny
	surface.

	'Ahh... Star... buck!' he moaned.

	Starbuck was standing behind him, slowly but surely pushing his way inside his
	lover's most private entrance. He had his head thrown back, his sweaty hair
	clinging to his skull. He thrust himself deep into his best friend's body,
	making him shiver with passion. They climaxed shortly after one another, and
	lay spent on Starbuck's kitchen table.

	'Mmm... Star?'

	'Yes, love.'

	'Was this... was it just a one time thing?'

	'I love you, Apollo. I have loved you from the day I first met you, and I will
	love you until all the stars in the universe die out. Do you really think I
	would let you go, ever?'

	Apollo rewarded him with a radiant smile. 'No... I don't think so.'

	'Good. Because I'm definitely not going to.'

	The End