Fic: Come In From The Rain - [prompt-Rain]

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Title: Come In From The Rain
Author: Rubygirl29
Rating: G
Pairing: Ronon, John.
Disclaimer: I don't own them. It makes me sad.

Summary: Following the events of Reunion, Ronon wonders if he has a place to go.



John found Ronon on the East pier. He should have joined them at their usual table in the mess. Before that, he should have met John in the gym for some sparring. Instead, he had vanished.

He wasn't difficult to track, not with the technology on Atlantis. Lorne had asked if he should bring him back inside the city, but John had declined. Instead, he came out here, alone, hoping to persuade Ronon that he wasn't holding him to blame for what had happened with Tyre and the other Satedans. He didn't know if Ronon was up to listening, however. Self-flagellation seemed to be a Satedan characteristic.

The new planet they were on was different than the one they had come from. It had actual seasons, and this one was obviously the rainy season. John turned the collar of his shirt up against the drizzle and headed towards the pier.

Ronon was sitting on the damp stones, his head bowed, as if the weight of the world bent them down. He had to be feeling the chill. John stepped forward. "Hey, buddy. It's raining, you know."

"So?" He didn't look up. "I won't melt."

"No, but you might want to come in before you get pneumonia."

"I'm fine,"

John should have known this wouldn't be easy. "I'm not angry. I don't feel like you betrayed Atlantis or me."

"Carter does."

"Carter doesn't know you like I do." He cautiously set a hand on Ronon's shoulder. The skin was cold. "You need to come in." To his shock, the body beneath his hand shuddered. He sank down next to Ronon. He couldn't tell the difference between the rain and tears, if there was any. He couldn't tell the difference between guilt and pain. What he could see was exhaustion, cold, loneliness.

"Come in from the rain. Get some soup. Get some rest."

Silence. "I don't know how to do this." His voice was a rasp that made Sheppard wince.

He stood up held out his hand. "Just follow my lead. I've been there." A desert in Afghanistan, censure, isolation. It wasn't a lie,.

Ronon looked at that outstretched hand. He hesitated. Then reached up tentatively. Before he could change his mind, John's fingers closed over his forearm pulling him to his feet.

"I could eat," Ronon admitted.

"Then we'll start with that," John said. "And go from there."

The End

Comments

[stella-pegasi.livejournal.com]

Oh...this is great...sharpes_hussy and I have been discussing how much we like Ronon and his relationship with Sheppard. This is really, really good....love the tone and the interaction is so Sheppard and Ronon. Enjoyed!


Edited because it's late and I can't type!)

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Yes, they are wonderful together. My favorite pair.

[altyronsmaker.livejournal.com]

I'm jealous. That was beautifully done. Nice explosion of a moment between John and Ronon.

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

They are so nice to write. Thank you.

[esteefee]

this is just a great demonstration of their bond. thank you for this.

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. I think their friendship is the bedrock of their relationship.

[trillingstar]

What a touching moment between them - no pun intended :) Lovely!

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Pun is accepted. :-) Thank you.

[hilde.livejournal.com]

Such a lovely moment! I love their friendship :)

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

So do I!

[goddess47]

Yes, Ronon was alone too long, and he will doubt his welcome for a long time... good for John for being gentle with him.

Nice job!

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Your icon just kills me..............

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

I think John understands loneliness and guilt. And he understands Ronon. Whis is why that episode is so good.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

Beautiful.

I love the bond Sheppard and Ronon have developed, so it is entirely believable Sheppard would be there for Ronon in a way that was totally supportive without being suffocating.........

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Ronon would not take well to being suffocated. :-)

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

And that is what makes their relationship so special.........
and BTW I don't like it either
:-)

[mific.livejournal.com]

A lovely moment between them. Quiet but intense.

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Just what I intended.

[saphirablue]

Wonderful!

I can feel Ronon's pain and confusion and I love John being there and offering a hand...

Thank you!

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Yes, John is a great friend. Thank you.

[lilyfarfalla.livejournal.com]

This is LOVELY. I love John going and bringing Ronon in from the rain, and being fairly emotionally available (for John Sheppard, anyways.) Really nice.

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Thank you. They are emotionally available for each other, in a totally "guy" kind of way.

[scarlettandblue.livejournal.com]

I love the way John takes care of Ronon here. Ronon is a big tough guy and he must have had to hide his finer feelings deep inside to have survived as he did, as a runner, as what he thought of himself, the last survivor of his world. He never lets his stoic facade slip, but here he lets Sheppard in and it creates a wonderful moment. thank you for sharing it.

[rubygirl29.livejournal.com]

Ronon is a softie inside, which is why he feels things more deeply than people give him credit for. John, who also does that, understands. It makes a great dynamic. Thank you.

[ozsaur.livejournal.com]

Lovely moment!

[stargatesg1971.livejournal.com]

You really pulled me into the emotional turmoil of Ronon in this one. This is a lovely John/Ronon moment. I liked the part when you says that Sam doesn't know him aswell as he does. The undertone of that speaks volumes.

[hoktauri]

Oh, good moment there between these two! Their friendship is not explored enough.