Tag: Unresolved Sexual Tension

On the First Day

Written by Hariboo

Rating: General audiences

The twelve days of Christmas are generally typified by two people giving and receiving certain gifts to each other. Sometimes not even on purpose.

Word count: 7500-20,000 (Novelette) Oct 29, 2025

Tags: Christmas Developing Relationship Flirting Holiday Romance Humor Little Moments Romantic Unresolved Sexual Tension Yearning

My notes:

The sexual tension in this story is bonkers. They capture both Daniel and Vala’s personalities and the flirty, cautious, defensive little dynamic between them so well. I checked if there was a sequel about Daniel and Vala’s week off at his place—because, honestly, I need that in my life—but it sadly does not... Read more

Overture in Slow Motion

Written by L_C

Fandom: Stargate: SG-1

Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran, Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter

Rating: Not rated

Overture – noun
1) an opening or initiating move toward negotiation, a new relationship.

Slow motion – adjective
2) moving or proceeding at a slow rate.

Injuries sustained during his trip to Atlantis remind Daniel that “life is short”.

Word count: 7500-20,000 (Novelette) Oct 4, 2024

Tags: Denial of Feelings Introspective Sick Fic Slow Burn Unresolved Sexual Tension Yearning

My notes:

Love this one. It really immerses you in the story and the POVs feel very realistic. It’ll probably never be finished, sadly, but if you read it as a prelude more than a full deep dive then it’s satisfying enough.