Word count: 60,279
Chapters: 26/26
Fandom: Black Sails
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Captain Flint | James McGraw/John Silver, former James McGraw/Thomas Hamilton
Characters: Captain Flint | James McGraw, John Silver, Thomas Hamilton, Miranda Barlow, Max (Black Sails), Billy Bones, Charles Vane, Eleanor Guthrie, "Calico" Jack Rackham
Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Michigan, Eventual Smut, massage therapist silver, boat captain flint, Humor, Happy Ending, the setting as character, yes I am writing about spas again, they're dating but they don't know it, Learning to Swim, Flint's is a little less emotionally constipated than normal, age looks good on him, 50 isn't old, romantic sunsets, emotional epiphanies, adult men making out, obvious boners, water rescue, hero!Flint, freshlyshaven!Flint, Fourth of July, fuck yeah beaver island, michigan history, Sexy Massage, Rimming, Anal Sex, Anal Fingering, Frottage, Lots of kissing, Post-Coital Cuddling, Dirty Talk, Witty Banter, Oral Sex, Canon Disabled Character, mild whump, Mild Gore, Love Confessions, very mild angst, talk of marriage, silverflint
Summary:
Towering sand dunes, crystal-clear water, miles of forest, vineyards, orchards, and very spotty cellular service -- John Silver finds himself in a part of the state he's never been before and decides to take on seasonal work. Meanwhile, back from his yearly wintering in Florida, James Flint thinks that perhaps he'll take on a new business venture, even though it means he might have to interact with people other than his two close friends. Their summer employment fosters a friendship that could become something more. Like construction season in Michigan, the two must navigate through their own obstacles in order to seek an alternative route toward happiness.
Rec: I had never even heard of the series this is based on, but I subscribed for the author and Michigan, and wow was it worth it. I was instantly drawn in by the vivid characterizations and hints of mysterious backstories, then captivated by the achingly slow burn, colorful cast of supporting characters, delightful variety of large and small summer-camp type adventures, and for me personally, the nostalgia of lovingly rendered scenery of Northern Michigan. If you are familiar with the series, this is probably even more fun, but it’s fabulous as an original story too.
