I've been dying for some Mal/Simon stuff. Especially if its Simon being stubborn or reluctant about his relationship or sex with Mal. Like he knows he wants too but resists for whatever reason.
(Not my go-to ship for Firefly, but I can roll with it. I hope I didn’t disappoint)
Simon Tam was nothing if not proper. He had kept a hold of that tattered piece of who he was even harder once he was thrown out of his pristine life and had to settle into a much more rough and dirty world than he had ever let himself he a part of.
So when he found himself drawn to the captain of the ship he was residing in, he shoved it down deep within himself.Captain Malcolm Reynolds was the exact opposite of proper. He was rough and sarcastic and spoke his mind… which all just made Simon want him even more.He loved how different Malcolm was than anyone he had ever been attracted to, or told he should be attracted to, in the past.
The doctor didn’t even really care that it was a man he was interested in, though he knew in the back of his head that was a factor to his intrigue as well.Simon refused to let himself play into his wants though, he was above that. He may have been cast out but he was still the same brilliant doctor from a stuck up family that he had always been.
He reminded himself of that every day when he got dressed in his much too formal clothes, fixed his hair in a much too tidy way, and treated the other inhabitants of the ship like they were his esteemed colleagues instead of a bunch of criminals, a confusing preacher, and a companion. He treated his sister more like a daughter sometimes, but he supposed that was normal given her fragile state.He had taken on more of a fatherly roll with her, and didn’t see how it was messing him up.
He couldn’t get sad anymore, he couldn’t get mad anymore, he couldn’t lash out, he couldn’t go after the people he wanted. She came first and only in his life, even Simon himself sometimes didn’t get any attention from himself because of how involved he was in making sure she was ok.Sometimes he’d forget to eat for days because she’d refuse to eat the food because it was “evil”, sometimes he wouldn’t sleep for a week because she’d had nightmares so he’d sit by her bed and calm her every single time one started.
As a doctor, he should have realized how repressing everything could mess someone up.
River had finally gotten through six hours of sleep without waking up, so Simon held out hope that the nightmares were over, at least for the moment.He was looking over his sister’s serene face when he felt his chest tighten. He found it harder to breathe and felt the panic rising in his throat.His first thought was that he was having a heart attack, but since he had no numbness and he was a healthy man in his prime, he quickly concluded that he was having a panic attack.
Simon quickly left his sister’s room and just kept walking to try to get away enough that she wouldn’t wake up.He went to the bridge since that was the furthest he could go on the ship. He sat on the floor in front of Wash’s station so he was hidden from the door and began sobbing into his knees.
He hugged his knees to his chest as he cried hard.He was so caught up in his tears and trying to breathe that he didn’t notice anyone come in.He jumped when he felt a hand in his shoulder. He looked up and sniffed when he saw Mal kneeling before him.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you.” He told the captain.
“You didn’t Doc. I wake up early sometimes, especially when I have to deal with people who had tried to shoot me.” Mal chuckled and shrugged.
“Yea, I can see why.” Simon nodded and wiped his eyes.
The captain just laughed and nodded once more. The doctor smiled back at him, then found himself surging forward to kiss Mal passionately. He let one hand rest on his neck, his other on the captain’s thigh to help steady himself.Mal was a bit surprised but kissed him back without a question, gently tangling his hand in the doctor’s soft hair.
Simon pulled away sharply when his brain let him realize what he was doing.
“I am so sorry, I-i don’t know why. That… I’m sorry.”
“Relax, Doc. Things are different out here in the black.” The captain assured him with a warm smile before he stood up. “Get something to eat and some shuteye before we land for supplies. You know Jayne can wake up the whole gorram ship with those boots of his.” He chuckled some before heading out.
The doctor was very confused and nodded as he got up as well. He took a deep breath before heading back to his room to crash as long as he could.
After that he tried to keep his distance from the captain, not knowing why the captain hadn’t pushed him away. The more time went on, the more Simon couldn’t explain it to himself. He knew things were different out on the rim, but he didn’t think they were that different that people let others they didn’t like kiss them and act like it was fine.
Finally his brain couldn’t take it anymore and he found himself climbing down into the Captain’s quarters.
“Got something on your mind there, Doc?“ The captain asked, turning to look at the doctor with a raised brow.
“Why didn’t you push me away when I kissed you? It’s very clear that you’re interested in Inara, so why did you kiss me back?”
“Just because I tend towards womanfolk don’t mean those are the only folk I enjoy.“ Mal told him simply with a shrug.
Simon was stopped by that sentence, not just because it was so vastly different than the sentences he had grown up with, but also because of the blunt statement.
Just like before, his body moved before his mind could catch up. He was rushing forward and yanking Mal into another heated kiss. He pressed close to him and wrapped his arms around his neck.
Mal happily kissed him back, wrapping his arms around Simon’s waist. He kissed him back easily, slightly surprised when the doctor heated up the kiss.
Simon nipped his bottom lip before moving his leg between the captain’s to grind against his clothed cock.
Mal growled into his lips and easily picked up the doctor before moving them to his bed. He laid Simon on his back before moving over him, straddling his one thigh.
The doctor moaned as well, hands quickly going to unbutton Malcolm’s shirt and push it off of his shoulders.
Mal smirked and happily pushed Simon’s shirt up and off of his pale torso before yanking him back into a heated kiss.
Simon let his nails gently scratch down the captain’s back while grinding up on him. He bit his lip and looked down when he felt the captain’s impressive shaft pressing against him.
“You’re hard.“ He told the man on top of him, still grinding up on him.
“The human male’s shaft can become fully engorged in under five seconds given appropriate stimulation.” River’s casual voice said.
Both men jumped at the sudden voice and pulled apart, looking towards the ladder. River had laid down on her back in the hallway that held the hatch to his room and had let her chest, head, and arms dangle down into his room. She was running her hands through her dark locks while she watched them with disinterest in her eyes.
“River, this... it, it’s not... it’s just not. This is... uh...“ Simon stammered, quickly getting up from under Mal to pull his clothes back on.
“I want soup.“ She cut him off to say simply.
“Yea, of course, mei mei.“ He nodded and climbed up the ladder, not looking back at Mal because he knew he was blushing.
He stayed very clear of Mal after that, not trusting his body around the captain. He was a proper man from the Core, he courted gorgeous women who had been picked by his parents to help elevate the family name. He didn’t have a hot and heavy dust-up with a male browncoat.
Just because his brain knew that, didn’t mean his body knew that. Now that he had gotten a taste of it, he couldn’t think of anything else whenever he saw the captain.
It was a small ship after all, there were only so many places he could go.
It took several months, but finally Simon convinced himself that having some physical fun was the new normal. Everyone did it out on the rim and he knew he needed it.
So he finally went to the captain and they finally had sex, and promised to never tell Wash because it had been on his desk.
They kept meeting for physical relief and Simon assured to himself that it was a simple thing, just sexual relief that they both needed.
He didn’t let himself realize that they were kind of dating as well. He said it was just sex, but they were spending more time together while not having sex as well.
They would talk after they had sex, they’d have meals together as often as possible, and Mal had been spending more time in the infirmary with Simon. He usually spent time with Zoe and Wash, every so often with Jayne as well, but now it was all Simon.
Everyone else seemed to notice what was happening but Simon kept it in his head that they were just having sex. He had to admit though, he liked seeing Mal. He liked spending time with him, he liked getting to know him.
They talked about Simon’s childhood, Mal loved seeing the twinkle in the doctor’s eyes when he doted on River as a young child, loved hearing the pride in his voice when he talked about how hard he worked at school.
Simon was absolutely fascinated when he heard Mal talk about his childhood. He was thoroughly surprised to find out that Mal actually grew up on one of the Core planets and moved out when he noticed how evil the Alliance could be and since then was a badass pirate and veteran.
They actually had a lot in common and it made both of them very happy.
It wasn’t until River intervened that Simon finally got past his wall of stubbornness towards him and Mal being together.
“You should be together.“ River informed her brother simply, making marks in one of Book’s books he had left at the kitchen table accidentally.
“What? Who? What?“ Simon asked her, very confused as to what she was trying to tell him or if he even knew what she was about to say.
“You and our captain. You like him and he likes you. You’re dating even if your brain is confused on it.“
“What? We... we’re not, we’re just..“
“You’re in love. It’s ok. You can love him too.“ She smiled at him in a way that was both like a wise old woman and a small child.
“It’s not love, River. It’s... it’s different out here.“ Simon sighed softly and gave her a happy smile.
“It’s not. Your heart is your heart no matter what.“
Simon just gave her a smile and nodded, not thinking about it too much for the moment.
His head didn’t let it go though, and that night while he was bathing it rang through his head. He was fighting with himself over whether or not he could date the captain, but River was the most important person in his life and she was telling him to.
Simon was nervous about it, but he decided to just go for it before his brain could overthink. He took a deep breath and headed to the cargo bay where he heard Jayne, Wash, Zoe, and Mal playing basketball.
He came down and couldn’t keep the smile off his lips when Mal saw him and smiled brightly.
“You coming to play, Doc?“ He asked playfully.
“Not right now. I... Mal, when we land do you want to go out to eat with me?“
“Why Doctor Tam, if I didn’t know any better, I’d think you were asking me on a date.“ The captain commented playfully.
“I am. I am asking you on a date.“
“Well I’m honoured, Doctor. I’ll wear my finest holster.“
“Ok.“ Simon laughed and nodded.
He turned to head back up before turning and taking a few steps closer to Mal before kissing him. Mal happily kissed him back but didn’t get the chance to deepen it much as Simon pulled away when Wash began cheering and Jayne made gagging noises.
“See you later.“ He chuckled before heading back up to the infirmary to check the Cortex to see what decent places there were to eat at on their next planet.
(This ended up longer than I thought and I hope it was roughly what you were dying for lol. Thanks for the submission =) )
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Womanlalaboy’s Travel Guide to Mt. Manalmon and Mt. Gola
SUMMARY
Elevation: 196+ MASL (Mt. Manalmon); 192+ MASL (Mt. Gola)
Jump- off: Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San Miguel
Days / hours to summit: Half-day
Climb: Minor
Difficulty: 2/9
Trail class: 1-2
Features: Beautiful landscapes with various terrain types, a view of the Madlum River, with access to 2 caves
Type of Travel: Package and DIY
Date of Travel: Jul 27-28, 2019
Duration: 2D1N
Budget: P 1100 - 1500
If you want a climb that is filled with adventure and a variety of sights, Malmon-Gola twin hike is just right for you.
Both are nestled within the protected area of Biak Na Bato National Park. The trail leads to bamboo forests, grasslands and rock formations. There are areas that need to be climbed with the aid of ropes, including Mt. Manalmon’s peaks. Side trips are available for adventure junkies and history enthusiasts. You can sample the Bayukbok Caves and the Madlum cave. You can also go to Madlum River for a dip, and try the monkey bridge.
To get from Mt. Malmon to Mt. Gola, hikers will have to cross the Madlum River with water raising up to chest level when raining and with current strong enough to pull anyone of any size. But if the weather’s on your side, this twin hike would be very easy for any beginner. Some would even call it a ‘pabebe’ hike, but never when the conditions change. Like what people always say, “never underestimate a mountain.”
HOW TO GET THERE
Commute from Manila: Take a bus from Pasay or Cubao terminals to Cabanatuan (Baliwag Transit, ES Transport, and Five Star Transport) > drop off at Brgy. Kamias, San Miguel, Bulacan > Ride a tricycle to Brgy. Madlum
Private car: NLEX > Take Sta. Rita exit > Follow the road to Cagayan Valley, passing by Plaridel,Pulilan, Baliuag, San Rafael and San Ildefonso > At San Miguel, ask directions for Brgy. Madlum
It should only take 2-3 hours to get to Bulacan from Manila, but you should always give more allowance to heavy traffic especially when it pours. We were lucky enough to pass through EDSA with ease, but we encountered heavy traffic along Nueva Ecija and Bulacan so it took us about 6 hours to get to the Jump off from Cavite.
ITINERARY
Day 1
10:00 AM – ETD Lumina, Imus
02:00 PM – ETA in Sitio Madlum
06:00 PM – Pitch Tent
07:00 PM – Dinner
09:00 PM – Light's off
Day 2
04:00 AM – Wake up Call
05:30 AM – Start Trek to Mt. Manalmon
06:30 AM – Summit Manalmon
07:30 AM – Descend
09:00 AM – Summit Mt. Gola
10:30 AM – Descend
12:00 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – Monkey Bridge
03:00 PM – Bayukbuk Cave
04:00 PM – Swimming @madlum, River
05:00 PM – Break camp
06:00 PM – Post Climb
10:00 PM – ETA Lumina Imus
It was pouring rain when we arrived at Sitio Madlum, so we had a hard time following the itinerary. We’re just lucky to be spared by the weather every time we get to a peak. It’s as if the Gods are giving us time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. We’re really glad for moments like the above photo where the sky started to clear out and we just rested for a fer minutes to marvel at the beauty of the entire Biak Na Bato.
Before our actual hike, we had an outreach program and there’s supposed to be a tree planting activity included in the itinerary, but we ran out of seedlings to use. There was a huge tree planting event before our hike so there were nothing left for us to plant, but we’ve successfully executed the distribution of food, school supplies and slippers to the kids of Sitio Madlum, so all was well except for when we had to descend from Mt. Gola. Our guide opted to change our route. We followed the river instead of crossing it in that condition. Being prepared for situations like this proved to be very essential so I’ve listed below the things you may want to consider.
THINGS TO BRING
Head lamp or Flashlight
Rain jacket (depending on the weather)
Sun Block Lotion & Insect Repellent
Food (Lunch, Snacks, and Trail Food)
Water (2-3 liters)
Extra Clothes
Trekking Clothes, Shoes or Sandals
Gloves
Bonnet/Head Gear/Scarf/Malong
Garbage bag
Sun Protection (hats, headgear, sunglasses, sleeves)
Personal Medicine and First Aid Kit
Personal Toiletries
Tent
Cook set
Portable stove
Spoon,fork,plates,mugs/tumbler
FAQs
Is there mobile signal in the area? Yes, even at the peak, but thunderstorm and heavy rains usually affect the signal at the foot of the mountain.
Are there stores in the camp site? Yes. There are a few stores there that offers the usual sari-sari store stuff. You can also reserve your lunch or dinner at Tata Carding’s.
Are there comfort rooms in the area? At the camp site, yes. And there are fees. P5 for change of clothes, P20 for taking a bath, P10 for taking a dump and P5 for when you need to pee.
Is there a parking are? They don’t have an organized parking area. We parked our vans near the hanging bridge.
Are the guides required? Yes. P300 per guide for 5 pax.
Can you hike both mountains in just a day? Definitely! if you’re a beginner or with beginners, 2hrs tops and you’ll reach one peak. If your group is pretty fit, you’ll do good with an hour of trek, but things can get really challenging when it pours.
NOTES
As always, practice LNT (Leave No Trace). We are mere visitors. Let’s respect the place and its people by taking with us what we brought there. You might get tempted to dump your waste in their trash bins or makeshift trash bags, but please be mindful that what you bring in the place aren’t supposed to be there. Dispose of your own trash.
Kill nothing but time, take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.
When in doubt, practice UPS (Upo Para Safe) and GPS (Gapang Para Safe). For some, steep areas can get very tricky and dangerous, so sit or crawl if you need to.
Establish a good relationship with your co-hikers and guides just because :)
Camp if your schedule and itinerary can allow you. Their campsite is by the river and it gets so majestic at night when the moon reflects on the surface of the water.
Communicate with your body. This twin hike is supposed to be easy, but it can get really dangerous when it rains.
Hiking these two mountains are best done with fun friends and to maximize your stay, swim; enjoy the caves and do the monkey bridge. The site has so much to offer than just hiking Gola and Manalmon, but for me, the sight of luscious bamboo forest, carabaoes living the life, and seeing wild dragonflies again are more than enough to compensate the hassle of camping and hiking whilst raining.
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Also see: Mt. Manalmon and Mt. Gola photo sets
Also read: Panhik #6: TUCLAS Gives Back + Manalmon-Gola Twin Hike
Also read: Panhik #5: Dayo Sa Daguldol
Also read: Womanlalaboy's Travel Guide to Mt. Daguldol
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