Someone once told me that the reason John/Teyla never took off in SGA fandom was because no-one had written "the definitive fanfic that captured the imagination" for them. Which was basically a way to tell me that John/Teyla wasn't popular because I failed to write that story.
Let's just say, the thought has stuck with me through the years and certain other pairings.
On the if-you-can't-beat-'em factor side, I am writing a Steve/Bucky story. My inclinations tend Steve/Sam, Sam/Bucky, or Bucky/T'Challa - if I'm going to slash at all. Of course, it's a very specific set-up, which is why I'm writing them in the first place.
Let's just say, the thought has stuck with me through the years and certain other pairings.
On the if-you-can't-beat-'em factor side, I am writing a Steve/Bucky story. My inclinations tend Steve/Sam, Sam/Bucky, or Bucky/T'Challa - if I'm going to slash at all. Of course, it's a very specific set-up, which is why I'm writing them in the first place.