Ed likes it when Stede tells him what to do. That's it. That's the fic. (Set post Season 1.) --- The problem is that Ed is starting to realize he likes not being in control. He is secretly enjoying watching Stede come into his own. Stede captured a ship in order to come find him, and if that’s not the most romantic gesture Ed’s ever been at the receiving end of, he doesn’t know what romance is. Since regaining the Revenge, Stede’s led dozens of successful raids. He’s maimed, when necessary. He’s learned how everything on the ship works, how to navigate, how to read the sky and the sea for signs of storms. With this newly competent Stede at the helm, the crew is happier than ever. And Stede keeps taking care of him. “Ed, drink your tea before it gets cold,” Stede reminds him as they stand at the prow in the early morning light, quietly content in each other’s company. The tea is served in cheap tin cups now, but it’s still always a perfect cuppa. Ed drinks obediently. Ed does what Stede tells him. #fanfiction #ofmd #edward_teach/stede_bonnet