This story is a translation of my french fanfiction "Tic-tac fait la bombe", an oneshot from "McKeller's stories".
Disclaimers: The characters of Stargate Atlantis aren't my property.
Tick-tock
"Red or blue?" the doctor questions with gravity.
The crazy look of McKay goes from one to another; he is incapable to make a choice. It's a blackout in his mind.
Tick-tock.
He knows that Jennifer counts on him, she NEEDS him, but the little hamster in his head is ready for a heart attack.
Tick-tock-tick-tock.
He must found the solution at this crisis for his future; for a future with her.
Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock.
"Rodney" calls the young woman, impatient.
Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock!
A drop of sweat draws – slowly – a line on his temple, on his cheek and – finally – into his neck.
TICK-TOCK.
Why he always must the one to prevent the intergalactic disasters, too? Hello the pressure!
TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK.
"Red or blue? Make your choice!"
TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK-TICK-TOCK.
"Rodney! Now!"
BOOM!
"…Blue, he said, uncertain. (Jennifer looks perplexed.) No, no. Red!"
The doctor acquiesces, satisfied and happy. She puts aside the blue dress to slip on the red clothe.
Rodney sighs. Bomb deactivated.
THE END
