DADT
Disclaimer: I do not own Stargate, unfortunately, I am just borrowing the toys and I promise I will return them unharmed when I'm done . . . well, mostly!
A/N: I was reading the news on yahoo and in the corner it came up with an article stating 'US Senate Votes To Lift Gay Military Ban' and this story popped into my head practically fully formed. Whilst I'm sure there will be many people who are not happy about the withdrawal 'Don't ask, Don't tell' I think it's a good thing! If you don't, don't read this story, you won't like it! That said, I don't have a grammar checker on my current word processor, so I apologise now for any mistakes you find. Please review!
John Sheppard sat heavily in his office chair and re-read the document in his hand. Some what dazed, he pulled up the city wide email list and dispatched the document along with a brief email explaining that this change in policy came into affect immediately and that any unprofessional or prejudiced behaviour would not be tolerated. After sending the email, he sat for several minutes just staring at the screen, before there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" he called. Major Lorne opened the door and stepped into his office.
"Sir, I just wanted to ask," he paused and shuffled nervously. "Is that email legit?"
Looking at him with surprise, John nodded his head. Clearing his throat, he managed to pull off a half decent command tone. "Yes, it is Major." The grin that split Lorne's face was huge and John couldn't help but smile back. "I'd be grateful if you could let that be known to the other officers."
Nodding and standing to attention the Major barked out a "Yes, sir!" before leaving the office with a huge smile on his face. Pausing a moment, before coming to a decision, Colonel John Sheppard got up from his desk and left his office. Walking through the corridors of Atlantis he saw smiling American military personnel everywhere he went, gathering in corners and with heads together in corridors. Many smiled and nodded to him as he walked past. Reaching his destination, he hesitated briefly before heading through the door into Rodney's lab. Strolling over to where the scientist was working, he leaned casually against the desk next to him.
"What is it, Sheppard?" Rodney snaps at him. "I'm busy!"
Smiling at Rodney's typically snarky attitude, John states very matter of factly, "They repealed 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'" Rodney instantly stopped fiddling with whatever he was working on, and looked up at John with wide eyes.
"So . . ." he whispers, totally missing the detached and snappy vibe he was obviously going for.
Smiling, John leans over and frames his face with his hands as he whispers, "So, now I can do this!" Leaning in further he presses his lips to Rodney's in a gentle and expressive kiss. Pulling back slightly, grinning that unbelievable shit eating grin of his, he whispers, "Totally worth the wait!" Rolling his eyes and blushing furiously Rodney leans forward and kisses him again, snaking his arms around his neck and pulling him closer.
Shaking his head and walking away from the pair. Radek smiles stage whispers to the other watching scientists, "About time, bloody Americans!"