Dive In
Lt. Ford ground to a halt. Sheppard not watching where he was going slammed into the back of him.
"Hey! What are you…..?" His words trailed off. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. "Is that real?" Sheppard stepped through the archway for a closer look.
Ford walked to his side, "Looks real to me sir."
Ford smiled and waited. He watched the Major's face turn from surprise to that of utter glee.
"Do you know what this means?"
Ford nodded. "Party."
"It's amazing. You walk through this gigantic archway and there's a huge deck with an Olympic size swimming pool. On the outskirts of the deck is a park. All together it's about the size of a football field. I was thinking it would be a great place for some much needed R & R."
Sheppard leaned back in his chair, "So what do you think?"
Elizabeth smiled "I think we should have the water tested to make sure it's safe."
"And if it is?"
"If it is, we just need a reason to celebrate."
"Oh," Sheppard grinned, "you mean something like the 4th of July?"
John gave a long sigh. Man was this great. The sun was shining and a gentle breeze was blowing off the pool. Everyone who could be spared was either off or working rotating shifts for the holiday. Atlantis had gone all out. Special rations and personal stashes had all come out of storage for the special occasion. Dr. Beckett had brought beer. Beer. When the two crates were opened, John had nearly kissed him. A couple of guys actually had to turn away and wipe the tears from their eyes.
People splashed in the pool, lounged on chairs, and played games in the park. He was considering a serve or two of volleyball himself, but for the moment he just wanted to sit back and enjoy his beer.
Aiden tapped him on the arm, "Hey, check it out." John, Rodney, and Carson all turned to see Elizabeth and Teyla step out onto the deck. They walked down the right side of the pool and chose two chairs towards the middle of the deck. Throwing towels over their chairs and hanging their bags on the back, both ladies turned to remove their outer garments.
"Ouch."
"Damn."
"Oh…"
"….shit."
And they weren't the only ones who noticed. Murmuring could be heard behind them and to their sides.
John's eyes were glued to the two women across the pool.
Elizabeth wore a black and white striped bikini. The top hugged her high full breasts and the bottom flowed over her small waist and slim hips. She had an athletic build, her movements where long and graceful.
Teyla was shorter, more petit. She had an hourglass figure; high breast, a small waist and a nice full behind. She wore a soft brown bikini. It was only one or two shades away from her actual skin tone. If you squinted hard enough, she appeared almost completely naked.
He should know he'd tried it already.
John felt as if he'd been kicked in the gut. He'd always thought that Teyla had a nice body, but that bikini left little to the imagination. She was beautiful, they both were.
He glanced around to see if anyone noticed him staring, only to find Rodney leaning forward. His sunglasses were pushed to his forehead, his mouth hung open, and he was squinting, trying to get a better view.
Rodney groaned.
John turned to see Elizabeth with a bottle of sunscreen in her hand. She asked Teyla a question, who smiled in response, swept her hair to the side and presented her back to Elizabeth. They talked as Elizabeth spread sunscreen across her shoulders, down her back and over her arms. Teyla returned the favor.
Carson stood, "I need another drink. Does anyone else want one?" His offer was greeted by silence.
Aiden and John continued to watch from behind their shades, while Rodney leaned forward, slack jawed. Carson repeated his offer, this time a little louder. Aiden and John both raised their hands, but neither bothered to turned and look at him. He walked away shaking his head.
Lounging in her chair, Elizabeth surveyed the deck from behind her sunglasses. Teyla bent over her chair adjusting her towel. "Don't be alarmed, but I think you have a few admirers."
Teyla looked at Elizabeth, "Who?"
"Oh, I'd say just about over half the guys here, but I was referring to John and Aiden. They're to your right."
Teyla stood and looked over her shoulder. John and Aiden were looking in her direction, she waved. They waved back in unison, then turned as Carson handed each of them a bottle.
Elizabeth sat up in her chair, "Is that beer?"
Teyla glanced across the pool then turned back to Elizabeth, "What?'
"Beer." She repeated, squinting behind her shades.
"Ah," Teyla raised her brows in understanding. She had heard Major Sheppard speak many times of wanting a beer. "Shall I go and get one for you?"
"Would you?"
Teyla smiled, "Sure. I'll be right back."
"Suck it up lads." Carson laughed, "Here she comes."
John turned to see Teyla walking around the corner of the pool. She was headed in there direction. When she stopped at the foot of his chair, John nearly choked on his beer. Across the pool she was beautiful, up close she was breathtaking.
"Hello," she smiled.
"Hi," they sang in chorus.
"Elizabeth asked me to find out what you were drinking."
John sat up in his chair and swung his legs to the side. He held his beer up to Teyla, "It's Heineken, give it a try."
Smiling her thanks, Teyla sat at the end of his chair and took the bottle.
They all watched as she tilted her head back and took a drink. Watched her swallow as the cool liquid slid down her throat.
Teyla licked her lips. She liked the flavor of the beer. She handed the drink back to John and thanked him.
He leaned back in the chair and took a swig from the bottle. He could taste her.
"Are there any more beers available?" John and Aiden reached for their spares, popping the tops off of both bottles he handed them to her.
"Thank you."
"Any time."
They watch as Teyla rose and walked back to her chair.
Aiden struggled to keep a straight face, "How's the beer?"
John tilted his head and finished off the bottle. Turning it in his hand, he looked at the green glass and licked his lips. "Pretty damn good."
He stood.
"Anyone up for a swim?"
John didn't wait for a response. He simply walked down the stairs to the edge of the pool and dove in.