How Jennifer Made the First Move
1 – Movie Night
Jennifer walked into the rec room scanning those seated for the person she was looking for. Ah, there he was, sitting alone on the love seat in the back row so he could make a quick getaway when the movie ended. She had no idea what the movie was that night but it didn't matter. To be with him, she would sit through Alien Resurrection again despite the fact that she had had nightmares for a week after seeing it the first time when she was fifteen and had snuck in with her cousin. She was going to sit with him no matter what, even if she had to roust someone out of their seat.
She saw Colonel Sheppard headed toward Rodney and hurried to stop him. She whispered in his ear and he nodded in agreement. Every time someone tried to sit next to Rodney, John moved them on to another seat. What pretext he used she didn't know nor did she care as long as that seat stayed vacant until she was ready.
After the lights went down, she eased past Rodney's knees and made herself comfortable on the love seat next to him. He seemed startled to see her there but the movie was starting so he didn't question her.
She sat through the cartoon, the 1949 Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd classic Rabbit of Seville. Then, ten minutes after the feature started, she made her move. She took his left arm, placed it around her shoulders then put her head on his shoulder and her left hand on his chest where she could feel his heartbeat. He jumped when she first touched him then relaxed again when she settled.
A few minutes later she used her left hand, the one over his heart, to turn his face toward hers. She smiled and pressed a soft kiss on his lips. The arm around her finally relaxed completely snuggling her close. He rubbed his cheek on the top of her head and sighed contentedly.
When the movie was over, both had fallen asleep. Rodney was on his back with his legs propped on one cushioned arm of the love seat. Jennifer was curled up next to him, her head on his chest and one leg thrown over both of his and his arm across her back. Sheppard sent Chuck to bring a blanket while he herded everyone out of the room as quietly as possible. After covering them both he tiptoed to the exit, glanced back at them with a smile then switched out the light and closed the door. A soft snore was the only response.
A/N: If anyone would like to create their own version, be my guest. I would like to see others' take on this. JJ