Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Stargate Atlantis or the awesome characters.
This little bit of nothing is in response to Dani's challenge and 300 words is definitely a challenge … but 300 words it is!
Hope you enjoy.
"What was it about some men?" Dr. Keller thought settling at her desk after treating Rodney for chapped lips. Chapped lips! What a waste. She would've had a lot more sympathy if Katie Brown were still in the picture, at least that would have been a better reason instead of a simple lack of hydration.
Jennifer shook her head thinking back over the past few months. She'd tried everything to get the man's attention. She lacked the experience and finesse to properly chase a man, therefore her intentions were pretty clear to everyone except her intended. She was tired of flipping her hair and laughing at everything he said. Sighing heavily she left the infirmary heading to the mess hall for lunch.
"What's with all the water McKay?"
"Who knew… a simple bottle of water could've alleviated all the years I've struggled with chapped lips."
"Surely there are other causes for this condition," Teyla questioned.
"I can think of one," Jen smirked, washing her lunch down with her own bottle of water. Looking up she noticed everyone had shifted their gaze from Rodney to her. She could feel the blush engulf her face.
"What? I think I should know of any other causes since I tend to be sensitive to this condition," McKay huffed, annoyed with her lack of full disclosure. "I really think you should have warned me of other causes during my examination, I can't afford to be distracted by afflictions that could be avoided."
"Rodney, it's chapped lips!" she hissed, feeling the full force of her frustration.
"Perhaps you could demonstrate some other causes, Doc," Sheppard chuckled, stirring the pot.
"Yes, I want everything you have on the subject." Rodney demanded.
"Fine, come by my quarters tonight and I'll demonstrate," she snapped, walking out of the lunchroom.