Disclaimer: I still don't own these characters.

A/N: If you search my penname on youtube, you'll find a corresponding video for this fic: Cam & Vala - I Won't Give Up

Something More

Winding through the SGC corridors, Cam made his way toward his quarters when he was met by the sight of Vala and Daniel standing close together. His heart clenched and he stopped short, not really wanting to interrupt whatever was going on. He didn't mean to listen in but, well, voices carry.

"Come on, Daniel," Vala whined. "I'm not asking you to have sex. I just want to go get a drink."

"Not tonight, Vala." Daniel growled. "It's been a long day and I'm tired."

"You're always tired. When are you ever going to relax and have a little fun?"

"Maybe when the safety of the universe doesn't hang in the balance."

"So, never, then." Vala rolled her eyes. "Never mind, I don't know why I even bother with you."

"Yeah, well, you go figure that out. I'm going to bed." Daniel turned and entered his quarters without another word.

Cam could only shake his head at Daniel's stupidity. What the hell was wrong with that man? Cam knew if he had a woman like Vala coming on to him, there was no way in hell he'd turn her down. And it wasn't just her looks. Yeah, she was gorgeous, but he'd learnt in the short time he'd known her that there was a kind, generous woman beneath the façade she wore. Daniel may not be willing to see past it, but he'd be damned if he followed suit. The least he could do was show her that not all Tau'ri men were oblivious jerks.

"Yo, Princess!" Cam called out.

"Hello, Cameron." Vala turned to him with a wide, not-quite-genuine smile. "How are you this fine evening?"

"I was thinking of grabbing a drink. Wanna join me?"

"That sounds lovely." This time when Vala smiled, it was much purer and Cam was thrilled to be the one responsible for it.

"Great, go change and I'll meet you topside."

"Wonderful!" Vala spun toward her own room but stopped abruptly. She faced him and placed a chaste kiss on his cheek. "Thank you, Cameron."

"Anytime, Princess." Cam knew he was grinning like a fool as he watched her retreating back but he didn't care. If all he got out of her was friendship, that was great. But if they could become something more...Well, he wasn't about to miss out on that chance.

The End