CODE: bold font= message from sender (on card); italics= printed message on card.
Will you be my Valentine?
Major Samantha Carter, USAF, walked into her office at 0600 hours on the 14th of February and groaned.
On her desk was a large pile of roses, chocolates in pink, frilly, heart-shaped boxes, and multiple cards (most of which were also pink, frilly and heart-shaped). Damn. She made a mental note to NOT come to work on Valentines Day next year.
Sighing, she sat down at her desk and reached for the first card. It was probably best to get them all out of the way before Janet found out - she would NEVER let her live this down if she did.
Opening the card, Sam instantly recognized Teal'c's bold print.
MAJOR CARTER,
Will you be my Valentine?
HAPPY DAY OF VALENTINES.
TEAL'C
Sam smiled, remembering the first time Teal'c had experienced an Earth Valentines day. Daniel had told him that it was a traditional earth custom to give each other gifts to show respect; consequently, Colonel O'Neill had received a huge plush heart, bright pink, of course, saying 'will you be my Valentine?' Jack had never really forgiven Daniel for that particular stunt…
Setting that card on the table, Sam reached for the next one. Opening it, she groaned.
To dear Samantha Carter,
WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?
Considering how sexy and smart you are, and how sexy and smart I am,will you go out with me tonight? I'll meet you at your office at 6pm.
Lots of love and kisses,
Rodney McKay xxx ooo
Rolling her eyes, Sam got out her biro and wrote, in big, black letters, 'NO.' across the card. Putting it back in the envelope, she crossed out her name and put 'Rodney McKay' instead, then fished out the 3 bunches of flowers and 2 boxes of chocolates that he'd given her, as well as a little toy rabbit holding a heart. Calling the guard in, she gave the bundle to him and instructed him to give it to Rodney McKay.
Turning back to her desk, Carter grinned. That had cut out about half the pile.
Next was a card from Jonas, who had clearly been taking lessons from Teal'c – he had also sent her a bunch of flowers and a teddy bear with a heart on its stomach. The card simply read:
To Major Carter,
Happy Valentines Day!
From Jonas Quinn
Sifting through the remaining cards, Sam managed to cull about 6, all of which were from her 'secret admirers', along with another one from McKay that she'd missed before. Finding another box of chocolates, she told the guard to take it down to Janet – what with Daniel being ascended and all, she would be missing out on his customary Valentines card, and could use some chocolate to cheer her up.
That left only one card, and a single red rose. Opening the card, Sam's eyes misted up as she read what was inside.
Carter,
You know I'm not good at this romantic stuff, but I figured that this is kind of a good cover. I guess you already know how I feel after the Za'tarc incident, but that was a while ago, and feelings change. I just wanted to let you know that mine haven't.
I really wish we hadn't left it in the room.
Happy Valentines Day
Love,
***~~ 3 days later ~~***
Lying peacefully in Jack's arms, Sam gently placed a kiss on his cheek. He looked down at her, and grinned.
"Does this mean you liked my card?"
A/N: I actually got a little teary writing this one. I think it came out really well, though, and I hope you guys like it! Please tell me what you think…
A/N#2: and can I just say, I was disappointed by the amount (or lack thereof) of Valentines Day fics, esp. for Jack and Sam! Come on guys, get in touch with your inner romantic! :P hehe.
Now, REVIEW! 'Else my dog will come and hypnotise you into doing it… he's a system lord, you know! (See my profile for a link to my deviantart account – I have evidence!!!)