Ok, so here is something came to me while I was sitting at work. I just had to get it down and I think it came out alright. I'm not sure if I want to continue on with it or if I wanted to make it a oneshot McWeir fic so let me know.

There are small spoilers for Tao Rodney in here but I think that's it. And like with everything else I do I don't own Stargate Atlantis. I only own the elf that sits on my shoulder giving me ideas. As always reviews are welcomed with open arms. Enjoy the story.

"This is a joke, right?" A very disheveled Dr. McKay said as he came barging into Elizabeth's office waving around a pink piece of paper. When he had first seen said paper, his thoughts automatically turned to one of disbelief. He convinced himself that someone was trying to pull a prank on him, Sheppard was his guess but he couldn't shake the awful feeling that it might be real.

Elizabeth, shocked at the sudden outburst. took a moment to realize what was causing McKay such alarm. She recognized the apparently offensive paper Rodney was waving around and she suddenly understood. Looking back down at her computer screen she calmly replied, "I assure you, Rodney. It's no joke."

At hearing the seemingly impossible bad news Rodney's face fell into a look of desperation. "You can't possibly expect me to participate in this... charade." He cried as he sat down across from Elizabeth. He thrust the paper across the table at her in an attempt to convey his obvious distain for the situation he currently found himself in. In a last ditch attempt at being excused from what he considered 'the end of the world' he gave Elizabeth his best pleading look and lend forward in his chair. "Come on Elizabeth, please."

Elizabeth almost felt bad for him, almost. "I'm sorry Rodney. Everyone has to participate, that's what mandatory means." When she saw the hurt expression on his face she added. "Come on, it's going to be fun, I promise." She could tell the upset doctor wasn't buying it. "There will be plenty of alcohol maybe even a karaoke machine for people to make fools of themselves with. It's one night Rodney."

"Fine, but don't expect me to be happy about this." He dejectedly stood up to leave Weir's office. He turned around when he reached the door, "I don't have to bring a date do I?" He asked in a panic. He wasn't a big fan of parties especially the parties that take place on Valentines Day where you have to dress up and it's mandatory that you attend. "I mean, are you going with anyone?"

Elizabeth's pulse began to quicken and she could swear the temperature in the room was rising. It was an interesting reaction to a simple question. 'Surely this isn't Rodney's way of asking me to the party,' she thought to herself as she suddenly realized that's exactly what she wanted him to do. For the past few months Elizabeth had noticed her feelings for Rodney had changed. It was subtle, a warm comfortable feeling really. She didn't put much thought into it, just assuming that it was merely a more intense feeling of friendship for the adorable scientist. She first noticed her feelings change for him when he brought up the fact that Elizabeth told him she loved him. To be fair, she thought he was dying at the time and her exact words were We love you, but it was true none the less. And now, in this moment, sitting at her desk staring at the man in question she realized she did love him.

It took Elizabeth a moment to realize that she had been staring at him longer than necessary and he began to shift nervously at the door. "Elizabeth?" Rodney asked in a concerned voice. Apparently she had been staring off into space for longer than she had originally thought.

Shaking herself out of her trance she gave Rodney and apologetic smile. "Sorry, got lost in thought. No, I'm not going with anybody... Why do you ask?" She pushed, hoping he would work up the courage to ask her to the party. 'There's no harm in a little flirting.' She thought to herself as she cocked her head to the side and continued to stare at Rodney.

Rodney shifted his feet uncomfortably under her gaze. His eyes searched the room looking anywhere but directly at her. 'Surely it's just my imagination, she couldn't possibly be flirting with me.' He said to himself as he racked his brain for something to say. "Oh, well... I was just.. you know I just wanted to know if... About the party.. I mean, if you were going alone, maybe you would.. Maybe we could go together." He blurted out, his subconscious wishes reaching the surface before his brain could stop himself. The small smile on Elizabeth's face increased at the same rate as the red in Rodney's cheeks.

"Like a date?" She asked, playing with the uncomfortable situation Rodney now found himself in.

He took a deep breath, possibly in an attempt at finding his courage. "Yes, like a date. Would you do me the honor of accompanying me to the party?" He asked, his new found bravery, wavering only slightly. When he saw Elizabeth's smile widen he breathed a slight sign of relief.

"I would love to, Rodney." She said as she suddenly felt her cheeks redden.

Rodney couldn't believe it, she said yes. That and the thought that she actually looked genuinely happy that he asked her made him more nervous than before. "Great, then I will... Meet you at your room tomorrow at 6?" He asked, waiting for conformation. When he received it he bowed his head slightly and ducked out of her office, a small smile creeping across his face. 'Maybe it will be fun after all,' He thought to himself as he walked back to his lab a lot happier than he was a half hour ago.

Ok, now that you've read it let me know if I should continue. I think I left it open to both options but I can be swayed either way... Time for you to review!! Thanks for reading.