The first time I heard the rumor I was on my way to the mess hall for breakfast.

"So she left the lab, and she said when she got back, McKay was totally holding Zelinka's hand!" One of the female marines had said to another.

Now, I know that shouldn't have bothered me, after all, it was none of my business if McKay was going out with another scientist, even if it was a guy. But it did.

I admit I was pretty pissed the rest of the day.

Especially once I started hearing more rumors.

"It always looks like there's this little blush on Radek's face whenever Dr McKay throws him an insult, doesn't it?"

"I know I've seen them steal glances at each other when they're suppose to be working."

"They just make the cutest couple!"

It really seemed like this was the new story around. And I can't explain it, it just got to me.

So that's why I said it.

"Please! We both know that department is a joke." McKay rolled his eyes at Zelinka.

"What?!" Radek half squeaked… and now that it was in my mind, he was sort of blushing… so that was my boiling point.

"Why don't you two guys just make out and get it over with, huh?" I really hadn't meant to say that. I had meant to say "Make up"… but at the same time, I REALLY wanted to know if the rumors were true. Don't ask me why, it was just sort of bugging me.

The two stared at me. Damn, no way to tell from here. So I continue.

"I mean, we have, what? Under one day to figure out how not to get destroyed by this satellite thing, and you guys are arguing about who works for who." I study their face closely.
Too bad I'm not really good at reading people…

So now, I got to my room, and collapse into my bed.

I don't think Rodney would go out with him.

Doesn't he have a girlfriend?

Yeah. Kate. I never liked her.

Actually, I use to like her, but she and McKay jut don't make a good match. At all.

McKay need someone more… more… you know… more commanding. More in control. Someone who can really take his insults and throw them back at him.

Someone like me. …only not me!!

No way McKay and I would make a good pair.

I mean, I'm not… you know…. I totally. Like. Girls. Not McKay. Girls

Sighing, I sit up.

Being in denial seriously sucks. I mean, who am I kidding? I have the hots for McKay.

Damn, that shouldn't be so easy to say.

But it's not more than that. I'm not like in love or anything.

He just… gets to me in a new way.

So it's just like I like to be around him.

Like an eighth grade crush.

Yeah… that's all it is.

Defiantly nothing more.

Being in denial seriously sucks.

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A/N ...damn I suck at ending stories... XD Please review!