Title: Four times Kate tried to ask Teyla out, and one time she didn't...
Pairing: Kate/Teyla
Disclaimer: Stargate Atlantis and its characters aren't mine and will never be mine. The characters that my muse, Kate, came up are, however, mine and mine alone. And thus cannot be used without my expressed permission. Thank you.

Author's Notes: I accidently spoiled someone for Doppelganger and in return I'm now writing fic as punishment. Triciabyrne1978 is my wonderful beta, and always does a great job. Thank you. Written for lilyayl. (and many more to come)

Kate stood outside Teyla's quarters, nervously looking around. She was alone in the hallway, no one around to question what she was doing there. She was pretty sure Teyla was home but she couldn't bring herself to ring the doorbell. She waited one, two, three minutes before she decided against asking the Athosian out and started walking back towards the nearest transporter. She was halfway there when she changed her mind yet again, turned around and walked back to Teyla's door.

"I can do this." Kate said to herself. "I can do this." She halted in front of the door and brought her hand up to announce her presence. It, however, froze halfway up. "Who am I kidding?" She turned away once more and set off, away from the doors.

"Kate?" She froze midstep, feeling the heat rush to her face. "What are you doing here?"

"N-nothing." Kate swallowed, slowly turning to Teyla who was leaning against the wall right outside her doorway. "I was just ... err ... just..." Quick! Think of something to say! "Just passing through." She finished, satisfied with her ability to bend the truth.

"Your quarters are on the other side of the atrium." Teyla stated matter-of-factly, a small smile gracing her lips.

"Yes, they are." Kate cursed inwardly, nervously wringing her hands. "But..." She started. "Rodney wanted to reschedule his next appointment and I came by to do just that."

"Oh..." Teyla smiled. "I see." She pushed herself away from the wall and turned back to her door. "Goodnight, Kate."

"Goodnight." Kate answered. Coward!