She watches him. She's confused; she doesn't understand him, but she doesn't really care. She just wants to be around him. She doesn't care whether they're fighting or flirting; they don't have to agree on everything, she just wants to know that he's there, and he's ok. She'd do anything just to know that. But she forces all those thoughts from her mind, and turns her eye away. After all, they worked together. He was off limits. Not that she cared anyway. He was just John—Colonel Sheppard. It wasn't like he would care anyway. He probably thinks she's crazy. But there was that look in his eyes, and he had kissed her. That was under alien influence, Elizabeth, she reminds herself. And besides, she had initiated the kiss. At least she had the excuse of being under alien influence. Not that she would have just walked up to him and kissed him for no reason, though. That would be awkward. Just because his hair is gorgeous, doesn't mean...she should not be thinking this! Once again, she diverts her eyes and turns to her solitaire game. Ignore the problem, and it goes away, right? And what about the date with that scientist? What was his name again? Oh, dear...her eyes definitely stray to him again.
He stares at her, as he leans across the table with one hand under his chin. He likes her hair longer like this, and her eyes are so...green. He straightens up suddenly. If anyone were to see him like that...he could just say he was looking at Teyla, who was not too far from Elizabeth. He looks back at her, though more discreetly now. She was so...beautiful, but it wasn't just that. She was...well, Elizabeth. She always stood for what she thought was right, and he respected her for it, even when he disagreed. Fighting with her was really quite fun, actually. She glanced in his direction, he quickly looked away, then groaned. He was being ridiculous. She was the leader of Atlantis, it could never work. Being ridiculous was what had led him to accept "being her husband" and they all knew how that had turned out. Not that he had minded kissing her though. She could probably talk him into anything, the way she smiled and looking into his eyes. She looked up again, and straight at him. He grinned and waved dumbly. She smiled slightly and quickly turned back to her laptop. He started to stare again.
If you like this, I would encourage to make Sparky music vids!! They can be most inspiring. I'm considering writing something similar with Teyla and Ronon, but we'll see.