Disclaimers: I own no part of the Stargate world etc. I make no money from this, despite the need to find some money – if only we could get paid to write these fics, then I would be in Heaven.
A short silly little fic, from Rodney's POV. And to help break up the long rather dark novel that Hunter has turned into!
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It was late and Rodney was tired, too much work, too little time. As he wandered down the corridor he heard a soft burst of female laughter drift through the air. That laugh was followed quickly by another, a light delicate giggle of mirth that betrayed the owner's complete abandon to a moment of joy. Obviously someone was enjoying themselves. He was near the Rec room so he guessed some people were watching a movie or sharing some intimate moment. It was none of his business, yet when he heard some male laughter he stopped. Was that Sheppard? Rodney listened intently and could hear voices finally from the Rec room. He couldn't make out many words, but it sounded like Sheppard was telling a story, probably some over inflated war story of his past heroism Rodney mused. He was probably trying to impress some of the newest recruits to Atlantis who arrived recently on the Daedalus. Rodney had noticed some particularly pretty physicists, damn John if he got to them first!
Rodney tip toed up to the Rec room door. More laughter filled the air; damn Sheppard really was a hit with women! Fortunately the door was open, so he peered around into the room. Rodney could see John sitting on one end of the large sofa that had appeared from who knows where. He was sitting very relaxed one shoulder pressed against the back of the sofa, hands gesturing animatedly as he told his story to the woman opposite him on the sofa. Rodney leaned into the room as far as he could until he could make out who the woman was. To his surprise he saw it was only Teyla. Annoyed at having missed a good gossip or teasing situation, Rodney stepped into the room. They didn't notice him though and he was about to announce his presence when their body language made him stop.
They both sat opposite one another, one leg hitched up onto the sofa. They leant towards each other, their eyes bright and full of laughter. John continued his story, which Rodney paid no mind. Rodney couldn't remember ever seeing Teyla smile so much. She was listening to John intently, and then threw her head back in a peal of laughter. John laughed with her, and Rodney watched as Teyla reached out and touched John on the arm as she asked if he was telling her the truth. Rodney watched John smile at her, saw the look pass over his friend's face as he answered her. Saw that soft look in his eyes. Now, Rodney wasn't anything near an expert on relationships, far from it, but even he could see this. He stepped back out of the room feeling as if he had witnessed some private moment between the two. Rodney had wondered why John hadn't made any moves on any of the women in Atlantis. Now he knew. In fact if what he saw was any indication John Sheppard had it bad.
Continuing down the corridor Rodney had to smile to himself. Well, well, perhaps he had discovered some new teasing material to use against the smug Colonel. Yes, this was going to be interesting!
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