Title: A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Summary: Vala remembers fun times with Daniel and her friends while making a scrapbook.

Rating: K-T

Disclaimer: As always I own nothing.

Picture 6: The House

Vala scrambled to find one of her favorite photos of her and Daniel. She finally located it at the bottom of the box, and she quickly smoothed it out. The picture was of her and Daniel with their arms around each other standing in front of a small white house.

Vala was staring out of the window impatiently as Daniel drove them to a destination unbeknownst to her.

She blew her bangs off of her face and turned to Daniel.

"Almost there darling? Where are we going anyway?"

He didn't take his eyes of off the road in front of him. "Yes, we are almost there. Be patient Vala. I'm not telling you where we are going, it's a surprise."

Vala huffed in annoyance and crossed her arms. The last 'surprise' that Daniel had for her was some artifact that he wanted help cleaning.

A few minutes later, the couple pulled up to a small white house. It was one story with a bay window in front and a nice sized yard lined with pretty pink and blue flowers.

Vala frowned. "Daniel! Why didn't you tell me that we were visiting someone? I would have dressed up!" She looked down nervously at her worn jeans, black tank top, and small jacket.

Daniel waved an errant hand. "We aren't visiting anyone. Just get out of the car."

Vala had no idea what Daniel was up to, but she exited the car and followed him to the front porch of the house.

She watched in awe as Daniel took a key from his pocket and began to unlock the front door.

"Daniel!" Vala hissed, looking nervously around her. "We shouldn't break into people's houses in broad daylight! What's gotten into you?"

He turned to her and laugh loudly. "We aren't breaking in."

Before she could say anything else, Daniel motioned for her to follow him inside the house. She quickly saw that the house was devoid of any furnishings.

Daniel turned to her and held her hands.

"Daniel?" She looked at him uncertainly.

He smiled. "My apartment is kinda small don't you think?"

She nodded.

"Well, this place is a nice size. Decent living room, eat in kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms."

Realization dawned on Vala and she grinned. "Daniel! You bought a house!"

He smile grew. "Yes, I did. But not for me." When she looked at him oddly he continued. "For us."

Vala blinked at him. He bought a house for them? Her heart was pounding loudly in her chest. That had to mean that he wanted them to be together for the long haul. She was insanely happy.

"Really?" Her voice came out in a mouse-like squeak.

He chuckled. "Yes really. Do you like it?"

She nodded enthusiastically. "Yes! Give me the grand tour!"

He took her hand and lead her through the hallway to the bathroom and bedrooms before finally stopping in the kitchen. There on the island counter top was a bucket of ice with champagne cooling in it. Two champagne flutes stood nearby, just waiting for Daniel and Vala to make use of them.

"Champagne! I love champagne!" Vala cried as her and Daniel walked over to the bucket.

"I know you do. I thought we could celebrate with a few drinks." Daniel popped off the cork and poured the fizzy beverage into the flutes.

"To our new home." Daniel lifted his glass in the air.

"To us." Vala toasted, as they clinked glasses.

The pair drank a few glasses of champagne as they discussed plans for their new house.

It was a well known fact that drunk Daniel was a frisky Daniel, and after a few drinks he practically attacked Vala with his lips.

She loved that side of him. The he couldn't get enough of her and her body side of Daniel was still pretty new to her and damn exciting as well.

She swiftly reciprocated his kiss and allowed his tongue entrance to her mouth. He deepened the kiss, pulling her as close to him as possible.

Daniel gently slid Vala's jacket off of her shoulders and began to kiss and lick the sensitive skin on her neck and then down to her collarbone.

She sighed in pleasure and pulled his shirt up over his head.

Daniel brought his mouth back to Vala in another passionate kiss, hands roaming everywhere.

Vala heard somebody clear their throat. "Ahem."

They sprang apart and turned to the intruder.

"Jack!" Vala raced towards the man and jumped at him.

He caught her in his arms and returned her eager hug. "Whoa there. Hi Vala, Daniel."

Jack nodded at the younger man.

Daniel smiled. "I didn't think you were going to be back in town until tomorrow."

Jack shrugged. "Got an earlier flight. You had said something about checking out the new house you got for you and Vala so I decided to stop on my way to the SGC. I saw your car in the driveway and let myself in. Good thing I didn't come like five minutes later." The older man winked at Daniel.

Daniel blushed a bit. "Yeah, I didn't think we were going to have company."

Vala was happy to see Jack again. He had been away for several weeks and she knew that Sam and Daniel had missed him a lot.

"Off to see Sam?" Vala winked at Jack knowingly.

He smiled, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "You know it! Now would you two like to show me the rest of the house? Oh and put on a shirt, will ya Daniel?"

Daniel laughed and pulled his shirt back on, handing Vala her jacket as well.

The two of them toured the rest of the house for Jack, who gave his approval.

Right before he left, Vala asked him to take a picture of her and Daniel in front of their new house.

Vala was really happy with how that photo had come out. She was beaming and Daniel was grinning widely as well. They were holding each other tight, two happy lovebirds and their new home.

Picture 6 complete! I hope everyone is still enjoying the story. Reviews are always appreciated.

-J