John had soon joined Elizabeth in her office, although he had first returned to his quarters to leave the book and pick up his laptop.

They had been sitting for nearly two hours when John looked up and said aloud, "Ok, I'm hungry. Will you come to lunch with me Liz?"

She smiled at him, "Of course I will John."

He smiled and put his laptop on her desk before offering her his hand. She took it briefly as she stood but as soon as she was on her feet she let go. John looked a little hurt until Elizabeth said, "Walking arm in arm is one thing but we can't pass off walking hand in hand as me helping you." John nodded then moved to the side.

They walked in silence side by side, not even speaking telepathically, to the mess. Once there they grabbed some food and then sat together at one of the tables near the edge of the room.

The rest of the day passed without incident. They both finished their paperwork, much to John's relief, and Elizabeth even managed to do a little of the stuff she was going to have to do the next day.

When John began to yawn she looked up and smiled lightly at him. "Tired?" she teased gently.

He nodded slowly, "Even though I've been asleep for the better part of two days and have done nothing but paperwork today I feel exhausted."

Elizabeth stood and walked around her desk to perch on the arm of John's chair. He wrapped one arm around her waist while his other hand he raised to place on her cheek. She leant into his hand and placed her own on top of his. "Let's go to bed," she whispered softly.

He smirked at her and she blushed, "That's not what I meant and you know it."

He just carried on smirking at her, enjoying the sight of the normally so collected Doctor Elizabeth Weir becoming flustered.

She shook her head and stood, pulling away from him. He pouted and she laughed before offering him her hand, which he took.

As he stood he took a step forward and kissed Elizabeth softly before making his way towards the door. She shook her head and followed after him.

They bid goodnight to the expedition members on night shift and then realised how late it actually was. They made their way quickly out of the control room and towards their quarters. They stopped outside John's and after checking the corridor and seeing that they were alone he looked at Elizabeth and asked, "Come in?"

She looked unsure for a moment before answering, "No John, you've only just gotten out the infirmary."

He pouted again but Elizabeth shook her head. "I just want to cuddle Liz," he said, fluttering his eye lashes at her and looking like a complete idiot.

She laughed and gave in with a nod, "Fine John, just this once you win."

He beamed at her and opened the door to his quarters. Elizabeth made to follow him in but then stopped. John noticed her stillness and turned to look at her, his eyebrow raised in question, although he did look worried and through their link she could hear that he was worried he had pushed too hard and she had changed her mind.

At that thought Elizabeth shook her head and smiled, "I haven't changed my mind John, I just realised I have nothing to sleep in or to wear tomorrow."

He smiled at her, "Why don't you go and get what you need while I tidy up a little."

She nodded and quickly went to the next door down the corridor. John watched as she gave him a quick smile before entering her room. As he heard the door shut he turned into his own room. While his room wasn't a mess, like he knew Rodney's was, his earlier search for his laptop had left the room looking decidedly scruffy, which the solider in him didn't like in the slightest.

As he straightened the last little bit there was a knock at the door and John jumped to his feet and quickly opened it, feeling Elizabeth's worry about someone coming down the corridor and seeing her with a bag outside John's door.

She slipped in and John put his arms around her briefly before taking her bag and placing it on a chair. He then took her hand and pulled her to the open space at the foot of his bed where he dropped her hand but continued walking towards one wall.

"What are you doing John?" Elizabeth questioned from her spot on the floor.

He didn't answer but she understood when the soft sounds of music filled the room.

He turned back to her and offered his hand. "May I have this dance?" he asked, all signs of tiredness forgotten.

Elizabeth laughed quietly before placing her hand in his. They danced until the CD ran out of tracks to play and then they finally got ready for bed.

John, ever the gentleman, insisted she use the bathroom first. She picked up her bag and went into the smaller room. Once she had changed into leggings and a large t-shirt she slept in she brushed her teeth and headed back into the main room.

"You look beautiful," John said softly when he saw her.

She blushed lightly as she placed her bag back on the chair, "Thanks."

John just smiled as he walked into the bathroom to brush his teeth. When he came back out the two of them made their way to the bed and after John had pulled back the sheets they both got in.

Elizabeth shimmied across the bed until her back was against John's chest. She felt his chest vibrate slightly and he laughed and said, "Doctor Weir, I never had you pegged as a snuggler."

"Shush," she said as she moved even closer. John wrapped one arm around her and pulled her even closer still.

They fell asleep quickly, both content in each other's company.

The next chapter is when SG1 join the party