The 12 Days of Christmas: SGC Style

Excerpt from the diary of Colonel Samantha Carter

22nd December. 3 days until Christmas

The party's tomorrow night. Vala is definitely looking forward to it. I am too, in a way. It's a way to loosen up, to have fun. And I have to admit, I don't do that very often. Back when SG1 was myself, Teal'c, Daniel and Colonel O'Neill, and even after his promotion to General, he was always telling me to loosen up, to get a life. I never really did. Not until Pete. I haven't thought about him in a while. I hope he's happy. Even if I couldn't love him, I did care about him. There hasn't been anyone since him, and I really want to be in a relationship. Not just a one night stand, but a meaningful relationship, with someone I love. Not that I wouldn't mind some sex...

——————————————————

Sam was talking to Cam and Teal'c as they sparred.

"Why do you guys continue to beat the crap out of each other at every given opportunity?" She asked.

"Exercise." Cam grunted as he ducked out of the way of one of Teal'c blows.

"Colonel Mitchell is a worthy opponent. And this form of exercise keeps my skills from fading." Teal'c said calmly, not winching as Cam landed a blow on him.

Sam gave an indifferent shrug. "Fair enough."

"Oh, there you are!"

Sam sighed. She couldn't hide anywhere. Vala could always find her, so, short of hiding in a broom closet, Sam continued to put up with her.

"Here I am." She said.

Vala grabbed Sam's arm, dragging her from the gym.

"Bye Cam, bye Muscles." Vala called over her shoulder as she dragged Sam away.

"What now Vala?" Sam sighed.

"Check out my fingernails!" Vala stuck out a hand and Sam had to smile. They were green and red, alternating. "I'm gonna do yours now." She continued, shoving Sam into her quarters.

Sam sat down on a chair. She decided there was no point arguing about this. Vala could be very convincing, that and the fact that she'd likely resort to some sort of blackmail otherwise.

Vala collected up her nail polishes and grabbed one of Sam's hands. She began with red. Thumb, middle finger, pinky; then green, index, ring finger.

"So, spoken to Jack recently?" Vala asked while she was working.

Sam rolled her eyes. "No, not since I invited him to Christmas at Daniel's."

Vala nodded, then started on Sam's other hand.

They sat in silence, Vala concentrating, and Sam thinking.

"Done!" Vala said after a little while. "Now you just have to wait 'til it dries..."

"I have worn nail polish before, Vala." Sam said. "I know what to do."

"Okay then. Don't ruin it before tomorrow night." Vala said.

"Yeah, yeah." Sam replied. "Thanks."

Vala beamed. "You're welcome!"

Sam got up and left, walking towards her lab.

"Colonel!"

Sam turned. "General." She replied.

"I was just wondering if you'd finished your report on the device SG7 found on P7Y-376." General Landry asked.

"Not yet, sir." Sam reluctantly replied. "I haven't had the opportunity to complete my research. Dr Lee is being very possessive."

Landry smiled. "I might have to have a word with him then."

Sam smiled in return.

Landry's gaze wandered to her, now green and red, fingers. "Hmm. Not exactly regulation, Colonel." He said with a smile.

Sam balled her hands up, and blushed. "It's Christmas, sir." She replied. "Vala's idea."

"As long as it comes off after Christmas, it's fine." The General replied.

"Thanks, sir." Sma answered.

Landry nodded a dismissal to Sam, and she kept walking towards her lab.

A/N: Watching more Stargate Atlantis :D Watched ep 3 of Stargate Universe last night. Jack was in it! We finally got to see his office. And Supernatural last night had Paul McGillion in it. Which was kinda cool.

Hope you enjoyed Vala's enthusiasm today, I know I did.

Tomorrow is party day! Wee!

Please review. :D