This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart
Mark Ronson – Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
He had been wrong. It could get worse. Right now, he had no idea how to solve the problem he was having right now. His men had looked at him curiously when he had informed them that he would be sleeping in their hut last night. They also shared some knowing looks, but he had no idea what they thought they knew, or god forbid had seen.
He makes his way out of the hut and walks in the direction of his men first. They are already packing up the supplies.
"Where is Edison?" he asks to be sure Jennifer is not alone.
"At the clinic, packing up with the doc." comes the expected response. He nods and turns towards his new destination.
The village is already pretty busy, and everyone is pitching in. They are putting away the decorations and cleaning up the town square of the remnants of last night's bonfire.
He walks in the clinic and sees her standing near the door to her room. She actually freezes for a second or two when she notices him and then she disappears through the door. He moves to follow her, because he needs to talk about what happened, but he doesn't get that far.
His Lieutenant steps in his way.
"Anything I can help you with Sir?"
Yes, get out of my way! Better not growl at your soldier for posing a valid question.
"How much longer will you need to pack up? We should leave soon, if we don't want to miss our scheduled return slot."
I should talk to her, but when we are alone or on the walk to the gate.
He barely hears Edison reply and leaves again.
A short while later the small group is ready to go, and he notices that Jennifer is always sticking to one of his men. He could order them to let him talk to her alone, but he also guesses that this would make them wonder.
And I really don't want more gossip than necessary. He is sure that this mission will spark gossip, especially if someone saw the kiss and talks or writes about it in the debriefs and reports.
And someone will kill me back in the city! Yeah that is probably why she kissed you. Idiot!
He wasn't particular looking forward to the debriefing, but he couldn't avoid it. So, he soldiered through, always wondering about the smirk on his CO's face.
She leaves the room so fast after Sheppard announces the meeting is over, he has no chance to stop her.
He makes his way towards the closest transporter and is debating to go to her now when Sheppard steps in with him.
"Going to rest?" If I say no, he will for sure want to know where I am going. "Yes, Sir."
"Fantastic, I am going your way."
So, he decides to take some more time to think about how to discuss with Jennifer
Really should stop thinking about her as Jennifer!
what that kiss meant.
If it meant anything at all. She is probably embarrassed and doesn't want to talk about it.
He knows he will think about it. Still can feel her lips on his when he closes his eyes.
Sweet torture.