Control: Even

From behind dark glasses he could watch her all day. She was stretched out on a sun lounger on the deck, taking in the sun's rays and pressing out last of the yesterday's chill.

A pang of jealousy stirred in him when she asked Daniel to rub sunblock on her exposed back and shoulders. She caught sight of the grimace around this lips and offered him a smile. He begrudgingly took the hint, Daniel was closer and obviously the safer choice. The last thing Jack needed was for the semi he'd been nursing all day to get any bigger, one of the guys could notice his 'sidearm' which would lead to more than a few questions.

He inclined his head very slightly in acknowledgement, but still he was jealous of that purely platonic touch.

'O'Neill.' Teal'c's voice rumbled shaking him out of his reverie.

'Yeah?' Jack answered distractedly.

'The meat appears to have been cooked.'

'Ah, shit,' he said trying to salvage what he could of the burgers.

'Are you all right, O'Neill?' Teal'c asked with some concern.

'Yes. I'm fine just a little pre-occupied.'

'You are contemplating yesterday's mission?'

'A little, yeah.' Jack agreed with a nod. The big guy wasn't too far off the mark.

'You are not responsible for what happened to Major Carter.'

'Yes, but when we're off world I'm responsible for her safety. For the safety of all of you.'

In a rare display of physical contact, Teal'c rested his hand on the Jack's shoulder. 'I have gone into battle with you on many occasions, O'Neill. I know if it was in your power to protect any one of us, you would do so. Equally, we would also do everything in our power to protect you.'

'So you're saying, yesterday was just one of those things?'

Teal'c withdrew his hand and inclined his head as he responded, 'Indeed.'

Jack smiled softly, 'Thanks, T. Can you do me a favour and grab the stuff from inside and we'll start tucking in?'

'Daniel Jackson, I could use your assistance.' he said disappearing inside for the salad, cheese, buns and sauces.

'Sure thing,' He said following him into the dark interior.

Jack made his way over to the table with a tray of variously charred meats.

Sam took a seat at the table and grinned at the offering.

'They look a little overdone, Sir.'

He took a seat beside her, letting his arm accidentally brush hers, 'I was distracted, Carter.'

They shared a brief and tense moment together, arms resting on the table barely touching but both would swear that sparks arched between the two separate surfaces, before Daniel and Teal'c returned filling the other half of the table.

There was a comfortable silence as everyone took their time assembling the perfect burger. Just as Jack took the first bite of his burger Sam issued the following statement,

'What I wouldn't give for a dip in a pool right now.'

Daniel nodded in agreement, Teal'c arched an eyebrow and, as Jack's mind flashed vividly to the sexy lacy under things Sam was currently wearing and the idea of them wet and clinging to her body as she lay drip drying in the sun, he groaned very loudly drawing the attention of everyone at the table.

He glanced around everyone at the table then, spoke with his mouth full, 'What? I'm enjoying my burger.'

Sam ducked her head and tried not to grin.

Jack chewed and swallowed his mouthful, 'Did someone say something about a pool?' he asked innocently.

'Major Carter did.'

'So how about it, Jack?' Daniel asked glancing around the yard.

'Don't have the money, time or space for a pool. And any way, I'd only be able to use it about 4 months of the year. And that's even when were here and not chasing after aliens half way across the galaxy.'

'That's true, Sir. But still...' she said persisting with the line of conversation. He should have known then he was in trouble.

'I can get you a bucket of water or hose you down if you like?' he said with a grin.

She smiled back, 'I think I'll survive.'

'Teal'c has supersoakers.' Daniel added helpfully.

'I thought the purpose of those weapons was to teach young children the art of combat?'

'They're multi purpose, T.' Jack answered after a particularly large bite. 'Generally, the kids and the Dad soak the hell out of each other for fun before doing very thorough job of pissing off and soaking anyone who didn't want to play in the first place. Usually the Mom trying to get a tan and read some trashy romance novel.'

There was a short pause as everyone at the table considered just how Jack knew this but no longer had the opportunity to engage in such activities.

'So make sure you bring them with you next time and I'll play with you kids then we'll piss off Carter.' he said with a wide smile to break the tension.

The guys seemed to agree that this was a good idea. So did Sam, but it wasn't lost on her that Jack would play the Dad and she would play the Mom in that little scenario.

'Indeed, I shall.'

'Just one thing though.' Added Daniel. 'As long as it's not after a mission like yesterday's. Sure it's hot now, but I think I've had my fill of drenching for this week. I'm still trying to get water out of my ears.'

'Not me.' answered Sam.

Only Jack picked up on the dangerous edge to her tone. No, he pleaded internally, don't say it, don't say it, don't say it.

'I still think I could do with being soaking wet right now.'

Bing!

There it was, after all the teasing and flirting, Jack was no longer nursing a semi but a complete erection. Grunting, he shifted slightly, leaning forward so the material of his shorts would bunch at the crotch hopefully concealing his aching hard on.

Sam smirked knowingly.

'Go ahead. Catch pneumonia for all I care.' he grumbled and downed the rest of his beer.

The mood at the table took a sudden shift at the change in Jack's tone. Daniel and Teal'c looked at Jack utterly taken aback and at a loss for words. Sam lowered her head, knowing she'd pushed just a little too far.

'I'll grab us some more drinks.' she muttered standing and heading inside.

Jack played with the sticker on his bottle a moment before daring a glance at each of his team mates. Teal'c's jaw clenched, the only visible sign of discomfort where as Daniel looked positively livid, eyes glaring wide and a red tinge to his skin too soon to be due to exposure to the sun.

'Jack!'

He stood quickly and turned to the house, still trying to hide his own discomfort. 'I'll go help.' he offered before vanishing into the gloom.

'What the hell was that?' he hissed coming up behind her in the kitchen.

She turned quickly, the slightest hint of fear in her eyes.

'I...I...' she stammered. 'I got a little carried away.'

'A little?'

'Jack, I'm sorry.' she said approaching him carefully with a glance in the direction of the living room.

'You were the one that said we had to be careful around them.' He growled.

Now to Sam, with only his voice to go on as his eyes were still hidden behind dark shades, the tone sounded like frustration bordering on anger, but in reality it was frustration bordering on lust.

'I couldn't help it.' she whispered. 'Knowing you were staring at me all day, knowing what we are, or were, going to do tonight. I needed to know you were as worked up as I am.'

He moved away from her and her eyes followed him.

He walked to the fridge and grabbed three beers. Holding them in one hand he picked up the bottle opener too. He then moved back to the counter top that over looked the living room and had a clear view of the door to the deck and deposited his finds.

'Come here.' he commanded.

She did as she was told. He pressed a bottle and the bottle opener into her hands.

'Don't open it yet.' he said his hand on her hips as he turned her towards the counter. He slid behind her so they both had a clear view of the door before resting his hands on her hips and pressing his body flush against hers, his still aching member trapped between them against her ass.

She gasped slightly.

'Are you still in any doubt what you do to me, Sam?' he growled, his lips hovering over her neck, his breath whispering across her skin.

She shook her head in the negative.

'What about you? Are you all hot and wet for me?'

She nodded.

His left hand slid down to her thigh and slowly began to draw up the material of her dress.

'Jack.' she breathed, trying to move.

He pinned her to the counter using his hips and right hand on her waist.

'I need to know.' he whispered as all the material was gathered and his fingertips moved over her skin to the apex of her thighs.

She stilled against him, not even daring to draw breath, as his fingers dipped beneath the fabric of her panties and pressed into her slick core.

Jack took his sweet time exploring, teasing. She held her breath for as long as she could until she sighed it all out softly, almost whimpering. Still he continued so she gasped until her lungs were full once again.

It would have been so easy to take her then and there, to drop his shorts and slide into her inviting body.

They heard a chair scraping outside.

'Guess we're even.' he said moving his hand away and drawing those moist digits into his mouth as he pulled his body from hers.

'Tease.' he heard her mutter as she began to open the bottles.

He leaned against the counter top enjoying taste of her, removing as much as possible before wiping his hand on his shirt, all the while his eyes drank in her form.

She opened the last bottle and turned to face him.

Before even he was aware what he was doing, he moved forward and pulled her aside, so that they were mostly covered by the wall he pressed her to and kissed her deeply. She responded with equal desperation, her arms curling around him and her body shivering against his.

There was another distant noise from the deck and their lips parted.

He sunglasses had slipped to the end of his nose, she stared into his dark eyes for the first time in the whole exchange astounded by the raw desire burning in them.

'No more teasing. Agreed?' he murmured.

She nodded and stroked his cheek.

His body shook as he pulled away from her, as if already going through withdrawal. He grabbed a beer to try and dull the sensation.

'O'Neill, Major Carter, is everything all right?' Teal'c asked from outside.

Sam coughed slightly before answering.

'Great Teal'c, everything is great.' She called collecting a fresh bottle to replace the one Jack was doing an excellent job of downing in one and a can of soda of Teal'c. Then she added quietly just for Jack as she left the kitchen. 'And they'll be even better soon.'

Throwing back the last of the beer slid his sunglasses back in place, he brought his head down just in time to see her disappear through the door outside. What he wouldn't give to be able to down a quarter bottle of scotch to calm his nerves and numb the fire coursing through his veins, but he needed to stay reasonably sober to let the alcohol burn off so he could perform and enjoy the evenings activities to the best of his abilities.

He glanced at his watch. Only half past two, hopefully Daniel and Teal'c would be good house guests and leave in few hours.