Disclaimer: I'm only going to say this once: I don't own any of the characters and I'm not making money off of doing this. This is simply for fun.

Note: "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift

February 14, 2010:

It's 7 o'clock in the evening and Ronon is preparing for his dinner date with Melena when the doorbell rings. He looks through the peephole and sees Kevin Kemp standing outside the door. He opens it and lets him in.

"I didn't know Jennifer had plans tonight." Ronon says.

"I asked her last night." Kevin replies. Still a little bit intimidated by the big man.

Ronon looks at the flowers Kevin is holding and smirks. Every Valentine's day, since he and Jennifer were little, he'd always get something for her.

"Is that you, Kevin?" Jennifer calls out.

"Yeah! You ready?" He asks.

"Yup." She answers.

They both hear her high heels clicking down the steps. Ronon looks up and is stunned. He's always seen how beautiful she is. But she doesn't normally dress in sexy outfits. And this one is very sexy.

"So, where are you guys going?" Ronon asks.

"The Daedalus." Jennifer answers. She smiles as Kevin gives her the flowers. She walks over to the sink and reaches for a glass vase and puts water in it.

"Uh, about that…" Kevin begins. "My friend at the restaurant couldn't put us in the waiting list. I'm sorry…"

"Oh, that's fine, Kevin. Let's just wing it." Jennifer tells him reassuringly.

"I wouldn't, if I were you." Ronon says as he checks his collar in the mirror. "It's Valentine's Day. Restaurants will be packed."

"Then we can go to McDonalds." She says.

"In that dress? I don't think so." Ronon tells her. "Melena and I are going to The Daedalus anyway, I can get you in."

"I don't think that that would be such a good idea… what about M –"

"He's right, Jennifer." Kevin says. "Can't really waste that dress in a burger joint."

"Fine. If you insist." She answers as she walks to the kitchen island to set the flowers in the middle, taking the flowers that Ronon gave her. She can't help compare both flowers. Ronon's bouquet is prettier, and only because he knew what her favorites are.

She remembers her first Valentine's day. She was almost in tears because she was almost the only one in their kindergarten class who didn't get a valentine, until Ronon handed her one.

She realized later on that Ronon never really meant to give her that valentine but was going to give it to his crush, Christy, who was the only one who didn't get one.

And so every year, after that, Ronon made sure to give her something on that day. Either a card, a flower or candies. The older they got, the sweeter the presents became.

"You know, you should've asked me to put you on the guest list in the first place." He tells her.

Jennifer whispers back "Because he wanted to make the preparations. Didn't want to make him feel bad, you know, male ego and shit"

They ride the elevator down to the basement parking to get Ronon's car. He opens the passenger door for Jennifer, leaving the backseat for Kevin. Half an hour later they make it to Melena's building. She's already standing by the curb. When she sees Jennifer through the window, she stiffens. Jennifer gets out of the car to transfer to the backseat with Kevin.

Melena then takes her place, scowling at Ronon. He ignores her and merges into traffic.

Jennifer doesn't miss the look Melena had given Ronon. This is what she's was worried about. Awkward!

You're on the phone with your girlfriend, She's upset
She's going off about something that you said
She doesn't get your humor like I do

I'm in the room, its a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesnt like
And she'll never know your story like I do

But she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're lookin for has been here the whole time

When they reach the restaurant, the valet takes Ronon's car. Ronon says hi to the hostess, giving his and Melena's name. "I was wondering, would you be able to get a table for two for my friends?"

"Unfortunately, Mr. Dex, we're all booked." She tells him apologetically. "But since you're V.I.P., we could maybe add two more chairs at your table, if that's acceptable."

"Our t –" Melena starts to say.

"That's fine." Ronon cuts her off.

Jennifer says "Ronon, that's okay, really, we'll find some other place."

"No. The table is big enough to fit four people." Ronon says finality, looking at Melena.

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me
You belong with me

Walkin the streets with you in your worn out jeans
I can't help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on the park bench thinkin to myself
Hey isn't this easy?

And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in awhile, since she brought you down
You say you find I know you better than that
Hey, Whatcha doing with a girl like that?

It's a little bit awkward when the four of them are seated. But as soon as their orders are taken, Kevin breaks the ice. Asking a few questions here and there. Soon they're all talking. Surprisingly, the conversation was pleasant, even with what had happened earlier. Kevin asks Melena about her work at the hospital. And where she'd gone to school. Apparently, they went to the same elementary school, so that helped lighten the mood.

Until the food came, and Jennifer and Ronon started picking off of each others' plates. Kevin's eyebrow raises at this, while Melena's jaw stiffens at their actions.

She wears high heels, I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me

Standin by, waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know that?
You belong with me
You belong with me

After dinner, they're all standing outside waiting for Ronon's car to be brought to the curb. They're talking about they're plans. "Oh!" Jennifer exclaims.

"What's wrong?" Ronon asks.

Jennifer is rubbing her earlobe. Then pats down her dress. "I lost my earring. I think I heard something drop on the floor during dinner. I'm gonna go back inside and look for it."

"I'll help you." Both Ronon and Kevin say in unison.

Jennifer's eyebrows raise at this. "Uh, Kevin, you can help."

As soon as they're out of earshot, Melena turns on him and growls "What the hell is that?"

"What?" He asks innocently.

"That!" She gestures towards the door.

"She lost her earring."

"So?! You're not her date."

"Auto response." He simply says.

"It's not just that Ronon!" she tells him in a frustrated voice. "This whole night. I thought it was just going to be you and me. It's Valentine's Day! A double date. Really?"

"It's not like I planned it." Ronon explains. "They couldn't make reservations."

"And how the hell is that your problem?"

"I have contacts here. And she's my bestfriend."

"Sure doesn't seem like it." She mutters.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"It means that you always do things that revolve around her."

"No I don't."

"Yes. You. Do." She spit back.

"Like what?"

"Like, how come I've never spent the night at your place? How come I don't have a toothbrush in your bathroom?"

"Again? Really?" Ronon asks in frustration. "We've gone over this a million times."

"Exactly!" Melena tells him. "A million times. And still I have not slept at your place. Ever! We've been together for a year now and I have never woken up in your bed."

"I told you, it's just weird. We've sort of made it like an unspoken house rule."

"Ronon! You don't even have a toothbrush a my place. You have one shirt. That's it. And only because I bought it for you."

"I like having all my things in one place." He tells her.

"That is the lamest excuse I have ever heard."

"Well, what do you want me to say?" Ronon asks, throwing his hands up.

Jennifer and Kevin finally emerges from the restaurant but stop when they overhear Ronon and Melena arguing. Jennifer decides to let them know that they'll be going on their separate ways but before she can say anything Melena says "I don't know if there's anything going on with the two of you. And I have the strongest feeling that one of you is attracted to the other. I don't know who it is. But if it's you, you better tell me now."

Ronon answers "You're being ridiculous, Melena." This makes Jennifer stiffen.

"Am I?" Melana asks.

"There's nothing going on between Jennifer and I." He reassures her. "Can we just please stop?"

Jennifer then walks up to them, her expression changing to a pleasant one so they wouldn't know that she heard everything. Kevin trails behind her slowly. "Hey! So, um, Kevin and I are gonna go take a walk. You guys go on ahead. You know, do your own thing."

"You sure?" Ronon asks.

Melena rolls her eyes. "Of course she's sure. She's on a date." She tugs on Ronon's arm with a little force. "Come on."

"Ronon, man, thanks for letting us share your table." Kevin says, shaking his hands.

"Anytime." Ronon replies sincerely. He realizes that Kevin is a nice decent guy. "Take care of her. If you need a ride or something, just give me a call." He bends down to kiss Jennifer on the cheek.

"Thanks, Ronon." She tells him.

Jennifer and Kevin walk down the sidewalk, she looks back at Ronon, who's helping a still fuming Melena inside the car.

Oh I remember you driving to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're about to cry
I know your favorite songs and you tell me about your dreams
I think I know where you belong. I think I know it's with me.

Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you?
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me

Standing by or waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know that
You belong with me
You belong with me

Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me
You belong with me

"So, tell me, should I just back out now?" Kevin asks.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Jennifer asks.

"Ronon."

"What about him?" She asks innocently.

"Come on, Jennifer. I was there, too." He tells her. "I'm not deaf."

"Like he said. It's ridiculous." She reminds him. "There is nothing going on between us."

"Yeah, I totally believe that." Kevin says, setting his hands over his heart to show his sincerity. "But it doesn't mean that you guys aren't attracted to each other."

Jennifer looks at him contemplatively.

"Look, I'm not judging. I like you. But I can't play second string to someone that you're possibly in love with."

"Is it that obvious?" Jennifer asks.

"Not really." He tells her. "It's actually really subtle. I haven't seen you make googly eyes yet. But then I've only seen you together twice."

Jennifer snorts at this.

"So how long?"

"So long, it's pathetic."

"And you've never told him?" He asks.

"Hell no!" She tells him. "He's my bestfriend. You know how that usually ends."

"No I don't." Kevin answers. "And would it?"

"What do you mean?"

"Would you rather go on thinking about the 'what ifs' and pine for a guy who could or could not feel the same way. Or take the leap and get closure."

"You mean ruin our friendship." Jennifer points out.

Kevin laughs. "You women think too much."

She laughs along with him. And then suddenly quiets down. "I'm sorry Kevin." Jennifer apologizes.

"Can't help who you love, right?"

"I didn't mean to lead you on."

"You didn't exactly lead me on." He says. "It's only been a week."

"Well thanks for understanding anyway."

TBC.

Note: take note that Ronon did not deny that there might be an attraction.