FANFICTION : STARGATE ATLANTIS
Title : Seize the day
Disclaimer : I don't own anything. It's just for fun.
Summary : Missing scene from the episode « Sunday ». Teyla learns more about golf.
Takes place in season 3
Rated G : pairing Sheyla (Teyla Emmagan and John Sheppard)
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Several weeks had passed. John and Rodney, along with Ronon and the crew of the Daedalus, were back from earth. Routine was settling in again. Teyla had been cleared of for active duty by doctor Keller and Sheppard's team had returned to its daily missions.
The young Athosian was glad to have her friends back. She wished she could have travelled through the Gate with them after doctor Beckett's memorial. But at the time, she could barely stand up. As a matter of fact, she had plenty of time to brood over this dramatic event.
She was usually an optimistic person. She tried to keep herself busy, visiting her people, spending time with Elisabeth. Days were flying by. But nights were endless. The moment she retired in her quarters, her thoughts resurfaced and she was overwhelmed by sadness.
She missed John's smile, Ronon's surly voice, even Rodney's sarcastic comments. She missed late nights' banters in the mess. She missed the sound of his voice, the sensation of his skin brushing against hers when they were sparring.
And then, she remembered the conversation with her friend, Doctor Hewston, before she died this bloody Sunday. She was right. Life was too short. The ways of Teyla's people were different, indeed. But she was in Atlantis, surrounded by earth custums and culture. In such circonstances, she had to put her own custums aside and let go.
It was mandatory rest day. People were lazing around, chatting and laughing with eachother. It was a beautiful sunshiny day. She couldn't waste an opportunity like that. She had made her decision.
As she walked through the corridors, she could feel her heart pounding in her chest and her stomach going upside down.
She finally reached the balcony and found the man she was looking for, alone, a golf club in his hand. She smiled as she watched his elegant frame hit the little ball on the floor.
« Well done, Colonel »
John Sheppard jumped in surprise and turned around.
« Hey, hi Teyla » He smiled « what's up ? »
The young woman took a step ahead and cleared her throat « well, nothing… I… I just… » He was staring at her, waiting. She smiled shyly.
« are you alright ? » he asked, concerned.
« yes, I am fine »
« good » he replied « hey, I thought you had plans with Elisabeth ? »
« yes, I had. But Rodney called her, he seemed rather excited »
The Colonel sighed « oh yeah, let me guess. He found a new way to improve the city's power system ? or he ran another experiment on the fusion of whatsoever ? Can't he just let go for just a day and drop his damn science ? »
«- I believe he discovered a mobile plateform in the ocean.
- oh ?! well, that could be worth checking out.
- I agree »
John took another ball and put it down on a strange little object. Then he grabbed his club with both hands and looked intensly at the ocean in front of him.
« so, did Ronon ask you to sparr with him ? » he asked.
Teyla bit her lips, amused « well, word has come to me that he has been the victim of a naughty blackmail »
John cleared his throat, unconfortable « oh, really ? »
« yes. It seems someone has threatened him to babysit Rodney on the next mission if he was to sparr with me »
« it was not a threat ! It was more like… an advice »
The woman laughed « I appreciate it, Colonel. But I have been cleared of for active duty and I feel much better now. You don't have to worry about me »
« it's Ronon we're talking about ! I don't want you to go back in surgery »
Teyla smiled. She was really touched by his concern.
« well, I don't intend to sparr today, anyway »
John raised an eyebrow « you don't ? »
« no. In fact, I… » She bit her lips and tried to hide her nervousness.
« I was wondering if you would like to teach me how to play golf »
Silence settled for a moment. Then John seemed to recover and snapped out of his reverie « sure, ok. I'll show you »
First hesitant, Teyla walked by the Colonel's side.
« so, is that it ? you throw a little ball in the ocean ? »
John rolled his eyes « that's not the question of… » He stopped, exasperated. Then he tried to explain the rules of this game. But unlike Ronan, Teyla was more interested.
« now, grab the club and try » she did as he wished. The club hit the ball. They both watched it fly in the air, then fall into the ocean.
« not bad » commented John « maybe I can help you »
He walked behind her and she could feel his breath on her neck as he slowly snuggled up to her and moved his arms down hers to grab the club. Golf was getting interesting, she thought. There was however an inconvenient. She was not able to concentrate anymore.
« just relax » he whispered huskily « take you time, breathe slowly and concentrate on the ball »
Yes, concentrate. She got that. But it was easier said than done. John was certainly aware of her nervousness but he didn't show it.
« you are too tensed, Teyla. Let go »
A soft cry escaped her mouth as she felt his knee pressing against hers « what are you… ? »
« bend your knees, you have to find your balance » he interrupted.
« like that ? » she asked
« yes, this is better »
Golf was not as boring as Ronan told her. On the contrary, she was begining to like it. Of course, she would need to practice more…
Still holding the club, John hit the ball and led Teyla with him. They watched as the ball flew far away and finally dropped in the ocean.
« see ? this is much better »
Slowly, he moved away from her. She couldn't hide her smile anymore, and when she dared a glance at him, she saw the reflection of her smile on his face.
« next time, I'll teach you how to use a skateboard. That should be fun »
Teyla bit her lips « I can't wait »