Don't own anything…not Stargate or Buffy

Buffy was in Colorado Springs attending a lecture on Demons etc. of the Bible. Giles had been sent a brochure for it and thought Buffy could use a break and learn something too. She had attended two days of lectures and learned some new stuff, and shook her head at the overwhelming ignorance of the lecturers. They all needed a field trip to Cleveland. She took notes for Giles and bought the books he had requested and left the conference center with a happy sigh. Now it was time to shop 'til she dropped.

Colonel Coburn was pounding through the mall and cursing viciously. It was really too damn bad that the airman who had let the goa'uld out was already dead, he wished he could shoot him himself. It started when the airman felt sorry for the goa'uld, thinking it needed help and was killed. The goa'uld disabled several guards and had escaped the mountain dressed as a Military Policeman. With Teal'c's help they had tracked him to the local mall where he had stolen more clothes for disguise. Coburn, Teal'c and about 25 security people were spread out wandering through the mall, trying to keep a low profile when Coburn spotted the goa'uld and the chase began.

Buffy was finishing an ice cream cone when she noticed the chase. A tall man in clashing clothes was racing through the mall. In pursuit was a handsome military type and what looked like Air Force types in hot pursuit. She finished the cone, brushed her hands off, moved her shopping bags out of the way and moved into the path of the fleeing man.

The goa'uld grinned viciously at the tiny Tauri' woman in his path. He leaped for her, his eyes flashing and met an unmovable object. Buffy kicked the man in the chest and watched him fall with satisfaction, his eyes rolling back in his head as he collapsed.

The Colonel skidded to a stop in front of the hot blond, bending over to catch his breath. He gestured for the security team to take the unconscious goa'uld in custody.

When he could breathe he said, "Thanks for the assistance Ma'am." He stood and held out his hand with a smile, "Colonel James Coburn, but call me Jay." He smiled at the petite woman. She was about 5'3, though her boots added to that height. She had tight fitting jeans, a tight belly shirt in bubblegum pink and her blonde hair was pulled back, highlighting her pretty face, a pouty bottom lip and bright hazel eyes. 'Wow.'

The blond smiled and took his hand. The electricity of the touch of their hands made them both jump slightly, Buffy shakily pulling away first. She looked him over and saw he was about 6 foot, tan and nicely muscular, dark brown eyes and black hair in a military haircut, with just a little hanging over his forehead. He had a strong face, and the slightest dimple in his chin. 'Very nice.' Her attention was caught by movement and she glanced over to see Security haul the moaning man up.

"So what did he do?" She asked and they watched the man get dragged away.

"That's classified I'm afraid. Can I have your name for my report?" He asked, smiling charmingly.

She tilted her head, "Why?"

"Pretty please? My General would really like it, you don't really want me to get in trouble do you?" The man's charm wore down her defenses and she smiled.

"Buffy Summers, two f's and two m's." She smiled and went to get her shopping bags and waved goodbye.

Jay watched her walk away with interest. Nice ass and strong enough to take out a goa'uld. There was something here worth looking into.

SGC-

General Hammond leaned back in his chair and regarded SG-2's Colonel thoughtfully.

"Only 5'3" and took a goa'uld out without any trouble?" Hammond looked at Daniel, "Find out where's she staying and anything else you find out about her." He turned back to Coburn.

"When Dr. Jackson has the info I want you to keep an eye on her. You've met her, get to know her better." He said.

Jay shook his head, "Why not Carter? She's a woman and all."

He looked at Sam who shook her head, "I've got a meeting with the Tokr'a. Sorry."

Jack smirked, "Come on Jay, stalking a pretty woman? How hard can that be?"

Heaving a sigh he nodded, "Yes Sir."

Buffy was sitting in the park sipping an icee and reading the long e-mail Willow had sent her. It had been so long that Buffy had to print it out. Snorting with laughter at something Xander did she paid no notice to the man who walked up to her until he cleared his throat. Looking up she saw with interest that it was the Colonel from the mall. She had noticed him around for the past couple of days and was intensely curious and a little pissed. He was in snug black jeans and a gray t-shirt with USAF on it. His dark eyes were covered with sunglasses and the wind ruffled his black hair.

Buffy smiled, "Hello Colonel James 'call me Jay' Coburn. Fancy meeting you here. You wouldn't by any chance be following little old me would you?" She asked tartly and watched as he winced.

"You noticed that, huh?" He smiled and sat down beside her.

"You were pretty obvious." She leaned over and took his sunglasses off and handed them to him. "Better."

He fiddled with the glasses and looked at her. "We did a search on you."

Buffy threw her head back and laughed, "Juvenile record of burning down high schools?" She shook her head in amazement.

He looked at her curiously, "There's another explanation isn't there?" They were sitting close together on the bench, totally oblivious to everything else.

"And if you're very good I may tell you." Following a wild impulse she moved forward and kissed him.

Jay sat there in shock, his mouth under gentle assault. Moaning, he placed a hand behind her neck and pulled her closer, deepening the kiss. She pulled back, her hazel eyes mirroring the surprise in his deep brown ones.

"Well wow." She said, panting a little from the unexpected spark between them. She saw the dumbstruck look on Jay's face and giggled. Waving a hand in front of his face she asked, "You ok? I didn't give you a stroke or something?"

"Or something." He captured the hand she waved, soothing the back of it with an absent touch.

"I need a couple of questions answered." He asked quietly.

Buffy smiled, "Shoot. But we need to answer a couple of my questions too."

Letting go abruptly he got up and paced, "What are you doing in the Springs?" Buffy leaned back and watched him.

"I'm here for a religious conference on Demons in the Bible, but you already knew that. Now my turn, why did that guy's eyes do a flashy thing? Was he a demon?" Buffy asked.

Jay shook his head, "Not really. We need somewhere more private for this conversation." He said, his eyes did a sweep of the area, knowing that there always was a chance of the wrong person overhearing.

Buffy stood, "You should know where I'm staying, if not then find me." She smiled and walked away, sipping her icee and finishing the e-mail as she walked.

As he watched her walk away his breath caught in his chest. Wow was right.