Taking Chances

Author: Ellie

E-mail: Kaniele@eircom.net

Status: complete

Category: Sam and Martouf/ Romance with a hell of a lot of angst.

Rating: PG.

Season: Season four -five. Divide and conquer did NOT happen okay? Anise is in it though bleugh!!!!

Summary: Sam goes to stay with the Tok'ra. awkwardness ensues. Answer to a challenge. Can't remember who's but you rock!!!!

Disclaimer: Martouf and Sam and all the rest of the Stargate Bunnies belong, to MGM, World Gekko Corp, Double secret Productions and Showtime. This fan fic was created for entertainment purposes only. No money made at all. You know the rest.. don't sue please I'll give ya a cookie...

Archive: If you want it, here ya go, just ask, happy to give it to you!!!! Really!!!

Ps: Ending is entirely for me to provoke widespread anise bashing so i apoligise!!!!!

Anyway have to get rid of this fic so on with the show!!!!!!!!!

Samantha woke the next morning, an air of depression hanging over her like dark thick smog. She didn't know how she was going to be able to face Martouf after the previous night. There were plenty of ways to be humiliated but being rejected had to be one of the worst.

How am I supposed to avoid him for the next month?' She thought

This was turning into a nightmare.

Was it too late to go home?No I won't let this get me down. I am here to learn about the Tok'ra, it is a great opportunity. I won't let myself be unhappy about being here because of a set back.'

Sam hauled herself out of bed, washed and dressed. She walked down to the room that was basically a little Cafeteria'. She took a bowl of what looked like oatmeal and some fruit and sat down at the end of one of the tables by herself.

There were not many others in the room and those who present thought it best to leave her alone and went along with their business. Samantha had only been in the cafeteria' for a short while when she felt the presence of someone over. She heard her name spoken softly and looked up.

Martouf had been walking down the hallway. To blow off some steam he had gotten up early and partook in a weapons drill. Exhausted, he headed in the direction of the cafeteria' for some breakfast.

As he walked in, he froze.

Samantha was sitting at a table on the other side of the room be herself. He had not slept well the night before. His thoughts were occupied with what he had done and Sam's heartbroken face flashed into his mind all night. Lantash remained silent, which was extremely unsettling.

He knew he had hurt Samantha but he couldn't let himself get involved with her. He needed to apologize to her and explain how he felt and why he did what he did.

He walked over to her table and as he stood in front of it, he said her name quietly.

Samantha?' Sam looked up. She didn't smile, She didn't cry, her eyes and face remained emotionless. She just looked at him. He took advantage of her silence. He sat down and immediately launched into an explanation.

Samantha, I want to explain about last night. Why I did what I did.' He broke off as he watched as Sam stood up and walked away from him. He quickly followed her out of the room and into the hall. He caught her arm.

She turned towards him.

Samantha, please do not walk away'

Why not? You walked away from me.'

I wish to explain..' Sam cut him off.

Martouf, there is no need to explain, you owe me no explanation.'

I do..'

No you don't, it's okay, you didn't want me. Why must you make this harder?'

Sam, it's not that I didn't want you. It's because of'

Jolinar' She finished for him.

Martouf let out a sigh and smiled slightly.

Exactly'

I do not want this to become a barrier between us. I have grown quite fond of you.'

Sam smiled. I don't want that either but'

But?' Martouf questioned.

But I would rather have a little time, Tok'ra may be able to handle two knockbacks in one night..'

Martouf lowered his head in shame.

But' Sam continued. I can't.'

Martouf looked up, his eyes filled with understanding.

If this is what you want then I am happy to oblige.'

Sam nodded. It is' She confirmed.

Awkwardness once more settled over the couple. Martouf was just about to turn away when Sammie! Martouf!' Jacob walked down the hall and stopped beside the couple.

Hi Dad.'

Jacob' they greeted him with weary smiles.

Something wrong?'

No!' They agreed.

Right, okay here's the deal. Sam you came here to learn about the Tok'ra right?' Sam nodded.

Well what better way to learn than in the field?'

Martouf and Sam looked at him in confusion.

A mission.' He explained.

We just received Intel that some of Apohis's goons are planning on attacking the planet Valash. It's primitive but they are allies and have taken in one too many injured Tok'ra when we needed them. What we need to do is infiltrate the ship and disable the weapons system. I need two people and you're them.'

Martouf and Sam looked at each other in dismay.

Yeah' Sam thought.

This is really going to help the situation. Stuck with Martouf in close quarters. Why is this assignment turning out to be the one from hell?'