A/N I love you guys! Reviews are so nice to get. That's all I have to say. Here is chapter 9.
Oh yea. Pegasus-Angel2004, don't tell anyone! You nailed that right on the head. I hoped I wasn't that obvious, but hey. What can I say? Much love and a candy bar!
? One Month Later?
John tossed his favorite pillow on to the bed and surveyed the room. He had been quite surprised when Elisabeth had given the ok for Teyla and himself to share quarters. 'I had better thank Rodney for this one.' "This is so cool!"
Teyla turned from her place by the door and laughed. "Yes, this is indeed 'cool'." She moved over to the bed and placed his pillow on the outside. "I get the side by the wall," she said with a cheeky grin.
"Says who?" John set his bag over in the room that served as a closet.
"I said so."
"And who made you the boss?" John had moved over in front of Teyla and was attempting to stare her down.
"I don't believe there is a boss. I was first." Teyla tried to wiggle away but was caught by John's strong arms.
"And where are you going?" He began to tickle her, causing her to squirm.
"Oh, no, stop!" Teyla was laughing so hard tears were streaming down her face. John leaned forward and pressed his lips to hers.
"Stop complaining," he announced when they broke the kiss.
"Who says I am?" Teyla leaned upwards for another kiss. John quickly reciprocated, rolling over until she was on top. He reached up and grabbed her shoulders, pulling her down. His hands began roaming over her body, causing her to moan. He smiled against her mouth, chuckling inwardly. He started pulling on the strings of that little blue top she always wore, trying to pull it off. "Maybe we should close the door."
John concentrated for a moment, connecting with the city. His ancient gene made it possible for him to do almost anything in the city by thought. "I closed it. Now can I get rid of this shirt?"
? Space?
"Do you think it was such a good idea for them to share quarters? I mean, we really don't need kids around the city, not with the Wraith still posing a threat." Rodney sat up and looked around his room. She was joking, right? The last time she had gone to her own room was to grab the rest of her stuff that hadn't yet migrated over.
"Isn't that being a little hypocritical?" Elisabeth glanced around.
"Maybe it is. But still I don't think that this is a good idea. They serve on the same team."
"And you command the base. There are bound to be feelings there, and I think that you would probably be biased to me."
"You have a point. I guess that it will work. I just have that sinking feeling that something will go wrong." Rodney pulled her close. After all she had done, Liz was still disturbed by a bad feeling. It was quite an endearing quality. She decided to change the subject.
"Have you met the girl Lt. Ford seems so interested in?"
"I hear she's a nurse. Maybe she's the same one we had ice cream with."
"He won't name her, but I can tell he's got someone on the mind." Liz tapped the side of her head. "A woman knows these things."
"I'm sure you do." Rodney lay back on the mattress. "Why did you come here? I mean, you had your whole career ahead of you."
Elisabeth took a deep breath. That was one question that still confused her. "Maybe it's because of the opportunity to come to a place like this. Up until a few years ago, we thought that the city of Atlantis was a myth. To actually be living here, it's almost like proving a point."
"To who? You can't tell anyone what you have discovered, even if we go back, and then, there is also the chance we may not survive." Rodney shuddered inwardly at the thought. There was no way he wanted to keep living if it had to be without Liz.
"I also had a dream. I dreamt that by coming here, I would change my life. There is no way I could pass that up."
"That I can understand. I wouldn't want to be left with a what-if." He had come for similar reasons, but didn't want to talk about it. Not now, at least. It was time to change the subject.
"So did you hear about the new device we recovered?"
? Space?
"Did you hear that Weir let John and Teyla move in together?" Amanda was busy grabbing a cup of coffee from the machine in the corner. "You want some, Hun?"
"Huh?" Did she mean if he wanted some shared quarters, or some coffee?
"Some coffee. Were you even listening to a word I was saying?" She glared daggers at him.
"I was listening, but I want sure if you meant coffee or quarters." Adien was confused. Was having a girlfriend this hard on earth?
"Oh." Mandy visibly relaxed.
"Yes, I'll take a cup." He waited a moment while she prepared his drink, then took deep breath.
"Maybeweshouldtelleveryoneaboutus." The words came out in a jumble, and she had to ask him to repeat himself. "I said, Maybe we should tell everyone about us." He held his breath, not knowing if she would flip with happiness or anger.
"That's a great idea!" Well, that was one obstacle down. One more to go.
"I was also wondering if you wanted to move in with me. If you don't mind, that is. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." She silenced him with a swift kiss.
"Of course I will. But lets not discuss this here. Carson gets awfully angry when I mess around on duty."
"Makes sense. When do you get off?"
"1500. How about I meet you in the commisary? I haven't eaten yet today." Adien was about to give her a swift dressing down, but reconsidered. She never ate until after work, and today wasn't going to be an exception.
"I'll be there. See ya." He turned and left with a skip in his step. First stop, Weir's office.
? Space?
"Teyla, there is something I've been meaning to ask you." John rolled out of bed and walked over to his bag. "I really wasn't sure why I brought this, only that it belonged to my mom, but I think I know why now." Finding what he was looking for, he turned and made his way back to the bed. Sitting cross-legged on the side, he slipped something on her finger.
"Perfect fit," he mumbled to himself. "Teyla, I know I've only known you for a few months, but I have to tell you. Those few months have been the happiest of my life. I don't know how this works here, so I'm just going to do what I know. Teyla, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
There were obviously some traditions that crossed any cultural boundaries, because Teyla burst into tears. "You wish for me to be Bound to you?"
"If that's what you call, then yes. I don't want you to ever leave me. I want to know that you will always be there for me." His own eyes were beginning to tear up now, and he brushed them off with his hand.
"Yes! Of course I will!" She leapt into his arms, kissing him deeply.
"So we have a wedding?"
"Yes. We have a wedding."
? Space?
A/N Like you couldn't see that coming from a mile away! I hope I wrote it ok, seeing as I've never been proposed to. Funny thing, actually. But that's a whole 'nother story. Candy to anyone who reviews, but you have to buy it. Hehehe. Anywho, I'm going to call it a night. Maybe.
Peace, Love, and Everything Feline,
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