Hi everyone! sorry i haven't posted anything for a while, coursework can be such a pain! but here we go.. on with chapter six!

Previously on SG-1...

"See you around kids."

Jack walked down the hall, back to the place his day had begun at. He had one more person to talk to. A very important person.

The colonel walked down the hall, deliberately slowing his pace, trying to put off the inevitable. He played the conversation over and over in his head, figuring out what to say when suddenly he was called from behind. He turned to find that not only had he had walked right past the lab, but he was now face to face with Captain Carter.

"Sir, I need to talk to you..." she began

"Actually there's something I need to say to you too Carter." The captain stopped and looked uncomfortable,

"Look Sir, I know you read..."

"I'm resigning"

Carter stopped mid-sentence. She looked up at him, her blue eyes wide in surprise. Her mouth hung open, unable to speak,

"What? Sir, you can't..."

"I can Carter. And I am."

Sam's mind was swirling. He was leaving her again but why? He read her reports. Was he leaving because of her?

"Sir, I know you read my reports"

Now it was Jacks turn to be shocked. He swallowed hard, knowing that a simple sorry wasn't going to be enough.

"Carter, I didn't mean to. I just... I couldn't help it. I'm sorry. I truly am. I had no idea how much I hurt you"

"Is that why you're leaving?" She didn't look him in the eye as she asked him.

"In a way," he placed a hand under her chin and lifted her eyes to his, "I can't stand to hurt you again."

"Then don't go" she pleaded with him, tears forming in her eyes, "Please Sir. We need you. I need you."

Jack felt his heart break as he looked at her,

"I'm sorry Sam. I can't keep hiding what I feel for you. My career as good as it's gonna get, but you, you've got a real chance Carter. You're the smartest, most talented, most beautiful woman I've ever known. I can't let you screw that up over me."

"Shouldn't that be my decision?"

Jack hung his head and slowly shook it,

"I'd never forgive myself if I let you give this up, it means too much to you."

"Jack I can't let you do this..."

He looked at her. Hearing her call him by his name just made it too painful.

"I'm sorry Sam" he said again, he watched as a small tear tricked down her face. Seeing her like was too much for him. Before he could stop himself, he leaned down and placed his lips on hers.

Sam felt her breath catch as his breath fall against her mouth and suddenly his lips were touching hers. It was soft and gentle, a kiss of love. He pulled away from her and stared into her eyes,

"Sam, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that..." Jack mumbled. He started to apologise when he felt a hand caress his cheek. He continued to gaze at her as he felt her pull herself closer to him. It was Sams turn to kiss him. Hesitantly at first, but it grew stronger in her urgency to finally show him how much she needed him. His hands slid upwards to cup her face, and then back down her neck to eventually rest on her waist. All too soon the kiss came to an end. They both stood in silence, their foreheads resting against each others. Jack shifted his head upwards slightly, kissed her brow and whispered gently,

"Goodbye Sam."

Sam felt his hands leave her body and immediately missed the warmth. She stood partly in shock and watch as Jack O'Neill walked out of her life.