Disclaimer: Stargate Sg-1 and its characters are the property of MGM/UA, Double Secret Productions, and Gekko Productions. My Confession is found on Josh Groban's CD, Closer. This story is for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended. This story may not be posted elsewhere without the consent of the author.
Author's Note: This is my first fanfic. Feedback welcome! Special thanks to Caty, whose wonderful video inspired this story. And to meimei, madgater, dipsofjazz, mishy mo, Ilios and all the other wonderful shippers at Gateworld for giving me the courage to share the story.
Everyone was in high spirits at O'Malley's that night. SG-1 had once again cheated death and had come home relatively unscathed, much to the relief of one petite doctor, who was currently on her fourth – or was it fifth? - glass of wine.
Major Samantha Carter sat twirling the stem of her wine glass. "You're gonna tip it" a warm masculine voice whispered beside her ear. An involuntary shiver raced down her spine as she looked up into the warm brown eyes of her CO – Colonel Jack O'Neill. Her hands stilled and she flashed him a small smile – the one reserved only for him.
Jack smiled back and touched her arm briefly before jerking back as if shocked. He felt it so strongly - that almost magnetic pull – that he had to forcibly clear his throat before continuing. "I'm gonna go talk to the DJ – I'll be right back."
Sam was watching his retreating back, ok his backside…., then a hand on her arm had her reluctantly turning away. Sam smiled as she looked at the flushed face of her best friend Janet. 'Oh yeah, she has definitely had one drink too many.' Sam thought to herself as she took in her friend's slightly glazed eyes and dreamy expression.
"Ok Sam, back to what I was telling you earlier. There's this song that I heard the other day and well, actually Cassie was listening to it and it was really loud cause you know how she is so I told her –"
"Janet!! Focus!" Sam laughed as she cut off Janet's ramblings.
"Sorry," Janet murmured. "Anyway, this song I heard was just…beautiful" Sam hid a smile at Janet's breathy sigh and nodded. " The song reminded me of you and …..ooohhhhh…." Janet slowly trailed off as the exotic notes filled the air.
"What?" Sam asked, looking around.
"There's the song….and here comes Jack".
Sam's head swung around and found Jack standing beside her. He stretched out a hand. "Care to dance, Carter?"
Teal'c and Daniel, who had been quietly observing the pair exchanged a knowing smile. Sam snapped out of her stupor long enough to take his outstretched hand. As he led her to the dance floor, time seemed to stand still. With her left hand in his, he lifted it to settle over his heart. His left arm circled her waist and he pulled her closer. His breath was warm against her ear as he whispered, "Listen".
Sam closed her eyes and strained to hear the song over the rushing of blood in her ears.
I have been blind, unwilling
To see the true love, you're giving
I have ignored every blessing
I'm on my knees confessing
That I feel myself surrender
Each time I see your face
I am staggered by your beauty
Your unassuming grace
And I feel my heart is turningFalling into place
I can't hide, now hear my confession
The couple continued their slow, seductive sway to music, oblivious to those around them.
I have been wrong, about you
Thought I was strong, without you
For so long, nothing could move me
For so long, nothing could change me
Now I feel myself surrender
Each time I see your face
I am captured by your beauty
Your unassuming grace And I feel my heart is turningFalling into place
I can't hide, now hear my confession
Jack pulled back from their tight embrace and Sam's steps faltered as she saw the depth of the feelings reflected in his eyes. His eyes bore into hers as the song continued.
You are the air that I breathe
You're the ground beneath my feet
When did I stop believing?
Janet sighed and leaned into Daniel who had come to sit beside her. "It hurts me to watch them."
"I know, me too" Daniel replied softly as he rubbed her arms.
Cause I feel myself surrender
Each time I see your face
I am staggered by your beauty
Your unassuming grace
And I feel my heart is turningFalling into place
I can't hide, now hear my confession
As the song played out, Sam and Jack stood perfectly still on the dance floor. A single tear escaped from Sam's fathomless blue eyes. Jack reached up and gently brushed away the tear.
"Soon" he whispered fervently. Sam nodded, unable to speak. Not soon enough her mind echoed.
The End.