Fever in the spotlight
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They continued with the friendly, 'I'm so gonna be better than you on stage' banter as they ate, Cassandra rolled her eyes in despair as the 'adult' population at her table were acting probably as she and her friends would have if they had been present. She grinned surpressing the urge to join in and declare she would be the queen of the stage for the evening. Jack and Daniel had sharp tongues and even her own sharp wit and humour was no match for them when they got started. And they were way way ahead of her, Sam was also sitting a little on the sidelines as the banter grew between Daniel, Jack and Janet. Sam threw in a small comment every now and then but refused too propel herself fully into the clashing of egos. She sat back in her seat quietly nibbling on Jack's fries, which went overlooked as Jack was egging Janet on as she proclaimed to Daniel that she had sung in a few high school plays. To which Daniel snorted and passed a comment about her being able to remember all the way back too her high school days. Janet proceeded to glare at the now 'grinning like a Cheshire cat' Jackson, with a, 'your so gonna pay for that when we get back to the base and I have my needles around me' kind of way. Sam managed to stifle the giggle at her friend's expense and averted her head from the table as Janet turned her glare from Daniel towards her direction. Sam quickly stood up declaring a bathroom break too which Cassie also proclaimed and they quickly extracted themselves from the table before they were dragged into the ego moshpit.
After fighting their ways to cubicles in the overcrowded ladies room and then fighting their way to sinks. Cassie finally dragged Sam too the mirrors where she started to fuss with her hair and makeup. Sam straitened her dress out and admired herself in the mirror.
"Sam you have too see the guy I met, he was SO cute"
Sam smiled at Cassie in the mirror as she ran a hand through her hair. Cassie was delicately applying lip tint as she spoke.
"About as cute as the 'Lipsmacking, heart stopping, I've died and gone to heaven' next door guy?"
"Oh well nobody's that cute, not even Jack but he is SO cute"
Sam ignored the name drop of her own boyfriend's name and pulled out her own lipstick.
"So he's cute but not 'cute' cute"
"Not as cute as Nick"
Cassandra said the name of her neighbour like it was sacred. Sam rolled her eyes and remembered how she used to say boy's names like that. Still did sometimes with Jack, when he found that spot on her.....But that was information she so did not want too tell Cassandra.
"So what's his name?"
"Whose name?" asked Cassandra as the question broke into her thoughts of the boy next door and herself in a liplock.
"The guy who is SO cute" replied Sam adding emphasis to the 'so' and holding her hand over her heart jokingly.
Cassie tutted, giving her reflection a once over she turned her full attention to Sam who was fiddling with her hair.
"His name was Chris. He was following me but then disappeared. I sure hope he turns up again before we leave," she said dreamily.
Sam finished preening herself and looked at Cassie she pushed her friendly in the arm.
"Come on lets head back before we miss the cat fight"
"Yeah those guys are getting really serious. I thought mom was gonna take Daniel right there and then"
"He is in so much trouble when we get back to base. I see Janet, really large needles, a full physical, and a very embarrassed Doctor Jackson"
They both laughed and headed back into the crowd, the four ladies murdering the 'lady marmalade' song had drawn a big crowd and they had to push their way forward towards their table. They had nearly reached sanctuary when Cassie stooped abruptly, forcing Sam to push into her before trying to take a step back and getting a few raised eyebrows from a few men. She smiled apologetically, gave an advancing male a 'don't even think about it' look and wondered why Cassie had stopped short. The young girl was talking animatedly too a young man, the same one who had been following behind her when she had finished singing.
"Oh Sam this is Chris, who I was telling you about. Chris this is Sam"
Sam gave the young man a once over, looks decent enough, Cassie obviously seems too like him. I swear if he calls me Ma'am I'll introduce him to Jack.
"Nice to meet you Chris"
"Yeah you too Sam" came the quick reply before all interest was lost too all but Cassandra.
"So Cass, you gonna sing again. You were really good, better than all these jokers"
Sam grinned in agreement and was about to tap Cassie when she heard her name being called out on the tannoy.
"Hey Cassie, I'm up now"
"OK Sam"
What? That is it, no good luck? no you'll be great? Just an ok Sam? Yeah pretty much how she was when she was sixteen. Boys were one of only a few things, which could hold ones, interest. Sam pushed her way to the outlying tables and weaved her way around them towards the small stage.
"Finally someone with some taste for music" said the operator, an old man in his late fifties with grey balding hair and a pruned face. He grinned a toothy smile and gave Sam the thumbs up.
"Nice outfit, fitting for the song. Just make sure you don't ruin it with catawalling like the rest of them"
Sam felt a little self-conscious for a moment. She had no idea how she would sound. It wasn't like she did this all the time. Ok yes she did, but in the privacy of her own home, where up until a few months back no one heard her. Jack had said she had a nice voice but maybe he was just being nice. Well she'd soon find out and there was no way she was as bad as some of the people who had been before her. The old man was fiddling with the system so she hung back a few moments. She loved the song she was going too sing it was slightly slow but maybe it would calm the throbbing crowd a little. The atmosphere was getting a little too electrifying for her. The old man gave her the thumbs up and announced her as she stepped onto the stage.
"And now folks, here's an oldie but a goodie. A little smooth, soothing sound for you all, get those flames burning a moment for Peggy Lee's - Fever, sung by Sam Carter"
Sam found herself in darkness save for a spotlight above her bathing her in light. Little did she know but from the crowds perspective the sight of the tall, blonde in the fitted blue dress which made her eyes become a presence of their own, was a sight too see. Jack sat back and stared, surpressing the urge to jump up and yell 'And she's my girlfriend'. The least to say his ego was getting a definite boost as the crowd started whooping and wolf whistling before Sam had even opened her mouth. Then he checked himself and looked around for any nearby perpetrators. Only person who should be doing the whooping and wolf whistling was himself. Back off any other male bodies, she was taken. The music had started up as Jack was staring a hole into the back of a younger mans head as he and his friend shouted, albeit very fitting and deserving comments, too his girlfriend. His eyes shot back to the stage as Sam started singing. He knew she was good but she sounded amazing, he had no idea, hidden talent or what. And she wasn't even through the first line.
Never know how much I love you// Never know how much I care// When you put your arms around me// I get a fever that's so hard to bear// You give me fever// When you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight// Fever// In the morning, fever all through the night// Sun lights up the daytime, the moon lights up the night// I light up when you call my name// and you know I'm gonna treat you right// you give me fever when you kiss me, fever all through the night// Fever// in the morning fever all through the night//
Jack managed to take a breath and realised even through the dimmed lights of the room and the shining lights over Sam their eyes had met. Boy what he would give for them to be in private right now. Not only was Sam singing beautifully, having captivated her audience and gotten the crowd yelling with appreciation but she was also sliding her hands softly over the microphone totally playing to the sultry tones of the song. Jack definitely wanted a private performance tonight.
Sam was riding on the waves of appreciation from the crowd but also on the fact she had and Jack had locked eyes as she'd started singing. Managing to keep his gaze from the men which she could see gyrating and sending up an offering of body language no one could deny not understanding at the front of the stage. Even through the bright lights glaring over her she had found his eyes and held the gaze. She loved the song so much she didn't need to see the words scrolling along the monitor. The words weren't exactly the greatest, but it had the sexy sultry tones which she knew was the reason why Jack's eyes were burning the way they were. She could almost guess the thoughts going through his mind. She agreed what she wouldn't give to be at home right now.
//Now you've listened too my story// Here's the point that I have made// Chicks were born too give you fever// Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade// They give you fever// When you kiss them// Fever if you live and learn// Fever// Till you sizzle, what a lovely way to burn// What a lovely way to burn// What a lovely way to burn// What a lovely way to burn.
The crowd who had so far been egging Sam on as her low voice sliced it way softly through the song erupted into enthusiastic applause. Jack and her friends included. She stepped down from the stage receiving a pat on the shoulder from the operator.
"Well done my dear, couldn't have done better. Make sure you put yourself down for another one, I'm sure this crowd will welcome you back with open arms"
Sam thanked him a little flushed at all the attention and made her way through the crowd who were all patting her on the back or pressing against her telling her their appreciation of her talent. She also had a few gracious offers from some, which she politely ignored as she made her way back to her table. A man pushed his way in front of her, barring her way, begging her to take him up on his offer for a drink. She refused, he refused, and so she refused some more which only seemed to encourage rather than discourage the poor fellow.
"Aw come on baby, one drink and then maybe you could serenade me in private"
"How about I go and get a drink with my boyfriend and then serenade him in private"
"Some boyfriend letting you wander around a crowd like this by yourself sweet stuff"
Sam rolled her eyes and smiled, battered her eyelids, slapping his roving hand away from her.
"Is there a problem here?" came a voice behind the young man.
"No problem, just me and the diva here deciding what we want to drink"
Jack put his hand lightly on the smaller mans shoulder as he lurched forward towards Sam, who defensively took a step back looking ready to flip the guy.
"Hey buddy get your own diva," said Jack "This ones taken"
The young men swung round to confront Jack too find his face coming level with Jack's chest. He stepped back lightly to hit into a folded arms full height Major.
"Only a little fun man. No harm done"
Jack grinned, patted him on the shoulder before smoothly stepping him out of the way extending a hand and arm to Sam who slipped into it's grasp lightly.
"I can take care of myself you know Colonel" smiled Sam as he led them back to their table.
"It wasn't you I was worried about Major" came the growling reply in her ear as Jack leant down and kissed her lightly on the neck before she sat.
"Sam you were amazing" said Janet, who was looking a little over surprised.
"Thanks Janet, no need to look so surprised though" replied Sam grinning.
She had enjoyed the experience immensely. Sam looked around for Cassie, who hadn't returned to the table, but spied her still in deep conversation with Chris. She caught Cassie's eye for a moment and Cassie gave her a thumbs up and grinned, mouthing 'you were great to her' before tapping Chris on the arm. They started to move towards the table, Sam instinctively looked at Jack who was taking a drink of his beer as Janet and Daniel conversed over how great Sam had done. Jack set his beer down and glanced up to see Cassie and her 'friend' approaching. Sam nudged him lightly and caught his attention with a seductive smile.
As Cassandra reached the table and was about to introduce Chris, the tannoy called out for a 'Mr 'T' Murray, table 7'.
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They continued with the friendly, 'I'm so gonna be better than you on stage' banter as they ate, Cassandra rolled her eyes in despair as the 'adult' population at her table were acting probably as she and her friends would have if they had been present. She grinned surpressing the urge to join in and declare she would be the queen of the stage for the evening. Jack and Daniel had sharp tongues and even her own sharp wit and humour was no match for them when they got started. And they were way way ahead of her, Sam was also sitting a little on the sidelines as the banter grew between Daniel, Jack and Janet. Sam threw in a small comment every now and then but refused too propel herself fully into the clashing of egos. She sat back in her seat quietly nibbling on Jack's fries, which went overlooked as Jack was egging Janet on as she proclaimed to Daniel that she had sung in a few high school plays. To which Daniel snorted and passed a comment about her being able to remember all the way back too her high school days. Janet proceeded to glare at the now 'grinning like a Cheshire cat' Jackson, with a, 'your so gonna pay for that when we get back to the base and I have my needles around me' kind of way. Sam managed to stifle the giggle at her friend's expense and averted her head from the table as Janet turned her glare from Daniel towards her direction. Sam quickly stood up declaring a bathroom break too which Cassie also proclaimed and they quickly extracted themselves from the table before they were dragged into the ego moshpit.
After fighting their ways to cubicles in the overcrowded ladies room and then fighting their way to sinks. Cassie finally dragged Sam too the mirrors where she started to fuss with her hair and makeup. Sam straitened her dress out and admired herself in the mirror.
"Sam you have too see the guy I met, he was SO cute"
Sam smiled at Cassie in the mirror as she ran a hand through her hair. Cassie was delicately applying lip tint as she spoke.
"About as cute as the 'Lipsmacking, heart stopping, I've died and gone to heaven' next door guy?"
"Oh well nobody's that cute, not even Jack but he is SO cute"
Sam ignored the name drop of her own boyfriend's name and pulled out her own lipstick.
"So he's cute but not 'cute' cute"
"Not as cute as Nick"
Cassandra said the name of her neighbour like it was sacred. Sam rolled her eyes and remembered how she used to say boy's names like that. Still did sometimes with Jack, when he found that spot on her.....But that was information she so did not want too tell Cassandra.
"So what's his name?"
"Whose name?" asked Cassandra as the question broke into her thoughts of the boy next door and herself in a liplock.
"The guy who is SO cute" replied Sam adding emphasis to the 'so' and holding her hand over her heart jokingly.
Cassie tutted, giving her reflection a once over she turned her full attention to Sam who was fiddling with her hair.
"His name was Chris. He was following me but then disappeared. I sure hope he turns up again before we leave," she said dreamily.
Sam finished preening herself and looked at Cassie she pushed her friendly in the arm.
"Come on lets head back before we miss the cat fight"
"Yeah those guys are getting really serious. I thought mom was gonna take Daniel right there and then"
"He is in so much trouble when we get back to base. I see Janet, really large needles, a full physical, and a very embarrassed Doctor Jackson"
They both laughed and headed back into the crowd, the four ladies murdering the 'lady marmalade' song had drawn a big crowd and they had to push their way forward towards their table. They had nearly reached sanctuary when Cassie stooped abruptly, forcing Sam to push into her before trying to take a step back and getting a few raised eyebrows from a few men. She smiled apologetically, gave an advancing male a 'don't even think about it' look and wondered why Cassie had stopped short. The young girl was talking animatedly too a young man, the same one who had been following behind her when she had finished singing.
"Oh Sam this is Chris, who I was telling you about. Chris this is Sam"
Sam gave the young man a once over, looks decent enough, Cassie obviously seems too like him. I swear if he calls me Ma'am I'll introduce him to Jack.
"Nice to meet you Chris"
"Yeah you too Sam" came the quick reply before all interest was lost too all but Cassandra.
"So Cass, you gonna sing again. You were really good, better than all these jokers"
Sam grinned in agreement and was about to tap Cassie when she heard her name being called out on the tannoy.
"Hey Cassie, I'm up now"
"OK Sam"
What? That is it, no good luck? no you'll be great? Just an ok Sam? Yeah pretty much how she was when she was sixteen. Boys were one of only a few things, which could hold ones, interest. Sam pushed her way to the outlying tables and weaved her way around them towards the small stage.
"Finally someone with some taste for music" said the operator, an old man in his late fifties with grey balding hair and a pruned face. He grinned a toothy smile and gave Sam the thumbs up.
"Nice outfit, fitting for the song. Just make sure you don't ruin it with catawalling like the rest of them"
Sam felt a little self-conscious for a moment. She had no idea how she would sound. It wasn't like she did this all the time. Ok yes she did, but in the privacy of her own home, where up until a few months back no one heard her. Jack had said she had a nice voice but maybe he was just being nice. Well she'd soon find out and there was no way she was as bad as some of the people who had been before her. The old man was fiddling with the system so she hung back a few moments. She loved the song she was going too sing it was slightly slow but maybe it would calm the throbbing crowd a little. The atmosphere was getting a little too electrifying for her. The old man gave her the thumbs up and announced her as she stepped onto the stage.
"And now folks, here's an oldie but a goodie. A little smooth, soothing sound for you all, get those flames burning a moment for Peggy Lee's - Fever, sung by Sam Carter"
Sam found herself in darkness save for a spotlight above her bathing her in light. Little did she know but from the crowds perspective the sight of the tall, blonde in the fitted blue dress which made her eyes become a presence of their own, was a sight too see. Jack sat back and stared, surpressing the urge to jump up and yell 'And she's my girlfriend'. The least to say his ego was getting a definite boost as the crowd started whooping and wolf whistling before Sam had even opened her mouth. Then he checked himself and looked around for any nearby perpetrators. Only person who should be doing the whooping and wolf whistling was himself. Back off any other male bodies, she was taken. The music had started up as Jack was staring a hole into the back of a younger mans head as he and his friend shouted, albeit very fitting and deserving comments, too his girlfriend. His eyes shot back to the stage as Sam started singing. He knew she was good but she sounded amazing, he had no idea, hidden talent or what. And she wasn't even through the first line.
Never know how much I love you// Never know how much I care// When you put your arms around me// I get a fever that's so hard to bear// You give me fever// When you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight// Fever// In the morning, fever all through the night// Sun lights up the daytime, the moon lights up the night// I light up when you call my name// and you know I'm gonna treat you right// you give me fever when you kiss me, fever all through the night// Fever// in the morning fever all through the night//
Jack managed to take a breath and realised even through the dimmed lights of the room and the shining lights over Sam their eyes had met. Boy what he would give for them to be in private right now. Not only was Sam singing beautifully, having captivated her audience and gotten the crowd yelling with appreciation but she was also sliding her hands softly over the microphone totally playing to the sultry tones of the song. Jack definitely wanted a private performance tonight.
Sam was riding on the waves of appreciation from the crowd but also on the fact she had and Jack had locked eyes as she'd started singing. Managing to keep his gaze from the men which she could see gyrating and sending up an offering of body language no one could deny not understanding at the front of the stage. Even through the bright lights glaring over her she had found his eyes and held the gaze. She loved the song so much she didn't need to see the words scrolling along the monitor. The words weren't exactly the greatest, but it had the sexy sultry tones which she knew was the reason why Jack's eyes were burning the way they were. She could almost guess the thoughts going through his mind. She agreed what she wouldn't give to be at home right now.
//Now you've listened too my story// Here's the point that I have made// Chicks were born too give you fever// Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade// They give you fever// When you kiss them// Fever if you live and learn// Fever// Till you sizzle, what a lovely way to burn// What a lovely way to burn// What a lovely way to burn// What a lovely way to burn.
The crowd who had so far been egging Sam on as her low voice sliced it way softly through the song erupted into enthusiastic applause. Jack and her friends included. She stepped down from the stage receiving a pat on the shoulder from the operator.
"Well done my dear, couldn't have done better. Make sure you put yourself down for another one, I'm sure this crowd will welcome you back with open arms"
Sam thanked him a little flushed at all the attention and made her way through the crowd who were all patting her on the back or pressing against her telling her their appreciation of her talent. She also had a few gracious offers from some, which she politely ignored as she made her way back to her table. A man pushed his way in front of her, barring her way, begging her to take him up on his offer for a drink. She refused, he refused, and so she refused some more which only seemed to encourage rather than discourage the poor fellow.
"Aw come on baby, one drink and then maybe you could serenade me in private"
"How about I go and get a drink with my boyfriend and then serenade him in private"
"Some boyfriend letting you wander around a crowd like this by yourself sweet stuff"
Sam rolled her eyes and smiled, battered her eyelids, slapping his roving hand away from her.
"Is there a problem here?" came a voice behind the young man.
"No problem, just me and the diva here deciding what we want to drink"
Jack put his hand lightly on the smaller mans shoulder as he lurched forward towards Sam, who defensively took a step back looking ready to flip the guy.
"Hey buddy get your own diva," said Jack "This ones taken"
The young men swung round to confront Jack too find his face coming level with Jack's chest. He stepped back lightly to hit into a folded arms full height Major.
"Only a little fun man. No harm done"
Jack grinned, patted him on the shoulder before smoothly stepping him out of the way extending a hand and arm to Sam who slipped into it's grasp lightly.
"I can take care of myself you know Colonel" smiled Sam as he led them back to their table.
"It wasn't you I was worried about Major" came the growling reply in her ear as Jack leant down and kissed her lightly on the neck before she sat.
"Sam you were amazing" said Janet, who was looking a little over surprised.
"Thanks Janet, no need to look so surprised though" replied Sam grinning.
She had enjoyed the experience immensely. Sam looked around for Cassie, who hadn't returned to the table, but spied her still in deep conversation with Chris. She caught Cassie's eye for a moment and Cassie gave her a thumbs up and grinned, mouthing 'you were great to her' before tapping Chris on the arm. They started to move towards the table, Sam instinctively looked at Jack who was taking a drink of his beer as Janet and Daniel conversed over how great Sam had done. Jack set his beer down and glanced up to see Cassie and her 'friend' approaching. Sam nudged him lightly and caught his attention with a seductive smile.
As Cassandra reached the table and was about to introduce Chris, the tannoy called out for a 'Mr 'T' Murray, table 7'.
