Title: We're All Only Human
Author: spacemonkey67
Pairing: Sam/Jack
Rating: PG
Spoilers: Rumors on what will happen with Jack for season 9
Disclosure: Look at Chapter 1.
Genre: Romance/Angst
Authors Note: I wasn't sure whether or not to keep going with this fic but decided I should. Please review and tell me what you think.
We're All Only Human
Jack took a step back from the door. He was second guessing his decision to come here and if he hadn't knocked already he would have been running back to his truck. That's good Jack, you don't run away from a squadron of Jaffa, but just the thought of Sam Carter has your heart racing.
The door opened slowly and Jack held his breathe. There in front of him stood Sam Carter in pajama bottoms and a tank top. Wow, she looks amazing. He groaned quietly so she couldn't hear. Your in for it now Jack. I can't believe that you're turned on by pajamas.
"Sir! What are you doing here?" she said. She looked a little shocked. He didn't blame her. He never showed up at her place, alone, unless it was important, but to Jack, this was the most important thing in the world.
"It's not sir any more Carter, I mean Sam. I am officially retired as of last night remember" he told her.
"Of course, I guess old habits are hard to break" she said. She must have realized that she still hadn't invited him in as she opened the door wider for him to enter. He entered slowly and took of the leather jacket he was wearing. He could sense her eyes looking him over and he suppressed his smile of satisfaction. "Can I get you anything to drink?" she asked.
"A beer would be great" he said.
"Of course, go make yourself comfortable" she told him as she headed towards her kitchen.
He headed towards the living room and wandered around. He had been to her house before, but he never allowed himself the luxury of looking around. He always felt that it would be easier to forget what he couldn't have the less he knew about what he would be missing. He heard her head towards the living room and he went quickly to the couch. He slung his coat over the armrest and waited until she came in. She walked in front of him and handed him his beer.
"Guiness? I'm glad my impeccable tastes have rubbed of on you" he said, trying to defuse the tension.
She smiled slightly at his comment and sat on the other edge of the couch and safe distance away. He had to admire her strength for always being the one to sit at a safe distance. If it was him he would have sat as close to her as possible. Hell, he'd sit on her if he thought she wouldn't hit him.
"I hope I didn't interrupt anything here" he said.
"No si..." she smiled at her near slip. "I was just reading a book. If you don't mind me asking…why are you here?"
She's just as scared as you are. "Well, I was just at the bar with Daniel and he pointed out a few things that I had been trying to deny." He looked at her after he finished his sentence. Daniel was right; he saw fear in her eyes for a brief moment. "I'm trying to decide whether I should stay here in Colorado or move up to my cabin in Minnesota." He knew he changed the subject, but he couldn't quite bring himself to say the words he so longed to say.
"Well, we all know how much you like to fish" was all Sam could say.
"Do you think I should go?" he asked her.
"What! I can't answer that!" she exclaimed.
"Yes you can. If you want me to go I will, but if you want me to stay…" he said. Oh this is not how he planned this conversion to go. At least see how she feels before giving her and ultimatum.
"Jack, you can't expect me to make a decision like that." She told him. Wow, she used my first name. Calm down, you're a grown man.
"You're right and I'm sorry." He said. "Let me try this again. I'm willing to give this thing" he gestured back and forth with his hands "between us a chance…are you?"
She had the look of total shock on her face. I'm as shocked as you are! She opened and closed her mouth a few times, trying to form a coherent sentence.
What do you think? I crave feedback so constructive criticism and reviews are greatly appreciated.
Next Chapter should be up within a day or two!