Love and Secrets?

Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate SG-1 or sadly any of the series characters.

Note: Just want to say thanks to Dr. Shubert for reviewing – the "keeping secrets" was the only major thing I was going to have Danny do; I agree that that's enough. Thanks to Shannon K as well for reviewing – I really appreciate it. Well as I got reviews I thought I'd write some more for you guys, please review though, I'd still like to know if you like it all. Anyhow on with the story…..

Last Time:

"I only just missed you the morning as well…" Daniel really wanted to know if she had heard him, it had been playing on his mind. "I called out to you as you where getting in the car." He told her and much to his surprised saw her eyes go wide, as he anticipated her reply.

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Chapter Three: Stories

"Oh my god Daniel, I'm so sorry – I thought I heard someone but decided it was my imagination." She told him in a rush, blushing the whole time.

"That's ok." He smiled, feeling so relieved at this.

"Your imagination?" He suddenly queried with a sly grin.

"Ah, well… um… maybe…" Nicole floundered, oh hell – I've got an incredibly gorgeous man staring at asking me if I'm imagining things about him! This is so not good.

Daniel watched as she fought to find the right answer, he was about to help her out when much to his surprise she answered with a definitive:

"Yes." Nicole could hardly believe what she had just said but was determined not to blush or look away – now it was his turn to flounder.

"Really?" He choked out after a few moments.

Nicole nodded.

"Well…" He had no idea what to say to that – an unbelievably attractive woman is sitting here staring at me and telling me she's imagining things about me!

Nicole began to smile, which rapidly turned into laughing at the situation they had gotten themselves into and pretty soon they were both laughing – all awkwardness gone.

"Shall we go get something to eat?" Daniel asked her but saw her eyes flick back down to her workstation, "If you're busy it doesn't matter." He said rising.

"I'd love too." She told him. To hell with Mr Kinson – I need a break. She thought as she walked out with Daniel, smiling all the way.

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"No way! You've got to be kidding!" Nicole exclaimed as she Daniel sat finishing their drinks.

Daniel shook his head smiling, "No, honestly that's exactly what they did." He told her.

"I can't believe they'd do that to you!"

"Right now it's your turn." He said.

"Aww, but I've already told you loads." Nicole pleaded

"You're not getting out of it that easily. Come on, I told you all about me as well." Daniel countered.

"Ok then." She thought for a minute. "Ok, when I was 18 it was my mates 19th birthday, we had just started Uni together, anyway we threw this huge party for her inviting almost everybody." She paused and looked at him – she so couldn't believe she was telling him this. Daniel just smiled, waiting for her to continue.

"Well basically, they talked me into playing strip poker – I was more than a little drunk at the time!" She added quickly as Daniel raised an eyebrow. "Yeah and well I've never been very good at cards and being drunk didn't really help." She knew she was stalling but couldn't help it. "Anyway – I lost, badly, then they decided to hide my clothes and told me that they we in this particular room. So I went to look for them and…" She gestured with her hands but Daniel decided not to take the hint.

"And?"

"Daniel. They picked a third's dorm. Okay?" She told him going bright red and looking down at the table.

Daniel smiled, "Yeah – I know the feeling!"

"Really?"

"Err, yeah." Daniel knew she was going to ask for the story – damn why'd I open my mouth!

"You know, I'd love to hear that story!" Nicole laughed at Daniel's face.

"Well…" Daniel's face suddenly fell.

"What is it?"

"It's 9 O'clock! I promised Jack I'd be around his at 7!" Daniel stood up, grabbing his coat. Nicole just watched him.

"Oh Nicole, I'm so sorry – I just…"

"Its ok – I'll get a cab back to the office."

"No, no – I'll take you back." Daniel insisted.

"I'll be fine." She told him staring at the table.

"Are you sure? I mean its no problem if you…"

"I'll be fine."

Daniel nodded meekly – way to go Daniel! He looked down at her for a minute. "I'm sorry."

Nicole looked up as he turned away to leave.

"Daniel!" She called as he was walking away.