By: Dee
Summary: Sam loves Daniel. Daniel loves Sam. How will this affect Jack?
A/N: I swear that Abby is the most EVIL muse ever! Why, oh why, did she have to become mine? Hee. For those of you who have read any of my stories, you will know that this isn't my usual pairing. But after writing my MIA story, I thought I'd venture into this couple and see how it goes. Let me know what you think!
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Jack O'Neill watched his 2IC as she practically danced around her office. She hadn't noticed him walk in, and since he was only in her office to annoy her – he was bored – he thought he'd just watch her for a few minutes. She had a beaming smile plastered onto her face. And though he was certain her current project was not going as planned, sparks flying out of weird Gou'ald technology machines were not a good thing right, Sam seemed to be unaffected. She appeared to be engrossed in her project, but now that he studied her closely, Jack could tell that she was daydreaming. She'd adjust the machine and move it about on her desk every couple of seconds, but she wasn't actually doing anything. Except making sparks fly out of it. But that didn't even seem to phase her.
He coughed and walked completely in her office. Sam jumped and immediately he could see the blush form on her cheeks. How cute she looked when she blushed. "Carter? Are you busy?" He asking, gesturing to the machine.
She looked down at her project and shrugged. "I can take a break if you need something Sir."
Yeah, because you weren't doing anything anyway. "Good. I'm calling a team lunch."
"I'm starved." She stated, taking off her gloves. At least she remembered to put them on.
"I'll get Teal'c if you'll get Daniel." He didn't know why he was calling a team lunch, he just was. He'd think of a reason when he saw Daniel. He knew neither Sam nor Teal'c would question his lunch, but Daniel would. Maybe T could help him come up with something.
"We'll meet you in the commissary." Sam agreed leading him out of her office.
Was it just him, or did Sam seem to really, really, like the idea of her getting Daniel? "See you in a few." They went their separate ways without another word.
Jack found Teal'c in his quarters laying on his bed reading a book. "Hey T, what are you doing?" He asked the Jaffa.
Teal'c looked up at him. "I am reading O'Neill." He sat up in the bed.
"I can see that. What are you reading?"
"A collection of stories called Chicken Soup for the Soul." He showed Jack the book cover.
Jack groaned. "Who gave you that?" He took the book from Teal'c, giving it a once over.
"Doctor Frasier." Teal'c answered.
Jack handed Teal'c the book back and shook his head. "I was never one for sappy stories."
"It is very sentimental." Teal'c stated.
"That it is." Jack clapped his hands. "Look T, I've called for a team lunch."
"I will be there then."
"Yeah, I know." Jack nodded, thinking.
Teal'c raised an eyebrow. "Is something troubling you O'Neill?"
"No, not troubling." He clapped the big man on his back. "Come on, let's meet Daniel and Sam."
"May I inquire as to why you have called this team lunch?"
"Why do you think?"
"To discuss the events of our mission on PX3-456."
"Exactly!" Jack smiled, leading the way out of Teal'c's room.
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Sam knocked gently on Daniel's door. "Come in." His soft voice called through the door.
She walked in, unable to wipe the smile from her face. Hey, she was in a good mood. Was that so horrible? "Jack's called a team lunch." She told Daniel as she walked in, closing the door behind her.
Daniel looked up from his computer and smiled at her. "Do you know why?" He asked, standing up.
She shook her head. "I think he's bored." She walked closer to Daniel's desk. "What are you working on?"
He shrugged. "I don't know." He took another step closer to her. "I haven't been able to focus much today."
She nodded, knowing exactly what he meant. "Neither have I."
When he was just inches from her Sam's heart began to race. She grinned even wider and when Daniel's arms circled around her waist she couldn't resist the urge to giggle. He brought his face to hers and she could smell his after-shave. God he smelled so good! And felt good too. Wonderful in fact. Sam was lost in his arms, enjoying the moment of him holding her. When he pressed his lips to hers she opened her mouth wider, inviting him to deepen the kiss, which he did.
He finally stopped kissing her when they could no longer breathe. But he didn't let her go right away. Instead he gathered her closer to him, remembering what she felt like last night in his arms. Naked and completely encased in his arms. She'd remarked how she'd never felt safer. He told her he'd never felt so complete.
"I love you Sam."
"And I love you Daniel." She kissed him quickly before turning to leave. "If we don't get there soon Jack will suspect something."
Daniel nodded in agreement and followed Sam to the commissary.