Not exactly

Disclaimer: I don't own anything (except for this computer) so don't sue. None of these characters are mine. I'm just borrowing them for a while.

Season: 9 after "Ex Deus Machina"

Spoilers: things about Pete and the break-up. Specific episodes "Threads", a few references to "Avalon", "Ex Deus Machina". For now that's all I can think off. More episodes may be added to the list.

A/N: I haven't seen season 9 yet so I'm writing this story based on things I've read. If anything is inaccurate contact me please. Reviews are appreciated.

Summary: Sam has a new boyfriend. Who is he? Do we know him? Will it last? Read this to find out.

"Barrett: How's Pete?
Sam: We broke up.
Barrett: Really? Uh, I mean I'm sorry to hear that.
Sam: Oh, it was the best thing for both of us.
Barrett: So you're single again.
Sam: Not exactly."

Sam was driving home after a busy day. Oh, god I can't believe I told him I wasn't single. At least this way he'll stop asking me out. Not that I mind that much. He's kinda cute and all but I'm taken.

Sam arrived at her townhouse. It was late. She looked at her watch: 1 am. It's late. And I have a meeting tomorrow or shall I say today at 7:30. I'm really tired.

She got in her house. Dropped her keys in the coffee table and took off her jacket. Her answering machine showed that she had five new messages.

- 5?

She pressed the bottom.

BIP

"Hi Sam. It's me Mark. Just thought I might call to check on you. Everything ok? Call me back. Oh, and I'll have a Barbecue new week. I'd love it if you could drop by. I miss you. We haven't talked since dad's funeral. Call me back. I love you sis."

BIP

"Colonel Carter? This is doctor Morison. I just called to inform you that the device you design is ready. You can come and get it whenever you want. Goodbye."

At least he didn't say he was working at area 51. The last one that called me wasn't that smart. Luckily I was alone at the time. I don't even want to think about what might happen if someone overheard that.

BIP

"Hello colonel Carter. I'm calling from your doctor's office. We already have the results from your exams. Call us to set up an appointment. Goodbye."

BIP

"Hi Sam. I just call to let you know I'm in town for a couple of days. I know that it's over between us but I would still like to talk to you. I hate the way things ended. I swear I'm not going to try anything. I just want to be your friend. Call me. Bye."

BIP

"Hi gorgeous. How's work? Oh, wait I know. Can't talk about it. Anyway I'm fine. Just thought I might check up on ya. I had something else I wanted to say to you. What was it? Oh, yeah. Turn around."

- What?

- Hi there.

From a dark place in the living room a shadow appeared. Sam jumped and screamed in shock.

- Relax hon. it's just me.

- You scared me.

- Sorry about that.

- How long have you been waiting for me?

- Oh, a few… hours.

- Sweetie. You shouldn't have. I told you I didn't even know if I would come home today.

- I know but you sounded so worried and tired when you called me that I decided to come here and wait for you.

- I am tired.

- Bad day, hum? Come here.

They hugged and then he said:

- Turn around.

He started massaging her back.

- Does that fell nice?

- Yeah.

She was melting in his hands.

- So who was that?

- What?

- On the phone? It was Pete, wasn't it?

She nodded.

- You're not going to call him, are you?

- Well, I…

TBC

A/N: Hope you liked it. I would like to ask you a favor. As I've told you I haven't seen season 9 yet so I don't know the new colonel. I may need to use him in the next chapters so if you don't mind describe him for me. Nothing too specific. Just the highlights of his personality. Thanks.