Title: Discovery

Author: OMGirl

Date: October 13th, 2005

Part: 4/1

Rating: PG-13

Characters: Sheppard/Teyla

Spoilers: After 'Conversion…before 'Aurora'…

Disclaimer: I don't own SGA….so don't sue!…

Archiving: Here….J/T Yahoo Group…

Summary: John and Teyla talk, and John makes a decision.

A/N: I know it's a little late…blame it on the rain…lol…I hope u all enjoy this chapter…And thank you every so much to the reviewers ..i sincerely appreciate the continued reading of my fanfic….---this chapter may not be what you wanted…cause it didn't turn out the way I first planned, but it's what came out at the time---….

Cpt. Ritter- Sorry about the delay in updating…promise to do it sooner next time…As for the suspense it's the characters fault…they did it….lol…Thanks for the review and the continued reading of my fic…I hope you like this chapter…it may be different from what you wanted…

EclecticTrekker- That's the line I enjoyed the most in the Fic…I knew it was perfect for the story as soon as it was written. Hope you enjoy this chapter….

Lennexa- I could never leave the story like that, I'd have sleepless nights. Enjoy this chapter..til next update…

Camy- Thanks for the review. Hope you like this chapter. Enjoy!….

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Startled John spun around, at the same time surprising Teyla so she stumbled back with her hands raised, 'It's only I, Colonel.'

Visibly relaxing John said, 'Sorry. Was lost in thought. Want to sit with me?' as he waved a hand to the rock he'd occupied.

Watching John return to his seat Teyla became more concerned as she walked the short distance to take a seat on the rock near him.

Together they sat silently, neither saying a word as they watched out in the distance.

'Teyla-'

'Colonel--' they both said at the same moment.

Chuckling John said, 'You first.' He knew he could have said to call him 'John' but he knew Teyla would do whatever she desired.

Lowering her eyes Teyla said, 'I would like to apologize for earlier today, when the Frisbee stuck you.'

Smiling he replied, 'No problem. I should have been paying more attention. You've got a great arm. Were you…..aiming for me?'

Out of the corner of her eye Teyla saw a little of the smile she knew so well, and was somewhat relieved to see it. Still it wasn't a full John Sheppard smile.

'Thank you, Colonel, though I was not aiming for you. And what were you about to say?' she asked.

Shifting in his seat John was sure she'd been about to say something about the kiss. It was what was forefront in his mind, something he couldn't get pass. But it seems as though she didn't give it a second thought or did she?

Looking over at her, he asked the first thing that came to mind, avoiding asking anything about the kiss. If she didn't want to talk about it he wouldn't bring up the subject. 'So want to play Frisbee?'

'They have began playing volleyball' she replied glancing down the cliff, to the scene of the others playing.

'Oh!' he said following her gaze. 'How about we join them?' he asked rising.

'I do not believe that was you intended question,- - - John' as she to rose to stand facing him.

Staring into Teyla's innocent, upturned face he couldn't lie. Not to her, never to her. But in this one instance he was tempted.

Walking over to the cliff's edge he left Teyla standing there. John knew that to be with Teyla he would have to take it slowly, things could not be rushed.

Time went by. The seconds feeling like years until he turned around and asked Teyla, 'What does a woman look for in a man?'

Curious Teyla blinked, wondering if she'd understood him correctly, stuttering she said, 'What- -What do you mean? What type of woman?'

Moving closer, eyes darting around finally stopping beyond her shoulder then moving to rest on her face again, he said, 'A strong, confident, compassionate leader. What would she look for in a man?'

Still puzzled Teyla slowly mulled over the question, thinking about it, she wondered if he spoke of her, then replied 'I believe she would like someone with the same qualities. She would want someone to share her life with.'

Smiling he nodded his head, 'I hope so.' Moving to the rock he retrieved his dish said, 'How about we watch that game?' then started down the cliff.

Utterly and completely confused Teyla stared at his retreating figure as he made his way down the cliff.

A movement at the bottom of the cliff drew her attention. Shifting her gaze from John's back to beyond him she saw Elizabeth standing there, smiling to John as he made his way down.

Her mind flashed back to their earlier conversation where John was describing this model of a woman, had he been looking at Elizabeth? Slowly making her way down the hill, a twinge of jealousy surged through her, Teyla wondered how long Elizabeth had been standing there. Did John have feelings for her or Elizabeth? What was he really thinking?

So many questions and nothing to do but to ask to get an answer. But Teyla wasn't altogether sure if she wanted to hear the answer. Could she take it? Could her heart stand it?

Retracing John's path down the hill Teyla wondered if she had the courage to ask John who he'd been referring to. Watching Elizabeth smile up at him Teyla knew Elizabeth had strong feelings for him. It was John that confused her.

Walking a distance behind them Teyla couldn't help but picture them as a couple. As much as she felt for John she truly wanted him to be happy. They shared so much, were of the same culture, and they shared a bond that even she couldn't deny. How could she possibly compete with that? How could she find out what she needed to know without losing what she now had? So lost was she in her thoughts Teyla didn't hear Ronon's warning. Then there was darkness.

Groggy Teyla slowly opened her eyes slowly registering the pain she felt. Reaching a hand to her head she felt a knot the size of a plum. Wincing at the touch she quickly dropped her hand.

'Take it easy' said a voice, 'You were hit by the volleyball. Don't move.'

Seconds later she was lifted by strong arms, that she knew so well, and was being carried. Turning into the warmth of the body Teyla relaxed.

In those few minutes it had taken Teyla to open her eyes he'd been so worried. Rationally he knew that it was just a volleyball, but she'd been so still. Holding her close now he knew that they couldn't go slowly anymore with them both avoiding the kiss and their feelings.

He couldn't have her not know how he felt and he truly needed to know how she felt. Life was too short.

Resting her on the bench he gave Carson space enough to look her over, staying close by.

'She'll be alright. Just a nasty bump. Just ice it and she'll be fine.'

Assured Teyla was alright everyone continued the game leaving John to look after her.

TBC…..

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