Well i want to thank all those who reviewed, it relly means a lot - especially when itsmy first story.
i hope to do more and its nice to know that there are people out there who are willing to encourage me.
this chapter is a little short and probably disapointing, but i promise i will make it up to everyone in the next one. and i'll try not to keep you waiting like i did this time.
Zelenka palmed open the door to the balcony outside the control room and was mildly surprised to see Colonel Sheppard leaning casually on the railing. He thought about returning to the control room and leaving the man to his thoughts but decided he would like to confirm a rumor first.
"So, Colonel, I overhear you beat Dr McKay at chess game" Zelenka said, trying his best to sound nonchalant.
Sheppard turned from the magnificent view over the balcony to look at the shorter scientist suspiciously. "How did you find out?" he asked.
"I have ears everywhere, Colonel," Zelenka said with a smile, "and these ones just happened to be in mess hall some nights ago."
"Ahh well," Sheppard said with a smirk, "yes, I suppose I did."
"The scientific community of Atlantis wishes to thank you"
"Excuse me?" Sheppard looked confused.
"Rodney has been in state of shock for two days, and has had no time to yell at research team," Zelenka said.
Sheppard chuckled. "Glad to be of help."
They both stood silently for a few moments staring at the view before Sheppard felt compelled to speak.
"Tell you what, let me know when he starts yelling again and I'll challenge him to a rematch" he said with an easy smile.
"Really?" The scientist asked, a surprised look on his face.
"Sure," Sheppard said as he pushed himself away from the railing and turned to the doors.
"Uh, thank you… Colonel." Zelenka turned and looked over the balcony totally bewildered.'Hmm… very interesting.' Zelenka thought to himself.