The Reason - chapter 6

A/N : Just wanted to let you know, this chapter might be disturbing to some - it's definitely rated M. A reminder though - this is NOT a Kara/Lee story so be warned before you read.

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Kara opened her eyes, blinking in the dim light. For a moment she forgot where she was, but even without light she recognized her bunk on Galactica. There was no mistaking that lumpy mattress! She rolled over, trying to get comfortable and realized she was sharing her bed with someone. She smiled when she remembered - Sam. They'd had a very ... physical reunion after Adama had cleared him. She'd taken him to her bed and they'd made love for hours - quick and passionate like it had been on Caprica, then slow and langorous, till she was begging him for release. It had been amazing - she'd never come so many times in one night before, not even with Zack, and he'd been pretty damn good at pleasing her.

She cuddled up to his naked chest and threw an arm around him, inhaling his scent deeply. He still smelled of Caprica - sun and fresh air and just a trace of radiation. Obviously they hadn't allowed him to shower yet. She planned on changing that in the morning. If he had to be escorted everywhere by her personally, so be it. No one could complain about them showering together. She chuckled quietly at the thought.

"What?" he murmured in a low voice.

"Just thinking," she whispered, playing with the hair on his chest.

"About me?"

She smacked him lightly. "What an ego you've got."

He lifted his head up to look at her in the dim light. "After last night I should hope you'd be thinking of me," he smirked.

"I am, trust me, I am," she assured him, crawling on top of him and kissing him passionately.

"Well, that's better," he said, his low sexy voice sending a thrill through her body the way it always did. She shivered, body anticipating the pleasure to come. "You think so, do you?" he teased, hands roaming over her back and ending up cupping her naked bottom.

"I ... know ... so ..." she answered, punctuating her reply with kisses down his chest as she spoke.

"Gods, I love a woman who's so passionate," he said, a smile evident in his voice, as he allowed his hands to meander, exploring all the curves of her luscious body. "Ohhh ..." he groaned as she moved down out of his grasp and began to work the lower half of his body. Her hands explored him fully, finally taking his semi-erection and closing over it lovingly as she lowered her head and began sucking him.

"Oh, gods Kara ... lords of Kobol ... Kara - so good," Sam whispered, breath coming in great gasps. She took this as a sign that he was enjoying her ministrations and so she continued enthusiastically.

Neither of them realized that their whispers and heavy breathing had roused one other occupant of the room - Lee. He hadn't exactly been sleeping well lately, and after seeing Kara and Sam's bodies, sleeping intertwined in her bunk when he'd come to bed, he'd had trouble falling asleep.

He woke to the sound of whispers and immediately turned towards them. They were coming from Kara's bunk. Of course, he thought, sighing heavily. His eyes weren't accustomed to the dark yet, but he could hear plainly enough, and from the sounds he was hearing, he figured things were about to get hot and heavy.

"Ohhh ... Kara ... please, don't stop," he heard, so he opened his eyes. Gods! Kara was down on him! He could just make out the shape of her body kneeling down between Sam's legs, her head raising and lowering rhythmically. He turned his head away and closed his eyes again, feeling sick to his stomach. He'd wanted so desperately for Kara to be his - every time he touched her, even accidentally, he felt a fire shoot through him. He knew - Kara was the woman for him. Unfortunately she wanted what he had to give, but from someone else. The tears pricked at the corners of his eyes.

"Kara ... please stop ... Kara ..." Sam was begging now, body writhing on the bed under her. Kara let him go and he popped out of her mouth with a great sucking noise. She crawled up so she was positioned just over him and stopped.

"You really want me to stop?" she teased, rubbing her hot, wet folds against him.

"Gods no! Frak me Kara - now!" He grabbed her hips and pulled her down on him and they both groaned as pleasure began to spread through them.

She moved up and down on him slowly, allowing him to calm down while still rubbing that most sensitive spot inside her every time she lowered herself. Finally her body was screaming for release, and it was all she could do to keep herself silent. Sam knew how close she was so he slipped a hand off her hip and found her centre, pressing gently as he began to circle around and around.

"Oh gods ... frak ... Sam!" she cried involuntarily as she came for the sixth time that night. Sam put his other hand over her mouth and smiled.

"Shh!" he reminded her. "This isn't Caprica - we're not alone."

No frakking shit Sherlock, Lee thought angrily. This had to be his worst nightmare ever - Kara frakking another man right in front of him - and he couldn't even leave or they'd know he was awake! Even death would be preferable to this.

He heard the rustle of sheets as the lovers changed position, and he involuntarily turned his head to see. It wasn't that he wanted to watch - gods no! - but a part of him couldn't help wanting to see Kara, naked and experiencing pleasure.

She was still astride him, but now he was sitting too, back against the upturned pillow at the head of her bed. Lee tore his eyes away - he shouldn't be watching - didn't want to see this - he wasn't a voyeur after all. But it was happening right there, not five feet away from him. This is like a bad porno movie, he thought sadly. What did I ever do to deserve this kind of punishment? he wondered.

Things moved oh-so-slowly between them now as they enjoyed playing with every sensitive spot on each other's bodies, working each other slowly back up to ecstasy. Lee couldn't help but steal a glance every now and again. Weren't they done yet? He'd never know it could take that long!

As things began to really heat up, Sam cupped her buttocks with one hand and let the other trail up and down her spine, pressing lightly as he reached her tailbone. She arched her body into him, her centre rubbing against him.

"Sam ... oh Sam ... hurry, please," she pleaded, wanting her climax to hold off till he was ready. But he seemed to be taking forever! Could it be the fact that this is the third time we've made love in eight hours? she reminded herself, trying to slow her motions down.

he began to thrust up into her harder and she could feel the heat within her expand exponentially. He began to pant hard as his body climbed towards climax. A bead of sweat dropped down the side of his face and Kara wiped it gently, leaning forward and kissing the spot where it had been.

"Kara, sweet ... my gods ... I love you Kara ... I can't live without you," he whispered seriously, gasping for breath. The hand that had been running up and down her back came up and brushed some stray locks of hair off her face. "I love you Kara, love you so much." He stopped his thrusts and leaned forward, kissing her on the lips sweetly. "You're my life - you're everything to me." He caressed her cheek. "I love you so much."

Kara felt tears pool in her eyes - she'd known he was special and that he held a special place in her heart despite the short amount of time they'd known each other. She'd never expected him to be so vocal about his feelings - obviously under the 'tough guy' exterior there was a sweet, romantic man - one who loved her and wasn't afraid to say it or show it. Unlike Lee, she thought. I'm almost positive he loves me but he'll never admit it - so even if I were to wait around for him forever, it would never happen between us.

She gave herself a shake mentally - now was really not the time to be thinking about Lee. Besides, they were friends, nothing more. Never would be. But this man loved her and wanted to be with her, and though she still felt some flicker of feeling for Lee, she did love him too. Now it was time to let go and allow herself to show it.

"I love you Sam - I missed you so much," she whispered, tears falling down her cheeks. He wiped them with his thumb, smiling at her. He didn't need to ask why she was crying - the look on her face told him they were tears of happiness. He felt as though his heart would burst. That and something else ...

Kara felt Sam jump inside her as he began to come, exploding hot jets of liquid deep inside her. "Kara, my love ..." he rasped, ecstasy written all over his face.

"Sam .. oh ... I love you..." she choked out before her climax overwhelmed her and nothing existed but the two of them, bodies sharing pleasure back and forth together ... as one.

Lee looked up at just the wrong moment. Kara's face was angelic as she came - flushed a deep pink, cheeks wet with tears of joy, body shaking against his. He rolled over and buried his face in the pillow, tears falling freely now. He'd heard, he'd seen - Kara was lost to him now. He was destined to be her 'friend ' - the most evil punishment known to mankind.

He heard more rustling as Kara and Sam pulled apart and slid under the sheets, and after tossing and turning for what seemed like an eternity, he eventually fell into a fitful sleep again.

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When Lee awoke in the morning, Kara and Sam were already gone. He noticed the sheets on her bed were still rumpled beyond belief and decided it was time he found himself another place to sleep. He couldn't bear to listen to them make love every night, and there were many empty beds in other bunkrooms.

He forced a smile to his face and headed out into the corridor to begin his day, and the first familiar face he ran into was Dee's in the mess hall. She smiled brightly at him and he felt the black cloud above his head lift just a fraction. He got his meal and went to join her.

She scrutinized him carefully. "You look tired. Didn't sleep well?" she asked kindly.

"No," he nodded his head meaningfully towards Kara and Sam, sitting at another table. "Kept me awake most of the night, if you know what I mean."

"Oh," she said, understanding dawning. She smiled sympathetically and placed a hand gently on his. "I had a really nice time last night."

Lee looked at her, really looked for the first time. She had a kind face from which caring and understanding emanated. She really was concerned for him, and it surprised him. He assessed her briefly - dark skin, dark hair, emerald-green eyes, slim, lithe body - she wasn't like Kara at all. And you know what Lee? he told himself. That's a good thing - a very good thing. Kara has moved on and found happiness with someone else. Now it's your turn.

He finished off his breakfast and smiled at her. "So did I. Let's do it again, okay?" She nodded, smiling, and Lee leaned over the table impulsively and kissed her ... on the lips. He looked over at Kara and Sam, hands intertwined, glowing faces smiling at each other. Now he had a reason to move forward with Dee. Kara was happy - now it was his turn.

THE END

A/N #2 - Thanks so much for reading this - especially all you Kara/Lee shippers. Keep in mind, I still love Kara/Lee and hope and pray that they will end up together on the show, I was just exploring a different possibility here. Doesn't mean I'll stop writing Kara/Lee stories - heavens forbid! Thanks for all the kind reviews too - I really appreciate the feedback.

Tracy :)