Title: Stages of Love
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Genre: Romance
Rating: K+
Characters: McKay/Cadman
Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate, or McKay, unfortunately. Please don't sue.
Summary: The five stages of love for Rodney McKay and Laura Cadman.
Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews! I'll reply to them at the end. Just so you know, I'll be updating this once a day until it's finished(because I live to torture hehe). Also, I'm a fluff writer. I suck at angsty stuff and I'm woman enough to admit it. :) So, be warned this will be a fluffy story.
Chapter Two: Romance
Laura stood in a corner of the large, bustling room wondering how Kate had talked her into this.
It'll be good for you Laura! There's more to life than the military!
The ceremony had been beautiful and she had been honored by Teyla's invitation, but now, as she stood watching the friends chatting and the couples dancing, she couldn't help but feel depressed. While ending her relationship with Carson had been her idea, she was still bummed out by the whole ordeal. Turning to leave, she found herself mere inches from Rodney McKay.
"Cadman." He greeted gruffly.
"Rodney." she replied, making it a point to use his first name. She was not in the mood to play their little game tonight.
"You look, uh…nice." he said, eyeing the dark green dress she had borrowed from Kate for the evening.
"Thank you." Laura replied, shocked at the compliment. Since when did Rodney McKay give her compliments on her looks? Or compliments period for that matter?
"So…nice wedding huh?" said Rodney, earning another look from Laura.
"What are you up to Rodney?" she asked, a warning look in her eyes.
"Nothing! Do I have to be up to something if I try to have a conversation with you?" he asked, his voice raising an octave.
"No." Laura replied, looking embarrassed. Obviously he was trying to make a gesture and she was throwing it in his face.
"Do you want to dance?" he suddenly blurted out, earning yet another shocked look from Laura.
"Um…okay." She replied, following Rodney out onto the crowded dance floor.
The song changed and Rodney lightly placed his right hand on her hips and took her hand in his own. Gently leading her, Laura was surprised at the grace with which Rodney moved.
"My sister made me be her partner when she took lessons." he said, answering her silent question. Laura nodded and before she knew what was happening she had stepped into his embrace, her arms moving to around his neck, and rested her head on his shoulder.
No words were needed, and none were spoken as they continued to move together, oblivious to the others around them. The song ended and Laura pulled away enough to lock eyes with him. She was shocked to find, instead of his usual contempt, his eyes were filled with…affection?
They continued to dance together the rest of the night and before she knew it they were standing in front of her door.
"Well, goodnight." Said Rodney, turning to leave. Not wanting to leave it like that, Laura reached for his hand and smiled at him.
"Goodnight Rodney." she whispered, leaning forward and lightly brushing his lips before keying in her code and slipping into her room, leaving a very shocked Rodney McKay in the hallway.
TBC
dwparsnip-The thing I was most nervous about in this story was writing Rodney. He's my fave character on the show and while he is snarky, rude, and a know-it-all, it's obvious there's more to him than that so I hope it shows in this fic. :)
Chase Liquor-Thanks! I love your story, "The Touch of Earth." : will remember to review soon :