A Normal Relationship?

Sam sat starring at her computer. She'd only been back a few hours. SG-1's mission to P7X-333 had gone smoothly. There'd been no sign of the Ori, no sign of anything threatening for that matter. She was about to get up when she heard a knock.

"Hey Sam, you busy?"

"No. What's up?"

Starring at the floor he walked over and sat on the corner of her desk.

"I was wondering if you were ready to talk to General Landry." He looked up to see her starring at her hands.

"Not yet." She sighed

"Sam we can't hide it forever, and you know, there are certain people who aren't gonna be happy at the fact we've kept this" he said waving his hands back and forth between them "from them for this long."

"I know Daniel, don't you think I want people to know? I just don't think I'm ready for all the changes."

"I know, but we are going to have to tell him. Although I don't think it's going to be much of a surprise. I mean he's bound to hear the rumors. Especially after…

"Yeah I know. Can I have a little more time?"

"Alright, but it has to be before our next mission."

"Deal."

He leaned down and gently placed a kiss on her forehead. She looked up and into his sparking blue eyes and quickly moved her hands to the sides of his face. Smiling she moved in for a kiss. When they broke apart he stood and pulled her up as well. They stood for a few seconds just looking into each others eyes neither one feeling the urge to talk. She wrapped her arms around his waist pulling him closer.

"What do ya say we go get some lunch?" he asked kissing her hair

"Sounds good. I haven't really eaten today."

"That's what I thought. I had a feeling I was going to have to drag you down there."

When they entered the commissary Daniel made his way toward the food while Sam found an empty table. She couldn't keep from watching him. Her mind drifted back to the first time they met. She was pleasantly surprised when she saw him. He was almost the total opposite of what she'd pictured him to be. That was nine years ago. He had definitely changed appearance wise. He was no longer sporting the "geek" look. His hair was quite a bit shorter and all the years in the field had definitely toned his body. Not to mention the time he'd spent in the gym with the guys. Her thoughts were interrupted when Daniel approached. Setting the tray of food on the table he grinned. "What?"

"Huh?"

"Well by the way you were looking at me I thought there was something wrong with me."

Sam blushed and looked down at the table "Sorry" she muttered.

"So" he began "what were you thinking about?"

Sam lifted her gaze to meet his a smile spreading on her lips she whispered "You."

"Oh" he said slightly blushing "what about me? I hope its good," he said winking.

"I was just thinking about how lucky I am and how I wouldn't trade what we have for anything."

"Aww, well you know the feeling's mutual. Just wait until everyone else knows. No more sneaking around we'll actually be able to have a normal relationship…well normal for us."

"Yeah well we all know how my past relationships have turned out" she sighed looking down at her food.

"Mine haven't been that great either, but what we have here…its…its…different. I don't know how to describe it. I haven't felt like this in a long time. I love you so much."

She smiled "I know. I love you too."

They ate the rest of their meal talking about past missions, Siler's latest injury, and the dreaded talk with Landry. Sam was dreading the talk more than Daniel was. She knew it had to be done, but she wasn't ready for SG-1 to be split up. The new team hadn't been together that long, and Sam was sure that when General Landry found out about their relationship, one of them would be reassigned. Shoving her thoughts aside she focused on finishing her lunch.

After eating the couple returned to their respective labs and resumed working. A few hours later Sam emerged from her lab her new mission…coffee. After reaching the commissary and filling two mugs she made her way up to Daniel's lab. When she got to his door she stopped. Daniel was sitting at his desk, arms folded and his head resting on them, asleep. Smiling she quietly walked to the desk and set down the mugs. She eased herself behind his chair and leaned over his shoulder and kissed him on the cheek. Nothing. Shaking her head she whispered in his ear "Daniel". Slowly he raised his head unsure if he'd actually heard his name or dreamt it. He turned to see Sam smiling at him.

"Hey. What time is it?"

"It's almost 16:30. I thought you could use some coffee. Looks like I was right."

She handed him his coffee "Thanks" he said, "I can't believe I fell asleep."

"I can." she said taking a sip of coffee "Ya know…I've been thinking…and I think I'm ready to have that conversation with General Landry."

"Are you sure? I mean a few hours ago you wanted to wait until our next mission."

"Yeah I'm sure. I just want to get it over with and get it out in the open."

"OK. When do you want to do it?"

"How about now? The longer I wait the less I'm gonna want to do this."

"Alright let's go." He said standing up. He reached over and grabbed her arm pulling her closer. She wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her head in his chest. "It's not going to be that bad," he said reassuring her. She pulled away and took his hand in hers and started out the door.

A/N...this is my first fic...I'd like to continue this story if people like it...let me know...thanks!