WITH FIREWORKS AND KISSES

CHAPTER 2

TITTLE: "With Fireworks and Kisses"

CHAPTER: Second.

AUTHOR: fresitaazul

RATING: OLDER TEENS for sexual situations and sexual innuendo.

CATEGORY: Angst/Romance

PAIRING: Sam and Jack

SPOILERS: None.

SUMMARY: Sam has a party at her house to celebrate the Fourth of July.

WARNINGS: language, sexual situations and sexual innuendo. Read further at your own discretion.

DISCLAIMER: The characters used in this story DO NOT belong to me; I'm just borrowing them for fun. I am not gaining any money for this and don't expect to either.

FEEDBACK: Always welcome, thank you.

AUTHOR'S NOTES:

Thanks to my Beta, Lennie. Your help with the positive reviews and fantastic suggestions make the story shine! I am a very happy camper.

Thanks to my mom and my husband for their continuous support.

And last but not least, another big thank you to all my wonderful readers.

"Hello?"

"Crap!" Jack said, while Sam was already looking for her loose garments scattered around the comforter.

She dressed faster than Jack had ever witnessed and climbed down from the bed.

"Daniel and his timing from hell. One day I'm gonna kick the crap out if him!" he said as he slipped into his navy blue t-shirt and checked his light weight khaki pants for the sign that would give them away.

She looked in the mirror and fixed her hair and light make up; then, she walked out of the room, closely followed by Jack. After glancing at the man beside her again and sighing, she opened the front door and smiled nervously. "Daniel!"

"Hey, Sam!" said the archeologist, holding an apple pie in one hand and a bag of chips in the other.

Jack came from behind her and opened the door more to reveal his presence.

"Jack! Hey, I thought you weren't coming until later tonight!"

"It's nice to see you too, Daniel."

Sam took the pie and chips as the two men shook hands briefly. Soon after, Colonel Cameron Mitchell and Teal'c climbed out of a red SUV.

"O'Neill!" Teal'c said, more cheerfully than usual. "It is good to see you so soon. Did you come earlier to surprise ColonelCarter?"

Jack pulled him into a manly hug and grinned. "Yes, I did, T."

"I believe you told me you were suffering from withdrawals lately. Did she already give you the medication you said only she possessed to cure them?" The big man asked sincerely concerned.

Jack winced and looked at Sam from the corner of his eye; she was now blushing and looking at him warily. "No, Teal'c," he replied with a smirk. "but she will… later." Right after, he felt a slim elbow in his ribs. "Ow!"

Sam smiled satisfied and disappeared through the hallway, making her way to the backyard; Teal'c and Daniel followed her laughing.

"General, sir!" Cameron Mitchell said, carrying a medium-size plastic bag in one hand and a twelve-pack of beer on the other.

"Mitchell," Jack replied as he gestured for the man to enter the house. "Will ya please lose the double salute for today? You're starting to sound like Carter."

Cameron smiled and placed the beers on the kitchen counter. "Yes, sir."

"Better. At least you left out the 'General' part." He turned his attention to the bag the other man held and raised his eyebrows curiously. "So, what's in the bag?"

"PlayStation games, sir," Cameron answered. "I figured you might want to give them a shot afterwards… you know, since Daniel is not really into them."

"You won't hear any arguments from me! Hey, maybe I can show you my own collection, too!"

A child-like expression appeared on the older man's face and Cameron watched amused. He had only known Mayor General Jack O'Neill personally for a little over a year now, but he knew quite a lot about him. People at the SGC truly respected and admired the man, something he had easily developed after his own experience in Antarctica and the events that followed. He honestly knew every report from every mission SG-1 had ever been on, and felt sincere appreciation and reverence for him and the rest of his team… well now, those whom he proudly called his team.

Not too long ago, Mitchell had found out about Sam and Jack's relationship. It was something that happened completely by accident, and he grinned at the memory. He recalled the day after they had returned from a mission and he had planned a movie night at his house with her, Teal'c and Daniel…

"Hey, Sam, wait up!" Mitchell yelled as he ran after the blonde colonel, who had escaped the Gate room uncharacteristically fast.

She turned with a small smile. "Yes, Cam… you need anything?"

He frowned at the unexpected rushed expression he found on her face. "You o.k.?"

She nodded and smiled a little more. "Yes, sure! Just a little tired, you know?"

"Yeah, tell me about it!"

She raised her eyebrows as he watched her quietly. "Anything else?" she said annoyed.

"Woah! Sam. What's up with that?"

"With what, Mitchell?" Her voice was now dry and cold.

He raised his eyebrows and looked at her amazed. She lowered her head and shook it. "I'm sorry, Cam. It's just that…"

"Maybe you need a night out with three good looking men?" A trace of hope appeared in his voice then.

"Oh, Cam. I'm sorry but… I've got plans." She smiled apologetically.

When she didn't offer an explanation on what plans she was referring to, he shrugged and returned her smile. "Oh, well. Maybe some other time."

"Yeah, that would be nice. You guys have fun!" She looked towards the empty corridor and started walking away from him.

He returned to the gate room where Daniel was explaining to Teal'c the meaning of one of the alien traditions they had encountered at the planet. "Hey, guys." he said as the three walked towards the exit and the locker room.

"Where's Sam?" Daniel asked.

"She has other plans," Cameron answered, entering the room.

Daniel and Teal'c exchanged looks that didn't go unnoticed by their commanding officer. "What was that?"

Daniel frowned, with an innocent look on his face. "What was what?"

"That! The look!" He turned to Teal'c who was taking off his gear and jacket.

"I am confused as to what you are referring to, ColonelMitchell," said the Jaffa.

Cameron grinned at the revelation. "Hah! Of course! She has a boyfriend."

"B-boyfriend?" Daniel echoed trying not to laugh and looked at Teal'c once again.

"Yes, Jackson, a boyfriend," declared the young lt. colonel as he sat on the small bench and removed his boots.

"No, really. A… boyfriend?" Daniel continued as he and Teal'c both burst out laughing.

Cameron frowned as he watched them, especially Teal'c whom he didn't remember ever seeing laugh before. "I'm glad I'm amusing you. Care to explain the joke?"

Daniel sat on the other side of the bench as the laughter faded and began to remove his own boots. "Oh, just… the thought of the… tittle… you've given to Sam's 'other plans'."

"Well, if it's not a boyfriend, then what is it? She's been acting strange, I've noticed." He thought for a moment and then continued, "For example, when she left the SGC."

"She left to work in Area 51 and spend more time with Cassie," Daniel answered quickly to avoid any further speculations.

"I'm sorry, Jackson, but I wasn't born yesterday and I've read ALL the reports from this place for the last eight years. Sam would've never left the SGC if it weren't for a very good reason…a personal reason. Love is the first that comes to mind."

"Yeah, love for Cassie and science." Daniel looked at Teal'c for a fraction of a second and then continued, "She wanted to explore new things, like all of us did."

"I always thought it was strange that General O'Neill left," Cameron continued, ignoring Daniel last statement. "I mean, come on! The man loved this place. Not to mention you guys." After removing his BDU's and dressing in his casual civilian clothing, he leaned against a locker and narrowed his eyes. "Love definitely played a big part in that decision, too."

Teal'c and Daniel raised their eyebrows and continued changing, until Mitchell punched the locker behind him and startled them. "Shit!"

Teal'c turned to the man. "Are you hurt ColonelMitchell?"

The other just looked at him with empty eyes. "Sam and O'Neill."

Daniel closed his eyes and approached him. He placed a hand on the man's shoulder and looked at him with sympathy. "I hope you're o.k."

Mitchell looked at him strangely and shook his shoulder from his grasp. "What are you talking about?"

"Sam. You know, her being with someone else."

"WHAT?" a very confused Mitchell replied.

Daniel looked at the man for a moment and then at Teal'c. "You're not… interested in her?"

"NO!" Mitchell yelled immediately. "Christ, Jackson!"

"Well, I thought… we thought you were jealous or something."

"For God's sake, man! No. I respect her a lot, and, yeah, I'm not gonna say she's not beautiful, she is. But, I do not see her that way. Not at all."

Daniel shrugged and Teal'c raised an eyebrow. "Well, that's good to know. It would've sucked for you, since we're kinda rooting for Jack."

Mitchell looked at him with shock and then started laughing. The other two men stared and waited until his laughter ended. "This is hilarious! You guys thought I had a crush on her or something?"

Daniel shrugged again and nodded. "Sorta. A lot of men have one when they meet Sam. Aliens, too."

Mitchell shook his head, a huge grin on his face. "Boy, am I glad I'm not part of that club."

"Yeah, it's pretty much been Jack for a while," Daniel revealed and Teal'c sent him a stern look. Daniel cursed silently and shut his eyes tight. "Sorry, please forget I said that."

Mitchell noticed and smirked. "Jackson, Teal'c. I know I wasn't there with you during all those missions, but I have nothing but respect and appreciation for what you've done and what you've gone through." After a small pause, he sighed and stood up. "I'm sure they never crossed the line, thus his transfer and hers. Plus, if they did, which I doubt, it's none of my, or anybody's, business."

Daniel watched as his new CO approached the door. "I wish Sam would've told me, though. I guess I still have some trust to earn," he said with a trace of sadness.

Daniel walked in his direction and smiled. "She does trust you, Mitchell. But you have to understand, she and Jack are very private. She'll have no problem telling you when she feels it's right."

"Yeah, I know." He blinked once brushing the conversation aside, and then walked out of the locker followed by the two other men. "So, what movie do you suggest, Teal'c?"

"I am leaning towards 'War of the Worlds', ColonelMitchell," said the Jaffa, with determination.

"Well, then, 'War of the Worlds' it is!"

Daniel started laughing again and Mitchell rolled his eyes. "Now what, Jackson?"

"I can't wait to tell Jack he's Sam's boyfriend! He's gonna love that…"

The three men grinned and stepped on the elevator that would take them to the surface.

Mitchell remembered Sam had told him shortly after, one day while being off world. She sat by his side as they waited for Daniel and Teal'c and announced she would be visiting Jack in Washington that weekend. She revealed she was surprising him with a homecooked dinner, and that she was nervous about it since, according to her, she was not a good cook. Cameron was stunned by her sudden disclosure and made him feel good because he knew she didn't open up about her personal life often. He advised her to start with something simple and that he would probably not even notice, being busy with other things. This had made her blush and laugh. Mitchell realized he cared for her, and Daniel and Teal'c, as his new family. When they invited him to their Fourth of July party he was absolutely thrilled! So, he picked his preferred video games and brought the General's favorite beer, the later according to Sam's advice.

"Mitchell? Mitchell!" Jack said, as he shook the man's shoulder. "What's the matter with ya?"

The young lt. colonel blinked fast and looked up at Jack. "Yes, sir! Sorry, I was… thinking."

"Seriously, Mitchell. You're sounding just like Carter and THAT'S creepy. You don't want me thinking that."

"No, sir." He shut his eyes tight and cringed.

"Oh, for cryin' out loud," Jack said grumpily, as he rolled his eyes and walked to the backyard to join the others.

Mitchell turned to place the beers in the cooler when he heard a knock on the door. As he opened it, a tall dark-haired woman stood smiling. "Hello, handsome!"

"Vala. I didn't know you were invited," Mitchell declared.

"Yes, well, it appears your subordinates are not telling you everything, dear," she said cheerfully and showed herself in. Looking around, she spotted the cooler with the newly placed bottles and picked one.

"How did you get here?"

"I asked." He shot her a doubtful look. "O.k.…. made one of your little soldiers drive me. Sam said it was either that or you picking me up." She faked a smile. "I thought I'd give you a break from me today, while you celebrate…" She thought for a moment. "What is it that you celebrate today?"

"Our independence day," he said, closing his eyes and gathering patience.

"Independence from whom?" she continued ingenuously, while he grew more exasperated.

"England, Vala. England! I know Daniel told you all about it last week…and if I remember correctly, he did so three times!"

"Yes, well. I enjoy seeing you irritated. You look pretty sexy, did you know?" She approached him and when he saw the predatory look in her eyes he promptly ran to the backyard.

"Men," she said merrily, and followed him out.

TBC….