Ok, so.. I had to write more, and this story, which started out as a one shot is now going to be at least a few chapters. I want to apologize for the delay. Things have been busy here. I had to drive up to Gainesville twice this past week so I haven't had much time to write. This is going to be relatively short but it is just and in-between chapter. I hope to have more out soon... Now by popular demand!!! (just kidding)

Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate!!! (now I'm sad)

Elizabeth found that once Rodney had left her office she could no longer focus on the backlogs of paperwork she was trying to get through. Instead her mind wandered to a certain chief scientist and smiled, feeling inexplicably fuzzy and warm inside. She began to wonder what he would wear or what it would feel like to kiss him. Thoughts that normally would have caused her alarm now increased her smile. And just as suddenly as those thoughts brought her contentment they brought her stress. She began stressing about things that were very uncharacteristic of Dr. Weir. Things such as what was she going to wear to the party tomorrow and how should she wear her hair. Once she realized that as hard as she tried she wasn't going to complete any of the goals she had made for the day she called it quits and decided to go for a walk around Atlantis to clear her head.

All around the city people were preparing for the following days festivities. Even the Athosians, who didn't know what the Earth holiday was about, seemed to be anxious about the party. To them it was a celebration and way to reconnect with the Atlantis expedition. The more Elizabeth took in of the cities behavior the more she realized that this party was exactly what everyone needed. She noticed flocks of girls, giggling and blushing like everyone had reverted back to high school, it brought a smile to her face for nearly the hundredth time that day.

"It is good to see you smile, Dr. Weir." Teyla said as she came up to stand beside her friend. "It has been a long time since anyone has seen you so... relaxed. Might I ask is the reason?" She added with a smirk. It wasn't everyday that she, or anyone else for that matter, saw Elizabeth away from her work. She ventured a guess as to the reason but she didn't want to jump to conclusions.

Elizabeth looked over at Teyla then back out across the mess hall. "Well, actually. I was thinking that this party might be exactly what everyone around here needed. A break from imminent danger, at least for a day." She replied, conveniently leaving out the other reason for her happiness.

"Yes, I believe we are all looking forward to this celebration. Possibly some more than others." She added as she pointed over to an uncharacteristically chipper Dr. Rodney McKay before she walked away in the direction of certain Colonel. Elizabeth continued to watch Rodney, long after Teyla had left her side. She enjoyed his smile and seeing that he was momentarily happy made her day that much brighter. 'I need to get a grip' she thought to herself as she shook herself out of her reverie and continued her walk around the city her brain still focused on one man.

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Rodney found himself in an incredibly good mood considering how the day started out. If someone had told him yesterday that he would have a date with the gorgeous Dr. Weir for the party he wouldn't believe them. His intension hadn't been to ask her to the party. Before she said she would go with him he truly didn't want to go to the party because he didn't think he could sit by and watch Sheppard pull a Kirk on her.

He had always admired Elizabeth. She was strong and smart, everything it takes to be a leader but she was also very compassionate and caring and Rodney wasn't sure which side attracted him more. He knew he was drawn to her because she didn't take any crap from him but he grew to love her because she was always there for him when he needed a friend. He was more than a little surprised that she had seemed excited at the thought of accompanying him to the party. And so he finds himself, unable to finish anymore work, sitting in his office contemplating what tomorrow held in store for him.

Again I am sorry the chapter was so short but the next one should be full of little McWeir moments and possibly some Sheyla moments as well. Reviews are always welcome with both arms...