Walking around the Daedalus Laura realised that there wasn't that many new military personnel but there was a lot of new scientists and civilians on their way to Atlantis.

She walked towards the infirmary to get the necessary things done so that the doctor could upgrade the files as soon as he got to Atlantis. Sighing she pushed the doors open to the infirmary.

"Excuse me. I'm here for my physical and to get jabbed with needles." I said. A Scottish accent filled the room.

"Aye lass. Come on in. You must be Colonel Laura Turner. Correct?"

"Yes sir. But please call me Laura. I'm off duty until I reach Atlantis." I smiled at him. He didn't smile back.

"You were meant to be here four days ago. You're the last one to be tested." She squirmed under his gaze.

"Sorry doc. But I'm afraid of needles. One of the three things I'm afraid of actually. And no offence I don't like doctors or infirmaries." He chuckled slightly.

"Don't worry lass. It must be a colonel thing. Do you have the ATA gene naturally or does it have to be introduced?"

"Natural."

"Do you have any allergies?"

"Just chilli. Not that there will be chilli in the Pegasus Galaxy so I should be ok."

"What a strange allergy. Anything else I should know medically?"

"No sir."

"Ok then up on the bed. I'm gonna take some blood." She blanched slightly but did as she was told.

Half an hour later she walked out of the infirmary and headed towards the mess hall. She grabbed her usual ham and cheese and sat down.

"Mind if I join you?" she looked up. It was Lorne. She shook her head.

"No not at all. Listen I'm really sorry for pulling you in the pool." He waved his hand "Don't worry. I probably deserved it." He laughed. They sat and chatted for hours. They even decided to swim together whilst on the Daedalus.

Wow she really is amazing thought Lorne. I wonder why she's coming to Atlantis. I'll have to ask her some other time.

They quickly became friends. Everyday they went swimming and everyday they would end up splashing each other and trying to dunk each other. This was usually Lorne's fault, as he would get bored just doing lengths. Nearing the end of the trip, they were in the corner of the deep end of the pool and Lorne had somehow managed to corner her without her realising it.

"Hey! How did this happen?" she laughed at him, splashing him playfully. When he didn't answer and saw the serious expression on his face, she stopped giggling. He was getting closer and closer to her. Oh no! He isn't gonna try and kiss me is he? She thought frantically. Come on! Like you'd you mind her other voice said. He leaned in but she suddenly ducked out of sight. She swam down to the shallow end and called "Lorne! Down here." He swam down to her.

"What was that?" he asked.

"What was what?" she asked innocently. He just looked at her. She rolled her eyes and pulled him into a deep kiss. They finally broke apart both needing air.

"Wow." Was all he could say. She blushed and pulled him in again. He didn't hesitate this time and lifted her up against his thighs as they kissed. Laura wrapped her legs around his waist and didn't stop kissing him until a voice in her head said Stop! He could be military for all you know! This isn't right! You need to find out first! Pulling her head back away from him and dropping her legs to the floor she said to him "Why are you going to Atlantis?" He looked at her puzzled, as she had just done a complete 180 on him. He hesitated before replying "I'm Colonel Sheppard's second in command. I'm a major in the USAF." Her face fell in shock, pushing him away she climbed out of the pool and ran to her quarters without looking back.

I wonder what all that was about thought Lorne. I'm sure I'll get a random explanation later. He got out of the pool and walked to his own quarters.