Walking into the back of her jumper she said, "Hey DJ. How are you today?"

I'm very well thank you. How are you today?

"Pissed off. I have a surprise for you though."

Really? What is it?

"You remember me telling you about Harry Potter?"

Yes.

"Well I asked the Daedalus to bring me the audio cd's so that I could put them on my laptop so that you can listen to it instead of me reading out loud. You ready?"

Yes. You didn't have to do that just for me.

"Well I think everyone needs to read Harry Potter. It's a great series of books. They are quite funny as well." She said as she plugged in her laptop so that DJ could download them. Once it was done DJ said, why are you here again? You have been here everyday for the last three weeks. Is there something wrong?

No. I'm just lonely. So I thought I would come and talk to you.

I'm sorry but I don't believe you. Has something happened between you and Lorne?

No. You mean other than the bitch from hell?

Yes. Other than her. If it is any consolation he misses you.

We still talk but it's not the same. Its strange I was in the rec room before I came here and I could have sworn I felt anger from him. I'm really confused DJ. So I'm going to sit here and read and try and sort through my thoughts. Is that ok?

Yes that is fine. I will listen to the copies that you have given me also.

They both lapsed into a comfortable silence, Laura reading the seventh Harry Potter book and DJ listening to the first. Every now and then DJ would chuckle out loud. Laura smiled. At least he's having fun she thought to herself. She sighed and then suddenly stood up. She could have sworn she heard a knocking noise.

As I watched her leave, I felt so angry. How dare Kate dictate my life like this? You know very fine well why she does it said his conscience. Yes, yes I know exactly why thank you. Its because she knows I'm in love with Turner right? My conscience didn't answer this time. I want to talk to Turner but she's turned off the connection. Groaning I shifted in my seat. I really wasn't comfortable sitting here watching this film with Kate. She didn't even like these kinds of movies. I shifted some more before Kate huffily said, "What's the matter with you? I thought you wanted to see this movie?"

"I do. But I'm bored. I can't seem to get comfy. I'm gonna go for a walk. You stay here and finish watching the film." She looked at him sceptically. "But I want to come with you." I shook his head, "I thought you wanted to watch this film more than I did? Listen I'm in no real mood for company. I'll talk to you later." I pecked her lightly on the cheek and stood up. As I headed to the door, Cadman grabbed my arm. "What the hell is going on?" she demanded. I looked at her in surprise before answering, "What do you mean? There's nothing going on that I'm aware of." She rolled her eyes at me. "I know there is something going on. I just can't work out what it is. You and Laura have been acting really weird these past few weeks. You aren't being your usual self and I know there is something going on with her. She just won't tell me. Now spill it." I looked at her and didn't say anything. Instead I said, "Where is she?" in a voice barely above a whisper. She looked at me like I was mad and then said, "She's with DJ…again." I nodded at her and left. I headed straight for the jumper bay. Standing just outside her jumper I knocked on the hatch.

"DJ? Is that you knocking?" she asked her jumper.

No. I now know who you and Lorne remind me of.

"Oh? Who?" she asked curiously.

Ron, Hermione, and Lavender. They are also in a love triangle of sorts.

"Hang on. That doesn't happen until book 6. Are you on that book already? Triangles are not nice shapes." She told her jumper. There was another knock.

I am on the sixth book. I am what you call addicted. Are you going to get that?

"Yes. I'm doing it now." She walked up to the control panel and lowered the door to see Lorne standing there.

"Can I come in?" he asked nervously. She moved away and beckoned him in. "What's up? I must admit I wasn't expecting to see you. Thought you were watching the film." She asked him. He looked at her funny before replying, "I was. But I got kinda bored. Besides I wanted to apologise for the way Kate was behaving." She felt a wave of anger run through her entire and she clenched her fists and teeth. Lorne looked overwhelmed, "What was that?" he asked. "What was what?" she replied through clenched teeth. "Did you just feel angry?" he asked. "What makes you say that?" she spat at him. "I just felt it." He was looking mildly surprised. When she said, "Are you telling me that we can feel each others emotions now as well?"

"Apparently so."

"Brilliant. This is not going to go well."

"What makes you say that?" he asked softly. She rolled her eyes at him; "Well as you can probably that I'm having trouble controlling my emotions as it is. I don't need yours on top. By the way why were you angry before? And who at?"

"Kate. For driving you away." He felt a sudden rush of…what was that? It definitely didn't come from him. She sagged and sat down. He sat next to her. I can't do this anymore.

"Can't do what?" he asked her.

This. It's too hard. Its been getting harder and harder. I'm not going to be able to control my emotions or my feelings for much longer.

"I know." He said quietly. He grabbed her hand and held it. They both felt it at the same time. Only this time it was amplified because they both felt the same emotion. She looked at him and with her spare hand held his face. She smiled at him. With his other hand he reached behind her neck and pulled her closer to him. They were only inches apart. She could feel herself about to give in and kiss him for all she was worth when her radio chirped in her ear. For fucks sake! Give me a break. That's all I ask. She dipped her head and tapped her ear, "What's up?"

"Laura its Elizabeth. As you know the Daedalus arrives tomorrow, with a couple of special guests on board."

"Yeah. What about em?"

"I've just received a data burst requesting that you be there to meet them. Will you be available?"

"Yeah. Can't see why not. See you in the morning Elizabeth." She clicked off her radio and turned back to Lorne. She was about to say something when he cut her off by kissing her passionately. She was in shock for a couple of seconds before she started to respond just as passionately. Her brain kicked in after five minutes Stop! Stop right now! Said her conscience.

Huh? Why? Asked Lorne.

Because he's seeing Heightmeyer. This isn't right and you know it. Said her conscience.

She's right you know. This time it was Lorne's conscience that had spoken. They pulled apart reluctantly and groaned. "This just got more complicated. You do realise that right?" she asked him.

"Yeah. I know. But I can't change the way I feel. Listen I'm going offworld for a couple of weeks, some sort of trade agreement or something. Can we talk when I get back?" he asked her.

"Yeah. I can't see why not." She smiled at him and stood up. What the hell are we gonna do?

I don't know. But we will figure this out.

You do realise Heightmeyer hates me.

Yeah I know. But I don't and that's what matters. He smiled at her and pulled her close again. They stood there for five minutes just staring into each other's eyes. She leaned forward and kissed him lightly before pulling back and saying, "Bye DJ. See you tomorrow. You may even meet Daniel." She looked back at Lorne and took his hand pulling him out of the jumper. Come on. We've both got a big day tomorrow. Will I see you before you go offworld?

Probably. I have to meet the Daedalus as well. Then we go. They walked in silence back to their quarters. Both thinking about what had happened in the back of the jumper. As Laura climbed into bed, she hugged her teddy bear and smiled.

She was still on cloud 9 when she got up to meet the Daedalus. Standing next to Lorne she smiled at everyone and said good morning. Little did they know of the secret conversation she was having in her head.

Hey you.

Hey yourself. Have a nice sleep?

Mmm. It was very nice thank you. She replied as she grinned.

Stop doing that! People will think your strange he laughed. She was about to say something reply when the ramp to the Daedalus lowered to reveal, Daniel, Vala and Mitchell. She smiled at Daniel and walked over to hug him when a wave of jealously hit her with such intensity that she nearly fell over. Down boy. We're just friends. You're the only one for me and you know it. Besides Daniel is in love with Vala he just doesn't know it yet. She pulled away from Daniel and said, "Pleased to be finally here?"

"Hell yes. Its just like I imagined it to be. You gonna show us around?"

"Actually I am. Dr Weir has to see colonel Lorne's team off." Laura, Daniel, Vala and Mitchell walked away. Laura looked at Lorne and thought, Be careful. I love you. Speak to you soon. She got her reply in a wave of happiness and love from him. Smiling she showed the group around Atlantis.