Warning: Rated M for sexual content in later chapters.
Chapter: 5 of 10
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Green Thumb
John walked through the dense foliage up the hill, on his way back from checking the perimeter. He mentally cursed the steamy heat—it was a tropical planet and the humidity made him feel like he'd taken a shower with his clothes on, and he couldn't wait for this mission to end so they could get back to the climate-controlled city air.
He was panting over the rise when he saw Teyla through the trees and froze. She had just lifted the bottom edge of her shirt to wipe the perspiration from her face, revealing her entire midriff and the under curve of one breast. She was clearly oblivious to John's presence and he felt terrible for staring and backed quietly down the hill, ducking behind a tree to lean his back into the smooth bark and sliding to crouch in the undergrowth.
If it had been any other woman, he still would've looked away but considered the inadvertent glimpse of skin a lucky bonus, like finding a quarter on the ground or getting the last donut in the mess hall. But it was Teyla, and the bolt of longing that swept through him was overwhelming. It wasn't just that he was aroused by the sight of her exposed body; it was the yearning that went along with it. He'd never wanted someone so much, not just because he was physically attracted to her, but for who she was. He took a few moments, breathing deeply and waiting until his pants were a little more comfortable, and trekked back up the rise, allowing Teyla to think he'd just arrived. It was going to be a long hike back to the gate.
TBC