Reunion Chapter 53, a stargate: atlantis fanfic

Disclaimer: I'm only going to say this once: I don't own any of the characters and I'm not making money off of doing this. This is simply for fun.

Present Day (February 21, 2009):

Jennifer and Laura are getting ready in their room for the rehearsal dinner when John plays a song on the stereo. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler's voice wafts through the door, singing "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing".

Flashback to Prom Night (May 13, 2000, Jennifer's POV):

Jennifer takes one last look in the mirror when she hears her dad call out to her.

"Honey! There's a very good looking young man waiting for you down here." Jonathan Keller calls out.

She grabs her clutch and slowly walks out her bedroom door. She takes a deep breath and takes her first step down hesitates, takes another breath and then continues to descend the stairs.

When she's finally on the last step of the staircase she finds Ronon standing by the door holding a box. He's still talking to her dad when Jonathan turns to her and says "Well, look at you. My little angel all grown up."

Ronon finally looks at her, his eyes sparkles as he sets them on her. "Wow. You um – ahem – look beautiful."

Jennifer blushes and then says "Thank you." She walks forward to stand in front of him.

Ronon fumbles with the box he's been holding, and then manages to get it open in a few seconds. He takes out a beautiful cream colored corsage. "May I?" He asks Jennifer, gesturing to her hand. Jennifer lifts her hand and He takes it, sliding the corsage around her wrist.

"Perfect." Jonathan says and then takes out a disposable camera from his pocket. Snap. Taking a photograph of them in that position. "Now I want the two of you to stand right there." Motioning towards the bottom of the staircase. "Now, on the count of three – one, two, three." Snap. He takes a picture of Jennifer and Ronon standing side by side with Jennifer's hand hooked through Ronon's arm, his other hand covering her hers. "Looks good. Don't you have friends in that limo of yours?"

"Yes sir." Ronon answers.

"Well let's get a group photo of you kids and then you can be on your way." He tells them as he ushers them out the door. They walk down the path leading to the curb where the limousine Ronon and John had rented is parked.

Ronon raps on the car window and John opens the door, he gets out of the car and helps Teyla come out, too. Jennifer introduces them both to her father. John shakes Jonathan's hand.

"Okay, kids, why don't you just stand right there. Good." He says as all four of them stand in front of the limo, with Teyla and Jennifer in the middle of John and Ronon. He snaps another picture, this time with all of them together. Teyla John's hands buried in his pockets, with Teyla holding on to one of John's arms, and her other arm looped through Jennifer's, while Ronon's hand resting on Jennifer's waist. Jonathan takes another picture for good measure. And then turns to Ronon. "Here, take this." Handing him the disposable camera. "Take as many pictures you want."

"Yes sir." Ronon says, taking the camera and dropping it in his suit pocket. "What time should I have her home. "Ten? Midnight?" He says 'midnight' in a hopeful voice.

"What time does prom end?" Jonathan asks no one in particular.

Ronon answers. "Eleven."

And then Teyla quickly says "But we're all going to Elizabeth Weir's house right after."

"Post prom party?" Jonathan Keller asks.

"Yes sir." John says. "It's tradition, sir."

Jennifer's dad looks at her, and then at Ronon. "Very well. I've been through this before. Ronon, I'm trusting you tonight with my daughter. None of that prom cliché stuff."

"Yes sir." Ronon says quickly, with a nod.

"Two o'clock, then."

"Really?" They all say in unison.

"Why do you all sound surprised."

"Uh, nothing, sir." John says, opening the door to the limo and then pushing Teyla and Jennifer in and then following them inside.

Ronon smirks and then turns back to Jonathan. "I promise I'll take care of her, sir. And I'll have her back here at exactly two a.m., sir."

"Good. Have fun." He says, shaking Ronon's hand. And then bending down to look through the door. "Sweetheart. You didn't give me a kiss."

Jennifer moves to the door and gives her father a kiss on the cheek. "Thanks, dad." She says with a smile.

He moves out of the way so that Ronon can get in the car, he looks back into the car and says "Have fun, kids!"

Back to the Present:

Rodney is sitting on the couch, putting his shoes on. Ronon is pouring himself a drink when John fiddles with the stereo.

Flashback to the Prom (May 13, 2000. Ronon's POV):

The Venue for the prom is at Atlantis' ballroom, a stand alone one story building. An amazing room with ten foot French doors with shimming grey heavy drapery all along the walls. The ceiling is swathed with sheer grey fabric gathered to meet four of the chandeliers, with tiny twinkling lights draped to create a starry night effect. The lights had been dimmed to add to the effect. The middle of the room cleared for the dance floor. While the tables covered with grey table cloths and silver table toppers, each with an arrangement of pink and white tulips. Are arranged to line all four sides of the ballroom. It had been completely transformed, thanks to Elizabeth.

Jennifer and Ronon are seated in one table, watching their schoolmates dance. Teyla walks past them and whispers in Ronon's ear. Ronon looks up at her and then looks at Jennifer. He stares at her for a minute, taking in the ivory vintage looking dress falling below her knee. If he heard Teyla right, she called it a flapper dress, something worn in the 1920's. She looks amazing in it. With lace and tiny rhinestones encrusted all over the dress, creating a sophisticated fairy-like look. He scoots his chair closer to hers and taps on her knee. "Do you, um, want to dance?"

Jennifer's eyebrows cock up in surprise. "Um, but I don't know how."

"Neither do I." He says with a smile, holding out his hand. When Jennifer takes it he leads her onto the dance floor.

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

"Thanks for agreeing to be my date tonight." Ronon says as he holds Jennifer close to him, swaying to the music.

"Well, I'm glad I said yes." She tells him.

"So you're enjoying yourself then?"

"Yes, I am." She answers.

Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever.

"Jennifer?"

"Hmm?"

"I've been wanting to ask you out for a long time now." He suddenly confesses.

"Why?"

"Because I'm drawn to you." He tells her as he looks into her eyes.

"Oh."

"I hope I'm not scaring you."

She thinks for a bit then looks back at him. "No, you're not." And then she rests her head on his shoulders as the dance to the music.

"Thank you." She says in a muffled voice against his shoulder.

"What for?" He asks, leaning back to look down at her.

"For making the first move." She tells him. "I probably wouldn't have done it myself."

A smile slowly forms on his face as he realizes what she's saying.

Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time.

Back to the Present:

Jennifer slowly walks out of the room and stares at the stereo. Ronon's head snaps up to watch her and takes in her appearance. She's dressed in a grey flapper dress that's almost similar to the one she wore to prom all those years ago. Although this one is a more daring look with the hem of the dress falling two inches above her knees. Long strands of pearls draped around her neck with her pulled back into a loose bun.

She turns around to find Ronon, in his dark suit, the top button unbuttoned, looking at her intently. Their eyes lock. His mouth quirks up at the corners, forming a smile.

"It's our song." He simply says to her. Jennifer smiles at that simple statement. He holds out his hand and she takes it. They dance to the song, ignoring Rodney who's rolling his eyes and John shaking his head.

TBC.

Note: Stay tuned guys. Lots of things happening in the next chapters!