A/N: Remember the show Gray's Anatomy? You know. The one with all the doctors. And they have relationships and sex and it's nothing like real life in a hospital. Well, keep that in mind. This was just a fun, goofy little piece I wrote a while back. Mostly DV in the beginning but everyone will get their own little scene. I've done my best to dial this down to the M rating and keep it out of the 'Oh boy, you better not read this at work' rating. Enjoy…

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Gate's Anatomy

"…and this, is Dr. Jackson," Landry said, gesturing to the man in question.

Vala narrowed her eyes. A golden-haired woman was smiling ever so gracefully at Daniel. The members of SG-1 were standing in a row in front of the ramp. Each had been introduced to the visitor by General Landry. The gate room hummed with the normal cacophony of boots and weapons being checked, but Vala didn't notice any of it. All of her senses were zeroed in to the response of this so-called queen.

"I am so very pleased to meet you, Doctor," the woman's smooth voice cooed. All Vala could do was watch as the blonde bimbo extended a silken hand toward him. She would rather shoot her with a P-90. Her trigger finger itched.

Daniel took the dignitary's hand and shook it. "The feeling is mutual, Empress Rishira." His tone was respectfully neutral. His mouth hinted a soft smile Vala swore should only be for her. The Empress had donned an elaborate yellow ball gown trimmed with gold thread for this occasion. Her hair was curled in perfect rings that sat daintily about her face, framing a striking set of eyes. She batted them shyly at Daniel as she bowed her head slightly.

Cam smirked.

From his sideways glance he could tell Vala had steam coming out of her ears. She was actually turning red. He longed for a camera to capture this priceless moment. If he hadn't lain a hand atop hers, Vala would have started a fire fight in the gate room. Her fingers relaxed slightly under his touch, but nothing could be done about the obvious look of evil on her face. Landry didn't seem to notice and duly announced that SG-1 would be the Empress's escort for the duration of her stay here on Earth.

Mitchell had been grumbling that babysitting duties were beneath his team. But none of that mattered now; Vala's reaction made it all worth it. She was jealous, plain and simple. The other woman was an Empress after all. There had never been competition of this caliber before. Or any competition, for that matter. Interestingly enough, it seemed that the fair queen had a thing for Daniel. He really had a knack for attracting alien women. Mitchell smiled widely. The entertainment value of this venture might be worth a bowl of popcorn.

000

The Empress had considerable resources available on her homeworld and beyond. Her government had already formed a small coalition with neighboring worlds. They had access to power sources and technology that the SGC drooled over. When SG-12 stumbled onto their world by mistake, it was like finding an untapped gold mine. In order to impress her, the Empress had been invited to take a cursory tour of Earth. The hope was that she would deem the planet a worthy partner and recommend Earth for trade negotiations.

Fortunately for him, Mitchell was given full reign over the itinerary. Since no one felt like showing her the entire planet, Colorado Springs would have to do. He took it upon himself to arrange for tours of various sights in and around the SGC. Mitchell figured the Empress wouldn't know the difference.

They had to dress the dignatary in civilian clothing for the trip. Vala's civilian clothing to be exact. They happened to be the same size, and it wouldn't do to buy new ones if the Empress was only going to use the clothes once. Vala fumed, but kept quiet at Sam's insistence. She vowed to burn those clothes as soon as she got them back.

Adding insult to injury, the Empress insisted that Daniel be her personal guide. He was expected to remain next to her for every waking moment. He didn't complain as he pointed out various places of interest and explained them to her. Vala and the team were left to walk behind the pair. She could see all-too-well as the Empress flirted unabashedly with him. He would smile, simply ignoring the queen's wandering hands. If Vala tried to pull any of that nowadays, he'd fight with her. Damn him.

Vala perfected the art of glaring daggers at the back of the Empress's head. There were more than a few times that one of her teammates had to hold her back when the queen would make an obvious move on Daniel. He, on the other hand, seemed to take it in stride. Vala would go home to the SGC every night and scream at the walls of her room. Many an airman would hear and quickly hurry along.

On the last day of the Empress's nine-day visit, the team had been called to the VIP room where she was staying. Vala's hand froze over the doorknob as she overheard a disturbing conversation. "You have been a most gracious host, dear Daniel." Ugh. Vala hated when she would do that. 'Dear Daniel' was a terrible way to say his name. It was either 'Darling' or just plain 'Daniel'. Why did she have to add the extra adjective!

"I am thoroughly impressed with your world." Vala didn't hear it as innocently as it sounded, however. She was convinced that the Empress was more thoroughly impressed with Daniel's perfectly-formed ass.

It was at that point that Mitchell and Teal'c joined Vala just outside the door. The Empress continued on with her declaration. "Nowhere on my world have I met a man such as yourself, so learned and accomplished, so well-respected among your peers, so…"

"Please, Empress, you do not need to go on."

Vala mocked his words, opening her mouth and pretending to say them with a whine. Cam grinned and pushed her arm lightly.

"Ahh yes, of course, dear Daniel. It would only make sense for you to know your own accomplishments." They could hear Daniel shifting his feet, and Vala just knew he was blushing. "In such case, I have a proposal for you."

A pause. The trio outside the door perked their ears.

"I see. And what would that be?"

This could be the news they had been waiting for. News that the queen had accepted the SGC's offer to enter into trade negoations.

"I would like you to join me. Become my consort in the royal court."

Three jaws dropped open.

Daniel stammered immediately, "Ah, I don't know what to say. I'm honored by your request." At this point Vala threw her hands up and walked away.

Cam looked after her, worried, but wanted to hear the rest of the conversation. He didn't think Daniel would just up and leave like that. He had too much of a crush on Vala. But with Vala's state of mind these past few days, she was likely to think the worst of him. Her competition was pretty stiff, after all.

He and Teal'c remained where they were to hear the rest of it out. "I must apologize, Empress Rishira, but there is something you must know. It would be extremely difficult for me to leave here." Daniel went on to explain, satisfying both Cam and Teal'c that he had no intention of leaving. Now all Daniel had to do was convince Vala of that himself.

000

In honor of Earth's very profitable new agreement with Empress Rishira's government, the team planned a party to celebrate. Well, Daniel, Sam, Cam, and Teal'c did. Vala wanted no part in the preparations. Everyone from work was invited to stop by when they were free. It became an all day affair with burgers on the grill, beers in hand, and loud music. They chose Daniel's place because he had a nice open yard and his neighbors wouldn't be home to mind the noise. There was a gazebo out back that acted as a home base for all the food and drinks. No one really ventured into the house, leaving it empty as partygoers headed straight for the fun in the backyard.

The entire morning, Vala had been aloof. Daniel figured that with the Empress gone, she'd go back to her normal charming self, but he was wrong. She talked easily with the other members of the SGC, but not with him. Every time he tried to start a conversation with her, she'd veil her disinterest with witty remarks and a bad attitude. It was starting to piss him off.

His teammates were all too aware of the negative tension building between them, but they didn't want to interfere. They knew this was a 'Daniel and Vala' thing. It was a simple misunderstanding that he needed to clear up on his own.

Eventually, the party ran out of ice. Daniel volunteered to go out for more and decided to force Vala along with him. Sam had to push her into his car, hoping they'd resolve this latest problem once they were alone. She only hoped they wouldn't crash if Vala tried to strangle him while driving. The former pirate remained unduly silent through the whole trip to the store. He couldn't figure out what she was so mad about now.

When they returned to his driveway, he finally got the guts to ask, "Vala, what's wrong?"

She kept her arms crossed and didn't answer. She got out of the car, grabbed the ice, and walked inside. Daniel laid his head on the steering wheel. He groaned, wondering what the hell was going on. The Empress was long gone – light years away. His attentions were no longer divided, so what more did she want? He eventually found her in his kitchen, hacking away at the defenseless bag with an ice pick. Daniel winced.

Grabbing her hand, he stilled her motions. His other hand rested on her opposite shoulder from behind. Carefully, he eased the pick out of her hand and set it down on the counter… far, far away. When he forced her to turn and face him, he could see her teeth grinding from within her clenched jaw. She wouldn't meet his eyes.

It was then that he realized. She had this look all week long, in-between staring daggers at the Empress and rolling her eyes. By golly, she was still jealous. Maybe she overheard the Empress proposing marriage to him and misunderstood. That had to be it. Damn his team for not warning him sooner.

Daniel suddenly grinned at her. She was so wound up, he actually found it adorable. He laughed aloud.

"What is so funny!" Vala threw down the last bit of ice she was using as a stress ball. It plopped harmlessly into the sink.

He stepped closer to her and grabbed her hand. "Come here." Daniel pulled her close, closer than he ever had, and tipped her chin up to look at him. "Just calm down."

"I am calm," she replied in a manner that was not at all calm. Daniel laughed a little again. "Stop that!" She smacked his arm.

"But you're so cute when you're mad," he said innocently.

Vala's blood reached past its boiling point. "Arrrgg!" She pushed him away.

"Oooh, the pirate is back."

She glared at him with the eyes of a lion ready to kill its prey. "I am going to kick your ass."

Daniel just laughed again. Vala lunged, but he caught her arms before they could do any damage. Instead, he backed her up against the wall and held her there. She struggled, but he was too strong. He knew all her tricks now and wouldn't lose that easily in a fight. Vala started to grumble, "This isn't fair you know."

She tried to break free half-heartedly. He continued to hold her, this time bringing her arms up above her head. Daniel used one hand to bind her wrists while the other caught her cheek. If Vala had been in any other mood, she would have liked this. But as it was, she was too angry.

Daniel caressed her cheek and Vala was helpless. She leaned into his touch, craving any sort of attention he'd offer her before he would run off and marry that witch of a queen. "Tell me why it isn't fair," he insisted gently.

"I come all this way to live here with you and your people. And you go off and leave me."

He smiled tenderly at her. The woman looked so pitiful with her bottom lip quivering. "That's probably the closest you've ever gotten to a true confession."

Vala tried to narrow her eyes again, but instead they were filling with tears. Tears she refused to let fall. Daniel asked softly, "You'd miss me, wouldn't you?" She just shut her eyes, and that was all the confirmation he needed. Her arms were still held against the wall by his strong hand. Daniel kissed her cheek. "Aww, Vala, you should have told me earlier."

She opened her eyes, but was too scared to look at him. Instead she looked to the side.

"I wouldn't have let her flirt with me if I knew."

"What?" She locked eyes with him. His attention was solely on her, for once. "What do you mean?"

"I've been waiting for you to fess up. I didn't want to make my move unless I knew for certain that you were serious."

"Make your move? You mean… you like me?" she squeaked.

Daniel laughed heartily again. He released her wrists and ran his hand down her side. He whispered into her ear, "I really, really like you."

Vala was still a little shocked. "But what about Rishira?"

"She's just an assignment. An assignment that's now done. I never had any intentions of leaving with her," he said evenly. He leaned his head closer to hers. "Especially not with you still here. If I left, you'd have to come with me."

"Did you tell her this?"

"Of course I did. She needed a good reason why I would refuse her proposal. So I gave her one."

"And that reason was…"

"You."

Vala reached her arms around and hugged him. She nuzzled her face into his neck. "Oh, I am so relieved." She felt him chuckle.

"I'm sorry I worried you. I didn't mean to make you squirm, even though it was fun to watch."

Vala leaned back and slapped him on the cheek playfully. Daniel grinned and tickled her sides. She giggled, the last of her tears drying up. He leaned in to kiss her chastely on the lips.

"Are you still mad at me?"

Vala fought the smile of relief that was threatening to betray her residual anger. "Yes."

He kissed her again. "How about now?"

"Yes, you bastard." A hint of a smile played upon her features. Daniel smirked and kissed her fully on the mouth, tongue demanding entry and melting her in one stroke. Vala felt herself surrender to his embrace, as much as she wanted to hold on to the anger that had just taken over moments ago. They both breathed in deeply as they kissed, hinting at the passion lurking just beneath the surface.

She shuddered pleasurably. "Dammit, Daniel," she complained through the kisses.

He slipped fingers through her two front belt loops and pulled her closer. Not even a centimeter of space existed between them. He devoured her thoroughly. They explored each other's mouths further until it was time to breathe. "Be mine," he said, staring straight into her eyes.

Vala looked back at him with smoldering eyes. "Make me," she said in a deep, husky tone.

"I'd love to." A sly grin crossed his features. "I've been waiting to do this for a lonnnnng time." Vala squealed when Daniel suddenly picked her up by the ass and turned them around. She gripped his neck so as not to fall. Her legs wrapped around his back instinctively, causing her to feel a part of him he had never revealed to her before. God, he was hard as a rock down there.

She had no idea where they were going, but the ride wasn't very long. He dumped her on his bed, then closed the door. She sat up on her elbows to watch him. He promptly shut the window and the curtains. The afternoon light was replaced by a dim darkness. Before she knew it, he had snuck onto the bed and on top of her. She submitted to his hands as they pushed her back. Daniel kissed her neck.

"Darling, you still have guests here."

"I know," he said, not showing an ounce of concern between kisses.

"Don't you want to wait until…"

"No."

"Oh." Vala couldn't see well yet, but realized his hands were roaming to her waist. "Oh," she said more seductively this time.

He raised her shirt and exposed her flat belly. He began to kiss around her belly button. "Are you still mad at me?" he said with the sexiest voice she had ever heard.

"Ummm." She closed her eyes when he bit her skin. How could something so simple be so erotic? Daniel bit her again and she cried out.

"Shhh." Her shorts slipped off magically, and her panties soon followed. Holy shit, was Daniel Jackson about to do that to her?

Suddenly the stubble of his chin tickled the inside of her thigh. Her ass was parked on the edge of the bed and Daniel was kneeling on the floor before her. He bit her again. She whimpered in pleasure. "I ask again… are you still mad at me?"

Vala looked down at his passionate face. He was focused on nothing else but her. She got the most irresistible satisfaction from that. Rishira had nothing on this. Vala breathed heavily. He licked her. Oh god. "Vala," he sing-songed.

"Huh?" Her eyes were closed.

"Could it be that you're actually speechless for once?" She didn't answer, too focused on his rough hands running up and down her thighs. "I should have done this sooner," he mumbled to himself. He stuck his tongue in and began to explore…

15 minutes later…

"Get dressed, beautiful. There's still a party outside on my lawn." Vala managed to nod, still in shock from the sudden wave of pleasure Daniel had so graciously bestowed upon her. She was practically paralyzed. He had made it certain that he wanted nothing more than her. And if there was any doubt, he'd prove it again later.

He walked toward the door. "Daniel." He paused and turned his head, beautiful backside still facing her. "You know you are the sexiest man in three galaxies." Appropriately, he donned a sexy grin as if he knew she was right. Vala could have collapsed at the sight. He opened the door and ventured outside of the bedroom. She sank back down, bottom half still naked and throbbing with delight. She'd have to return the favor later. She rubbed her legs together, feeling like the sexiest woman alive for what Daniel had done to her.

"Oh shit," she said to herself happily.

Vala rose to clean herself up in the bathroom and splash water on her face. After something like that, she could sleep for a whole day. She was so sated. But she knew better than to disappear now. The guests would wonder where she was. Especially her teammates. She stopped in the kitchen to gulp a huge glass of water. It would calm her insides and also moisten her raw throat after all the screaming he made her do. She shivered at the memory. Daniel was a very good lover.

Vala slammed the glass down on the counter and noticed someone watching her. She jumped. "Samantha!"

"Vala."

She stood there, leaning casually on the doorframe. The blonde had a curious smirk on her face. "When did you get back?"

"Huh? Oh, not too long ago, why?"

"I could have sworn I heard the car door slam 20 minutes ago."

Vala tried to shrug and look as innocent as possible. "I dunno. It wasn't that long ago," she lied.

Samantha just looked on with smiling suspicion. "He fucked you."

"What!" Then Vala thought to lower her voice. "What?" she repeated in a whisper.

"I stepped away from everyone else to use the washroom when I heard a commotion down the hall."

Vala was aghast. "Sam," she whispered in desperation. Vala wasn't sure if Daniel wanted anyone to know yet. She wasn't sure if she wanted anyone to know yet.

"Pretty sure it was you in there. Sounded like you." Sam smiled slyly. Vala's petrified face was classic. "And I'm pretty sure it was Daniel, too, seeing as how I heard his name thirty times." She pointed an accusing finger at her friend. "Admit it. He totally screwed you."

Vala got over her shock. "No, he didn't! At least, not all the way… yet… I hope."

Her friend raised a brow.

Vala tried to clarify discreetly. "Well, the man does speak 11 languages. He's obviously got a talented mouth already. It would only make sense that he'd be good at that."

Sam just laughed. "I guess you would know." Vala took in a breath and offered a sheepish grin. "Don't worry. I'm the only one who heard. And I figure Daniel's the only one who could have understood you anyway," she commented, referring to the Goa'uld curses Vala had been hurling. Sam added, "I won't say anything."

Vala sighed in relief.

"Now I'm gonna go find Jack," she declared with a naughty waggle to her brows. Sam left the way she came. Vala could have sworn she heard the woman mumble something about wanting some, too. Her mouth dropped open. She stared after her friend. The group she was approaching was far out into the lawn. No chance they would have heard her screaming Daniel's name. She watched as Sam walked right up to the General and whispered in his ear. Vala bit her lip in a naughty smile of her own. Jack jumped into action and started shaking hands with others in goodbye.

The door swung open, distracting Vala from their display. Daniel walked in, beer in hand, followed by Reynolds. "You okay, Vala?" He had the sweetest smile.

She nodded after getting over the surprise of their entrance. "Reynolds! You made it back!" The man in question hugged her heartily. "I'm glad to see you're alive," she told him, referring to a dangerous mission he was just on.

"Me too."

Daniel gestured down the hall. "Bathroom's right down this way, first door on your right." Reynolds thanked him and took the path out of the kitchen. Daniel turned to Vala and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. They both looked outside at the party. He smooched her cheek. "Still mad at me?" he asked playfully.

Vala laughed and smacked his arm. "No," she scolded him. Daniel cringed in mock surprise, but never let her go. He looked at her adoringly.

The door opened again, this time revealing Jack and Sam. Daniel released Vala's shoulder. "Daniel, we're off," the General announced.

"So soon?"

Sam moved in-between them to give Daniel a hug. Jack gave Vala a light kiss on the cheek meanwhile. "Her folks said I had to have her home by dark," he quipped. He offered him a strong handshake.

Sam hugged Vala, and the two shared a conspiratorial look. As Jack led her away, Sam's eyes remained locked with Vala's. Daniel noticed, looking back and forth between the girls. Their suspicious stares were strangely sexual. He raised his eyebrows at Vala in question. She merely shrugged and went outside. He took another glance in Jack and Sam's direction, but they were already out of sight.

Vala walked over to the partygoers, looking quite at ease. Teal'c and Cam moved to intercept her, both appearing concerned. "Princess, you okay?" Cam asked gently.

"Mmm hmm," she mumbled serenely. "Everything's alright now." Teal'c made a bow of approval, and the pair offered her a beer. Vala wormed her way into the crowd to mingle. Daniel soon appeared, and Cam clapped him on the back, happy to see that the two had made up.

Teal'c moved to stand at Daniel's side, who was watching Vala for the moment. "Daniel Jackson."

"Teal'c." They touched beer to cup in a greeting of cheers.

"You have made the right choice."

Daniel grinned. "I know."

000

Cam and Teal'c stayed after to help clean up. They brought all the lawn chairs into the garage and the food back inside. Cam was already gone, and Teal'c was just about to go. He and Vala stood just outside the front door. She hugged him. "See you later, Muscles."

"Until then, Vala Mal Doran." He smiled at her and then turned to Daniel.

"Thanks for the help, Teal'c." Daniel and Teal'c grasped arms. Vala waved as the Jaffa left the house. Looking back at Daniel, he beamed at her. "Come here," he said with a delightful groan, pulling her back inside the house and shutting the door.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and looked down at her adoringly. Vala reciprocated. Something about her smile was extremely self-satisfied. "You've had that grin on your face all night," he teased.

Vala grinned even wider and pecked him on the lips. He laughed lightly, completely in awe of how things had turned out. He felt as happy and satisfied as Vala looked. They cleaned up the remaining mess within the house, working together to put disposable plates and cups into a trash bag. Once finished, Daniel wrapped his arms around her again. He studied her face.

Slight worry flashed across it briefly. "You were never planning to leave, right?"

"Of course not. I didn't convince you?" He touched his nose to hers briefly in question.

She gasped. "Oh, I'm convinced," she said, thinking back to their recent bedroom activities. "I just… needed to hear it again."

"Well, I'm not leaving. Not for anything. Got it?"

She smiled, her confidence returned.

"Look at that smug grin." Daniel couldn't help but copy her expression. "Somebody enjoyed themself." She wiggled out of his embrace and ran off toward the bedroom. He chased after her, both laughing.

Vala sat Daniel down on the edge of the bed, in the same place where he had her earlier. He ran his hands down her side as she stood in front of him, between his legs. "So this means you're my girlfriend now, right?"

"Hmm, maybe," she replied.

"What's it going to take?"

"Daniel Jackson, you may want to possess me, but in fact, it is I who will possess you."

"Is that a fact?" He began to unbutton her shorts. He buried his face in the skin underneath her shirt, kissing it softly.

Vala grabbed onto his neck and his hair, enjoying the feeling. "Uh huh." She found the hem of his shirt and pulled it up. Moving a step back, she kicked off her bottoms and removed her own shirt. He reached up to unhook her bra, now revealing her completely naked body. He smiled up at her in admiration, raising his hands to cup her breasts.

Vala pushed him backward onto the bed. She pulled off his shorts and boxers while licking her lips. "Vala," he questioned.

The man's cock was as big as she was hoping. And it stood ready at attention just for her. "Time for you to be mine." Without warning, her lips closed around his manhood.

"Holy sh…"

The ensuing bedroom romp that followed lasted quite a while. Vala managed to return the favor just as she was planning, and then some.

He eventually dropped down next to her when they were done, just now realizing that all the pillows had fallen off the bed as they rocked it. It was a full seven inches from the wall. He laughed breathlessly at that.

"Fuck, Daniel," Vala groaned happily.

"Yeah," he agreed. She turned her head to kiss him hard, tongue still reacting to the sex. Daniel sighed into her mouth. "You," he said, catching his breath between words, "are one sexy space pirate." Vala laughed. "Can I call you my girlfriend now?"

"I'll be anything you want, Darling."

"Good."

Vala turned onto her side to face him. He stroked a hand along her waist and hip. "So what am I then, hmm?"

He grabbed her ass. "Mine."

000

Daniel and Vala had fallen asleep for a little while before waking up to shower. They followed each other into his bathtub and shared the cool water. Vala was ridiculously happy as he lathered her back, smoothing his hands down her curves. She leaned into him, getting soap all over his chest. He kissed her neck and stood with her under the rush of water.

He stroked her breasts, playing with her nipples. They hardened under his touch. Then he left one hand playing with her breasts while the other wandered down. It possessively grabbed at the tuft of hair below, and Vala arched her ass back into his body. "Daniel," she breathed. She turned around within his arms and kissed him chastely. "I'm not ready yet," she said with a pout. Her hands rested on his chest.

He chuckled. "It's okay. Neither am I." He pushed his tongue into her mouth and wrestled with her. "I'm just enjoying your body." They kissed more. "I've been aching to touch you forever."

"What took you so long?" she complained.

"I wasn't sure if you wanted me in the same way."

"Haven't I thrown myself at you enough? I'm pretty sure I let you know how much I would have liked to do naughty things to you."

He knew that part already. But he liked where this conversation was going. So he didn't bother to clarify his previous words. "Oh?"

"Daniel. I've pleasured myself to your image in my head hundreds of times."

This made him shiver. Boy, he had a lot of lost time to make up for. He'd have to marry this woman. "You don't know how hot that sounds."

Vala smirked. "It's still better with the real thing." She played with the hard ripples of his abdomen. She leaned her face into his neck, cool water creeping into the spaces between their bodies.

"Have I told you how sexy you are?" he said into her hair.

"Tell me again."

"You're the hottest shit on Earth."

She flipped her hair playfully and Daniel laughed at her fake ego stroking. She ran a finger along his lips. "Tell me how long you've wanted me," she said in a slow, deep tone.

"Ever since we kissed back on Prometheus."

Vala leaned back to look at him. "Really? Could have fooled me."

"I guess I did." He paused for a second before saying, "But you know how I told them to let you through the gate when you had that tablet?" She nodded. "I had this silly fantasy in my head that I'd get you in a room somewhere and give you a proper welcome."

"You were mean to me."

"It was the only way to keep myself in check. Otherwise, I would have taken you in the briefing room."

"Ohhh," she whined. "I wish you did."

Daniel laughed.

"We could have kept it a secret! Run off when no one was looking, have incredible sex, then go right back to work."

"They would have fired me. And besides, you weren't about to keep something like that a secret back then." Not to mention the strange way that would have complicated things. Daniel would have become just another notch on her belt if he had let her do those naughty things she'd been talking about.

Vala brought a finger up to her chin in thought. "No, I think I could have."

"Really?" Daniel asked, not believing a word of it.

"Remember how you shut me up earlier today?" He nodded, humoring her. "If you had just started with that, I would have been your sex slave in a heartbeat." Daniel laughed again.

"So anytime I don't want to hear you talk, I just need to go down on you?"

Vala grinned mischievously. "You don't have to wait for me, Darling. You can do that anytime you want." Daniel kissed her, shaking his head.

She traced an imaginary line down his chest, settling on feeling his rock-hard muscles.

"I wonder if we could have had sex on Prometheus," he blurted out, obviously thinking aloud. "Without getting caught, I mean." Daniel had never been quite sure how much of their initial encounter had been recorded by the security feeds.

Vala chuckled. "I wondered that every day since the day we met." She thought. "I shouldn't have tried to knock you out. Maybe you wouldn't have zatted me right away."

"I admit you were really tempting. God, I should have just fucked you."

She giggled. "No use living in the past, right? At least we're here now, together."

He gave her a big smooch on the cheek. "You're right, it's okay. Nobody will look at me like I'm crazy if they find out I'm doing you now. Everyone knows you."

"Is that what you were waiting for?"

"No, I was waiting to make sure you'd stay."

"Maybe that's what made you such a tantalizing challenge. I had to make a serious effort before I could have you."

He kissed her passionately to let her know she had. "I'm gonna do you every day until I die." His words activated her insides. She felt a familiar urge and was happy to know that such an urge could easily be fulfilled now.

She sighed and wrapped her arms around his neck. His connected around her waist. "How could I ever live without you?"

He smiled, realizing the euphoria they were both experiencing. He didn't answer her question. "I'll do anything for you, Vala. Anything. You know that, right?"

"Yes."

"Vala Mal Doran, my woman," he mused, testing the concept out on his tongue. She rolled her eyes. "My woman is Vala Mal Doran, hottest space pirate in the galaxy."

"The women of the SGC will try to kill me now."

"What?"

"You do know about your fan club, don't you?"

"Vala, what are you talking about?"

"Any woman in their right mind besides Sam wants to jump your bones. She's got her eye on someone else, by the way."

"I know that."

"Your fan club consists of all the single women at work."

"Yeah, right."

"I'll be the envy and scorn of all of them. They were already jealous that I got most of your attention." She sighed dramatically.

"Did they react as harshly to Rishira as you did?"

Vala scowled. "We had plans to assassinate her if necessary."

Daniel laughed loudly. Vala grinned, never having seen him this loose and relaxed. She was proud to be let into his private world.

000

That night, Daniel dreamed of battleships, space pirates, and sex. Lots and lots of sex. Their previous conversation really had him wondering what would have happened if he had just given in to his primal desires and taken Vala from behind like he wanted to on Prometheus. God, she was so hot. He normally didn't allow himself to admit what his little brain had been thinking all along. His personal reputation had been at stake.

Now that he didn't care and Vala was an accepted member of the SGC, he dwelled on what ifs. She was a different person back then, so sex would have only complicated matters. Okay, so he was right to wait. But damn. He wished he hadn't. He pushed his mind forward in their personal timeline. What about that first time she tried to seduce him in his quarters? She was probably wet and primed to accept a donation. Daniel focused on that moment, wondering if he could have gotten away with it and still kept her quiet like she suggested.

When he woke up in the morning, he had the most unbelievable hard-on. It took him a few minutes to realize that there was someone there who would be happy to relieve all that pressure. She was naked beside him, body tangled in his sheets. The swells of her breast were brushing on his arm and her inviting legs interlaced with his. Daniel relished the feel of this woman in his bed, cuddled up to him. Sleeping peacefully.

Hmm. Sleeping. That just wouldn't do. He promptly woke her up to give her a proper 'good morning.'

000

They spent the rest of the morning lounging around. Vala was pleasantly sore. She borrowed some of his clothes, since she hadn't been planning on a sleepover party. She was too angry with him earlier. The negative emotions of the previous day felt miles away to her now. As she dangled lazily on a hammock in Daniel's backyard, she wondered what the Empress would think if she could have seen the way he… well… did her so expertly. Vala smiled slyly to herself. Yeah, that would teach her.

It was a shame they hadn't recorded the whole adventure so she could send it to her as a going-away present.

Well, no, Landry might have objected to that.

She idly wondered how Sam was doing with General Jack. Maybe they were getting it on as much as it looked like Sam wanted to. Vala could smell sex on that woman the minute she confronted her in the kitchen. Her own pleasurable screams must have turned her friend on when she heard them. Vala giggled to herself. Jack was sure in for a surprise yesterday.

A shadow fell over her, blocking her sun. "What are you laughing about?"

Vala turned her head. "Sam."

"What about her?"

"And Jack."

"Oh. That." Daniel made a mild look of disgust.

"What? Don't you think it's good for them?"

"Good, maybe. But I don't want to think about it. Sam is like my sister!"

"Oh come on, Daniel. Don't be such a prude."

"I am not a prude. And I'm pretty sure I proved that to you already… three times."

Vala sighed and lazily stroked her breasts. "Yes you did."

Daniel snatched her hand. "Don't do that out here. The neighbors could be watching."

"Let them."

"No. We will not. Come on. Inside." With a huff, Vala allowed Daniel to take her into the house. "I should take you back to the base now anyway."

They both decided to keep things quiet for now. Neither Vala nor Daniel was interested in going public with their relationship quite yet; they needed time to get to know each other intimately. Their friends would know about them eventually, just not now.

….to be continued…

A/N: The other members of SG-1 will be examined next, FYI.