Two In One
by Sistine
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Summary: And Daniel thought he wouldn't be getting a birthday present anytime soon
Well, here I am, currently waiting in the darkness for Jack to spring his surprise on me. He has been secretive all day, which has been extremely annoying - which was probably the intention. In the immediate past, he insisted on driving me home, and then blindfolded me before leading me into the house. Now I can hear him moving around the house while getting things ready.
I have an idea what this is about but I am not going to spoil the surprise that Jack has obviously gone to so much trouble to arrange. Today is our first anniversary - exactly one year since Jack gave in and kissed me. There have been several times during the year when I thought we wouldn't last that long, that fear surfacing as recently as two weeks ago. I thought I had really messed things up during our pathetic attempt to rescue Chaka - who didn't want to be rescued. They really were a bad couple of days, and I still feel guilty that I gave Chaka the means to start an uprising on that planet. I could have kept the zat but no, I had to hand it over. I wonder how many of the planet's population - humans and Unas - are now dead because of that?
Jack was pretty mad at me for a while, some of that anger coming from the fact that he hadn't helped anyone. He blamed me for wanting to save Chaka, then for allowing the Unas to make war on the humans. I don't think he has ever forgiven Chaka for kidnapping me, which was why he wasn't too happy about the whole mission in the first place. But at least he seems to be over it now, back to his usual annoying self - and I say that with love.
He hated that I got hurt again though, and there was nothing he could do to stop it. I think if Chaka hadn't got in first, Jack would have cheerfully killed Burrock with his bare hands. Since he didn't get to do that, he settled for getting mad at me, and then switched to being extra protective on our next mission out. I have to admit, I was tempted to be a little reckless and see how Jack reacted but common sense told me that it reallywouldn't have been a good move.
And now Jack has something special planned. I don't think it will be anything too romantic - Jack's just not like that. But he always does something nice for me after a particularly stressful mission, which is his way of saying, 'I'm so glad we're both still alive'. So this evening should be interesting.
Soft, warm lips on mine indicate that once again, Jack has been able to sneak up on me; I would never make it in Special Ops. A warm, tingly feeling starts to work its way upwards from my toes as I return the kiss, one hand coming up to hold Jack to me. It's very erotic not being able to see Jack, only being able to feel him against me. His tongue flickers against my lips and I open them, letting him in, wrapping my tongue around his. I love kissing like this, slowly and teasingly - I could do it for hours. Jack doesn't always have the patience for it though, and he usually only indulges me when he is in a really good mood... which I'm hoping will be tonight.
Jack gently guides me into the dining room, our lips still locked, before untying the blindfold. My eyes don't have to adjust much to the dim light. "Happy anniversary," he tells me, standing back to let me see what he has done.
The dim light comes from the two candles on the table, plus several candles on the dresser and other available surfaces. The good plates are set out on the table, and a bottle of red wine is resting in an ice bucket. It is beautiful. I take back what I said about Jack's romantic side; he definitely has one. "It's beautiful, Jack," I reply, awed by the effort he has gone to.
He snuggles in behind me, his chin resting on my shoulder. His arms wrap around my chest and hold me tightly to him. "This also counts as your birthday dinner, you know."
Given that we are going to be off-world then, I understand that. "Thank you, Jack." I can't quite bring myself to be sarcastic about that; this is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. Besides bringing me back from the dead, taking me in, giving me a family, that sort of thing.
"Birthday present will be later," he murmurs into my ear before releasing me and heading into the kitchen. "Just sit back and enjoy," he shouts from the other room.
No problem there. Making myself comfortable, I take in the romantic atmosphere. I should have expected this; Jack tells me that I surprise him constantly but he does the same to me on a regular basis, this being one of those times. I wonder whether he did this for Sara before they divorced?
After the wining and dining, and a brief squabble over who gets to do who, we unhurriedly make love. The best thing about having an older lover is the stamina that he brings to the table, bed, whatever. He even puts me to shame sometimes.
Jack doesn't move away afterwards. I can feel him softening inside me but he doesn't slip out, obviously wanting to remain as close as possible. I don't mind; I love the intimacy of it, knowing we are as connected as it is possible for two men to be.
"That was incredible," he whispers in my ear once he has regained the power of speech.
Preaching to the choir here. "Mind-blowing," I agree.
"I take it you liked your birthday present." His hands come around to lightly stroke my chest.
"Definitely." A couple more presents like that and I will be very happy. Capturing one of Jack's hands, I entwine my fingers with his. I can't believe that a year ago, I didn't have this. Just being here tonight, letting me know that he loves me, is the best present Jack could give me after everything we have been through. "It's so practical, and I can use it every day."
Jack chuckles at my joke as he rests his head behind mine on the pillow. "I love you too." He kisses the back of my neck and gently pulls out of me, still holding me close. "Night, Danny."
"Night, Jack." Turning over to face Jack, I snuggle into his chest and close my eyes, savouring the happiness that is flowing through me. We have got a mission coming up in two days time so this is the last night we will spend together until it is over. I move slightly and feel the pain of where Jack was inside me. Loved inside and out - life doesn't get much better than this.
