Title: Texts From Last Night
Author:
virkatjolRating: PG
Summary: Vala is bored. She likes texting. Poor Cam.
Disclaimer: I don't own them. I only take them out to play sometimes.
A/N: This is for
Dizzydame for the Gift Exchange on
stargateland.
The buzz in his pocket distracts him for a moment from his paperwork. It's followed by the distinct beep of an incoming text.
There is one person that texts him.
One.
He rolls his eyes wondering what she needed that she couldn't walk down the hall to ask. Cam wrestles the phone from his pocket and flips the top.
how's the paperwork?
He shakes his head and quickly types. Tons of fun. No loads of fun.
He goes back to it and five seconds later the beep comes.
Liar.
One word. He used to have a limit. He upgraded after the first month of overages. Vala Mal Doran loves one word replies. Usually they're follo-
The beep.
You never think paperwork is fun. I can't tell sarcasm over the primitive text messaging system of your planet.
He still fumbles though the keys. Gotta get it done though. I want to be allowed out of here at some point tonight.
It's already late. Passed ten pm according to his phone. 10:24pm to be exact. Landry wants this in the morning so he doesn't have a choice.
You could come over.
He's about to reply when his phone freezes. Cam slams his thumb on the keys when it buzzes with the new text from Vala.
please.
She must be really bored if she's asking nicely. You bored?
dying of it. D Y I N G
Even her texts are melodramatic. He smiles as he reads it. The stack of paperwork has dwindled. He only has a few more things to make sure he's got done. I'll never get this done if you keep texting me.
sorry
Damn she's fast. He waits for it before setting the phone down.
text me when you're doneeeeeeee.
He smiles and closes the phone. Now he's a lot slower finishing it. Cam's thinking about Vala now - how adorable she is, the way she's probably laying kiddiewampus on the bed staring at the phone, the noises she'll be making in her boredom. Now his pen has slowed to a halt. His eyes are on his phone.
11:42pm. Ugh. He gives himself a little pep talk and pushes his cell out of his sight.
As soon as he's no longer distracted and back moving along with good momentum.
Buzz. Beep.
He tries to ignore it. Really. He does.
Done yet? So bored Cameron!!!!!!!!!!! Save me!!!!!!!!
He ignores her. A surefire way to make her more annoying. He knows this. Cam has years of experience. He's got a couple pages left. She'll have to wait.
He laughs to himself. Vala wait? Sure…
Buzz. Beep.
Buzz. Beep.
Buzz. Beep.
"Vala!" He shouts her name at his phone, as if it will hear him and stop her from texting.
Cameron?
Are you ignoring me?
You're ignoring me aren't you? That's so mean. I am in need, desperate need of entertainment. Don't make light of it.
His chuckles and sends a quick reply.
Almost done. No promises made. He still hasn't decided what he's going to do.
The paperwork is back to slow going. He huffs and concentrates again. Time creeps by as he reviews the whole report. When he's sure all the T's are crossed and I's are dotted he pulls out his phone.
1:03am. Good grief. She's asleep. Probably. But he's still keyed up from the last cup of coffee he downed.
Buzz. Beep.
Good grief, she's got some sort of psychic ability.
Caaaaaaaameronnnnnnnn
He smiles. and responds. Shouldn't you be curled up under your blankets. Nestled asleep in your bed.
If she is sleepy it doesn't effect her speed. Did you say Nestlé's? I'd love some chocolate when you come. Are you done?
All done. You sure you want company. It's late. I was going to go to bed. On base. It even sounds lame in a text message. His base quarters aren't bad but his bed at home is so much nicer.
Still bored. Come talk to me for a bit.
He leans back in his chair and thinks. He does need to unwind. May as well be entertained by Vala.
He chooses to not text her back. His gait is swift as he heads down the hall. Cam's at her door in a few moments and as his hand reaches to knock his phone buzzes.
Beep.
You're not coming are you? :(
Now he's glad he did. He hates sad Vala. His hand doesn't wait any longer. He knocks. The door swings open to a delighted grin. She's wearing…
Oh lord.
"What are you wearing?" It's black and lacy. If you can count it as an outfit.
She does a twirl. "You like?"
"I thought you were bored?"
"I was." She sees him backing up a little and reaches out to yank him into her room. "I'm not now. You are just what I was waiting for…"
The End