Monkey See

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Title Monkey See
Author:Maeve Bran
Summarry: Buffy and Daniel continue their sword lessons.
Notes:This set after "Ripple Effect" 9.13. Also written for the Ninja Daniel challenge that Michael Shanks has issued at several conventions.
Twisted Shorts Challenge:1:05AM to 2:05AM on June 3, 2007 (write for an hour)
Disclaimer: I own niether Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Stargate SG1 serries. I am just having some unprofitable fun.
Raiting: FR 18
Word Count: 978



Daniel was in an unusual position. He was currently straddling Buffy's hips while holding a wooden practice sword to her throat. He had been taking what he secretly called 'Ninja Lessons' from Buffy for a couple weeks now. He knew she was surprised at the speed he had been learning his lessons, but wasn't, not really. He had after all been learning hand to hand combat from his Air Force teammates and Teal'c for the last eight years. He knew that wasn't enough but at least there was foundation training for what Buffy was teaching him. But Daniel's thoughts returned to the position he was presently in. He knew he should just get up and help Buffy to her feet but Daniel didn't.

"Very good, Dr. Jackson." Buffy said with a joking lilt in her voice on his title. She was enjoying the position she found herself in. This was definitely as much fun, or more so, as training with Angel. Buffy held no illusions about Daniel wanting her but still she was enjoying the risqué positions she found herself in when sparring with him. She knew it had been too long since she had had something resembling a love life.

"Thank you." Daniel said as he finally moved off of Buffy.

She let him get to his feet but when he gentlemanly extended a hand to her she surprised him by pulling him off balance. There was a flurry of movement and suddenly their positions were reversed with Buffy on top. Daniel seemed confused as to what had occurred.

"How many times have I told you to not let your guard down?" Buffy leaned over him as she moved her wooden sword to lay beside his jaw. "I know that you've fought beside Lt. Col. Carter for the better part of a decade so you can't still think we mere females need protecting. Chivalrous behavior does not belong in battle or on the practice floor. Use your advan- . . . " Buffy's impromptu lecture was interrupted by Daniel suddenly twisting and shifting his weight. Before Buffy could finish the word, it was she who was on her back. ". . .tage. "

"You mean like that?" Daniel grinned down at her. This had to stop, he thought. He was enjoying this far too much. It had been far too long since he had had a woman. That had to be the source of these thoughts and feelings he reasoned. It didn't help that Buffy was writhing beneath him. He assumed that it was in preparation for flipping him so he braced for it but then the writhing stopped and he let down his guard. Buffy chose that moment to act. This time though she didn't flip him, just knocked him to the side and sprang gracefully to her feet.

Buffy walked swiftly to the bench that held their towels and water. Placing her sword on the bench, she wiped her face and drank some water while keeping her back to Daniel so he didn't see her embarrassment. "Stupid hormonal slayer." she muttered under her breath.

Daniel got to his feet and walked over to the bench and likewise laid down his sword before gulping down his water. These 'Ninja Lessons' were typically only an hour or so long but quite intensive, especially for one am. Finished with his water, Daniel set down the empty bottle, wiped his face and neck with his towel before turning to Buffy. She still had her back to him so he assumed she was embarrassed about something.

"Buffy, have I done something to upset you?" Daniel asked hesitantly. He thought he knew what might be the matter. He hoped he hadn't offended her in any way, but he was male after all and she was a beautiful woman.

"No, Daniel. You haven't done anything. I think it might be best if we don't continue these lessons. You know enough to use the swords in your office if you need to. It's not like you're going to be called to use a sword on a mission." Buffy stammered.

Daniel tentatively reached out a hand to her shoulder and gently turned her to face him. "Buffy, is this because of the way we ended up. just now?" He had to know if he had offended her. She had seemed to be almost aroused by their last fight and he needed to know if he read her right before he did something stupid like make a pass at her.

"Maybe a little. When Faith first showed up in Sunnydale, she publicly claimed that slaying made her hungry and horny. Over the years, I've come to find that to be true. It has been several years since I've had a boyfriend. Add to that the fact that you are an extremely attractive man and , , , , Well you get the idea." Buffy confessed.

"I get your drift." Daniel said before clearing his throat. "Now it is my turn to confess. I seem to be having a similar problem. So what are we going to do about it?"

"I don't know. But I need a shower before I do anything else." Buffy said as she gathered up her things. Then she realized what she had said, "Not that that was an invitation. Not that I wouldn't. Sometime in the future but for now I think it best to . . "

"That's ok, Buffy. I didn't think it was. Not that I wouldn't . . . But I agree we need to talk seriously before doing anything else." Daniel agreed as he gathered his things. "So do you want to meet me in my lab in a half hour?"

"Sure." Buffy agreed, glad that they were still going to have their post lesson wind down cup of decaf regardless of their newly admitted desires.