A/N: This is one of the daily drabbles I wrote for Femslash February; meant to post each one everywhere at once, but that obviously didn't happen. It took almost the whole month for me to decide which Uhura ship I wanted to do. I meant to write fluff, but ended up with bittersweetness instead.
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Though Janice indulges the impromptu festivities gracefully, it isn't long before Nyota can see she wants out. Slipping an arm around her shoulders, she says, "Come on, Jan, I'll help give your room a last once-over."
A chorus of farewells follows them out, but they're quiet as they make their way. Not a word passes between them until they get to Janice's door and Nyota turns to say goodnight.
Janice catches her by the arm before the words are out. Eyes bright and determined, Janice says, "I'd rather not start missing you until morning."
Nyota doesn't hesitate, just leans in.