Disclaimer: The characters are Paramount's, although the idea for this is ALL mine. Judge me in whatever way you want to,
A/N: I was recently asked about this and decided to... explore my first 'encounter' through my favorite Star Trek captain...
You can do it, Kathryn. It can't be that difficult- surely!
They say the first time is always the hardest… It's got to get better, right?
I know my parents enjoy it, although they try not to indulge too much. I've heard it's not so bad… Layla even enjoys it…
But you'll never know why unless you try it for yourself.
I inhale, the smell surrounding me… the scent is mild, not as overpowering as I assumed.
I bring it up to my mouth, past my lips.
Suddenly, the warm liquid is invading my mouth, its sharp bitterness covering my tongue, slowly dribbling to the back of my mouth and down my gullet. I can't escape it.
I want to spit it out. It's vile! I need to get rid of it…
Come on, Kathryn. Just swallow. It's not that hard.
Swallow.
Swallow!
My throat clenches and feel the warm fluid slide down my esophagus and breathe out. The aftertaste coats my tongue, the bitterness still there, but muted.
This I like.
"So?" From his tone I'm guessing he enjoyed watching me squirm.
I set the cup down.
"I can't see any way that I would ever enjoy coffee, Dad!"
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