Title: Captain's Rules (drabble)
Series: Star Trek: Voyager
Author: Singing Violin
Rating: K
Summary: Chakotay's honest with Kathryn.
Disclaimer: Star Trek characters and universe are not mine. 'nuff said.
"What do you want from me, Chakotay?" she asked frustratedly.
He stared at her a moment before speaking. "I want to hold you in my arms."
"What?!" she cried, recoiling slightly.
He took a deep breath, gazed directly into her eyes, and continued. "I want to be your shoulder to cry on, or whatever you need."
She raised an eyebrow. "Starship captains can't afford the luxury of a 'shoulder to cry on.'"
"Says who?" he asked pointedly.
Suddenly, she was speechless.
"Nobody's making those rules but you, Kathryn," he continued. "Just let me hug you."
She found a whisper. "Okay."