Author's Note: Hey guys. This is now my second fanfic! I hope you all enjoy it. Feel free to review. All comments are welcome.
A Found Love
Kathryn's P.O.V
The glowing stars of the night were shining through the empty, lifeless mess hall window. I was sitting there on the soft, black leather sofa, staring out into the starry sky. Alone. My legs were stretched out in front of me.
Lately things have been awkward between me and Chakotay. I couldn't stop staring at him on the bridge this month. He caught me once or twice. How embarrassing... I'm pretty sure I've caught Chakotay staring at me too.
I had just finished my long, tiring shift on the bridge early. I left 30 minutes ago. I needed some time alone. To think. To get away from Chakotay. There was only one problem... I couldn't stop thinking about him. Oh how I love his broad shoulders; strong, secure arms; the tattoo that lies on his left temple; his soft, deep brown eyes.
I don't think I can deny my feelings any longer. I think I... I think I love him. Wrong! I know I love him. I need him. I've loved him since the day I first laid eyes on him. If only... No! I can't do that to the crew. I need to stay focussed and get them home. I promised them! Protocol. How I hate that word! What if I lose him? No, either way I can't have Chakotay.
I stayed sitting there. Silently. Only hearing the rumbling, hard-working engines of Voyager. Feeling the comfortable pitch black, leather sofa underneath me. Trapped in my scattered thoughts. Only thinking of Chakotay, the crew and... home.
Warm, fresh, salty tears started escaping my eyes, trickling down the soft, pink flesh of my cheeks. Burning wet tracks along the cold skin. Alone... All alone... Alone...