It had been fun while it had lasted. Secret alone time, shared looks, stolen kiss's, it had all been so romantic. But now it was out, they had been caught. Lying in a compromising position on the ready room couch captain Kathryn Janeway and commander Chakotay stared to Tom Paris who had entered the room. "You're…" was all ha managed to say as he stood frozen in place.

"He can't say it can he?" questioned Kathryn.

"After all this time betting on this very situation and he cannot say it," confirmed Chakotay on a chuckle, "But it's fun to watch him try though!"

"Mr. Paris," called Kathryn in her firmest voice, "You are going to turn around and walk out of here if what you had to say is not life threatening."

"I just thought you should know B'Elanna hit… well a few more people and I think they may want to get revenge," blurted Tom before he quickly turned and left the ready room.

Looking down to Chakotay Kathryn sighed, "It was fun while it lasted."

"It was," agreed Chakotay, stealing a quick kiss he smiled, "Let's go and deal with our crew, well deal with our being ousted when the rest of the ship knows in a couple hours."

Nodding Kathryn pushed herself up and straightened her clothing. As she stood and headed for the door she clucked her tongue, "For the record, we aren't finished here," she said.

"Spirits I hope not," agreed Chakotay.

The rest of the crew may know now, but that didn't mean anything would change. They loved each other and they weren't about to let anything get in their way now.

FIN