A/N- I had to fill in some space before i started on the movies, so here we go. I had fun writing this- just some random stuff that i thought Charlotte would do through the day, and some others as well. Please tell me if anyone is OOC.
I own nothing but Charlotte and her relationships with the crew. Please r/r.
"I believe that is checkmate."
Charlotte made a sound halfway between a groan and a laugh. "I don't know why I bother playing this game when I know you'll always win."
Data raised an eyebrow. "Perhaps you enjoy the challenge."
"Some challenge. You can beat me in 6 moves," she grumbled, then dropped her mini-sulk and grinned instead. "Oh, don't listen to me; I'm just a sore loser. Chess doesn't seem to be my forte. Another game?"
Data thought for a short moment. "I have another idea."
"What's that?"
"Perhaps you would accompany me in a holodeck program of Sherlock Holmes?"
Charlotte stared at him in disbelief. "Good lord, we've been together for about 6 years and you finally ask me on a date. Took you long enough, didn't it?"
Data looked confused. "Am I to understand that you have been waiting for me to 'make the next move' as it were?"
She shrugged. "Actually, I was waiting for you to reach the stage of development where you would start to take matters into your own hands, instead of letting me lead you along. So yes, making the next move."
"I am curious- How long have you been waiting?"
"Probably since our third or fourth date, a good half a decade ago. Now I'm curious- What made you suddenly ask me like that?" Suspicion crept into her voice. "Was it Geordie?"
"Yes. How did you know?"
Charlotte laughed, shaking her head. "I know you boys too well. He can't help offering advice, and you can't help listening." She slipped of her seat and offered him her hand. "Anyway, no matter whose idea it was, I would be quite happy to accompany you, my avid Sherlock-fan."
Data took her hand and let her lead him out of Ten-Forward.
