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Jim Hawkins, the man he had loved from the moment he had become aware of him. Captain of the Elegant Diamond Dimitri was for lack of a better word completely smitten with the young cadet he had hired, recommended with the highest praise from Amelia. He had bought the boy's papers immediately whenhe'd heard it was the same Jim Hawkins that had discovered the elusive Treasure Planet, the reputation that his ship was of the best money could buy was not far from the mark, he'd literally bought all it's grander and excellent crew from the far edges of the galaxy. Building from the ground up and coming out ahead by his calculations and others.
It was a terribly late hour, but he had still called for the young man to make an appearance, a slight edge to his voice as it rang metallically through the intercom system, ringing down to the Cadet's room in the lower levels of the ship, a simple request to meet the man who had bought his papers from Captain Amelia of the RLS Legacy.
The soft squelch of leather boots echoed down the corridor that lead to his commanding officer's large chambers, the main lobby had already been shut down for the night and almost everyone had gone home to their respected beds. A faint sliver of light wavered from the slightly closed door as Jim, with some trepidation crept forward and nudged it open.
He stood in silence, examining the interwoven patterns in the carpet on the floor. His blood flowed faster with the pounding of his heart as the silence stretched on until he though he'd be driven mad, a soft sound, almost inaudible reached his over sensitive ears and he looked up at the Captain, he spoke then "You summoned me, Sir."
Dimitri looked down at him, his eyes suddenly full of an emotion Jim didn't recognize. He stared at the boy for a long moment, swallowing hard, he tried to beat back the arousal that had flared within him the moment Jim had opened the door. He focused instead on the fire that burned brightly in the heavily carved mantle in the corner of his chambers.
"Yes, I would have you as my lover," he said quietly.
"When one is talking about lovers, well, people like you don't generally take people like me into that role except by fiat or recreation, and I don't expect that you would ever try either of those with me, your reputation precedes you as an honest man, Sir" he finished, a red blush coming to his cheeks as he spoke.
Dimitri turned towards the mantle; Jim could see he was gathering his thoughts. Absently he picked up a full glass of wine and took the barest of sips before placing it down on the cold hard stone. "Now I see the basis of our confusion," he said at last, more to the cup than to Jim. "You don't understand what I meant when I said I wanted to be your lover."
Against his will, Jim laughed, "I think I have a far better understanding of it then you, there are many things you don't know about me, Dimitri."
"And one very significant thing you don't know about me, Jim."
"Only one?"
"Only one that would matter."
"And that would be-?"
Dimitri looked up from the glass, fixing Jim with a direct stare from his emerald eyes. "I love you."
Jim sighed softly, "I can't help but wonder what the point is for you in starting something with someone who clearly is only a temporary diversion in your life, especially when there is so much risk involved."
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
Jim turned and stared at him. "No? Perhaps I can remind you of a few situations you seem to have forgotten. First, we are of totally different social classes; about as far apart as one can get, actually. So obviously your interest in me can only last so long before you choose someone else who is suitable as a life partner, someone royal, or at least noble, as she will have to take on the role of Lady."
Dimitri removed his elbow from the mantle and crossed his arms. Jim's logic, from his perspective, was perfect; there was no point in arguing with it, at least for now. "So you don't think love is worth anything if it lasts only a short time?"
Jim looked up at him, and his eyes filled with memory. He thought back to his talk with his mother, Sarah, about her husband, his father: in our short time together we loved a lifetime's worth. "No," he said softly, out of respect for the thought, "I definitely wouldn't say that."
"What, then?" Dimitri could feel his desperation rising again, "What do I have to do to convince you to give me a chance?"
"A chance at what?"
Dimitri felt like shaking the younger man. "A chance to act on my feelings for you, Jim. A chance to cherish you, and spend time with you; a chance to be as honest with you, to trust you with my heart, even if-" He stopped, unable to finish.
"Even if what?" Jim's voice was gentle, and when Dimitri looked up he saw the same mildness in his eyes.
"Even if you don't want to keep it." The pain in his face and his voice went straight to Jim's heart, and he felt it tug painfully. Jim stared at the floor, afraid that if he continued to look in the captain's eyes he would begin to weep. For a few moments they stayed there, Dimitri watching Jim, Jim watching the fire shadows flicker on the rug.
Jim looked into Dimitri's face and studied his eyes. They were free from deception, or so he thought, with hope brimming beneath the surface; the Captain seemed to be holding his breath, waiting her Jim's answer. Finally he looked up, "So you would be willing to become lovers, knowing that it was only for a short while?"
"Yes, I would be grateful for any moment with you, any time at all, no matter how brief. I know it would be worth whatever it cost me."
"And that would be enough?"
"If it had to be. When you want something this badly, anything you can get is enough."
Dimitri went up behind Jim and took the younger man into his arms, laughing as he squirmed away. The Russian looked him over thoughtfully, then took his hand and led Jim back into the bedroom and over to the bed.
He took Jim into his arms, and everything faded into obscurity, it was as if they were the only two people left in the world. Their lips met softly, then with more warmth, and as his body began to tremble, from the sweet scent of Jim's skin, the joy that permeated him in finally having the young man to himself, was perhaps responsible for the obscurement of his senses, the happy haze that shielded him from the growing rumbles within the very foundation of his ship, counterbalance by the eerie silence that had swept over the crew on board. By the time he realized what was happening it was too late.
"Captain! We are besieged!"
Author's Note: Cliffhanger! Hope you enjoyed the first chapter, please Read and Review, the feedback is much appreciated!