I just couldn't wait to post this, after reading the reviews and seeing how many people have been viewing it!

I really appreciate all the support, guys

So, this is the G/B one

*Don't own Star Trek*

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Julian and Garak were sitting in Quarks enjoying an early lunch. This was their third lunch as a couple and they were discussing how to keep their relationship a secret for the time being. Not wanting any complications from their friends and family.

A Bajoran walked past the couple and heard something he really didn't think he'd hear. He heard the distinct British accent telling the man sitting in front of him that he loved him. The Bajoran stopped dead and turned around to see Julian gaze dreamily in Garak's direction. He liked Julian, he was a nice Doctor and he didn't want him to date such a dangerous creature. Knowing that he and his friends could not take on the Cardassian, he decided that it would be safer to confront the Doctor instead.

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As Julian entered his quarters, he immediately sensed something was wrong. The lights failed to come on upon his arrival.

"Computer, lights"

Nothing, not even the tell-tale chirp that it understood the command.

He thought maybe it was just a simple malfunction, that was until he heard what were definitely footsteps getting louder.

"Who's there?" He was beginning to panic now

"Sorry, Doctor. I'm afraid your lover can't protect you at the moment"

The voice came from right behind him, a man by the sounds of it. He spun round only to receive a blow to the face. He staggered back and held his throbbing cheek.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" If he could see anything he may well have fought back, but he had no idea where his attacker went, let alone manage to defend himself

"We are here to teach you of your wrong doings. We have no quarrel with your lover being male, however, your choice of species… is in error"

Julian was starting to see what was going on. These Bajoran's, he had no idea how many there were, disapproved of his relationship with the plain and simple tailor.

"It's none of your business who my lover is!" He was angry at their accusation that they had even gotten that far in their relationship. "We have only been together for a week! How could you possibly even know…"

Before he could finish his argument, he felt something hit him in the back of the head. He fell to the floor, stunned.

"Cardassian are SCUM! We believe you are a good doctor, Bashir, but you are obviously not thinking straight. We just want you to understand how this relationship will turn out! Cardassians are well known for their abusiveness! What we'll do to you today will be a lot less worse than what Garak would do to you once he's bored with his little Human!" It was a different Bajoran man speaking now, his voice raised enough to be threatening but quiet as to not be heard from passers-by.

Julian was blearily starting to get up on his hands and knees, but before he could stand up, someone behind him hoisted him up by his shoulders and held him with a vice like grip. He tried to struggle against the bruising hold but they were just too strong. He held his aching head up high to where he assumed one Bajoran stood, when the lights turned on. He squeezed his eyes shut against the sudden brightness. When he opened his eyes he found four Bajorans staring at him with contempt written on their faces. His shoulders were momentarily let go, only for his arms to be twisted behind him painfully.

"Garak would never do that! It was difficult for him to admit his feelings, he would not hurt me. I'm scared for you! When he finds out about this, you'll want to be far far away!"

Julian was raising his voice with each word and was just about to give another threat when his arms were twisted even more and he felt his left shoulder dislocate. All at once, he screamed at the excruciating pain, but was cut off by a jab of an elbow to his stomach. The Bajoran would not let go of his throbbing arm.

"You actually believe that?" the Bajoran, the first one who spoke to him judging by his voice, wore a green robe that concealed everything but his face. He spoke and gave a little chuckle "You are even more naïve than we thought. That Cardassian could kill you with one twist of his hand. We are trying to make you see this, and after hearing your reluctance to see the obvious…"

Green One signalled to another Bajoran, wearing the same robe but in red. Red One came walking right up to Julian and sunk his fist in the Doctors midsection, causing an explosive whooomph to erupt from Julian's mouth. When Julian was doubled over, his head was lifted up by the back of his hair to force his gaze back to Red One.

He would not let these Bajoran's change his mind on his choice of partner, no matter what they did to him. He spat in Red Ones face and soon regretted it when he was punched so hard in the face he felt two teeth dislodge and he tasted blood.

It didn't stop there

The one holding his arms let go and walked in front of him. Julian stood swaying, his dislocated arm hanging uselessly at his side. This Bajoran standing in front him was wearing a blue robe.

"That wasn't very nice, spitting in my friends face" Blue One taunted

Julian gathered up all his courage and looked him straight in the eyes

"It wasn't meant to be!" He wheezed, blood slowly spilling from his mouth

Blue One gave a chuckle and brought his knee up, hard, to Julian's groin, causing him to sink down to his knees in pain. Blue One kicked him in the side of the head and Julian crumpled all the way down to floor, lying on his stomach. Blue One knelt in front him, a look of mock concern on his face, which quickly turned into a cruel smile as he revealed a knife he had hidden in his robe and brought it down and pierced Julian's back.

Julian was slowly getting his vision back from the kick when he saw Blue One smile and he felt a horrible sharp pain in the middle of his back. He yelled out, trying to get help! He was truly sure they were going to kill him now! He felt another stab of pain, in his upper back this time and blood erupted from his mouth when he tried to scream! It hurt! He was sure he was crying, he didn't want to die like this, so brutally.

His last thought before he sunk into unconsciousness was that he desperately wished Garak would not blame himself for all of this.

Blue One stabbed him on more time, in the right shoulder and left the blade there. He could see the blood from the three wounds rapidly congealing blood. This Cardie Whore would soon be dead and he felt surprisingly happy.

"Let's get out of here" Green One hissed and looked at Blue One with an incredibly angry look

"You were not meant to do that! You'll be arrested for murder! Utter FOOL!" he hissed

"I acted on impulse, they'll never know it was even a Bajoran!" he argued back

They all strolled out of Julian's quarters and left the Doctor to bleed to death

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Garak was excited. He had a proposal for Julian and he couldn't wait to tell him. He was walking towards his partners quarters and pressed the chime. When there was no answer he frowned, Julian told him he'll be in his quarters at this hour with a romantic dinner prepared. He couldn't even smell any food.

Feeling very worried when he called out Julian's name and received nothing in response, he entered the door code that Julian very lovingly told him a few days ago. He walked in and nearly collapsed to the floor.

His partner, his best friend looked dead. He had a knife handle protruding from his back and there was a large puddle of blood pooling around him, his clothes had gone red from the amount of blood. He was so pale and was bleeding from his nose and mouth.

Garak could not tell if he was breathing or not and ran to his side, careful not to touch the knife. He placed a shaky hand to Julian's throat and felt an indescribable amount of relief at the pulse, it was weak but it was there.

He ran to Julian's computer panel and initiated a site to site transport for himself and Julian to the Infirmary. When they dematerialised he shouted at the top of his lungs for help, which he received. In no time at all, Julian was placed on the biobed onto his stomach and Garak reluctantly left him in the tender and safe hands of the medical staff.

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Julian was sitting up in the biobed propped up by pillows and held a data PADD in his right hand, his left arm was still a bit stiff.

After he regained consciousness, Odo had practically begun his questioning on who attacked him. Only after Garak threatened him did Odo leave with a humph and walked out letting the Doctor know he wanted a report soon.

He looked through the PADD that held pictures and names of all the Bajoran's that came aboard the station trying to recognise his attackers. He came across the three men he saw the faces of but there were at least two more he didn't get a look at. Odo found the three Bajoran's and they confessed and gave him the names of the other two.

Now he was reviewing his injuries he sustained, the most serious was the three stab wounds on his back, funny, he thought, I only felt two. He also had 2 cracked ribs, a mild concussion and had to have two of his teeth replaced.

Garak was sitting next to him with a smile on his face, he had continuously apologised but he had been quickly shut up by Julian pleading him not to blame himself, it was just a few Bajoran's who were obviously deeply troubled. Garak still felt guilty but didn't say anything in fear of Julian's wrath.

As Julian was reading through another PADD, Garak decided now was good a time as any to tell him his proposal. He gently put his hand over Julian's and put his hand down. Julian looked at him with a look of confusion.

"Julian, I want to suggest something" He quietly stated

"What is it?" Julian replied curiously

"I wanted to suggest this the night you were attacked; now that you are on the mend I wanted to tell you that I've been thinking about our relationship. We have been friends for a long time, and only just started a romantic relationship. I have to say I'd like for us to go to the next step…"

Julian stared at his partner, soon to be lover, with a huge smile on his face

"I'd like that, I really would!" He was excited, after every kiss they shared together he always wished they could have gone further but feared it was too soon in the relationship. He was truly happy.

Garak beamed at him "Thank you, when you're feeling better I'll take you for a romantic evening and end the night in my quarters."

Julian raised an eyebrow "I feel fine now. I think I remember hearing that I'll be released today" He suavely said

"But, I don't have any reservations…"

"Garak! We've had meals many times. I just want us to spend the night together! Please"

Garak smiled and hugged Julian with such gentleness Julian could not believe that the Bajoran's could have ever suggested he would hit him.

"The night will be ours. I love you, Elim"

End

awwww

I really enjoyed writing this one!

AMM, how about a preview of your idea, eh?

"Sisko was surprisingly strong for someone who had a concussion and a fever "Sir, I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Don't play innocent with me, Doctor!" he yelled as he pushed Julian away, causing him to stagger back. Sisko jumped off the bed and approached Julian.

"Captain, you're not thinking clearly now! Calm down!" Julian was trying desperately to get the Captain to see he was not a threat

"I haven't thought more clearly in all my life, Doctor" He had cornered Julian, now. Towering over him with threatening eyes. "I remembered"..."

ooooooooooooh, I hope you liked it :D