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Hikaru was blinded by his hurt unable to see the faces blur past him as he all but ran to the turbo lift. Pavel was right behind him, he was even trying to talk to him, but Hikaru was not paying him any attention. His heart was slowly breaking apart, his world was turned on his axis. He had built his life for over three years on the fact that he loved Pavel and when Pavel was legal he would make his move. They would love each other and live happily ever after. That was the keystone to nearly every decision he had made since he'd met the wild-haired, blue-eyed, beautiful, fourteen year-old in front of the library looking for the navigational department. But of course that is not how it was going to happen for him. Nothing could ever be that easy for the pilot. He punched the call button for the lift standing like a stone statue. He heard none of the words that were flowing out of Pavel's mouth like the stars streaming by at warp speed. His life was officially over.

The turbo doors opened to reveal Jim Kirk. If Hikaru's heart had already fell, seeing those gorgeous blue eyes made it sink to his feet. The Captain had that look in his eyes that he only got when he was up to no good. They seemed to sparkle as they passed from Hikaru to Pavel. Hikaru had an uneasy feeling that whatever just happened with Scotty was going to be nothing compared to what happened with Jim. "Captain." Hikaru's voice was tight with anger – anger at himself, anger at Jim, anger at Scotty and even anger at Pavel. If Jim was serious about getting Pavel, then Hikaru stood no chance. The teen followed his captain around like a lost puppy.

"Gentlemen." Jim's voice was husky. He ushered both men into the lift with him. However, he was no more interested in Hikaru than he was a promise ring.

"Good afternoon, Keptin. I am wery glad to zee you. I hawe some questions about swapping zome shifts next veek." Pavel was just as damn cheerful as always. Another stab to Hikaru's wounded heart.

If he had not been the superior officer, Hikaru would have run like hell in the other direction. But since he really had no choice in the matter he stood in the back of the lift, which he regretted as soon as he had a front row view of Jim stepping closer to Pavel. Jim wrapped his arm around Pavel's shoulders, just had Hikaru had done only minutes before. "Do you mean the shift that happens to be on your eighteenth birthday Pavel?" Kirk (because he was not going to call a man who had formerly been his friend by his first name) leaned in close nearly whispering in Pavel's ear. He even went so far as to blow on Pavel's exposed neck before he straightened back up to tower over the younger man.

Pavel laughed, the laugh that he did when he was trying to be cute (ok so he didn't try to be cute, he was cute damnit). Hikaru could see from where he was standing that Pavel's neck was already bright red. He had enjoyed what Kirk had done! Then Pavel had the audacity to bat his eyelashes up at the Captain. Had they forgotten that he was standing right there?! "Yes, Keptin, I vould like to ve off duty that day." Pavel's voice was deep and sultry, he had even bit his lip to add to the effect. Suddenly his sweet little Pavel had turned into a sex kitten. And it wasn't for him! It was for James T. Sleep-With-Anything-That-Breathes Kirk."I hawe some wery important matters to attend to zat day. Matters zat should be kept off the bridge. It would be like a birthday present from you, Keptin." Pavel licked his lips slowly.

Kirk's eyes were glued to the sight in front of him, or at least they appeared to be glued on Pavel. Yup, they had both forgotten that the man that was supposed to be encouraging Pavel to be sexy was still stuck in the damn turbo lift with them. "Well, Pavel, I have no objections to a little change in duty or a little bending of Federations codes." Kirk leaned in close once more touching their foreheads together. "After all a guy only turns eighteen once and it is a very special time in a man's life. There are decisions to be made, bonds to form and lifestyles to change." Kirk straightened back up and removed his arm from Pavel's shoulders. "Isn't that right, Sulu?" He called over his shoulder, like it was an after thought or just did it to add to the effect like he was gloating.

Hikaru suddenly snapped back to reality. Maybe it had all been a hallucination; no Pavel's neck and face were still bright red, damnit all to hell. "Yes, Captain, that's right." And alll of Pavel's decisions and bonds would not include Hikaru.

Kirk finally turned to face the Asian. Pavel shyly looked back at him too, but then again Pavel always mimicked what Kirk did. The kid worshiped the damn ground Kirk walked on. Was this damn turbo ever going to make it to their deck?! "Sulu, you had also requested some off days next week, hadn't you?" Kirk took a step to stand directly in front of him.

Hikaru took this as a challenge. It was a challenge that he would have to relent. "Yes sir." He clenched his jaw and fisted his hands. He had the sudden overwhelming want to punch the daylights out of his commanding officer. Which of course would be the end of his career and he still wouldn't be the one who won-over Pavel, so he refrained.

Kirk actually chuckled. "That is good, Sulu. I need my best pilot to be well-rested and in ship-shape condition. You deserve a few off days to enjoy yourself." Kirk slapped him on the shoulder as he turned around to face the doors once more. Of course the pissed-off Hikaru did not notice the teasing twinkle in Kirk's eyes as he pushed the release button for the lift or the fact that Pavel still remained facing him instead of turning back around with Kirk. But when Pavel saw that Hikaru was avoiding looking at him at all costs, he slowly turned back around.

Hikaru was fighting the urge to have a come-apart right there in front of the two men. This had to be the longest damn ride in his life. He would be taking the intra-level ladders from now on damnit. "Of course, Captain." The answer was curt and clipped and sounded more like 'up yours'. Kirk had just laughed at the reply and once more reached out to touch Pavel. Hikaru watched Kirk's hand gently make contact with Pavel's right shoulder all five digits splayed out possessively. Then he gently rubbed counter-clockwise circles on Pavel's strong, muscular back. Hikaru had to close his eyes before he ripped Kirk's hand clean off his arm. Pavel was his damnit, even if Scotty and Kirk wanted him. But how in the hell was he going to convince Pavel? He'd have to lock him in the bathroom or the closet or under the bed or maybe in the bed…

The turbo doors finally opened to the officer's deck. Hikaru pushed by Kirk and snatched Pavel's hand. "Bye, Captain." Hikaru couldn't mask the relief in his voice. Hikaru was so relieved that he had lived through that ass sucking ride that he didn't see the wink Kirk gave Pavel or the thumbs-up Pavel and given him in return. Hikaru just wanted to get back to the safety of their quarters, because it seemed that the entire crew had gone nuts.

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