A/N: Hello readers! Sorry for the bit of a gap between posting, I've been very busy with work and school. I'd love to know some opinion whether or not you guys enjoy the smut chapters or not or if you rather prefer the fluff pieces. Either way, let me know! I also intend on splitting up scene switches with line breaks, I figure it'll make it easier. :)

B'Elanna was working in Engineering. She was doing some diagnostics and keeping an eye on the warp core. Tom leaned on the post next to her and smiled holding out a rose.

"Yes, Tom?" B'Elanna asked, "I'm really busy."

"A rose for a rose," Tom smirked.

"Very cheesy," B'Elanna said not looking at him, "Are you picking me up for the New Years party tonight?"

"No," Tom said swiftly, "I was thinking of going solo." B'Elanna looked over at Tom her eyes narrowing.

"Ah there are those pretty eyes," Tom smirked at her.

"You're not funny," B'Elanna said swiftly.

"I'm hilarious," Tom said swiftly, "I'll gladly pick you up, only...on one condition."

"What's that?" B'Elanna said looking away from Tom and back to the interface.

"Well," Tom leaned down to whisper to her, "You sleep with me tonight."

"What?" B'Elanna looked up at Tom.

"Sleep. With. Me." Tom said slowly before pulling away a bit, "Doesn't have to be sex," he said softly.

"I'll think about it," B'Elanna smiled gently.

"I'm sure you will," Tom nodded leaning down to kiss her cheek, "I'll see you later."

Kathryn was sitting in her ready room, it was a nice slow day, nothing too crazy was going on. They did some trading with a race called the 'Kurangi' they were able to get some extra fuel. She was glad everyone had time to relax too. The New Year Party was going to take place in the Holodeck yet again. Everyone had been talking about dressing up. Kathryn wasn't sure what she was going to even wear. She seemed to be deep in thought. Chakotay walked in arching a brow seeing her deep in thought.

"Should I come back?" Chakotay smirked.

"No," Kathryn shook her head looking up at Chakotay.

"So," Chakotay sat down looking at Kathryn, "Are you attending the New Years party?"

"Of course I am, why wouldn't I?" Kathryn smirked.

"Well, maybe you're busy," Chakotay smiled gently at her.

"Hardly," Kathryn laughed, "Not busy enough to celebrate another year in paradise," Kathryn said dryly.

"Well, how about, I pick you up at your quarters at 9? The party will have started for at least an hour by then but I'm sure everyone would understand," Chakotay nodded.

"Wouldn't I be late?" Kathyrn smirked.

"Or everyone else is just early," Chakotay noted.

Kathryn couldn't help but smile at Chakotay who just smiled back. Kathryn's combadge went off and she averted her attention.

"Captain," Harry called out, "Should I change the setting to New York? Tom and I were talking that it would be a nice change of pace."

"Isn't New York normally cold around this time of year?" Kathryn noted.

"A good reason to bundle up Captain," Harry agreed.

"Sure, why not," Kathryn nodded, "It'd be nice to see that place again."

"Thanks, Captain," Harry said swiftly.

"New York," Chakotay nodded, "I haven't seen New York in ages, suppose everyone will have to replicate winter clothes if they don't already have them."

"I actually brought cold weather clothes, not sure if they're winter clothes though," Kathryn shrugged looking at Chakotay, "Either way, it should be fun."

"It always is," Chakotay smiled gently.

In the Mess Hall, Harry was sitting with Tom and B'Elanna discussing how they should design the holodeck program.

"Harry, you can't make it too cold," Tom noted, "We have rations remember."

"Yeah, that's true," Harry was typing in his PADD, "I'll make it like...early spring or Fall weather then, a little chilly. And I'll spread the word."

"Sounds good, so how far back are we going? More, our time or are we going back to the 20th century New York?" Tom smirked.

"Well, 20th century New York was pretty nice in its aesthetics, but it'd probably be easier to form a more modern version," Harry stated.

"Split it down the middle maybe?" Tom asked.

"Maybe," Harry agreed.

"Will there be food vendors there?" B'Elanna asked curiously.

"Probably if we do New York around those times," Tom pointed out looking at B'Elanna, "Why?"

"Will we be down in the square?" B'Elanna asked.

"Probably," Harry nodded.

"It'll be cold then won't it?" B'Elanna looked at Tom.

"I'll keep you warm," Tom smirked.

"I bet you will," B'Elanna chuckled shaking her head.

"Well, let me go apply these changes and see what comes of it, I'll see you guys later at the party," Harry smiled brightly.

When it was time for the party, everyone was told to dress as they would for Fall, it was cool, enough that you wanted a decent light jacket but not that you needed to wear a winter coat or gloves even. B'Elanna went a little lighter than normal and found herself still a little chilly standing outside. Kathryn and Chakotay had arrived at nine o'clock as planned. No one seemed to take note that they came together, or that they came in linking arms. The two of them were dressed nicely and they were talking with Seven and the Doctor. B'Elanna sighed standing and looking around and shivering a bit. It wasn't too crowded because Harry wanted to be able to leave some of the room for the entire crew. Everyone seemed happy and enjoyed it. Tom walked up to her with two drinks in hand. He noticed she was rubbing her arms. He smiled at her softly and held the drinks out at her.

"Here," Tom said, "hold those for me."

"Why?" B'Elanna said taking the drinks.

"You're cold," Tom said taking his jacket off, "Klingons if I remember correctly, are more averse to the cold."

"Well thank you," B'Elanna smiled at Tom, "That's very sweet of you."

"I try," Tom said taking his drink back. He put an arm around her after B'Elanna fully put his jacket on.

"So, how many more years do you think it'll take for us to get home?" B'Elanna looked up at Tom.

"Who knows," Tom shrugged looking at B'Elanna, "As long as I'm here with you how long it takes doesn't matter."

"Very romantic," B'Elanna smirked, "You know you don't have to try so hard to get me into bed."

"I'm sure," Tom nodded, he looked around as he noticed Kathryn and Chakotay standing and talking to one another, "I have a New Years resolution," Tom said.

"Oh?" B'Elanna looked at Tom then looked at his gaze, "I have a feeling it has to do with them?"

"Why do they try to deny themselves?" Tom asked.

"It's a lot harder than that Tom," B'Elanna explained, "They're basically at the top of the totem pole."

"You think they'll kiss at Midnight?" Tom smirked at B'Elanna.

"This is why she doesn't want to pursue anything," B'Elanna noted with a smirk.

"Fair point," Tom noted and nodded and kissed B'Elanna's cheek.

Later on in the evening as it neared midnight everyone gathered and everyone seemed to be excited. Seven wasn't sure exactly what was going on so Harry explained. As the ball neared everyone seemed to count down. Once the clock struck midnight, everyone seemed to turn to someone next to them and hug them or even kiss them. Seven kissed Harry on the cheek and he seemed to be beaming after that. Tom kissed B'Elanna's lips gently and B'Elanna went back for more. Kathryn and Chakotay faced each other and no one seemed to be noticing and at first, Chakotay had all the intention of kissing her on the cheek. However, Kathryn leaned up and kissed his cheek gently. When she pulled away they seemed to stare at one another. Kathryn put her hand on his cheek and kissed Chakotay gently on the lips before pulling away again.

"Happy New Year Chakotay," Kathryn looked Chakotay in the eyes.

"Happy New Year Kathryn," Chakotay smiled back at her.

"I should've made a bet with you," Tom said looking over at B'Elanna before nodding over at Kathryn and Chakotay. The two of them incredibly close and talking.

"I'm happy for them," B'Elanna looked at Chakotay and Kathryn then looking at Tom, "So, I have a question for you."

"Go for it," Tom smirked at B'Elanna.

"My quarters, or yours?" B'Elanna smiled back at him.

Tom smiled back and passionately kissed B'Elanna. Kathryn and Chakotay looked at each other before taking a step back from one another. No one seemed to have noticed them but something felt different now. Kathryn did her best to avoid this but she realized it was impossible. She was always one for protocols and sticking to her guns. However, this time around she wasn't fighting Chakotay's feelings or fighting anyone's assumptions. She was fighting her own feelings now, the same feelings she buried back on New Earth. Maybe this new year called for new rules.

TBC...