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Where It All Begins part 14
B'Elanna waited at the transport station pacing back and forth. She had talked to Deanna every day since she contacted her and introduced her to her sister. She was very happy for Deanna and hoped that this will help her put her ghost to rest and begin again with a lighter soul.
B'Elanna had discussed how important Deanna was to her with her father every since he was told that she was coming to visit. He finally mellowed after he was told that her father was a Starfleet officer who offered to help her with her career.
Kestra and her mother invited Deanna to come visit them on Betazed. Kestra was excited to introduce her to her boyfriend, Pel. She discussed this with B'Elanna and both decided that she would come after she went to Betazed for a brief stay with her mother and sister. They would still have a week before she needed to report to the academy. Although she wanted to have longer with her, she now felt that they still had their future to be together. Besides B'Elanna pushed her to spend the time with her family knowing how important it was.
When B'Elanna saw the transport making its final approach she thought she would jump out of her skin with anticipation. She didn't want to appear too excited because she was afraid it would show how young she was. Her breath caught in her chest when she saw Deanna exit the shuttle. She was wearing a red silk long sleeve shirt, pair of black leather pants and a matching leather jacket. She appeared to float as she walked down the ramp. B'Elanna couldn't contain herself any longer and darted toward the ramp to meet her.
The couple embraced at the bottom of the ramp. Deanna held the young at arm's length so she could look at her just to make sure this was all real. She still couldn't believe how much this woman meant to her and the positive things that had occurred in her life because of her. She looked deeply into her chocolate eyes and was able to see the future in them.
Feeling the growing desire in each of them, Deanna slowly pulled the young woman toward her until their lips were a breath width apart. Not able to wait any longer she softly brushed her lips against hers. The sensation sent electric shocks through each of them. The kiss intensified as their desire for each other increased. Their tongues began to engage in their own erotic dance to claim dominance over the other. In the end they both settled on a waltz where they took turns exploring the taste and texture of each other's mouth using the rhythms of their moans to guide them. B'Elanna's knees felt like they were about to buckle.
Whispering in Deanna ear B'Elanna cooed, "Deanna if we don't stop now, I'm gonna have to take you right here. It might make it hard for my parents to still live here." Both women broke out in hearty laughter realizing the spectacle they almost made of themselves.
"I guess we better get my bag and go to my hotel so we can have a proper hello. Or should I meet your parents first?" Deanna said with a wicked grin.
B'Elanna silently cursed herself for promising her parents that she would bring her by to meet them when she arrived. Her mother wanted to meet the woman who captivated her daughter's heart and her father wanted to meet her to see if he approved of the woman who his daughter was falling in love with. The young woman wondered how she would be able to keep her hands off of her.
"Don't laugh Deanna but I promised my parents that I would have you meet them as soon as you landed."
As she retrieved her bag from storage she looked back at the young woman and grinned, "They want to make sure I'm good enough for their little girl, huh?"
"Maybe they want to make sure I'm good enough for you. Come on let's go face the parental inquisition," she said as she grabbed her hand and led her from the transport station. They made arrangements to have her bag sent over to her hotel.
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Deanna sat nervously in B'Elanna's parents' home engaged in a stare-off with Mr. John Torres as B'Elanna and her mother were getting refreshments. Deanna was desperately trying to think of something to end the silence and at the same time not cause her to sound stupid.
"Nice home you have here." The comment was met with a noncommittal grunt. "I bet you and Mrs. Torres are proud of B'Elanna being accepted into Starfleet Academy?"
"Yes we are very proud of Lanna being accepted into Starfleet. Aren't we John?" responded a cheerful Mary. "Deanna we are glad that you were able to attend B'Elanna's going away party. Here's a cold drink and some snacks. What do you two have planned for this evening?"
Quickly speaking up, "I thought I would show her around and introduce her to my friends."
"I thought you two would be staying for dinner tonight," John said in a demanding tone.
Wanting to make a good impression Deanna quickly responded before B'Elanna. "That would be wonderful. I don't get many opportunities to have a home cooked meal." Deanna gave her most sincere smile to both her parents.
"Can I at least show her around first before dinner?" B'Elanna said trying to hide the frustration in her voice.
"Of course honey. While you two are out could you also pick up some items for your party? I will get you the list," Mary happily said as she disappeared into the other room.
Seeing the annoyance on his daughter's face he smiled as he stood and walked over to map he had posted on the wall. He called Deanna over as he started to point out places of interest on Kessick IV. "Make sure my daughter shows you the history museum and the art institute. There are other historical places you should see before you return to Earth. I'm surprised your father never brought you to Kessick IV before."
"After his posting on Betazed he was given a commission as an instructor for Starfleet Academy and he has been there ever since. The only real traveling I have done is to visit my mother on Betazed." Deanna saw his expression brighten at the mention of her father being an instructor.
"Papa I will make sure she sees all the important things. She will be here for five days." Speaking out the corner of her mouth she stated, "I would like to spend some time with her besides dragging her around like a pathetic tourist." Deanna gave her a sly grin.
"Alright, but she has never been here before. And you will be leaving and we don't know when you will ever be able to come back here again. I want you to be able to have memories to take with you," her father said in a softer tone.
B'Elanna had been so excited about Deanna presence that she didn't think about what her leaving meant to her parents and even herself. She suddenly felt ashamed by her actions. She knew this time she was here was important to her parents.
"You're right Papa. I owe it to Deanna to show her the beauty of Kessick IV." Just as she said this her mother returned with the list of items she needed for the party.
"Here you go honey. Be sure to not let Mr. Jenks try to make you get more then what's on the list."
"Be back by 6:00pm for dinner," John stated.
The couple said their goodbyes as they began their day of errands and sightseeing. They were glad that they arranged for Deanna's belonging to be sent to her hotel before going to the Torres house. They walked hand in hand through the main square.
"B'Elanna your parents are very sweet and it's obvious they love you very much." Deanna looked sweetly at the young woman holding her hand and relishing in the time that they were together. She knew she would have other times to be with her that her parents would not since she would be San Francisco. "You know we will have time to be together. This is important to your parents and you. This is your home. Don't throw it away so quickly. You made me face my demons and I now have an opportunity to have a family again. I promise I'm not going anywhere. I will be there every time you are able to see me." She kissed her firmly solidifying her promise.
"I think, no I know I can grow to love you." B'Elanna squeezed her hand as smiled lovingly into her eyes.
Deanna convinced B'Elanna to invite her parents along as they visited the planet the next couple of days after discovering a new found appreciation for family. There days were spent seeing all the highlights of Kessick IV and evenings preparing for B'Elanna good bye party. By the time each day was over, all of them were so exhausted that nobody had any time to do anything else but rest.
The day of the party, the Torres house was a fury of activity. People were arriving from what appeared to be all over the planet. Deanna was impressed by how many people seemed to love B'Elanna. There was food, music, laughter and even some tears as everyone came to give their well wishes and support to B'Elanna and her parents. After several hours Deanna was feeling uncomfortable being around this much attention from friends and family even though it wasn't directed at her. She didn't remember this type of activity at gatherings with her aunt and uncle.
Deanna found Mary Torres and took her aside to talk to her.
"Mary, I think this is amazing. I didn't realize that B'Elanna had so many friends. This is a bit disconcerting for me. I don't know how much she has told you about my family, but big gatherings are hard for me. I don't want to spoil it for her so I think I'm going to go back to my hotel room. Just tell her I had a headache and will see her tomorrow. That way you three can have breakfast like a family before we leave to go back to San Francisco tomorrow afternoon." Deanna said what she needed to say without pause so that the kind woman would not interrupt before she was done.
Mary took Deanna's hand and gave her a gentle smile. B'Elanna did tell her a little about her family situation enough for her to understand her discomfort and know she was not being rude. "I hope your headache gets better. Why don't you come by and we can all go to the transport terminal together," she said with a knowing tone. "I suspect that we will all be family someday." She leaned in and gave her a kiss on the cheek before Deanna quietly sneaked out the back door.
John came in the room just in time to see the retreating image of the B'Elanna girlfriend. He gave a knowing grunt. "Figures she would pick now to run out on B'Elanna. Knew she was just after one thing."
His wife gave him an irritated glare and she fired off an angry comment at her husband. "Shut up John! You have been after that girl since you met her. She has been nothing but respectful since she has been here. And don't you dare tell B'Elanna that she left, I will do it. She has a headache. I'll explain everything after the party. Now go back in there and try to enjoy yourself." She swatted him on the backside sending him back into the party. She knew why her husband was acting this way. His daughter was his life and having her so far from home and knowing that there was competition for her affection was breaking his heart no matter how happy he was for his daughter. She smiled to herself as she thought that maybe this was a way to get him off the planet to go see her.
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The next morning Deanna met B'Elanna at her parent's home. Mary made breakfast late so that Deanna could join them. The meal was a pleasant affair. John found a new respect for Deanna after his wife explained what she had done and why. B'Elanna also was grateful for the selfless act of being able to spend that morning with her parents. The goodbyes at the transport station were tearful and heartfelt. Deanna said her thank you and farewells first to allow the Torres time alone to say goodbye.
When B'Elanna boarded the shuttle it was apparent that she was crying. She refused the seat by a window. Deanna simply opened her arms and B'Elanna fell into them crying on her shoulder. They had been flying for about an hour before Deanna realized that the younger woman had fallen asleep.
Deanna thought back over the last few days that she was on Kessick IV. It had been more than what she thought it would be. She knew that B'Elanna's family was close knit but it was something she never could imagine especially since she only had her family as an example. Spending time with such a loving family almost made up for the lack of intimate time she had with the young woman in her arms. She was happy that they would have 24 hours in San Francisco before she had to report. As she looked down at the sleeping woman, she knew that she would make this relationship work. This woman had given her more than any other woman she had ever been with and only asked for her to be herself. How could a woman so much younger than her be so mature and have a better understanding of life.
After another hour or so the younger woman stirred in her arms bringing her out of her thoughts. She reached up and placed a soft kiss on Deanna's lips. "Sorry I was such a crybaby. I guess I didn't realize how hard it was going to be to leave them. But I'm so glad I have you with me. I guess we didn't have the romantic reunion that we hoped for."
"It's okay. Your parents are wonderful people; I would feel the same way if I was leaving them. I had a good time with your friends and family. Besides I don't think your dad would have ever given us the opportunity to spend more than five minutes alone. He really loves you. Your mother was sweet. I hope you're not mad that I skipped out of your party. It just got a bit tough for me," Deanna quietly explained.
B'Elanna turned so she could face her companion. "I was upset at first until I talked to my mother. Thank you for the time you gave me with my friends and family. My father can be overprotective. I hope he didn't treat you too badly."
"Naw. He just loves you and wants the best for you. After what I have been through with my family he was a teddybear. You know we will be on earth in a few hours and you won't have to report for 24 hours after that."
"What am I going to do with all that time?" B'Elanna cooed softly in her ear.
"Well I can give you a tour of San Francisco. We never saw Golden Gate Park or the Crooked road," she slyly replied with a smirk.
"The only sight I want to see when we land is the inside of a certain someone's bedroom."
Trying to put on a serious face she answered, "So I guess I should try to find out where Tasha Yar lives huh?"
The comment received a hard slap on the arm. "Ouch! I may have to cancel a couple of dates if you're going to be staying with me."
"You are such a funny comedian aren't you? I will get you back for that. I guess you will have to make it up to me."
Not being able to hold in her laughter any longer she reached over and gave the young woman a passionate kiss. "It will be my pleasure to make up for any wrong doing I have done."
"Well if you kiss me like that some more, I might, I might be able to forgive you."
That was the only cue Deanna needed to take the woman in her arms and kiss her soundly. For remainder of the time until they reached Earth the couple spent it kissing and exchanging loving words with each other.