A/N: Little OC for our two favorite knuckle heads. Between a story I read on here and a tale my buddy told me of how he ended up with his wife, well, here we are. Drop a review please!
Oh uh...whoops?
Rick hurriedly opened his door as the rain began to pour down on from the dark sky. He sent on short glare at the clouds before he managed to get the infernal thing to work with him. He stepped aside and shooed Lisa in quickly as lightening flashed in the sky and grumbled. "Well, looks like the weather man was wrong...again."
"Well, it hasn't been easy for them to get a steady climate history since the planet is still recovering from the Rain of Death."
Rick nodded to Lisa, his agreement plain. "You've got a point there."
Moving to the couch, Lisa dropped down a little heavier than she had intended while Rick started rummaging through his shelves. "What are you looking for?"
"Coffee...tea...I don't know. Something to warm us up after that monsoon dumped on us."
I could think of something to warm us up, Lisa thought before her cheeks flushed and she mentally stomped down on her rather lewd thoughts. Get a grip Lisa. He's still wrapped up in Minmei.
"Looks like I'm actually out of both. Huh..." Rick scratched his head as he stared at the empty cabinet. "Could have sworn I had something still here."
"Actually Rick, I think I have just the thing."
He looked over to see Lisa holding a small tin in her hands, a smile on her face. He nodded with a grin and shook his head. "Always prepared, huh Captain Hayes?"
Lisa just ducked her head, bashful as Rick accepted the tin and went to work on the tea. Right about now, she was really starting to regret the wine she'd had with Claudia tonight, but it had helped take the edge of her pain.
"It'll be a minute before it's hot. Give me a second to lay out some dry clothes for you."
Lisa looked to him, wide eyed as she shook her head. "Oh, no Rick! You don't have to do that!"
"Yes I do. You're shivering. Since you brought the tea, the least I can do is get you something dry to wear until yours are water free." He grinned at his own little joke and headed to the bedroom.
Lisa closed her eyes to get control of her swirling emotions as she heard drawers opening and closing at random before Rick poked his head out and eyed her curiously before ducking back in the room. The pot gave a shrill whistle as he exited and rubbed the back of his head. "Well, great timing on my part! Go ahead and change into the clothes I laid out. You can toss them in the dryer while we enjoy some peace and quiet."
Lisa nodded, not trusting her voice and made her way into the bedroom, shutting the door with a soft click. She debated for several moments of whether to lock the door or not. Rick wouldn't just barge in and maybe if he saw her in a state of undress...she gave a silent giggle as she thought of luring him in. As funny as his face would be, and her cheeks heated as she thought of what could happen, it wouldn't be fair to him. She decided to leave it unlocked as she did trust him not to peak.
"I wish he would though. It would give me a clue on how he sees me."
Feeling depressed at that thought, she shrugged off her shirt and shimmied out of her pants and eyed the dark gray RDF short sleeved shirt and black sweatpants he had left out for her. She bit her lip as she found herself wondering if she should also strip of her wet bra and panties, which funnily enough, only became a problem once her thoughts went were they were most definitely not appropriate for work. Sighing, she made the choice to toss them in the dryer too and pulled on the shirt and sweats.
The young woman turned to look at herself in the mirror and a goofy smile crossed her face. The shirt was most assuredly too big for her and the sweats had to be tightened to their limit to keep up around her slim waist. Chewing her lip, she quickly tired a knot out of the hem to at least make it fit better and noticed how much better it made her look. She cocked her head to the side and looked at her drenched hair. Maybe a slight change from the normal?
She made her decision and grabbed the long sheets of honey wheat colored hair draping down her back and pulled it into a simple ponytail with a hair tie she kept on her person for when she needed to get elbow deep in work. A quick little turn and she was satisfied with her look as Rick gave a sharp rap on the door. "You okay in there?"
"I'll be out in a minute Rick. Just finishing up." She called.
With one final look, Lisa left the bedroom and spotted him humming as he tired to face her. She felt a rush of pride in herself as Rick was gawking at her, his cheeks flushing. Feeling a bit mischievous, Lisa gave a sly smile as she sent him a bashful look behind long lashes. "It's not polite to stare Commander."
Rick gave a dazed look before he shook his head and gave a sheepish smile. "Sorry Lisa. It;s just...wow..."
Oh smooth Hunter. You just sound like a moron. Rick grumbled at himself as he and his guest made their way to the couch.
Lisa folded her legs under her and clutched the warm cup in both her hands, smiling shyly as Rick sat down beside her. Seeming him so flustered from her appearance...maybe Claudia was right and things would finally come to a head.
Rick, meanwhile, was trying to avoid staring at her but couldn't help it. That look, the way the shirt seemed to hang off one of her shoulders just enough for him to realize she wasn't wearing a bra. Dear God, Roy did manage to corrupt me!
Lisa gave no outward indication she had caught him stealing glances when Rick thought she wasn't looking, but on the inside she was smugly smiling and doing a victory dance in her head. She found it heartwarmingly adorable how he'd avert his eyes rather quickly when her own emerald orbs darted in his direction. Take that Pop-Tart! Yoy have to dress like a horrible slutty version of Harley Quinn to even get him to look your way now a days. All I need is an old tee shirt and sweatpants!
Rick looked up mid sip as he heard the rain pick up and frowned. "Looks like it's only getting worse out there."
"Yes. It does. Walking home tonight won't be fun." Lisa commented, feeling depression seep into her mind as she realized that eventually she would have to leave.
Rick gave a dervish snort before his deadpanned gaze meet her own, his blue eyes flashing in protectiveness that warmed her in a way that Lisa was very familiar with. "Yeah, no. You're not walking in this crap storm."
The thunder boomed, making her jump slightly and her cheeks flushed as Rick smirked.
"You don't like thunderstorms?"
"No. I saw a really horrible one when I was a little girl." She sighed and stared out the window as sheets of rain splattered against the glass. "I saw a three hundred year old oak tree split by a bolt of lightening. I've never liked them since."
"Well don't worry. You'll be here tonight and I'll protect you from the scary thunderstorm." Rick assured her, grinning as she stuck her tongue out at him.
"Funny Hunter." She gave him a sour look. "Like you have nothing that your scared of."
Rick blinked and took a thoughtful look as his gaze lingered on hers. The silence built before he spoke. "Actually, the one thing I'm afraid of is losing my friends. Losing anyone I hold close to my heart is the worst thing that could happen to me."
Lisa cocked her head as a plan began to unfurl in her mind, and she really couldn't blame the wine anymore as the buzz was wearing off at this point.
"Anyone in particular?"
"Well, I'm not really sure anymore. Not after New Detroit." He admitted, his eyes falling to his cup. "I thought I had someone that would stand out in front of the others."
Lisa felt her heart sink before she looked away from him.
"I see. Perhaps I should go home despite the rain." She winced as another deep boom sounded from outside.
"No you're not Lisa." Rick told her sternly. "For one, you'll get sick. Two, it's not safe. And three, I'd like for you to stay."
Her head turned slowly as she face him. "Why is that Commander?"
"Well, you've become one of my best friends." He gave a sheepish look as his cheeks flushed again. "I wouldn't be able to live with myself if you walked out of here and something happened."
"I'm that important to you?"
He nodded his head and sipped his drink.
"Yes, you are. You helped me when I lost Roy and Ben." His tone was gentle as he placed a hand over her's, sending a jolt of electricity through her body at the physical contact. "You've watched out for me over the years and I would be a horrible friend if I didn't return the favor."
Lisa gave him a warm smile and a thanks, but on the inside, gave a depressed sigh. Well, at least he good as admitted Minmei was no longer the front runner in his life so that still gave her hope. She gave a small yawn and Rick spotted it no matter how well she hide it as her eyes lids drooped. "Looks like you're pretty close to crashing out. Why don't you take the bed? I'll have the couch."
"Oh no, I couldn't!" She protested. "You take the bed, I'll take the couch."
"Don't think so Lisa. Bed is yours." He smiled and gently took the cup and helped her to her feet. "Besides, it'd be kind of cool to know a cute girl slept in my bed."
Rick froze as he realized what he had just uttered as Lisa went red to her hair roots and quickly averted her eyes. "Oh boy. I'm sorry Lisa, that came out completely wrong."
Just what other way could that even be considered a good way? Rick demanded of himself while Lisa's demure look showed that she had perhaps misunderstood what he meant, even if he himself didn't know what he meant. "Look, you just get to bed."
Lisa so wanted to question him on what he had said but he seemed to be incredibly embarrassed and she gave a small nod before she gave him a small kiss on his cheek, feeling him tense and smiled as she spoke. "Well, good night then fly boy. And don't worry. I'm flattered, really."
Rick watched her walk away and could have sworn she gave a bit of an extra sway to her hips. Then proceeded to chew himself out for staring at the Captain's ass as she entered the room. A small little smirk crossed his lips. But damn if that wasn't a great view. I hope she doesn't decide to check the DVR in there. That would be...awkward.
He made his way to the hall closet and began to pull out a spare pillow and some blankets and set to work making a bed on the couch. He gave a tired sigh and glanced at his watch as he flopped onto it. Eleven Forty-three. He gave a frustrated sigh as his mind began to wander, bringing forth images and thoughts about Lisa, the imagination running wild. Of course, I can keep those thoughts at bay when she's not around, but with her in the same house, in my bed, I would lose the ability to block them. Damn it! She's my superior Officer! And my friend! No dirty thoughts or dreams about her.
But what about those movies you've taken to watching Hunter? You know, the ones based around the SDF-1 and her crew? More specifically the ones about a certain female Captain and her rather dimwitted pilot?
Rick gave a low growl as even his own mind was betraying him. Okay, fine. I'm physically attracted to her. Doesn't mean I have to act on that impulse.
But you want to.
Shut up! He cursed at himself. Just take a deep breath and relax. Deep breath, relax.
Those thoughts went out the window as he heard the TV from the other room that cause him to bolt upright, his face pale as wide eyes turned towards the bedroom door where a soft glow was coming from the cracks. "Oh Commander...you shouldn't be pulling that out on an active flight deck!"
Rick felt sick as he rushed to the door, planning to make up some excuse that it was a DVR he'd swapped out a bad one for and never checked the hard drive. He slowly opened the door to see Lisa with eyes glued to the screen, her knees pulled to her chest as a rather good body double for him and for Lisa appeared to be...thoroughly enjoying each others company. Rick's cheeks felt like they were on fire as Lisa slowly looked to him, disbelief on her face as the scene continued. "Rick?"
"Ummm...I can explain?" He lamely stated as he tried to ignore the imagery on screen. "Uh...the cable company had uh forgotten to wipe the hard drive before sending it back out. Haven't checked through what was still saved you know. Just got it three days ago."
"This was rented just last night." She pointed out, her own cheeks red. "I-I didn't realize what it was. The title made it sound like a documentary."
Ah damn it. Well, this should be interesting. He thought to himself as Lisa turned back to the screen after she grabbed the remote and paused it.
"It says you rewatched this particular scene near a dozen times."
He gulped and began to step back from the woman as she remained completely still, looking at the replay history. He was really regretting ever getting a DVR now. "W-well...uhmmm..."
"She is a very good likeness of me." Lisa commented, a sly smile gracing her lips. "Anything you'd like to admit Commander?"
Rick gave a flustered look and ran a hand through his hair, not really Knowing how to explain himself in this situation. They didn't exactly cover it in OCS. But how the hell do you tell your superior officer that you've been a jackass towards her because you've been having sexual fantasies about her for the past few months and the only release you have is a dirty movie based on you and her? He opened and closed his mouth repeatedly as Lisa waited to hear what he had to say. She'd decided how to react once he actually spoke.
"Damn it." He gave a defeated sigh and slumped his shoulders. "Look, you know how I've been irritated these past few months?"
"Yes. Kind of hard to miss."
He gave a grimace at her words. He wasn't exactly a subtle guy. "Well, it because...I've started to have...dreams. About you. Us."
"Dreams that play out like that?" She asked, gesturing towards the froze image on the screen.
"Well, some times. Look, I wasn't fully honest with you earlier. There is actually one person in particular I fear losing and it's you. When I went looking for you tonight, well, it was because I care a lot about you."
"More or less than Minmei."
"That's like comparing a match to a star." Rick chuckled, still feeling embarrassed. "She's the match, you're the star. No pun intended."
They both gave a small laugh and Lisa looked right into his eyes, smiling brilliantly. "So, you've been an ass because of sexual frustraions."
"Yeah. Lame, I know." He gave an annoyed look. "You figure I'd be able to deal with that better."
Lisa decided to take her chance and her heart pounded loudly in her chest as she gave a coy smile at Rick, his face turning to shock as she started to crawl to the edge of the bed, seductively. Well then Commander, I believe it is my responsibility to ensure you are working at your best."
He gulped and stepped back, feeling the door against him as Lisa slipped pff the bed and made her way towards him, the predatory gleam in her eyes making it difficult for him to look away. "L-Lisa?"
She placed a single finger over her lips.
"Tonight, we are going to ensure we deal with both of our frustrations." She cocked her head to the side, and smirked. "What do you say Rick?"
He nearly jumped out of his skin as she purred his name. "B-But...you don't have to do this."
His voice was barely above a whisper as she wrapped her arms around his neck and rose on the balls of her feet, her lips half an inch from his ear as she spoke, goosebumps flaring to life as her warm breath tickled his ear lobe. "I really want to. Give me tonight Fly boy. You're not the only one who wants to."
"So you do like me." Rick's eyes widened in surprise as Lisa pulled back and gave a nod.
"Yes I do. I have for nearly three years."
"All this time..." His eyes seemed to darken as he looked down to her. "All this time I thought it was just me. Damn am I dense. How can I make it up to you?"
She favored him with a sultry smile. "By doing exactly as I say tonight. So Commander. Think you can rock my world?"
Letting a cocky smirk slip into place, Rick responded with a husky voice.
"Oh I think I know a move or three that'll do the trick."