I might start doing a few OS with this storyline that will be rated a little more..mature. Not sure yet, but I want to give you guys a heads up!
The intrusion of sunlight cut across the room, interrupting a peaceful slumber. Andrea groaned, rolling over to push her face into her pillow. However, she was surprised to find that her pillow wasn't underneath her head. Opening her eyes, she came face to face with the ugly checkered pattern of her living room sofa. Pushing herself up on her elbows, she looked around and found herself alone in the living room. After helping her father to his room, Andrea and Leo lounged on the sofa watching a movie, before passing out.
Kicking the blanket off, she got up and made her way into the kitchen. Turning the coffee machine on, she sat down at the table and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. There was a piece of paper resting on top of the fruit bowl with her name on it. Grabbing it, she flipped the paper open and read the messy scrawl.
Andy-
Headed down to Admiral's office for our mission. Meet us afterwards for breakfast,.
-Leo
Folding the paper back up, Andrea got up and make a cup of coffee for her father. Putting together a bowl of cereal and apple slices together, Andrea carried a tray down the hall and into Christopher's room. Setting the tray down on his nightstand, Andrea shook his shoulder.
"Dad, I made you breakfast," she said, as he groaned in protest.
"What are you doing up so early?" he asked, squinting at her.
"It's only ten. I'm gonna go change and meet everyone for breakfast. Will you be alright?" she asked, as he sat up.
Reaching over, Christopher took the cup of coffee and took a sip, before nodding.
"I'll be fine. I don't need to be anywhere today, so I'll catch up on some reading," he said, as she placed the tray onto his lap.
"Okay. I'll bring you another cup of coffee before I leave," she said, walking out of the room.
She took a quick shower, dressed and brought another cup of coffee to her father before leaving. Heading across campus, which was busy with students cramming for their exams, Andrea made it to the cafeteria. Looking around, she spotted Jim and Hikaru at a table in the corner.
Jim looked over as she made her way towards them, "Andy!" he yelled, waving at her.
She waved back, dodging students who were running throughout the cafeteria to their exams or the library. Jim got up and gave her a hug, picking her up off the floor.
"Someone's happy to see me," she said, as he placed her down.
"I have to tell you! We got our mission today," he said, as she nodded.
"I know, Jim. My dad told us last night," she said, as he picked the apple off his tray.
He took a huge bite, "So we like.. got sent on a sixteen year mission," he said, chewing.
Andrea stared at him, watching as he chewed obnoxiously, before bursting into tears. Jim was startled, nearly choking on the apple. Hikaru looked on, wide-eyed- looking between Jim and Andrea. It was at that moment when Leo, Nyota and Pavel came over with their trays. Leo saw Andrea crying and quickly dropped his tray onto the table, before making his way over to her.
He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and she in return, threw her arms around him. She sobbed into his chest, muttering incoherent words.
Leo turned and glared at Jim, "What did you do?" he snapped.
Nyota shook her head, while Hikaru filled Pavel in on what happened. Spock came up next to Nyota, and looked at Andrea.
"It seems as if Andrea is in emotional distress. Something that Jim has inflicted upon her," he said, looking from the sobbing girl to the man standing before her.
Leo growled, "Dammit Jim! What did you do!" he snapped, as he rubbed Andrea's back.
Jim was took shocked to form a complete sentence, "I- I w-"
"H-he said that you're going away for si-sixteen y-y-years," she stuttered, breathing heavily as the tears fell.
Leo looked down at her, before shaking his head. He glared at Jim, who looked embarrassed at the sudden outburst he created. Leo put his hands on either side of her face, before bending down to be at level with her.
"We're not goin' for sixteen years. I would've turned that down automatically," he said, as she sobbed.
"B-but J-jim," she started, as he rolled his eyes.
"Jim's an idiot. We're only going for six months," he said.
Andrea blinked, "W-what" she asked, hiccupping.
"They're sending us up for six months. They want to see how idiot over here can handle being a captain," he said, nodding his head towards Jim.
Andrea was slightly confused, "Really?" she asked.
Leo nodded, "Yes. Six months. That's all we got," he said.
"Okay.." she said, sniffling.
Reaching over, Leo grabbed a few napkins and started wiping her face. Nyota set her tray down on the table, and walked over to them.
"How about I take her to the ladies room and we'll get you some food?' she asked, placing a hand on her arm.
Andrea nodded, "I'll get you something to eat. Go wash your face," Leo said, before kissing her forehead.
Nyota took Andrea by the arm and led her to the bathroom, moving through the crowds of people. Leo turned and glared at Jim, who stood rooted to the spot.
"Dammit Jim! Must you always crack a joke? It's bad enough I gotta spend six months on that tin can with you!" he snapped, before storming back towards the food line.
As Andrea and Nyota made their way back into the cafeteria, Nyota kept asking if she was fine.
"I'm fine, Ny. Slightly embarrassed, but I'll live," she assured the woman.
Nyota shook her head, "I wish I could kill Jim. Or glue his mouth shut," she said, rolling her eyes.
Andrea laughed, "It would be nice to keep those lips from flapping. I am so mad at him now," she said, as they walked over to the table.
Leo looked up and pulled the chair out that was next to him. Andrea sat down and looked at the tray before her. She was relived to see a hot cup of coffee with a bowl of fruit and croissant waiting for her.
"Do you want something else? I wasn't sure what you were in the mood for," Leo asked, as he cut his omelet.
Andrea picked up the cup of coffee and took a sip, before shaking her head. "This is fine," she assured him.
While everyone broke off into their own conversations, tuning in at the right moments, Andrea and Leo sat closely together in their own world.
"When do you leave?" she asked, tearing off the end of the croissant.
"The 15th at 0700," he said.
Andrea nodded as she chewed, washing the food down with a sip of coffee. "So that gives us ..today's the 3rd, so twelve days. That's not too bad," she shrugged.
Leo stole a strawberry from her bowl, "Still, these twelve days will fly by fast. Too fucking fast if you ask me," he said.
"Well, we just have to spend a lot of time together. At least it's six months, Leo. I don't know how I could survive sixteen years," she mumbled, stabbing a grape with her fork.
Leo wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close to him, kissing the top of her head.
"Hey Andy, can you pass me the sugar?" Jim asked, as he held his hand out.
Andrea sat up in her seat and ignored him, stirring some milk into her cup.
Jim sighed, "Really? You're going to ignore me now?" he asked, as she stirred.
"Pavel, could you please pass the idiot the sugar? I simply cannot reach him," she said, tapping her spoon against the rim of her cup.
Leo snorted, while Pavel looked uncomfortable at the sudden change in behavior of the girl. He picked up the sugar bowl and handed it to Jim. Jim took it, glaring at Andrea, before turning to Pavel.
"Thank you," he said, scooping a few spoonful's of sugar into his cup.
"I want to take a look at the ship and see what they did," Hikaru said, standing up.
"I go vith you," Pavel said, getting up as well.
"You guys coming?" Hikaru asked, picking his tray up.
Nyota and Spock nodded, while Jim stood up. As they grabbed their trays, they started towards the garbage dispenser and headed out the door.
"Not going?" Andrea asked, as she ate her food.
"I don't care what they did to the ship. As long as I got enough supplies before we leave, I don't need to see anything else," he said.
Andrea nodded and opened her mouth to speak, when someone hugged her from behind. She jumped, craning her neck to see who was holding her.
"I'm sorry! Don't hate me. If I die in space that will be the last thing on my mind," Jim cried, hugging her tightly.
Andrea scoffed, "Get off, Jim! I'm trying to eat here," she said, wiggling out of his arms.
But Jim held on, "No, tell me that you accept my apology!" he said, as she squirmed in her seat.
"Oh for heaven's sake! Okay, I forgive you Jim. Now get the hell off me!"
Jim gave her a squeeze, before kissing her cheek. "Thank you!" he exclaimed, before letting go. "I'll see you guys later!" he shouted, before running out of the cafeteria.
Andrea and Leo watched as he ran off, shaking their heads.
"Infant," she muttered, before turning back to her food.