Ch 1
With a steaming cup of coffee in her hand, Sarah Palmer headed to the bridge, seeing Lasky giving orders to the crew.
"So, how does it feel to command the Infinity?" Sarah asked.
"Not gonna lie. It feels different." Lasky said, scratching the back of his neck. The new uniform was itchy, and it would only be a nuisance, but his blisters made it worse.
"Don't worry. You'll get used to it. So, are you going to watch the latest war games?" Sarah asked.
"Amen to that. Might even participate." Lasky jokingly said, seeing Sarah laugh out loud. It was nice to hear her laugh.
"Of course, captain." Sarah said.
"It's nice to hear you laugh like that." Lasky said.
"Captain, Admiral Hood has sent a message. Your eyes only." Roland said.
"Send it to my quarters." Lasky said.
Entering his quarters, Lasky grabbed a pad and looked at the letter.
'Captain Lasky, you are ordered to head back to earth for the annual celebration of the end of the Human-Covenant war. By the way, bring a date.
Adm. Hood.'
Lasky nodded in response, then read the last part of the letter again.
"Bring a date. Shit." He said. Who could he bring on short notice? He was close with some of the crew aboard Infinity, but knew such relationships were inappropriate and against regulations.
"There is one person i can ask." Lasky said.
Lasky opened the comm and called Palmer to his quarters. She arrived at his quarters, standing at attention.
"You needed me, Lasky?" She asked.
"Yes. Sit down, Sarah." Lasky said, producing two glasses. He handed one to Sarah and quickly downed his glass.
"I'm gonna be blunt. Brass wants me to attend the annual celebration of the end of the war. But there's a catch." Lasky said.
"What kind?" Palmer asked.
"I need a date for the damn thing." Lasky said, when Palmer laughed out loud.
"Let me guess. You want me to be your date. Well, I accept your invitation." Palmer said.
Lasky just stared at her with a deer in the headlights. He then broke out laughing with Palmer.
"Thanks for saving my bacon, Commander. I owe you won." he said.
"You can owe me one on the dance floor." Sarah said.
UNSC HQ
Earth
March, 2560
Lasky walked thru the doors, seeing the large crowd as the many humans, as well as a few Elites and grunts, were enjoying each other's company. His eyes stayed glued to Palmer, seeing the dress that hugged her figure in all the right places.
"Well, this is a sight for sore eyes." Lasky said, eyeing his friend.
"Well, you dress sharply well Tom. I never expected the captain of the flagship to be on shore leave." Palmer said, flirting back.
"I have a busy schedule. Allow me to introduce myself. Captain Thomas Lasky of the UNSC Infinity. Commander of the most advanced ship in the fleet, and a capable pilot in my own right. Oh, and i kill Covenant, Innies, and forerunner robots on the side." Lasky boasted.
Palmer only smirked at him.
"Commander Sarah Palmer. UNSC Spartan branch. Commander of all the Spartans on the Infinity. I also kill forerunner robots, innies, and covenant on the side." Palmer said.
"Impressive record. Almost as impressive as mine." Lasky said, grinning.
"Does that work on most ladies?" Palmer asked.
"Well, there is something that many ladies love. Let me show you." Lasky said, quickly pulling Palmer onto the dance floor, where a salsa tune was playing. Palmer, on the other hand, looked like she was facing down a covenant supercarrier stark naked.
"No, no, no, no, no! Tom!" Sarah exclaimed.
"What? The leader of the Spartans can't dance?" Lasky asked.
"I'll get you for this." Sarah hissed.
"Follow my lead, Commander." Lasky said, as he led her thru a dance. Sarah was impressed by Lasky. In his time of service, mainly spent fighting the Covenant during the war, where did he learn to dance?
Sarah noticed other men and women eying the pair with jealousy. She twirled away from Lasky and stopped in front of Buck, who eyed her head to toe. Only for Lasky to pull her back and the rest of the crowd laughed at Buck's misfortune.
Lasky felt Sarah wrap a leg around his waist, so he walked backwards and stretched her legs as far as they could. Upon uprighting herself, Palmer twirled Lasky around and dipped him to end the dance.
"Well, it seems you have reach and flexibility." Lasky said.
"It's even better if you try it in bed." Sarah said, leaning down and nibbled on his ear.
Sarah pulled Lasky out of the room towards her guest quarters. Lasky was pushed onto the bed and Palmer straddled him, forcibly kissing him with her tongue down his throat. Both were quick to remove their clothing and eyed each other's bodies.
"You like what you see, Tom?" Sarah asked.
"Very much." Tom said, trailing kisses down her body. Sarah spread her legs open into a full straddle rocking her hips back and forth. Tom pulled her on top, Sarah gasped as Tom was deep inside her. She rode Lasky feeling him rub against all the right places, wanting to savor the moment as long as she could.
Lasky thrusted deep inside her as much as he could, but quickly decided to lay back and let Sarah ride him to her heart's content. Both kissed one more time, enjoying the close intimacy this night.
"I love you, Tom." Sarah said.
"I love you, Sarah." Lasky replied.