Suspicions
Kathryn Janeway was improving quicker than the doctor had anticipated. Chakotay had basically moved in with her because she always needed him for something, and he liked it. He enjoyed answering her every call while she was in this weakened state. He found himself sneaking peeks at her and staring more and more often. Slowly he was falling more and more in love with her. He slept on the couch, which he moved into her bedroom. He hadn't been on duty in a little over month and a half. He tried, at her bequest, to return to duty part time. By the time he reached the bridge she needed a drink of coffee, but when he got there she told him she just missed him and she used the coffee to get him to come back. During the day they had plenty of time to joke and play around, but she had to report to the Doctor three times a week. Chakotay had to practically drag her to the medical bay and most of the time she just enjoyed him holding her and carrying her all the way to the medical bay. He, of course, knew this and enjoyed every minute of it. The crew was enjoying the situation as well, the captain and the first officer living together, spending every minute of every day together, and flirting uncontrollably. The ringleader was Tom Paris and he was always spreading rumors. Tuvok ate with Kathryn and Chakotay every Friday night and updated them on ships systems and the rumors. Kathryn enjoyed those long dinners and talks with Tuvok and Chakotay, many times she found Toms little white lies amusing but there were a few that were true. About a month after Chakotay moved in Tom told everyone they had fallen in love with each other. When Tuvok said that Kathryn stopped eating and her hands began to tremble, she turned beat red and felt Chakotay's eyes starring at her. Tuvok was oblivious, but she knew Chakotay knew she had fallen in love with him. From that moment on Chakotay knew she returned his love and he was waiting for her confess it. She did not however tell him or plan to tell him, until she was awakened in the middle of the night. She heard Chakotay call out for her as he did so many nights on New Earth. She turned and looked at him, he was in a cold sweat and he was shaking. She remembered New Earth and how she decided never to go to him because she was scared of what might happen. This was different though she could see him suffering and she rose slowly from her bed and knelt next to him. She ran her fingers softly through his hair and placed her other hand in his.
Janeway- Chakotay. Everything's fine I'm here.
Chakotay- Kathryn! Oh god I. I.
Janeway- Shhhh. It's Okay I won't go anywhere.
She placed her hand on his cheek, smiled and kissed him on the mouth. He reached around her neck and pulled her closer. They fell asleep in each other's arms. When Chakotay woke up the next morning he was stunned that she was still lying there. He hugged her tighter and kissed her shoulder softly. She stirred and turned to face him. He was sure she would say she couldn't and give him some lame excuse. She didn't, instead she kissed him.
Janeway- I love you Chakotay. I love waking up in your arms.
Chakotay- I love holding you.
They lay there and talked for a few minutes before rising and putting on their robes. They went into the living room and Kathryn started replicating in her corner.
Janeway- I'm sorry for all those times I turned you away.
Chakotay- I wasn't going to let you turn me away for much longer anyway.
Janeway- Really?
Chakotay- Really. I was going to corner you like this (he nudges her into the corner until her back is up against the wall) and kiss you, like this (he takes her by the waist and pulls her close to him, and kisses her)
Janeway- That would have worked.
Chakotay- That's good to know.
Janeway- I don't know how I lasted 5 years.
Chakotay- You were stubborn.
Janeway- I still am.
Chakotay- True.
Chakotay leaned in for another kiss but she put her finger to his lips and walked towards the couch away from him. He chased her and threw her on the couch and then jumped on top of her. He kissed her frantically wanting more of her by the second. She returned his urgency; she had not been touched or loved in close to 6 years now. The next few minutes flew by at warp speed, but soon Chakotay stopped. Kathryn knew why but she asked anyway.
Janeway- What is it Chakotay?
Chakotay- I just want to make sure that you are positive this is want you want.
Janeway- Yes, Chakotay, I want us to be together. Hell, we may be on this ship for a long time.
Chakotay- Okay.
More to come.
Kathryn Janeway was improving quicker than the doctor had anticipated. Chakotay had basically moved in with her because she always needed him for something, and he liked it. He enjoyed answering her every call while she was in this weakened state. He found himself sneaking peeks at her and staring more and more often. Slowly he was falling more and more in love with her. He slept on the couch, which he moved into her bedroom. He hadn't been on duty in a little over month and a half. He tried, at her bequest, to return to duty part time. By the time he reached the bridge she needed a drink of coffee, but when he got there she told him she just missed him and she used the coffee to get him to come back. During the day they had plenty of time to joke and play around, but she had to report to the Doctor three times a week. Chakotay had to practically drag her to the medical bay and most of the time she just enjoyed him holding her and carrying her all the way to the medical bay. He, of course, knew this and enjoyed every minute of it. The crew was enjoying the situation as well, the captain and the first officer living together, spending every minute of every day together, and flirting uncontrollably. The ringleader was Tom Paris and he was always spreading rumors. Tuvok ate with Kathryn and Chakotay every Friday night and updated them on ships systems and the rumors. Kathryn enjoyed those long dinners and talks with Tuvok and Chakotay, many times she found Toms little white lies amusing but there were a few that were true. About a month after Chakotay moved in Tom told everyone they had fallen in love with each other. When Tuvok said that Kathryn stopped eating and her hands began to tremble, she turned beat red and felt Chakotay's eyes starring at her. Tuvok was oblivious, but she knew Chakotay knew she had fallen in love with him. From that moment on Chakotay knew she returned his love and he was waiting for her confess it. She did not however tell him or plan to tell him, until she was awakened in the middle of the night. She heard Chakotay call out for her as he did so many nights on New Earth. She turned and looked at him, he was in a cold sweat and he was shaking. She remembered New Earth and how she decided never to go to him because she was scared of what might happen. This was different though she could see him suffering and she rose slowly from her bed and knelt next to him. She ran her fingers softly through his hair and placed her other hand in his.
Janeway- Chakotay. Everything's fine I'm here.
Chakotay- Kathryn! Oh god I. I.
Janeway- Shhhh. It's Okay I won't go anywhere.
She placed her hand on his cheek, smiled and kissed him on the mouth. He reached around her neck and pulled her closer. They fell asleep in each other's arms. When Chakotay woke up the next morning he was stunned that she was still lying there. He hugged her tighter and kissed her shoulder softly. She stirred and turned to face him. He was sure she would say she couldn't and give him some lame excuse. She didn't, instead she kissed him.
Janeway- I love you Chakotay. I love waking up in your arms.
Chakotay- I love holding you.
They lay there and talked for a few minutes before rising and putting on their robes. They went into the living room and Kathryn started replicating in her corner.
Janeway- I'm sorry for all those times I turned you away.
Chakotay- I wasn't going to let you turn me away for much longer anyway.
Janeway- Really?
Chakotay- Really. I was going to corner you like this (he nudges her into the corner until her back is up against the wall) and kiss you, like this (he takes her by the waist and pulls her close to him, and kisses her)
Janeway- That would have worked.
Chakotay- That's good to know.
Janeway- I don't know how I lasted 5 years.
Chakotay- You were stubborn.
Janeway- I still am.
Chakotay- True.
Chakotay leaned in for another kiss but she put her finger to his lips and walked towards the couch away from him. He chased her and threw her on the couch and then jumped on top of her. He kissed her frantically wanting more of her by the second. She returned his urgency; she had not been touched or loved in close to 6 years now. The next few minutes flew by at warp speed, but soon Chakotay stopped. Kathryn knew why but she asked anyway.
Janeway- What is it Chakotay?
Chakotay- I just want to make sure that you are positive this is want you want.
Janeway- Yes, Chakotay, I want us to be together. Hell, we may be on this ship for a long time.
Chakotay- Okay.
More to come.