Distant Memories Part 2.
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DISTANT MEMORIES PART 2
He really needed to get away but he couldn't duty first. He sat in his chair hoping she had the sense to stay in the ready room. *damn you Kathryn why are doing this now.* Minutes passed and he started to relax then the doors opened and she stepped onto the bridge. Not looking at him she took her seat. What else had he expected Kathryn Janeway would never hide? He chuckled at the thought *that's exactly what we've both been doing for more than 5 years now*
At his chuckle she turned her head her eyes full of sadness. Immediately he was sorry but he couldn't tell her not here. Then she spoke.
"Commander, something amuses you?" her voice so sharp Paris turned his head taking a quick glance *Oops something's up* he turned to face forward before they noticed him.
"No Captain," damn it Kathryn.
"Then I suggest you keep your thoughts on the matter in hand" she spoke quietly leaning to her left but they all heard her rebuke.
His eyes flashed as he meet hers *be careful Kathryn you started this* they seem to be saying to her and she knew she had, but she was upset by his attitude but more so by her own stupidity. But she couldn't let it go "Commander "her tone told him she was waiting for a response.
Making sure his face betrayed nothing of his thoughts *you have to push don't you Captain, fine have it your way*he turned to face her; his voice clear as he replied "Aye, Captain" then leaning close for her ears only "I keep my thoughts within parameters." His words were meant to wound, seeing her face he'd succeed. But the look of humiliation on her face almost destroyed him. *Hell Kathryn why did you start this* He'd regretted his words as soon as he spoken; damn she'd broken their pact and hurt him. Was he trying to make her realise how much this hurt?
The rest of the shift passed without incident but also without a word being exchanged between them.
Relieved he entered his quarters. After showering he changed into casual clothes. Pondering his next move? Replicating a cup of camomile tea he tried to list his options.1. Ignore it. 2. Try to stay apart until they both calmed down.3. Go and apologise.4. Wait until she apologised 5. Shoot himself. 6. Shoot her. 7. Talk to her: None but the last realistic, he needed to think. Strange though, he'd listed talking last.
As the doors to her quarters closed behind her, Kathryn slumped into the chair. *hell what have I done! What a day.* It had started so well, then she'd ruined it, but instead of trying to solve it he'd sulked and then he'd done something she never expected he hurt her.
Some days she wished she'd never got out of bed, and today was definitely one of those.
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Disclaimer; as before Paramount own Star Trek Voyager.
I must tell you *...* indicates thought.
PLEASE READ AND REVIEW (If you have the time Thanks)
DISTANT MEMORIES PART 2
He really needed to get away but he couldn't duty first. He sat in his chair hoping she had the sense to stay in the ready room. *damn you Kathryn why are doing this now.* Minutes passed and he started to relax then the doors opened and she stepped onto the bridge. Not looking at him she took her seat. What else had he expected Kathryn Janeway would never hide? He chuckled at the thought *that's exactly what we've both been doing for more than 5 years now*
At his chuckle she turned her head her eyes full of sadness. Immediately he was sorry but he couldn't tell her not here. Then she spoke.
"Commander, something amuses you?" her voice so sharp Paris turned his head taking a quick glance *Oops something's up* he turned to face forward before they noticed him.
"No Captain," damn it Kathryn.
"Then I suggest you keep your thoughts on the matter in hand" she spoke quietly leaning to her left but they all heard her rebuke.
His eyes flashed as he meet hers *be careful Kathryn you started this* they seem to be saying to her and she knew she had, but she was upset by his attitude but more so by her own stupidity. But she couldn't let it go "Commander "her tone told him she was waiting for a response.
Making sure his face betrayed nothing of his thoughts *you have to push don't you Captain, fine have it your way*he turned to face her; his voice clear as he replied "Aye, Captain" then leaning close for her ears only "I keep my thoughts within parameters." His words were meant to wound, seeing her face he'd succeed. But the look of humiliation on her face almost destroyed him. *Hell Kathryn why did you start this* He'd regretted his words as soon as he spoken; damn she'd broken their pact and hurt him. Was he trying to make her realise how much this hurt?
The rest of the shift passed without incident but also without a word being exchanged between them.
Relieved he entered his quarters. After showering he changed into casual clothes. Pondering his next move? Replicating a cup of camomile tea he tried to list his options.1. Ignore it. 2. Try to stay apart until they both calmed down.3. Go and apologise.4. Wait until she apologised 5. Shoot himself. 6. Shoot her. 7. Talk to her: None but the last realistic, he needed to think. Strange though, he'd listed talking last.
As the doors to her quarters closed behind her, Kathryn slumped into the chair. *hell what have I done! What a day.* It had started so well, then she'd ruined it, but instead of trying to solve it he'd sulked and then he'd done something she never expected he hurt her.
Some days she wished she'd never got out of bed, and today was definitely one of those.
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