Unexpected News, part 10

Tyr stalked Andromeda's corridors, deep in thought: could he truly be in love with Beka? She was a regular human, and he was Nietzschean. It was meant to be impossible for him to have feelings for her. He needed someone to talk to, but whom?

Even he knew that Rev Bem would be the person to talk to, but the Magog Wayist had disappeared months ago. Dylan, who always seemed to know what to do, was away on his honeymoon, and was not due back for five days. He still didn't trust Trance enough to ask her. Talking to Beka about it was out of the question, and it would be a cold day in hell before he asked Harper for relationship advice.

That left only one option open to him.

He walked back to his quarters and sat on the bed, "Ship." Andromeda's holographic form appeared before him, "How can I help you?" Tyr sighed, "Andromeda, I, I need some advice, and you're the only one I can turn to right now." Andromeda smiled sarcastically, "Nice to know I can be of help! What do you want to talk about?"

Tyr took a deep breath, "It's Beka: I've developed certain feelings for her, and I don't know how to act on them. I told her once that I never could have feelings for a regular human, but I do." Andromeda smiled, "Would this be anything to do with your drunken confession to Dylan during his Stag night?" Tyr blinked, "How did you find out about that?" Andromeda laughed, "Dylan told Rommie when he saw you dancing with Beka at their wedding. If it makes you feel any better, Beka told Rommie that she loves you too." Tyr stood up, "Where is Beka now?" Andromeda smiled, "She's just leaving command and heading for her quarters."

Tyr bolted from his room and raced along the corridors. He managed to catch Beka, as she was just about to enter her room. She looked at him as he stood there, out of breath, "Tyr, what's up?" He took a deep breath, "Beka, there is something I need to say to you." Beka was confused, "What?" Tyr looked like he was about to say something, but he gave-up and just kissed her.

Beka was shocked: she had dreamed about this so many times, but had never believed it would happen. She broke away from Tyr and looked at him for a second, slapped him hard across the face, and then kissed him back.

Andromeda smiled, and automatically activated privacy mode as the pair of them disappeared into Beka's room.

TBC