"Cheek to Cheek" (A/S, Sequel to "I Can't Be Bothered Now")
Although busy dancing--their second favorite activity--Hoshi tried to read Jon's expression. The message they'd received from Starfleet was unequivocal: Enterprise was recalled to Earth, to be replaced by newer, faster ships.
As Jon swung her around his quarters, they automatically avoided stepping on Porthos. Her stomach was knotted with conflicting emotions--bubbling joy at the touch of her partner, and concern for his happiness.
"Jon," she said breathlessly, "are you okay?"
"Never better." He managed to sneak in a kiss without dropping a step, his dancing only improved over the years.
"No regrets? Truly?"
Without pausing, he sang:
"Oh I love to climb a mountain
And reach the highest peak.
But it doesn't thrill me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek."
Although busy dancing--their second favorite activity--Hoshi tried to read Jon's expression. The message they'd received from Starfleet was unequivocal: Enterprise was recalled to Earth, to be replaced by newer, faster ships.
As Jon swung her around his quarters, they automatically avoided stepping on Porthos. Her stomach was knotted with conflicting emotions--bubbling joy at the touch of her partner, and concern for his happiness.
"Jon," she said breathlessly, "are you okay?"
"Never better." He managed to sneak in a kiss without dropping a step, his dancing only improved over the years.
"No regrets? Truly?"
Without pausing, he sang:
"Oh I love to climb a mountain
And reach the highest peak.
But it doesn't thrill me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek."