Nala: Thanks I hope you like this part as well
The Libran Inquity: Janeway won't be evil, at least in this fic
EyeCandy: Actually I never read for the want of a child and I should probably avoid doing so. I don't want to accidentally steal someone's ideas. But please tell me if I do
Kathryn Daniel: Well if you read my writer's note you'll know how I feel about flamers. Keep the criticism constructive please
Celine Janeway: Thanks, and for the part about names it probably won't happen for the next couple of chapters. I am still trying to establish the personalities of the characters
Nikki: Thank you, and I could not have said it better myself. I find stories that constantly 'stick to the rules' get a little boring after a while
Marie Sheppard: I can't help it. I love writing stories that are a little risky.
Raven Sage: Lets face it Seven and B'Elanna are the only ones that can go lesbian. All the fighting and arguing they did on the show is so easily arguable as sexual tension
Kelani2539: Thanks, I'm just glad I didn't turn out to be one of those conformist writers that tried not to offend anyone by sacrificing the storyline
For The Love of a Child
Part Three
"I do not wish to intrude," Seven said trying to decline the Lieutenant's invitation without seeming rude.
"You won't be intruding Seven, Harry's going as well. It is part of the grand re-opening if the Fairhaven program." Tom said knowing that if he could talk Seven into it B'Elanna would cave in as well.
"If you insist Lieutenant," Seven said relenting.
"Well then what are we waiting for?" Tom asked. "Let's get going."
Seven slowly removed the blanket and folded it up neatly before standing up.
During Seven's nap her hair had fallen out of place. Some of the pins had fallen out while others still remained in place.
"I will need a moment to prepare myself." Seven said as she pulled the pins out of her hair, and let it cascade down her back.
"Seven the party's already started, besides your hair looks great the way it is," Tom complimented.
"Thank You Lieutenant," Seven said as she smoothed out her hair.
"Alright the sooner we get there the sooner we can leave," B'Elanna said. She had not originally wanted to go to this party but since Seven decided to go she had to make sure nothing happened to her.
"Yes Lieutenant," Seven said as she addressed B'Elanna.
Seven, B'Elanna and Tom made their way to the holo deck and stepped inside to find most of the senior staff. Even Tuvok was there.
Harry met them as soon as they came in and guided them over to a table. As soon as the two men sat down they ordered a round of beers.
"I am unable to digest alcohol ensign," Seven said addressing Harry. "Is that the only drink served in this establishment?" she asked.
"No Seven, there's plenty of other stuff that you can drink that doesn't have any alcohol." Harry said as he flagged over the bar tender.
"Shamus you better make that just three beers and an apple cider."
"What's the matter lass can't hold your liquor?" Shamus asked smiling.
"I am pregnant. Alcohol would not be beneficial to my child."
"Pregnant, well then congratulations are in order lass. For the rest of the night your drinks are on the house," Shamus smiled.
"Thank you, you are very kind," Seven said giving Shamus a small smile.
"Wow Shamus, you never give out free drinks," Tom pointed out.
"Aye, but I always had a soft spot for children," Shamus said smiling if possible even more brightly.
When Shamus returned with the drinks he smiled at Seven again before returning to the bar.
"Well what should we do first?" Harry asked.
"How about we play some pool," Tom suggested.
"Yeah we could play two on two, guys against the girls," Harry suggested.
"Alright, get ready to loose," B'Elanna said as she finished her first drink and started getting in a good mood.
They all moved to the empty pool table and selected their sticks.
"Alright Seven the game is pretty simple," B'Elanna said explaining the rules of the game to Seven. "The balls are arranged into a triangle at the beginning of the game. The first person to shoot has to break the triangle with the white ball from this line," B'Elanna demonstrated.
As the cue ball struck the triangle the other balls scattered across the table. One of the stripped balls landed in the corner pocket.
"The first ball that you get in the pocket decides which ones you have to sink. In our case we have to sink the stripped balls. You can get them in, in any order you want, except for the eight ball. You have to save that one for last.
B'Elanna lined up another one of the stripped balls and sunk it as well. She unfortunately missed the second shot though.
"Oh, and Seven, when you mish a shot it's the next person's turn," B'Elanna said gesturing to Tom as he lined up his own shot.
After Tom sank two of the solid balls he missed the third, bringing his turn to an end.
"Alright it's your turn Seven," B'Elanna said pointing to the table.
After carefully studying how the other players sank their balls she felt confident that she could do well. She tried to line up her shot as she had seen the other do but she could not seem to hold the stick correctly.
B'Elanna noticed this and moved towards Seven to help after taking a sip of her beer.
"Here Seven," B'Elanna said as she moved in behind Seven. She moved Seven's hands into the correct position and showed her how to line up her shot.
After a second failed attempt to line up her shot correctly B'Elanna stood behind her again. Instead of removing her hands after Seven was in the correct position she held on and guided Seven's hands as she took her shot.
With B'Elanna's help Seven was able to sink three more of the stripped balls before her turn was over.
Harry then took his turn, but only managed to sink two of his balls allowing Seven and B'Elanna to remain in the lead.
B'Elanna quickly finished her second beer, and was able to sink all of the stripped balls except for the eight ball.
Tom took his turn next but was only able to sink the one ball. All Seven had to do was sink the eight ball and they would win.
Seven again tried to line up her shot properly, but was unable to do so without B'Elanna's help.
"Here let me help," B'Elanna said as she moved behind Seven and helped get into position and guided her shot.
The eight ball shot across the table and sank into the corner pocket easily. Seven and B'Elanna had won the first game. B'Elanna gave Seven a quick hug happily. This was the first time that she was able to beat Tom at pool.
Seven seemed a little shocked at first by the fact that she was hugged by B'Elanna, but dismissed it as part of celebrating.
They played three more games, all of which were won by Seven and B'Elanna. Each game was followed by B'Elanna consuming a celebratory beer.
"Maybe it's time we call it a night," Tom suggested.
"Yeah, we do have duty shifts tomorrow morning," Harry added.
"I also believe that I require rest," Seven agreed.
"That actually reminds me Seven. How is it that you don't have to regenerate anymore?" Harry asked curiously.
"My nanoprobes are now able to gather the energy they need from sleeping, eating, and absorbing light energy."
"How are they able to do that?" Tom asked.
"My nanoprobes have the ability to gain energy from numerous sources. The borg programmed them to receive energy directly from my alcove."
"Why would they do that? Wouldn't it be smarter to set the nanoprobes to gather energy from many sources?" Harry asked.
"It is another way for the queen to control her drones. If a drone is separated from the collective for a long period of time their individuality would re-assert it self. The queen would rather the drone be dead than be free."
"Well anyway," Harry said changing the subject. "We should probably head home. You need your rest more than any of us Seven."
"You are correct Ensign," Seven said as she turned to look for B'Elanna.
As Seven, Tom and Harry were talking B'Elanna had gone for another drink, and by the time she came back the alcohol she had ingested looked like it was starting to take effect. B'Elanna was stumbling slightly as she made her way back to the group.
"Do you need any help getting back B'Elanna?" Tom asked.
"I'll be fine," B'Elanna said waving him off.
"Well, if you're sure," Tom said as he and Harry left the holodeck.
As the two senior officers exited the holodeck Seven turned to face the slightly tipsy B'Elanna.
"Lieutenant you have duty shift tomorrow morning, perhaps we should leave," Seven suggested as she made her way to the door as well.
"Wait a minute," B'Elanna said as she walked over to Seven and grabbed her elbow. "It's still way too early," she said stumbling again.
"Lieutenant, I need to rest," Seven said as she tried to remove her arm from B'Elanna's grip. "Please."
"Alright fine," B'Elanna said in a huff. "Let's go home," B'Elanna said as the two women left the holodeck.
During the trip back B'Elanna began to lean heavily on Seven, who had to struggle to keep them both from falling over.
"Lieutenant please stand up," Seven said to B'Elanna. "I can not support your weight."
The only response that Seven was able get from B'Elanna was a loud grunt as she stopped leaning against Seven but still kept a firm hold on her arm.
As they finally made it to B'Elanna's quarters, Seven led B'Elanna into her room and left her to change.
Seven walked over to the replicator and started searching through the list to find something she could replicate to sleep in. She had found out recently that her bio-suit was not the most comfortable thing to sleep in.
After a few minutes of searching she found a suitable sleeping garment. It was a silk a sleeve less night dress that went to her ankles.
When the replicator finished making her night dress Seven picked it up and went to the bathroom to change.
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B'Elanna's mind started to clear up a little as she sat on her bed. As she looked down at herself she realized that she hadn't changed and was feeling a little thirsty.
B'Elanna quickly changed into a pair of baggy pajama bottoms and a t-shirt, and then made her way into the kitchen. She poured her self a glass of water and was about to go back to her own room when she saw Seven exiting the bathroom.
She was in a word, beautiful. Her hair was down and softly framing her face and the night dress she wore hugged her soft curves snugly. It gave Seven the look of an elegant beauty, something from a fairytale.
"Seven you look. Wow," B'Elanna said surprised as she moved closer to get a better look.
"Thank you Lieutenant," Seven said as she shyly made her way to the sofa.
B'Elanna watched as Seven tried to make herself comfortable on the sofa. For some reason it made her feel guilty. Seven was a pregnant woman, and carrying a child that was approximately a month into development. She needed to get Seven a proper bed.
"Wait Seven, that sofa probably isn't all that comfortable, especially for spending the night on," B'Elanna said.
"It is sufficient," Seven said. She did not want to seem ungrateful after everything that B'Elanna had done for her.
"No it isn't Seven," B'Elanna disagreed. "You're pregnant, and you should have your own bed to sleep in."
"There is insufficient room in your quarters for a second bed lieutenant," Seven pointed out.
"Then I guess we can share mine until we figure something out," B'Elanna said impulsively.
"I do not believe that is the best course of action," Seven said hoping that B'Elanna would drop the subject. The last thing that Seven wanted to do was intrude on B'Elanna's personal space.
A sudden wave of annoyance came over B'Elanna. "Who does she think she is?" B'Elanna thought. "Why dose she always have to make things so difficult? Well I'll show her."
"Too bad," B'Elanna said as she knelt down and lifted Seven into her arms and walked towards her bedroom.
Seven gasped as B'Elanna picked her up and wound her arms tightly around the older woman. "What are you doing Lieutenant?" she asked.
"Taking you to bed," B'Elanna answered simply.
"I will sleep on the sofa," Seven stated.
"No you won't," B'Elanna countered. "And stop arguing, were already here."
"Yes Lieutenant," Seven said giving in. By the look in B'Elanna's eyes she knew this was one argument she was not going to win.
"This is weird," B'Elanna said confused. "I thought that all of your borg implant would make you heavier, but you don't weigh anymore than ninety pounds."
"A drone's range of movement would be severely hindered with heavy amour and implants. All of implants are constructed with super light weight duranium and weight reduction systems. If all the implants in my body were weighed it would equal negative seven pounds."
"Interesting," B'Elanna said as she put Seven down on the bed and pulled the covers over her.
B'Elanna got in on the other side of the bed and called for lights out. After only a few minutes she heard Seven's breathing even out as she reached REM sleep.
She looked at the peacefully sleeping face of Seven's and had the urge to get closer to the woman. Deciding that it wouldn't hurt since Seven was already asleep she moved in closer, until their bodies were touching.
B'Elanna slowly put her arm around Seven's waist, but almost pulled away as Seven began to move again. She relaxed when she realized that Seven was only rolling over in her sleep until she felt the younger woman's head resting on her chest, and felt her arm wrap around her waist lightly.
B'Elanna looked down at the younger woman. "She looks so human like this," B'Elanna thought as kissed her head lightly and wrapped her free arm around her.
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The next morning B'Elanna was the first to wake up, and for the first time in a long time she felt completely at peace. She and Seven had moved slightly in their sleep and now B'Elanna had both her arms wrapped around the still sleeping Seven and both her legs were tangled with Sevens.
As the sleepiness left here eyes she realized her predicament. How would she explain this to Seven? And if she tried to move now she would almost certainly wake her up anyway.
B'Elanna decided to risk it and slowly moved her arms away from Seven, but it only caused her to snuggle closer, and murmur in her sleep. "What am I going to do?" B'Elanna thought getting a little frantic.
"Please stop moving Lieutenant," Seven said in a sleepy voice." I have just gotten comfortable," Seven thought. "I wish the lieutenant would allow me to sleep a little longer."
Seven's eyes snapped open as she realized what had happened. "I must have moved to her side of the bed while I was sleeping," Seven thought.
"I apologize lieutenant," Seven said as she tried move away from B'Elanna. "I did not realize.," Seven trailed off when she saw the smirk on B'Elanna's face.
"You know, you're a lot more fun when you're all flustered like this," B'Elanna said as she started to laugh quietly.
"This amuses you," Seven stated as she tried to move away from B'Elanna.
"Very much," B'Elanna said now openly chuckling as she finally released the younger woman.
Seven got off the bed quickly and made her way to the washroom and closed the door behind her. "Perhaps the lieutenant does not hate me after all," Seven thought as she finished washing up.
"I enjoy the Lieutenant's company much more when we are not arguing," Seven though as she went into the kitchen and started making breakfast.
As Seven finished laying out the scrambled eggs and toast B'Elanna came out of the washroom fully dressed for her duty shift.
"What's all this?" B'Elanna said as she looked at the table.
"It is breakfast," Seven stated as she poured herself a glass of orange juice.
B'Elanna sat down next to Seven and took a bite of her eggs. "These are amazing Seven," B'Elanna said as she poured herself a glass of juice. "When did you learn to cook so well?"
"I am glad that you enjoy them," Seven said giving her a slight smile. "After sampling some of Neelix's cuisine I decided to do some research on the proper methods of preparing food."
"You must save a lot of replicator rations this way. It takes a lot less energy to replicate the ingredients and cook the food yourself," B'Elanna complemented as she finished off her eggs.
"Thank you Lieutenant, but if you do not leave now you will be late for your duty shift," Seven said as she started to clear away the table.
"You're right," B'Elanna said standing up. "I'll see you tonight Seven," she said as she kissed Seven on the cheek and rushed out the door.
B'Elanna was half way down to the morning meeting before she realized what she did. "Did I just kiss Seven?" B'Elanna thought to herself stopping. "Oh no, I'm going to be late," B'Elanna realized as she started moving again.
When B'Elanna made it to the morning meeting she was the last to arrive. She took her seat and waited for the Captain to start talking.
"Do we have any new business to discuss?" Janeway asked, almost robotically.
B'Elanna frowned at this. The Captain was not her usual optimistic self. She was about to ask what was wrong when she realized it probably had something to do with her argument with Seven. What ever the two talked about seemed to hit Janeway as hard as it hit Seven.
For the rest of the meeting B'Elanna thought about what could have happened between Janeway and Seven, so she didn't even realize when the meeting ended and Janeway asked her to stay behind.
"B'Elanna?" Janeway asked when she couldn't get a response out of her.
This brought B'Elanna back to reality, "yes Captain?"
"I was asking you how Seven was doing?"
"Oh, she's fine."
"Did she tell you anything about our argument?"
"Nothing really, she was taking a nap when I came home last night. Why?" B'Elanna asked.
"It's nothing B'Elanna, but could you tell her I'm sorry? And I would really like to talk to her," Janeway almost pleaded.
"Sure Captain," B'Elanna said now really beginning to wonder what the two women had talked about.
"Well I don't want to keep you any longer," Janeway said dismissing B'Elanna. "You probably have a lot of work to get done."
B'Elanna stood up and made her way out the door, but just as she turned in the direction of the turbo lift she ran into Tom.
"Hey B'Elanna, do you want to grab some dinner tonight?" Tom asked.
"I can't Tom, I told Seven I would be home tonight."
"So? Just tell her you can't make it," Tom said.
"I'm worried about her, every time I see her she's sleeping. I should be their in case anything happens."
"Do you here yourself?" Tom asked getting annoyed. "Who are you in a relationship with, Seven or me?"
"Just what are you getting at?" B'Elanna asked getting annoyed herself.
"It was only a week ago that you were complaining about how annoying she was, and now you're telling me you can't do anything because Seven might need your help? What the hell is going on between the two of you?"
"That's enough," B'Elanna seethed. "There is nothing going on between me and Seven. Don't talk to me until you grow up," B'Elanna said storming off.
To Be Continued.
The Libran Inquity: Janeway won't be evil, at least in this fic
EyeCandy: Actually I never read for the want of a child and I should probably avoid doing so. I don't want to accidentally steal someone's ideas. But please tell me if I do
Kathryn Daniel: Well if you read my writer's note you'll know how I feel about flamers. Keep the criticism constructive please
Celine Janeway: Thanks, and for the part about names it probably won't happen for the next couple of chapters. I am still trying to establish the personalities of the characters
Nikki: Thank you, and I could not have said it better myself. I find stories that constantly 'stick to the rules' get a little boring after a while
Marie Sheppard: I can't help it. I love writing stories that are a little risky.
Raven Sage: Lets face it Seven and B'Elanna are the only ones that can go lesbian. All the fighting and arguing they did on the show is so easily arguable as sexual tension
Kelani2539: Thanks, I'm just glad I didn't turn out to be one of those conformist writers that tried not to offend anyone by sacrificing the storyline
For The Love of a Child
Part Three
"I do not wish to intrude," Seven said trying to decline the Lieutenant's invitation without seeming rude.
"You won't be intruding Seven, Harry's going as well. It is part of the grand re-opening if the Fairhaven program." Tom said knowing that if he could talk Seven into it B'Elanna would cave in as well.
"If you insist Lieutenant," Seven said relenting.
"Well then what are we waiting for?" Tom asked. "Let's get going."
Seven slowly removed the blanket and folded it up neatly before standing up.
During Seven's nap her hair had fallen out of place. Some of the pins had fallen out while others still remained in place.
"I will need a moment to prepare myself." Seven said as she pulled the pins out of her hair, and let it cascade down her back.
"Seven the party's already started, besides your hair looks great the way it is," Tom complimented.
"Thank You Lieutenant," Seven said as she smoothed out her hair.
"Alright the sooner we get there the sooner we can leave," B'Elanna said. She had not originally wanted to go to this party but since Seven decided to go she had to make sure nothing happened to her.
"Yes Lieutenant," Seven said as she addressed B'Elanna.
Seven, B'Elanna and Tom made their way to the holo deck and stepped inside to find most of the senior staff. Even Tuvok was there.
Harry met them as soon as they came in and guided them over to a table. As soon as the two men sat down they ordered a round of beers.
"I am unable to digest alcohol ensign," Seven said addressing Harry. "Is that the only drink served in this establishment?" she asked.
"No Seven, there's plenty of other stuff that you can drink that doesn't have any alcohol." Harry said as he flagged over the bar tender.
"Shamus you better make that just three beers and an apple cider."
"What's the matter lass can't hold your liquor?" Shamus asked smiling.
"I am pregnant. Alcohol would not be beneficial to my child."
"Pregnant, well then congratulations are in order lass. For the rest of the night your drinks are on the house," Shamus smiled.
"Thank you, you are very kind," Seven said giving Shamus a small smile.
"Wow Shamus, you never give out free drinks," Tom pointed out.
"Aye, but I always had a soft spot for children," Shamus said smiling if possible even more brightly.
When Shamus returned with the drinks he smiled at Seven again before returning to the bar.
"Well what should we do first?" Harry asked.
"How about we play some pool," Tom suggested.
"Yeah we could play two on two, guys against the girls," Harry suggested.
"Alright, get ready to loose," B'Elanna said as she finished her first drink and started getting in a good mood.
They all moved to the empty pool table and selected their sticks.
"Alright Seven the game is pretty simple," B'Elanna said explaining the rules of the game to Seven. "The balls are arranged into a triangle at the beginning of the game. The first person to shoot has to break the triangle with the white ball from this line," B'Elanna demonstrated.
As the cue ball struck the triangle the other balls scattered across the table. One of the stripped balls landed in the corner pocket.
"The first ball that you get in the pocket decides which ones you have to sink. In our case we have to sink the stripped balls. You can get them in, in any order you want, except for the eight ball. You have to save that one for last.
B'Elanna lined up another one of the stripped balls and sunk it as well. She unfortunately missed the second shot though.
"Oh, and Seven, when you mish a shot it's the next person's turn," B'Elanna said gesturing to Tom as he lined up his own shot.
After Tom sank two of the solid balls he missed the third, bringing his turn to an end.
"Alright it's your turn Seven," B'Elanna said pointing to the table.
After carefully studying how the other players sank their balls she felt confident that she could do well. She tried to line up her shot as she had seen the other do but she could not seem to hold the stick correctly.
B'Elanna noticed this and moved towards Seven to help after taking a sip of her beer.
"Here Seven," B'Elanna said as she moved in behind Seven. She moved Seven's hands into the correct position and showed her how to line up her shot.
After a second failed attempt to line up her shot correctly B'Elanna stood behind her again. Instead of removing her hands after Seven was in the correct position she held on and guided Seven's hands as she took her shot.
With B'Elanna's help Seven was able to sink three more of the stripped balls before her turn was over.
Harry then took his turn, but only managed to sink two of his balls allowing Seven and B'Elanna to remain in the lead.
B'Elanna quickly finished her second beer, and was able to sink all of the stripped balls except for the eight ball.
Tom took his turn next but was only able to sink the one ball. All Seven had to do was sink the eight ball and they would win.
Seven again tried to line up her shot properly, but was unable to do so without B'Elanna's help.
"Here let me help," B'Elanna said as she moved behind Seven and helped get into position and guided her shot.
The eight ball shot across the table and sank into the corner pocket easily. Seven and B'Elanna had won the first game. B'Elanna gave Seven a quick hug happily. This was the first time that she was able to beat Tom at pool.
Seven seemed a little shocked at first by the fact that she was hugged by B'Elanna, but dismissed it as part of celebrating.
They played three more games, all of which were won by Seven and B'Elanna. Each game was followed by B'Elanna consuming a celebratory beer.
"Maybe it's time we call it a night," Tom suggested.
"Yeah, we do have duty shifts tomorrow morning," Harry added.
"I also believe that I require rest," Seven agreed.
"That actually reminds me Seven. How is it that you don't have to regenerate anymore?" Harry asked curiously.
"My nanoprobes are now able to gather the energy they need from sleeping, eating, and absorbing light energy."
"How are they able to do that?" Tom asked.
"My nanoprobes have the ability to gain energy from numerous sources. The borg programmed them to receive energy directly from my alcove."
"Why would they do that? Wouldn't it be smarter to set the nanoprobes to gather energy from many sources?" Harry asked.
"It is another way for the queen to control her drones. If a drone is separated from the collective for a long period of time their individuality would re-assert it self. The queen would rather the drone be dead than be free."
"Well anyway," Harry said changing the subject. "We should probably head home. You need your rest more than any of us Seven."
"You are correct Ensign," Seven said as she turned to look for B'Elanna.
As Seven, Tom and Harry were talking B'Elanna had gone for another drink, and by the time she came back the alcohol she had ingested looked like it was starting to take effect. B'Elanna was stumbling slightly as she made her way back to the group.
"Do you need any help getting back B'Elanna?" Tom asked.
"I'll be fine," B'Elanna said waving him off.
"Well, if you're sure," Tom said as he and Harry left the holodeck.
As the two senior officers exited the holodeck Seven turned to face the slightly tipsy B'Elanna.
"Lieutenant you have duty shift tomorrow morning, perhaps we should leave," Seven suggested as she made her way to the door as well.
"Wait a minute," B'Elanna said as she walked over to Seven and grabbed her elbow. "It's still way too early," she said stumbling again.
"Lieutenant, I need to rest," Seven said as she tried to remove her arm from B'Elanna's grip. "Please."
"Alright fine," B'Elanna said in a huff. "Let's go home," B'Elanna said as the two women left the holodeck.
During the trip back B'Elanna began to lean heavily on Seven, who had to struggle to keep them both from falling over.
"Lieutenant please stand up," Seven said to B'Elanna. "I can not support your weight."
The only response that Seven was able get from B'Elanna was a loud grunt as she stopped leaning against Seven but still kept a firm hold on her arm.
As they finally made it to B'Elanna's quarters, Seven led B'Elanna into her room and left her to change.
Seven walked over to the replicator and started searching through the list to find something she could replicate to sleep in. She had found out recently that her bio-suit was not the most comfortable thing to sleep in.
After a few minutes of searching she found a suitable sleeping garment. It was a silk a sleeve less night dress that went to her ankles.
When the replicator finished making her night dress Seven picked it up and went to the bathroom to change.
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B'Elanna's mind started to clear up a little as she sat on her bed. As she looked down at herself she realized that she hadn't changed and was feeling a little thirsty.
B'Elanna quickly changed into a pair of baggy pajama bottoms and a t-shirt, and then made her way into the kitchen. She poured her self a glass of water and was about to go back to her own room when she saw Seven exiting the bathroom.
She was in a word, beautiful. Her hair was down and softly framing her face and the night dress she wore hugged her soft curves snugly. It gave Seven the look of an elegant beauty, something from a fairytale.
"Seven you look. Wow," B'Elanna said surprised as she moved closer to get a better look.
"Thank you Lieutenant," Seven said as she shyly made her way to the sofa.
B'Elanna watched as Seven tried to make herself comfortable on the sofa. For some reason it made her feel guilty. Seven was a pregnant woman, and carrying a child that was approximately a month into development. She needed to get Seven a proper bed.
"Wait Seven, that sofa probably isn't all that comfortable, especially for spending the night on," B'Elanna said.
"It is sufficient," Seven said. She did not want to seem ungrateful after everything that B'Elanna had done for her.
"No it isn't Seven," B'Elanna disagreed. "You're pregnant, and you should have your own bed to sleep in."
"There is insufficient room in your quarters for a second bed lieutenant," Seven pointed out.
"Then I guess we can share mine until we figure something out," B'Elanna said impulsively.
"I do not believe that is the best course of action," Seven said hoping that B'Elanna would drop the subject. The last thing that Seven wanted to do was intrude on B'Elanna's personal space.
A sudden wave of annoyance came over B'Elanna. "Who does she think she is?" B'Elanna thought. "Why dose she always have to make things so difficult? Well I'll show her."
"Too bad," B'Elanna said as she knelt down and lifted Seven into her arms and walked towards her bedroom.
Seven gasped as B'Elanna picked her up and wound her arms tightly around the older woman. "What are you doing Lieutenant?" she asked.
"Taking you to bed," B'Elanna answered simply.
"I will sleep on the sofa," Seven stated.
"No you won't," B'Elanna countered. "And stop arguing, were already here."
"Yes Lieutenant," Seven said giving in. By the look in B'Elanna's eyes she knew this was one argument she was not going to win.
"This is weird," B'Elanna said confused. "I thought that all of your borg implant would make you heavier, but you don't weigh anymore than ninety pounds."
"A drone's range of movement would be severely hindered with heavy amour and implants. All of implants are constructed with super light weight duranium and weight reduction systems. If all the implants in my body were weighed it would equal negative seven pounds."
"Interesting," B'Elanna said as she put Seven down on the bed and pulled the covers over her.
B'Elanna got in on the other side of the bed and called for lights out. After only a few minutes she heard Seven's breathing even out as she reached REM sleep.
She looked at the peacefully sleeping face of Seven's and had the urge to get closer to the woman. Deciding that it wouldn't hurt since Seven was already asleep she moved in closer, until their bodies were touching.
B'Elanna slowly put her arm around Seven's waist, but almost pulled away as Seven began to move again. She relaxed when she realized that Seven was only rolling over in her sleep until she felt the younger woman's head resting on her chest, and felt her arm wrap around her waist lightly.
B'Elanna looked down at the younger woman. "She looks so human like this," B'Elanna thought as kissed her head lightly and wrapped her free arm around her.
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The next morning B'Elanna was the first to wake up, and for the first time in a long time she felt completely at peace. She and Seven had moved slightly in their sleep and now B'Elanna had both her arms wrapped around the still sleeping Seven and both her legs were tangled with Sevens.
As the sleepiness left here eyes she realized her predicament. How would she explain this to Seven? And if she tried to move now she would almost certainly wake her up anyway.
B'Elanna decided to risk it and slowly moved her arms away from Seven, but it only caused her to snuggle closer, and murmur in her sleep. "What am I going to do?" B'Elanna thought getting a little frantic.
"Please stop moving Lieutenant," Seven said in a sleepy voice." I have just gotten comfortable," Seven thought. "I wish the lieutenant would allow me to sleep a little longer."
Seven's eyes snapped open as she realized what had happened. "I must have moved to her side of the bed while I was sleeping," Seven thought.
"I apologize lieutenant," Seven said as she tried move away from B'Elanna. "I did not realize.," Seven trailed off when she saw the smirk on B'Elanna's face.
"You know, you're a lot more fun when you're all flustered like this," B'Elanna said as she started to laugh quietly.
"This amuses you," Seven stated as she tried to move away from B'Elanna.
"Very much," B'Elanna said now openly chuckling as she finally released the younger woman.
Seven got off the bed quickly and made her way to the washroom and closed the door behind her. "Perhaps the lieutenant does not hate me after all," Seven thought as she finished washing up.
"I enjoy the Lieutenant's company much more when we are not arguing," Seven though as she went into the kitchen and started making breakfast.
As Seven finished laying out the scrambled eggs and toast B'Elanna came out of the washroom fully dressed for her duty shift.
"What's all this?" B'Elanna said as she looked at the table.
"It is breakfast," Seven stated as she poured herself a glass of orange juice.
B'Elanna sat down next to Seven and took a bite of her eggs. "These are amazing Seven," B'Elanna said as she poured herself a glass of juice. "When did you learn to cook so well?"
"I am glad that you enjoy them," Seven said giving her a slight smile. "After sampling some of Neelix's cuisine I decided to do some research on the proper methods of preparing food."
"You must save a lot of replicator rations this way. It takes a lot less energy to replicate the ingredients and cook the food yourself," B'Elanna complemented as she finished off her eggs.
"Thank you Lieutenant, but if you do not leave now you will be late for your duty shift," Seven said as she started to clear away the table.
"You're right," B'Elanna said standing up. "I'll see you tonight Seven," she said as she kissed Seven on the cheek and rushed out the door.
B'Elanna was half way down to the morning meeting before she realized what she did. "Did I just kiss Seven?" B'Elanna thought to herself stopping. "Oh no, I'm going to be late," B'Elanna realized as she started moving again.
When B'Elanna made it to the morning meeting she was the last to arrive. She took her seat and waited for the Captain to start talking.
"Do we have any new business to discuss?" Janeway asked, almost robotically.
B'Elanna frowned at this. The Captain was not her usual optimistic self. She was about to ask what was wrong when she realized it probably had something to do with her argument with Seven. What ever the two talked about seemed to hit Janeway as hard as it hit Seven.
For the rest of the meeting B'Elanna thought about what could have happened between Janeway and Seven, so she didn't even realize when the meeting ended and Janeway asked her to stay behind.
"B'Elanna?" Janeway asked when she couldn't get a response out of her.
This brought B'Elanna back to reality, "yes Captain?"
"I was asking you how Seven was doing?"
"Oh, she's fine."
"Did she tell you anything about our argument?"
"Nothing really, she was taking a nap when I came home last night. Why?" B'Elanna asked.
"It's nothing B'Elanna, but could you tell her I'm sorry? And I would really like to talk to her," Janeway almost pleaded.
"Sure Captain," B'Elanna said now really beginning to wonder what the two women had talked about.
"Well I don't want to keep you any longer," Janeway said dismissing B'Elanna. "You probably have a lot of work to get done."
B'Elanna stood up and made her way out the door, but just as she turned in the direction of the turbo lift she ran into Tom.
"Hey B'Elanna, do you want to grab some dinner tonight?" Tom asked.
"I can't Tom, I told Seven I would be home tonight."
"So? Just tell her you can't make it," Tom said.
"I'm worried about her, every time I see her she's sleeping. I should be their in case anything happens."
"Do you here yourself?" Tom asked getting annoyed. "Who are you in a relationship with, Seven or me?"
"Just what are you getting at?" B'Elanna asked getting annoyed herself.
"It was only a week ago that you were complaining about how annoying she was, and now you're telling me you can't do anything because Seven might need your help? What the hell is going on between the two of you?"
"That's enough," B'Elanna seethed. "There is nothing going on between me and Seven. Don't talk to me until you grow up," B'Elanna said storming off.
To Be Continued.