Night Talk
Night #2
Dodoria was in bed reading whilst Zarbon was again in the ensuite. He'd removed the days make-up and was looking at his bare face in the mirror 'how did Dodoria know about my freckles? Must be those damn healing tanks…' he had to admit he was very surprised when Dodoria claimed he thought the freckles looked cute, Zarbon had never seen them as anything but imperfection, not that he wanted to be seen as 'cute' anyway.
With one last glance in the mirror he bit his bottom lip and left to get into bed.
When Dodoria heard him come in he put his book down and turned off the light before turning over to face the other man. Zarbon could see the look of surprise on Dodorias face as he took in the bare faced Zarbon, he began to feel a bit self conscience until he saw the smile appear on the others lips. Dodoria reached out his hand and brushed some loose stands of hair out of Zarbons face so he could see him clearly.
''Much better'' he smiled. Zarbon shyly smiled back, his gaze drifting down to the floor. ''If you get a call in the night, I'll see to it if you want.''
''Thank you'' answered Zarbon thankfully. It wasn't long before Dodoria spoke again.
''How come you've not been at the bar for the past few weeks? You've got several admires missing you, you know.'' Zarbon rolled on to his back to avoid having to make eye contact. The bar was a big part of social life for everyone on the ship, no matter what their rank. Dodoria was down there every night he was off shift, he was what could be described as a 'bear'; large, gruff, openly gay and very proud of it. Zarbon was a lot more timid about his sexuality, people had at first assumed he was strait, until he went on a few dates with male soldiers. Dodoria didn't see any point in 'dates' and went for one night stands instead, and plenty of them. The large man did often feel pity for the other, he knew Zarbon had been forced to repress his sexual preferences, it was a huge taboo on his home world.
''I've just… not had the urge to, is all'' he finally replied, this spiked Dodorias interest.
''Ooooo, have a little crush on someone in particular do we?'' the large man teased. Zarbon threw one of his many pillows at him, hitting Dodoria right in the face.
''I don't think that is any concern of yours'' he responded with slightly red cheeks.
''Come on, who's the lucky guy?'' probed Dodoria, throwing the pillow back which Zarbon easily caught and hugged to his chest.
''Just the usual… large, strong, brutish…'' he said almost dreamily.
''Well make a move on him then!'' laughed Dodoria. Zarbon continued to clutch the pillow to his chest.
''I don't think we'd be after the same thing…'' he sighed.
''You'll never know unless you try'' finished Dodoria, as they both started to drift off to sleep.
