Mutiny

Later on, that evening Delbert was still thinking about the time he spent earlier with the Captain in her stateroom which brought him to the startling realisation that he was falling for her. And boy was he falling fast. How he felt now was so different from how he felt when he was with his previous wife Eleanor.

Delbert first met Eleanor when he started school. The older they got the closer they came to be. Over time it slowly became apparent to our doctor that Eleanor wanted to become more than the close friends they were, and while Delbert did not share the same level of love, he knew he couldn't lose her.

After dating for two years the two got married and in Delbert's eyes everything was going great, but to Eleanor things weren't. To her Delbert was too focused on his job, and while the money coming in was nice, she could never understand his love for the stars.

One day after returning from work there was a note on the counter explaining that Eleanor had met someone and that she had filed for a divorce and left. Heartbroken, he shut himself away from the world and worked from home, only going out to go to the Benbow inn.

This journey was the longest time by far he had ever been away from home and it felt good to be away from the same walls closing in on him every day, driving him slowly insane. The etherium air felt good and being around the stars like this was nearly the best thing about this voyage.

When the voyage first started, they were the best thing but something else managed to outshine them and that was the captain. Her eyes were so green they sparkled like the brightest emeralds and her auburn locks danced like flames when the wind blew them. She simply entranced him whenever she entered the same room as him.

A curt knock on Delbert's door brought him out of his reverie. When Delbert opened the door, he happened to see the occupant of his thoughts on the other side.

"Doctor, I'd like to invite you to dinner in my stateroom tonight. The company would be very much appreciated." Amelia met his eyes and he knew he couldn't say no to them.

"Of course, dinner sounds sexulent ah erm. I mean excellent. I'm so sorry. Maybe I shouldn't come to dinner. I don't want to ruin things and mess up. God I'm useless"

Amelia reached out and touched Delbert's arm to snap him out of his ramblings. Amusement entered her eyes enjoying his embarrassment and the effect she had on him.

"Delbert, please, in the nicest way, shut up and just say yes. I quite happen to enjoy your company, slips and all. I find it to be rather entertaining. I'll go and tell Mr Silver to bring two portions of dinner to my stateroom tonight. She you at 1900 hours doctor" And with that Amelia turned and left Delbert by himself with his mouth hanging open. Looking down at his watch he noticed that he still had another hour until dinner so decided to try and make himself more presentable.

After showering Delbert started to feel a little more comfortable with the possibility that he might be in the presence of the captain for a long time tonight. Taking a glance at his watch he noticed that it was time to go and meet his captain, and slowly his nerves started to bubble back up.

The walk to the stateroom was faster than he anticipated. Wiping his sweaty palms on his trousers he knocked on her door. Amelia opened her stateroom door, looking a little less formal than usual. Her royal blue jacket was hanging on the back of her chair, leaving her in white blouse that had a couple buttons undone at the top.

"On time Delbert, I must say that is a pleasant surprise normally you're almost always late. Please do come in" A chuckle escaped Amelia.

"Silver will be sending Mr Hawkins up with our food in a little bit". Amelia walked over to her desk gesturing for Delbert to sit on the chair on the other side. As he glanced around the room, he noticed that Amelia had cleaned up. You wouldn't be able to tell the ship had recently escaped a black hole if it wasn't for the shattered windows.

"Was there any particular reason you invited me for dinner Amelia. Not that I mind. Eating by one's self can be quite lonely and the company is greatly appreciated. But I do not understand why you chose me to dine with". Upon hearing this Amelia stood up crossed her arms and leant over her desk.

"To be perfectly honest Delbert, it was due to that exact sentiment you just said. Dining alone on this large ship is quite lonely. And I must say I'm finding myself getting rather fond of you Doctor". Whilst saying this Amelia and Delbert were slowly getting closer, their faces nearly touching.

"I thought I told you to call me Delbert" he said huskily, his voice hardly above a whisper. Delbert moved to touch a strand of hair behind her ear, his hand resting on her cheek, their eyes never leaving the other. Amelia lightly pressed into his hand a soft sigh leaving her lips.

Suddenly Jim burst through the stateroom door breaking the two of them from their trance. Snapping back to their respective sides of the table Amelia stood up.

"Bloody hell. What in the world is the matter with you? You don't just burst into the captains stateroom unannounced. You better have a damn good reason Mr Hawkins"

"Sorry Captain but the crew, they're pirates. It's a mutiny we need to leave". Panic was evident not only in the young mans voice but his eyes as well. Amelia strode over to her cabinet.

"pirates on my ship. I'll see they all hang. Doctor, familiar with these?" Amelia tossed Delbert a blaster and established rather quickly he wasn't resulting in the globe close to her head to turn into a smouldering mess. Rolling her eyes Amelia began to come up with an escape plan.

"Right. Listen to my closely because we will only have time for me to explain this once. I'm going to shoot a hole in this floor and we're going to run to the longboats and land on the planet. Ready. Let's go."

Hey guys, again im really sorry for the delay. My third year of uni has been a mess with strikes ongoing and then so much coursework and now this virus. Please stay safe everyone and have a good day. Please review so I know people are reading and enjoying. Again be safe and be sensible.