Trust

Star Trek Voyager Fan Fiction
Season 5/6
Captain Kathryn Janeway had one goal – get her crew and ship back home. The Captain puts her mission above everything else, but would that also stop her from falling in love?
No copyright infringement intended. Purely for fun.
Written by LaughingLee (First fan fiction)

CHAPTER 7

Ensign Lee Roberts grimaced as she faced the hatch in front of her. She had been crawling through jeffrey's tubes for the past week doing much needed maintenance. Voyager was going through a good general scrubbing since the ship had started orbiting the nearby inhabited planet. Captain Janeway had been asked to mediate talks between warring factions by the local leaders. She was running between Voyager and the planet trying to prevent any further hostilities from escalating.

The blonde Ensign sighed and pulled the hatch open. The situation on the planet took up most of the senior officers' time and Lee was glad it gave Voyager some opportunity for all the little repairs they often neglected. But, it did mean that her time with Kathryn had been severely limited the past few weeks.

"… and I want the next meeting to exclude our very excited representative from the militant faction." Lee smiled widely as she recognised the voice coming down the corridor. She stepped out and was greeted by a warm smile.

"Ensign Lee!" Captain Janeway tried to contain her pleasure, but knew her entire face had instantly lit up like a Christmas tree. "This is a nice surprise."

"Captain, if you'll excuse me, I'll start making the arrangements," Commander Chakotay said. He gave Lee a grin as he walked past and she nodded in return.

"How have you been, Captain?" Lee asked, but then chuckled. "I'm sorry, but it's been too long. And, who knows when I'll get you alone again?" The younger woman promptly pulled Kathryn into a hug. The auburn-haired Captain smiled and leaned into Lee's embrace, burying her head in Lee's neck. Immediately, she felt some of the tension leave her back and shoulders.

"Thanks, I needed that," Kathryn said, reluctantly stepping back.

"Tough day?"

"Tough week. Just when we have the two groups talking and making progress, a minor issue rears its head or one faction has new demands."

"I'm sure things will work out," Lee replied, grinning. "How can they not with such a wonderful Captain slapping them silly into making the right decisions?"

"Don't tempt me. I sometimes do feel like beating some sense into them. But, we are getting closer to a resolution." Kathryn glanced at the tools near the hatch. "What have you been up to?"

"Maintenance. Not the most exciting project, but necessary." Lee paused and studied Kathryn. "Actually, I want to ask you something. And, I won't feel bad if you say no."

"What is it? Why would you assume I wouldn't agree?"

"I don't know, it's just something we haven't talked about." Lee took a step back and leaned against the bulkhead. "Would you mind if I slept over at your place tonight? Even if you're not there? I know you've been spending some nights on the planet because of the busy schedule with the peace talks. But, I would really like to at least be at your place, even if we aren't seeing a lot of each other right now."

Kathryn frowned and put her hands on her hips. "Why are you asking? Of course, I don't mind. I'm constantly dropping in and staying over in your quarters. You're more than welcome to do the same. Did I give you the impression you're not allowed?"

"No, but we've always sort of ended up hanging out at my place. And, I can't really just pop by the Captain's quarters any time I want. Don't argue with me, it's nothing to do with you personally. The Captain sometimes has important duties that eat into your personal time. Can you honestly tell me that it wouldn't be awkward if I stop by while you're having a serious discussion with Tuvok or someone else?"

"All right, I can see your point," Kathryn replied. "But, I don't want you to feel you're banned from my quarters."

Lee chuckled at the intense worry in Kathryn's face. "Stop frowning. It isn't such a big deal. That's why I'm asking. When I feel the urge, I'll check with you first. And, this is an exception. Usually, I'll be there when you're there in any case." Lee sighed. "I don't want to be the needy girlfriend. So to make sure I don't miss you too much, I thought I'd just be in your quarters for a bit."

Kathryn Janeway felt her heart grow warmer and a huge smile graced her features. "How is it that I ended up with you?" The Captain stepped closer and kissed Lee gently.

The younger woman smiled in confusion when Kathryn let her go. "So, you're not angry? I didn't want you to feel I'm smothering you."

"Not at all. You're being completely honest with me about how you feel. That will never bother me."

"Great! So, if by chance you do end up back on Voyager tonight, don't get a fright. It's not some random stranger in your bed, only me." Lee laughed at the thought of Kathryn attacking her with a pillow or maybe even a phaser. Kathryn was about to reply, when they heard her being called to the bridge over the comms system.

"Go," Lee said and pushed the Captain down the corridor. "Good luck! May the peace talks be fruitful."

"Thank you," Captain Janeway replied as she retreated down the corridor. "Have fun in the jeffrey's tubes." Kathryn smiled when she heard the Ensign sigh loudly behind her.

LLLLL

Lee was lying on the one side of the bed, facing the middle. A pillow was being hugged tightly and she had her head buried in the other. Kathryn Janeway watched in amusement as Lee pulled the pillow closer and wrapped both arms around it.

The peace talks on the planet had reached a stalemate and been postponed to the next morning. The Captain had decided to return to Voyager and had almost forgotten her discussion with the Ensign until she walked into her bedroom. The covers were bunched around Lee and it looked like she had fought with them to stay in place. The auburn-haired woman quickly jumped into the sonic shower and put on her pyjamas. When she got back to the bed, she realised she needed to somehow steal back the second pillow which Lee seemed to have in a death grip. Kathryn tried to slowly pull the pillow away from the Ensign, but that didn't succeed at all. A more direct approach was needed.

"Lee, I need the pillow, let go," Kathryn whispered while tugging on the one end.

"Get your own pillow." Lee's eyes were still closed and her voice fast asleep.

"There aren't any more and I'm too tired to go and replicate another one."

"Oh. Share mine." And with that the younger woman let go and pushed the pillow next to the one her head was on. Kathryn tugged on the covers to climb in. Once she was under them, a hand snaked out and quickly pulled her into a warm embrace. "Much better." Kathryn barely heard Lee's whisper and smiled. She settled into Lee's arms and closed her eyes.

"Lee, you need to wake up." Kathryn's voice slowly reached Lee's ears and the blonde Ensign opened her eyes. Captain Janeway was already dressed and sat on the edge of the bed. "I'm sorry, but I only remembered this morning that some of the ambassadors are meeting in my quarters for an early discussion. You need to get up."

"Okay," Lee replied sleepily. She turned on her side and jumped out of bed. "I can be dressed and out of here in five minutes. Start timing me … now!"

Kathryn smiled as Lee made a dash for the shower and asked the computer to replicate her uniform on her way to the bathroom. "I am sorry about this. I tell you it's fine to stay over and then I forget I invited you."

"Don't worry about it," Lee said, popping her head around the bathroom door. "We both know you're Captain of Voyager. Sometimes Starfleet duties will come first and prevent me from asking you to join me in the shower."

Kathryn chuckled with Lee as the Ensign disappeared into the bathroom again. The offer was very tempting and Kathryn quickly walked out. The living room was at least tidy and the Captain went to her desk and called up her notes from their previous talks on the planet.

"It was a good sleepover in either case," Lee said as she came in a few minutes later. She put on her uniform jacket and fastened it. "I had this wonderful dream that a super sexy woman climbed into bed with me last night. I slept like a baby."

Kathryn stood up and walked over to Lee. "How is it possible to have so much energy so early in the morning? You were dead to the world last night."

"Really?" Lee laughed. "I vaguely remember you coming in, but I didn't really register it till this morning."

"Do you always hold onto a pillow when you sleep?" Kathryn smiled as a slight blush crept up Lee's neck.

"Yes, not one of my most adult traits, I know," Lee replied and grinned. "But, the pillow is only a placeholder."

"For what?" Kathryn asked. Lee stepped closer and put her arms around the Starfleet Captain. Before Kathryn could react, Lee had embraced her and dipped her as if they had been dancing.

"For you, of course," Lee replied with a glint in her eye. She kissed Kathryn and felt the Captain's arms tighten around her neck. A noise from the door made the women stop. "Captain, did I just hear a polite cough sounding very much like it came from a certain tattooed Commander?"

"I would have to agree with you, Ensign," Kathryn smiled at the frown on Lee's face. "I unlocked my door for the meeting with the ambassadors. It seems some of the group arrived earlier than expected."

"I should probably let you up then?"

"Yes, thank you, Ensign," Kathryn replied, grinning at the mischievous smirk on Lee's face. The Ensign slowly pulled Kathryn back up. She let go of the Captain and deliberately took a step away.

"Captain, have a wonderful day," Lee said as she made her way to the door. She stopped in front of Chakotay and nodded. "As always, Commander, your timing is excellent. Have a great day."

"You too, Ensign Lee," Commander Chakotay said as the door closed behind the blonde woman. He smiled at his Captain.

"Not a word, Chakotay," Captain Janeway said, but her stern words lost their effect coming from such an unrestrained smile.

"I wasn't planning on saying anything, Captain."

"Good. Let's discuss the agenda for this morning. Hopefully we can get traction on the agreements the groups made yesterday."

The Commander only nodded and joined Captain Janeway at her desk. Chakotay suppressed a grin and concentrated on the notes Janeway made.