NOTES: this was an idea given to me by Chis on . We were talking about a pic that I fiddled with of Janeway in her bathtub on New Earth. Then naught people that we are we go to saying someone should join her and this is where this came from.

Janeway did as she always did; she reclined in her tub on what was to be her last night on New Earth. She was happy to be going back to Voyager, but she was also sad at the same time. The way she was with Chakotay was the way she could never be with him on Voyager. When they were here she felt so close to him that it nearly killed her to think about leaving this haven. Kathryn turned to her side and rested her cheek on the side of the tub. She looked at the trees and then up at the stars, they were so bright and beautiful. The hot water was so wonderful, it lulled her and when a broad, hard body slipped in behind her she didn't protest.

"Mind if I join you?" His voice was silky and just as warm as her body was right now.

"I'd say you already had." Kathryn replied as Chakotay's strong arms slipped around her; comforting her.

"Anything wrong?"

"No, nothing except the fact that we have to leave. I finally get used to being here and then..."

Chakotay pulled Kathryn closer so her back was cuddled to his chest. He felt like she did. He wanted to stay and never leave and be with her like this. The time that they were here together made his heart soar. When he had told her that story he was telling her how he felt. It wasn't a declaration of love; love took time. He wanted to take time to make the bond between them more permanent. The bond started the day they had met, it took a few set backs, but it was still there and growing stronger day by day. and now, being on New Earth, only made them closer.

"Then our 'family' finds a way to bring us home. We should rejoice in that." Chakotay leaned closer and kissed her shoulder gently. Kathryn shuddered in his arms, but it wasn't from the cold. He knew the power he had over her body, but ti was the power of her heart that he was interested in.

"I don't want to lose this. What if we stayed here?"

"Could you live with yourself?"

"No," Kathryn pulled his arms closer to try and chase away a cold that was trying to take root in her heart. Chakotay kissed her temple and just held her.

"Are we gonna stay in here till we are prunes?"" Chakotay needed to get her to laugh. After long moments of silence between them Kathryn just snuggled closer.

"Yes, because you made sure the water would stay warm for a while." Kathryn turned and settled on her side between his parted legs and rested her cheek on his right pec. She knew that he would respond to her moving around and she would be comfortable with it. Chakotay tightened his arms and chuckled, the sound rumbling deep in his chest. Kathryn answered with her own chuckle. This would be the first and last time they would ever feel the glide of each others flesh. She intended to make the most of it.

Kathryn lifted her head and began to nibble on his strong chin. Chakotay groaned, for the briefest of moments he took her mouth in a fierce and fiery kiss. Sparks ignited between the, all over their bodies and the water only made things more sensual. He tore his mouth free and tried to take in oxygen. Kathryn was the same way, she hadn't expected the feelings coursing through her. Chakotay rested his chin lightly on top of her head and just held her. They both wanted more, but too soon they would be driven from the bath tub and they would have to get back into their uniforms to become just Captain and Commander. It cut them both very deep, but neither could say anything.

Chakotay closed his eyes against the glittering stars and tried to shut out the subtle song the wind was singing. He wanted this night to last, not only for himself but for Kathryn as well. Voyager would be here in less than 24 hours now. Time was running short for them in their paradise. Chakotay intended to make the most of it. "Get dressed and come into the house." Chakotay whispered and climbed out of the tub after making sure that Kathryn was out of the way.

Kathryn was confused at first when he moved her out of his arms and then he had told her to get dressed. After he climbed out Kathryn turned and covertly watched Chakotay as the water droplets ran down his bronzed body. Her mouth went dry and her heart beat sped up. This was her guilty pleasure. It wasn't the first time that she had seen him all wet and wanting. Chakotay had a habit of going for swims in the river. That was before he had had the idea for the boat. The first time she had seen him had been by accident, but the others were clearly on purpose.

Chakotay was in the shelter, but he called it a house as small as it was. he listened for the sound of Kathryn climbing out of the water. Just as she would watch him swim naked in the river he would listen to her getting out of her tub. He would imagine the water slowly dripping down her body, dampening the towel. Next her hair would come down and flow around her like curtain. Snapping himself out of the trance Chakotay moved away from the door as she came through dressed in her robe. It wasn't her usual blue cotton robe, but it was a crimson robe that fell to mid thigh. She looked amazing.

Chakotay offered his hand to her. Kathryn looked from it to him and then slowly she placed her hand in his. She smiled when Chakotay led her not to her bed, but to his. He had pulled on a pair of sleep pants Kathryn noticed. She was slightly disappointed, but focused when he settled down on his bed drawing her down with him. It wasn't sex that he had on his mind, but he just wanted to hold her. And for that night Kathryn just wanted to be held.

Kathryn settled next to him and let Chakotay draw her close, warming her with his body. He was so warm and inviting that Kathryn was instantly at ease. He had a way of lulling her that no other possessed, not even Mark. She pushed that thought away and concentrated only on Chakotay. Of their own will her hands traveled over his bare chest noting every rise and dip. She felt his hard abs and briefly thought, 'So that's what he was hiding under his uniform.' That thought brought a smile to her face. Kathryn stilled her hand and tangled her right leg with the both of his. This was the heaven she had sought for so long. It was cruel of the fates to allow her to find it here on the last day. They were leaving tomorrow and she would never feel this with him again. It was bitter sweet at best, but for now Chakotay was all hers and they were alone in this place. No one to see and no one to disturb them. This was their haven from an unforgiving universe.