26 About Chekov
Antique books written in Russian periodically appear in his quarters and he gratefully reads each one, but never tries to find out who leaves them because that would take away some of the magic.
Boy genius – if he never hears those two words again, he'll be eternally grateful.
Chess is fine but he prefers fencing with Hikaru because the exercise leads to a lot more.
Dedication to Keptain Kirk and Starfleet, in that order.
Eavesdropping on the Keptain talking to - or more accurately, flirting with - Commander Spock is one of the secret pleasures of being a part of the Bridge crew.
Falling is probably his greatest fear, and he sometimes wakes up from that nightmare - he wasn't able to save Hikaru or the Keptain when they fell from the drill.
Gorgeous, smart, funny, his – all words he uses to describe Hikaru Sulu.
Hikaru uses the same words for Pavel, mostly late at night in their quarters.
Implode – that's what Pavel was afraid he'd do until Hikaru finally admitted how he felt, echoing Pavel's feeling exactly.
Just looking at Uhura is enough to make Pavel glad he's on the Enterprise.
Keptain Kirk is the best Starfleet Keptain, ever, and Pavel knows because he's done the research.
Looking at Uhura used to make Hikaru jealous, which Pavel didn't really mind, until Hikaru realized that it was quite enjoyable.
Moscow is beautiful in vinter, Pavel tried to tell Hikaru, but Sulu still didn't think it was such a good idea to visit in February.
No one would accuse Pavel of hero-worship when it comes to his admiration of Keptain Kirk, but they all know it exists.
Only Keptain Kirk seems oblivious to Pavel's hero-worship but Spock suspects he pretends not to notice so it won't embarrass the Ensign.
Pasha is the name only Sulu is allowed to call him, except if the Keptain decided he wanted to.
Quarantine after their encounter with the aliens on Attridgal Alpha turned out not to be so bad since it gave them 10 days all to themselves.
Red alerts still unnerve him but as long as the Keptain is calm, Pavel is as well.
Sulu being next to him also helps calm his nerves during the frequent crisis they face because they serve on the Enterprise.
Tradition dictates that he go home for Orthodox Easter but his parents understand when he can't make it every year.
Underage drinking will be ignored when there are no visitors aboard the ship, and Hikaru promise to make sure he gets safely back to their quarters.
Very well done, the Keptain says to him after the latest emergency passes, and he doesn't stop smiling for three days.
When I grow up, I'm going to be just like the Keptain, he tells Hikaru after a little too much underage drinking.
Xmplry – that's what he said, he tells Hikaru the same night.
Yes, Pavel, I know, Hikaru responds, hoping Pavel will finally wind down enough to go to sleep.
Zzzzz…Hikaru loves to watch Pavel sleep but will love it even more when he wakes up and they do the horizontal tango.