When Charlotte got to the holodeck, she found Data waiting outside the doors for her.

"I'm so sorry I'm late, but I just lost track of the time…" she exclaimed, tapping something into the controls. "Computer, Charlotte1alpha."

A mechanical voice answered "Enter when ready," and the doors whooshed open.

The pair stepped into a green field with a small hill in the distance. Charlotte held up her basket, took a deep breath, and smiled at Data. "Let's go."

Squinting in the bright holographic sunlight, she pulled out a hat. It's pink and purple ribbon clashed with her sea-green dress, but she didn't care. She slipped off her shoes and sighed at the feeling of the grass beneath her feet. Then, straightening up, she took Data's arm and continued towards the hill.

When they reached it, they lost no time in climbing it, and pretty soon they sat down underneath the big tree at the top.

"I designed this place myself," Charlotte said, unpacking the basket. "Now, I know you don't usually eat, but would it mess up your circuits to try?"

"No, I am able to consume liquids and solids the same way a human can."

"Good." She grinned. "A meal seems much nicer when you share it with someone."

She handed him a sandwich and a banana and they began to eat. After a few moments of thoughtful silence, Data spoke. "Why did you invite me to accompany you here?"

Charlotte froze for a second, then swallowed. A pink tinge crept into her face. "I…ah…I want to get to know you better."

Data studied her for a moment. "Based on your answer and that fact that you are blushing, am I correct in assuming that you have… feelings for me?"

Charlotte choked, the pink turning to red. Knowing that she could not hide from him, she nodded shyly. "Yes, you are."

Data set his food on the grass. "Are you aware that as an android, I cannot reciprocate those feelings?"

Charlotte sighed. "Yes. "

"And yet you still invited me?"

"Yes…" She looked into his golden eyes, and her heart skipped a beat. "I still want to know you, even if you can't return my feelings."

Data nodded, and they sat in silence for a while.

When Charlotte had finished eating, she stretched out on the grass and lifted her face to the sun. Data imitated her, and she smiled. Slowly, so as not to break the spell, she took his hand and closed her eyes, listening to the wind in the trees.

"May I ask a question?

"Go ahead," answered Charlotte drowsily, eyes still closed.

"I would like to know how you are 'getting to know me' by lying on the ground and holding my hand. Is there some significance?"

"Sometimes… it's good to just be in someone's company. Sometimes you don't even need to say a word." She sat up suddenly. "How are you at dancing?"

Data sat up too. "I have never participated in the activity."

"Could you watch someone dancing and imitate them?"

"Yes."

"Good." She grinned. "Next week, I'm taking you dancing." She lay down again.

They stayed like that some moments, then, almost reluctantly, Data sat up. "I am afraid it is time for me to leave."

"Things to do?"

"Yes."

"Data…" As he started to get up, Charlotte sat up and pulled him toward her. Her lips brushed his for a moment, and a jolt of energy ran through her. Then they pulled away, and Charlotte got to her feet, blushing. "Y- You can go."

The innocent android studied her for a minute, then left. She looked up the sun, and a sigh escaped her.

"Computer, end program."