"Data, what are you doing?"

I knew we were walking down a corridor but Data had me blindfolded so I couldn't see anything.

"I wish to surprise you. I will lead you. Trust me."

"I do. I'm just not used to not knowing my surroundings."

Data only responded by giving my shoulders a gentle squeeze.

After a few moments we reached our destination. Data told me to stay still and I heard him typing something on a panel – were we in front of a holodeck?

Doors hissed open and he shoved me into the room.

He stepped behind me and untied the blindfold. When I opened my eyes I saw what he had programmed.

"The campus of Starfleet Academy."

"The place where we first met," Data confirmed.

I looked around, my lips curling more and more into a wide smile.

"Do you like it?"

I turned my head to look at him and showed him my smile. Then I stepped closer to him, put my arms around his neck and kissed him.

"It's wonderful, just the right place. Happy first anniversary, hon."

He kissed my lips gently. "Happy anniversary. I am glad you like it."

"I love it. Just like I love you." Another deep kiss followed.

I pulled away. We should spare some of this for later.

Data held out his arm. "There is something else."

I hooked my arms through his and we walked together to my former office. My eyes lit up.

The table was set up for a dinner with candles. He pulled the chair out for me and then sat down on the other side of the table.

I looked at the food he had prepared. I picked up the chopsticks.

"Sushi? Data, how did you know that?"

"I overheard a conversation between Caro and you where you told her about going out and that when you ate together you ordered sushi. Did I do it right?"

I smiled. "You did more than right. It's perfect. Thanks."

I reached over and caressed his cheek lovingly. We began eating and chatting about the last time we had sat here.

"You have a special way of arguing."

I laughed. "Why? Because of the biology book or because of the quotation from the German Basic Law?"

"Both. What I appreciated most was that you treated like a real person."

I took his hands in mine. "Because you are a real person in accordance with the law. And you always were to me."

I walked around the table and sat down on his lap, hugging him.

Data reached up and stroked my cheek with the back of his hand. I tilted my head, nuzzled the tip of my nose against his hand and kissed it lightly.

He raised his other hand and took out the hairpins. Then he ran his fingers through my hair.

My eyes closed and I leaned into his hand, purring. He took a small strand of my hair and tickled my right ear.

"Data, stop! That tickles! You're driving me crazy," I giggled.

He kissed my neck. "No offence, but it would be much easier to find a spot where you are not ticklish."

I looked away sheepishly. "I know."

Data looked at me with concern. "What is wrong?"

"It...It's just so…embarrassing."

"Why? I am fully aware of the reaction I cause by doing this. You do realize that I do this on purpose because I know for certain that you like it?"

I nodded. "I'm not used to someone being that interested in my preferences."

"Rina, I am interested in them because I care about you and I want to make you feel good."

I smiled and kissed him deeply. "What does your programming know about 'making out'?"

Data got serious. "Are you certain you wish this? Are you ready?"

I kissed him again. "I'm more than ready. I want you," I whispered against his lips.

He nodded and stood up with me still in his arms. I laughed in delight as he carried me all the way back to our quarters, not putting me down before we reached our bed.

We removed our shoes and lay down, he slightly over me. Kiss after kiss was shared, each with more passion than the one before.

I felt Data's hands on the back of my head and on my stomach. It slid further up and he carefully cupped my breast.

As I responded with opening his uniform he grew braver and slid his hand under my clothing.

We moved on like this until we were both naked.

Soon our hands were all over each other. Data gently pushed me down and bent over. His lips briefly visited my ear and my neck before moving to my breasts. I moaned quietly when I felt his tongue on my nipple and then on the other one.

He did this for a while and his hand probed lower. I spread my legs, giving him permission to continue.

I gasped as his fingers made contact with my clit.

He had me panting heavily when he pulled away and kissed me passionately. He kissed and nibbled his way down to the most sensitive area on my body.

I couldn't help but cry out as he teased me like this.

He came up to kiss me again, not removing his hand from between my thighs.

He looked into my eyes. "May I try something?"

I nodded and shrieked as Data sped up his finger's movement upon my clit. His hand was almost vibrating.

"Where did you learn that?" I pressed out.

"I read it in some earth literature. But unlike humans I do not need anything else but my hand."

"Lucky me…Aaaaaaagh."

Data took the opportunity and entered me, not stopping the stimulation.

"Data, I…"

"Let go, dearest. Let go."

That I did. I let myself drown in this wonderful, powerful feeling.

He pulled out slowly and stroked my hair. "Are you alright?"

I smiled and nodded. I kissed him.

"Yes. I'm sorry for making you wait for so long."

"You do not have to apologize. I understand the reasons."

I caressed his cheek and gave him a gentle kiss.

"I love you."