Chapter Four: Long Talks
I woke up to see Jim waking me up. He was on the side of the bed, kneeling at me.
"Hey kid," He smiled.
"Hi, Jim," I smiled.
"I have some news," Jim told me.
"What?" I asked.
"I know you want to go to a planet but it turns out you can't," Jim told me.
"Why?" I asked confused.
"We were sent here to save the planet and to do so, we have to stop an erupting volcano," He told me.
"Oh. I understand," I said.
"I know that you're disappointed-"
"I'm not disappointed, Jim," I told him.
"You're not?"
"I understand that this is a mission and not a vacation," I told him as I sat up more.
"I'm sorry, Lydia. But if there's anything you want me to get you while I'm there, just tell me," Jim said before sitting on the side of the bed.
"I'll think about it," I said.
"Okay. Do you wanna go back to sleep or do you want to go talk to the crew?" Jim asked.
"Talk to the crew," I said before getting up.
I walked to the engineering room and saw Scotty and his friend working on something.
"Hi, Scotty!" I said.
"Hey, Lydia. What bring you here?" Scotty asked.
"I just wanted to look around. Do you need any help?" I asked.
"Can you pass me that right there?" Scotty asked as he pointed at a tool. I picked it up and handed it to him.
"Thanks lassie. So, what do you think of the ship?"
"It's amazing."
"Do me a favor and press the button," Scotty said. I looked at the panel and stared at the red one.
"The red one?"
"Yeah."
I pressed on it and he got down. He dusted off his hands and looked at his accomplishment.
"Perfect. Now, how do you like it here?" Scotty asked.
"It's nice."
"Fall for any of the members?" He asked.
"No," I blushed.
"Liar. It's okay. You can tell me," Scotty said.
"I just met you all," I protested.
"Even if ya did. You must've fallen for someone already."
"Even if I did, they're still younger than me."
"I was talking about your age now. Yer what? Fourteen?"
"Yeah."
"Then yer fourteen now."
I gave out a sigh and I leaned against the railing.
"So who is it?"
"Don't tell Jim or Bones," I begged.
"I won't."
"I might have a thing for Chekov," I muttered.
"Ah. The Russian."
"I'm going to go now, Scotty," I told him.
"Thank you for the help by the way," He said.
"You're welcome," I said.
I walked back to the bridge and I saw Jim and Spock talking. I walked over to them and Bones looked at me.
"Hey kid."
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Talking about the mission. Too bad you can't come with us kid," Bones said.
"It's fine. Maybe some other time," I said.
"You have a fair point," Bones said.
"Do they always argue?" I asked as I noticed Jim getting upset.
"Yeah. But it's fine," Bones told me.
"It doesn't look fine," I said.
"Trust me. It is," Bones said.
"Lydia," I turned around and saw Chekov, standing there.
"Hi Chekov," I smiled.
"Vould you like to get lunch?" He asked.
"Sure. Bye Bones!" I waved.
We walked to the mess hall and got some food. We sat down at a table and started to eat.
"Vow do you like it vere?" Chekov asked.
"I like it here. It's different," I smiled.
"Vhat's it like in the pazt?" He asked.
"It's stupid. People aren't allowed to love whoever, so much chaos, it's terrible," I told him.
"Oh. Vow terrible," Chekov said.
"It's fine though," I said.
"Vhy?" He asked.
"I'm here now and I met all of you. You guys are the best," I said.
"Thank you, Lydia," Chekov smiled.
"What's in like in Russia?" I asked.
"Cold. Vhere's a lot of snow."
"Then you joined Starfleet," I said.
"Da. It iz amazing," Chekov said.
"It is."
"Tell me about you," Chekov said.
"Not much to say. My parents died of a car crash a while ago so my aunt has to come over to help take care of us so my brother can finish up college," I told Chekov.
"Oh. I'm very sorry, Lydia," He said.
"It's fine. We're doing okay. Enough of me. Tell me about you," I said.
"I vas born and raized in Russia. I joined Starfleet vhen I vas your age," Chekov said.
"You must be really smart then," I said.
"I vas. I vas bullied at timez but now I am vhere," Chekov said.
"They underestimated you huh?" Chekov nodded and I smiled softly at him.
"Jokes on them. Cause you're one of the smartest people I know," I said. Chekov blush a little and I smiled.
"Thank you, Lydia. You're boyfriend is lucky."
"Oh I don't have a boyfriend," I said.
"You sure? Cauze you are very beautiful," Chekov complimented. I started to blush and I looked down at my food.
"Hey kids. There you are," I heard. I looked over and saw Bones.
"Hello Dr. McCoy," Chekov said.
"Hi Bones."
"Chekov, they want you back at the bridge," Bones said to Chekov.
"Thank you. I vust be getting going," Chekov said.
"Alright. It was fun talking to you," I said.
"It vas nice talking to you az vell, Lydia," Chekov said before leaving.
"You two were talking huh?" Bones said.
"We're just friends," I blushed.
"Relax, kid. Chekov's a nice guy," Bones told me,
"I know he is," I said in awe.
"Come on. Jim wants to talk to you," Bones said.
"Okay."
We walked to the bridge and I saw Jim there. He was talking to Spock, Sulu, and Uhura. He turned around and saw us. He looked back at them and sends them back to their positions before walking over to us.
"Hey, Lydia. I know you wanted to go to the planet but maybe I can bring you back something?" Jim said.
"Jim, you don't have to."
"I insist."
"A flower," I said.
"A flower?"
"Yeah. They're pretty and a flower from another planet seems cool," I said.
"Alright. A flower. Oh. Bones will be with me to distract the people. So I am leaving Scotty in charge of you," Jim said.
"Scotty's going to be my babysitter of the day?" I asked.
"He's not a babysitter."
"Jim, what will I possibly do while you're gone?" I asked him.
"True but still. Scotty will watch over you."
"Fine."
It was getting late and I yawned from tiredness. I leaned against Bones to keep myself from falling and he looked at me.
"You tired kid?" He asked. I nodded and he nodded.
"Jim, I'm going to take Lydia to the guest rooms," Bones said.
"Alright. Night Lydia," Jim said.
"Night Jim," I yawned.