It Felt Like Home
Workforce Redux
A Star Trek: Voyager fanfiction
by
CanonAntithesis
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
Spoiler Alert: There is actual sex in this chapter.
Chapter 4
God, he was beautiful.
Tom was still sleeping soundly and Kathryn decided to relish this time to openly admire without being observed. The crumpled blanket was bunched low on his waist, teasing her with a thickening trail of hair that disappeared under it. His chest was completely smooth and hairless which Kathryn found irresistible on a man. However, below his navel, the hair gradually thickened towards his groin in swirling patterns which she also found quite irresistible.
After making love on the sofa, they had moved to her bed and slept briefly before she was awakened by the feel of Tom's hot mouth gently sucking on her clitoris. The memory of it made her blush. She was no prude, but she normally didn't scream with such abandon during sex. At least, she didn't do so so early in a relationship. Kathryn smiled at that thought - a relationship. She'd forgotten how wonderful it felt to be in love. Everything seemed brighter, happier, and more wonderful when you're in love.
Kathryn felt much more sure of herself now. It was amazing what a regular supply orgasms could do for one's self confidence.
Deciding that turnabout was fair play, Kathryn hit upon an excellent method for insuring that Tom awoke in the best mood possible. She gently pulled back the covers and straddled him, enjoying the feel of his thick, wiry pubic hair as it nestled against her center. She wiggled around a little, feeling the delicious friction in her core. However, this time wasn't for her, so she reluctantly pulled her lower half away from him and started peppering light kisses on his chest.
It didn't take long to learn that Tom Paris loved to have his nipples teased, almost as much as she did herself, it seemed. She paused at his right nipple and sucked in on the small nub, worrying it with her tongue into a tight peak. It must have worked because she felt a corresponding twitch from his cock where it touched her stomach. She replaced her mouth with her hands and continued to lightly touch his nipples as she worked her way down his chest by kissing, sucking and biting in turn.
When she finally arrived at her destination, Kathryn could see that he was partially aroused and she could also tell that he was feigning sleep. There was no way he could sleep through this kind of attention.
Taking his half-erect penis in her hand, she gently kissed and licked the tip of his shaft. Then, Kathryn tickled him with the tip of tongue on the underside of the head. She knew that in most circumcised males that area was particularly sensitive and by Tom's reaction, he was no exception. A low groan told her that his pretense of sleeping was over. She decided to increase her teasing by licking his shaft harder. She used him like a big ice cream cone and licked all around it really enjoying this special treat.
"Oh God, Kathryn! That's feels wonderful." His hips lifted up in small thrusts and he moaned in appreciation.
Worrying that he might actually come before she was able to fully go down on him, Kathryn decided to raise the stakes. She wrapped her small hand around the bottom of his shaft. He was fully erect now and her hand barely fit, just as his cock had barely fit inside her when they had made love.
Her memory seemed very clear about some things, like how horrible it was to live on Earth. However, it was very sketchy on others, like who her last lover was or when was the last time she had actually had sex. Judging from the soreness between her legs right now, it had been quite some time ago. Well, that was over now, because she didn't plan on letting this man go anytime soon.
With her hand as far around him as she could manage, she slowly brought her lips over the head, rolling her tongue all over him. Using her hand as an extension of her mouth, she moved it in tandem with her mouth as she began to bob up and down on Tom's rigid member. She started slowly, but as he responded with more moans, she sped up. She gently cupped his balls with her other hand noticing that they felt full and hard. Realizing that he was close, she increased the speed of her bobbing.
Tom sat up partially and grabbed onto Kathryn's freckled shoulders. "I'm gonna come."
He tried to pull her off him, but she pushed him away and continued her focus on the mission.
An instant later, his penis became rock-hard and she felt the first spurt of warm fluid hit the back of throat. She swallowed as quickly as she could and continued to suck his cock until it softened and Tom collapsed back onto the bed.
Gently placing a light kiss on the head of his, now limp, penis, she smiled to herself and laid down beside him on her side, with her head propped up on her elbow, studying his face.
Tom looked over at her and whispered, "Thank you." He was completely out of breath.
Smiling, Kathryn replied, "My pleasure. And that was your wake-up call, by the way."
He pulled her toward him and noted the taste of himself on her when they kissed.
"You make going to work very difficult."
"Yes, but there's always the coming home to make up for it." Kathryn's face grew serious as she broached a subject she knew needed discussing. "Speaking of coming home..."
"Yes?" Tom's face fell as he watched her.
"I may be out of my mind, but what would you of living here, with me, on a more permanent basis."
"Are you sure? It seems very impulsive."
She lightly placed her hand flat on his chest when she spoke. "Maybe, but things seem so natural with us. I feel like I've known you for years."
Tom hesitated before replying. "I'm not sure it's the right thing for you though."
"For me? Why not?"
"I'd feel like I was taking advantage."
"But I'm the one who asked you."
"It's just … well, I don't actually have an apartment of my own right now."
"Then, what better reason to move in."
Tom scooted up in the bed until he was sitting upright with his back against the headboard.
"You don't seemed surprised. You already knew I didn't have a place to live. Is that why you suggested that I move in? Do you feel sorry for me?"
Kathryn raised up on her elbows to look him in the eye. "No, of course, not. Yes, it's true; Umali told me that you had no where to live, but that's not why I asked you. I asked you to move in with me because …" Her eyes were bright with unshed tears. She'd been so close to telling him before, but she was afraid because she thought it would make her appear too vulnerable. Now was the time to put her heart on the line. "I love you, Thomas Eugene Paris. I love you with all my heart. I came here for a fresh start, but I never thought I would find this kind of happiness."
She drew closer to him until he could feel her breath on his face.
She continued, emotion deep in her voice, "Tom, on my first night here, when I first saw you, I heard a peculiar sound. It was the sound of my heart starting to beat again."
Tom swallowed slowly and allowed all that she said to sink in. It was in his nature to take a light-hearted view in most aspects of his life, but now wasn't the time for levity.
"I never thought I could be this happy either. I love you too, Kathryn Janeway. My life never had a direction before and now it does. Now, all I want for my life is to share it with you. And besides it's really difficult to argue with a beautiful, naked woman."
Okay, so he wasn't able to be completely serious after all. He quickly rolled her over on the bed and covered her with his body, giving her a searing kiss in the process. The lack of air finally forced him to pull back and he propped himself up on an elbow and wiped away a stray tear that had escaped her eye.
Kathryn was out of breath from the passionate kiss and the emotion of the last few moments. She had made a personal vow to control her emotions when the serious nature of their discussion had started. However, when Tom swept away that tear, her resolve swept away with it and the tears started flowing in earnest.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't be sad."
"I'm not sad," she replied as she tried to control herself. "I'm happy. I'm very, very happy."
She reached up and pulled him to her and poured all of her happiness into the kiss.
Tom then proceeded to show her exactly how her naked body affected him.
/***\
Later, as they were leaving the apartment together, Kathryn took out her Employee Identification Card or EIC for short. The EIC was like a lifeline for power plant employees. Employees could use it to gain access to employee housing, to pay for goods and services, and to receive cash from their employee accounts. She inserted the EIC into the locking mechanism of the apartment door and quickly withdrew it. She hesitated before putting it away.
"I'd love to give you access to the apartment so you could come and go as you please, but the lock mechanism is tied into my EIC, so I can't copy it."
He took the aforementioned card from her and studied it for a moment.
"Do you actually need it once you get to work?"
"Well, no... unless the Efficiency Monitor is nosing around or it's the day for our inoculations, but that's not until next week. So, no... I don't need it. Why?"
"If you leave it with me today, I should be able to have it duplicated by evening and I'll give it back to you." Tom had met some very interesting people working at Umali's and not all of them were completely law abiding. However, they could be very helpful … for a price. And since he hadn't had to spend any of his earnings on his lodgings, he had plenty of money to burn.
Kathryn's left eyebrow shot up. She didn't like this idea one bit. "That's sounds illegal, Tom. I love my job and I don't want to lose it."
He lovingly took her hands in his. "No one will know. I wouldn't put you at risk. Do you trust me?"
"Of course, I do."
"Good." He put the card in his pocket. "Now, let's get going, so we're not late."
/***\
Chakotay slipped quietly into a chair at a table in a darken corner of the bar. Today was payday and combined with shift change the bar would be crawling with people in a manner of minutes. That's just what he needed. The disguised Starfleet officer shifted uncomfortably in his seat and pressed his hand against the wound on his left shoulder. Even as stoic as he was, Chakotay couldn't help the groan that escaped his pursed lips.
At least B'Elanna was safe on Voyager. She and Neelix were able to transport out before the security team attacked them and he had been wounded. Even through his pain, Chakotay couldn't help the smile that flitted across his face as he thought about poor Neelix trying to handle a very angry and pregnant half-Klingon. Quarra had certainly done a number on Voyager's crew. None of them wanted to be rescued.
Chakotay glanced up as Kathryn swept into the room and made a beeline directly to where Tom stood polishing glasses behind the bar. By the Spirits, he had no idea how their Voyager family was going to survive this. However, that was a problem for later, after they retrieved their family and the Doctor worked his magic on them.
From his position near the bar, he listened in on their conversation, all the while keeping an eye out for any security personnel who might be looking for him. He needed to go somewhere save where he could hide.
/***\
Kathryn hopped up on the stool and leaned forward onto the bar. Tom met her halfway and they met for a quick kiss.
"Missed ya," Tom beamed.
"Me too."
"Oh, I have your EIC." Tom reached under the bar and produced her card.
Kathryn took the card and slipped it into the pocket of her cardigan.
"Thanks," she whispered. She was still worried about duplicating the card. "Did it go alright?"
"Relax, Kathryn. No one's going to come after you. Don't worry."
Kathryn looked around nervously just the same.
"Hey, tonight should be for celebrating, not worrying." He placed his hand over hers, bringing her attention back to him. "Everyone should join in. We could have a little party. I'm sure Umali would support it - especially if we buy a round of drinks. My shift ends soon."
His enthusiasm was contagious and she met his smile with her own.
"That sounds like a wonderful idea."
She twirled around on the stool and noticed someone watching her from a small table against the wall. He was the man she met yesterday at work. Still feeling infected by Tom's happiness, she decided to extend an invitation this unusual man.
"Hello. I'm sorry, but I'm terrible with names and as I recall you had a couple of them."
When he saw her approach, he looked down and pretended to read the menu PADD on the table. When he finally looked up to reply, Chakotay was almost overwhelmed at how beautiful and relaxing Kathryn Janeway looked. Something or someone on this planet definitely agreed with her.
"It's Chakotay."
She smiled at him brightly. "That's right. Well, how were your first couple of days, Chakotay?"
"Not bad."
"I know how it is when you first start here. You don't know anyone; you're a little lost, lonely. I just wanted to let you know you're more than welcome to join us at the bar."
"Actually, I was thinking about going home."
"Well, if you change your mind, we're celebrating."
"What's the occasion?"
"Tom's moving in with me."
A combination of shock at her statement and the pain of his wound caused Chakotay to croak out a whispered, "Congratulations."
/TBC\