"Ugh, it's so dark."
Hikaru Sulu spun around in his chair, vision blurring momentarily. The bridge was boring with no one else on duty. Technically Chekov was supposed to be watching the vastness of space pass by too, but after an impromptu party the night before ("Celebrating the 1,025 hour on my ship!" Kirk had announced) he was in no condition to do much of anything.
So Sulu sat, alone, talking to himself.
"I just want to turn the sun on. The darkness is depressing me."
He sighed and started counting all of the stars he could see on the screen.
"It wouldn't be so bad if there was some light variation every once in awhile, but everyday it's the same thing. Man, there are times I can't even figure out if it's supposed to be the daytime."
Rising from his seat Sulu began to pace around the room, circling the Captain's chair, weaving in and out of the consoles and repeating the movements. He had to do something or he was going to fall asleep.
Stopping briefly to once again examine the stars he sighed.
"I miss the sun. Its warmth, its color, the fact that its frickin' bright. I want to see the sunset, watch it disappear behind the trees at the academy."
Returning to his station Sulu rubbed his eyes wearily, realization dawning on him.
"Oh my God, I think I'm homesick."
"Who are you talking to?"
Sulu's head spun around so quickly he could've sworn he heard it crack.
"Um, no one Captain. Just trying to pass the time."
Kirk's mouth formed a silent 'O' as he strode purposefully towards the embarrassed helmsman.
"I just thought I'd bring you little late-night pick-me up because I'm just that awesome of a Captain," Kirk grinned mischievously, pulled out a bottle of Andorian Ale and handed it to the stunned helmsman.
"Sir, I probably shouldn't be drinking on the job…"
"Sulu, you need to relax. You're not gonna get in trouble when it was the Captain's idea. Now start drinking. That's an order."
"Thank you, sir. Good-night."
"Don't mention it."
Kirk hesitated at the door.
"Look, if you ever need to— "
"I'm fine, sir."
Kirk nodded.
As he left Sulu just barely heard him mutter, "You're not the only one who misses home."