#chekovxreader

*Я тоже люблю тебя, милый -YA tozhe lyublyu tebya, milyy-I love you too, sweetheart

You slammed your hand down on the button of your makeshift transporter and sighed in relief when you felt yourself dematerialize. It had to work, you finally heard a transmission from a ship, after so long. It had to work.

You collapsed when you materialized on the transporter pad from the rough transport. You looked up at the technician, you both having a look of shock. He pressed the button on the way to page the bridge. “Captain, it’s Y/N. She’s back all on her own.”

“Richard! Oh my God! What are you guys still doing here?” You attempted to stand but collapsed, weak from the transport.

“What do you mean? We only lost contact with you 14 hours ago.” You felt your brain stall, no. It was seven years. You had been down there for seven years.

A few minutes later The Captain walked in with Dr. McCoy and Chekov close behind. Chekov forced his way through, squeezing past to get to you. Falling to his knees to pull you into a hug. “Y/N,” He cried running up and wrapping his arms around you. Gently cradling your head in his neck. The hand on the back of your hair gripping tightly whilst the thumb stroked. “I was so worried. 14 hours of no communication.”

“Pavel,” you whimpered feeling a full onslaught of emotion. Tears started to soak his uniform.

“Shh, it's okay sweetheart. It’s okay your home.”

“Pavel, it's been so long,” you whispered gripping onto his shirt refusing the let go.

“I know it must feel like that.”

“No. It’s been seven years Pavel. Seven solar years have passed. There is time dilation on that planet!” Chekov pulled back to look at you. Tears streaming down your face cutting through the dirt that was caked there. “I-I haven’t, I haven’t seen you.” You reached your hands up to cradle his face, rubbing her thumbs over his cheeks. “I haven’t touched you, in years.”

His eyes flicked over your face trying to think of what to say or do. “I’ve missed you.” Pavel gently leaned in to brushed his lips against yours afraid to do too much.

“I was so worried.” He pulled back again, “let’s get you to medbay.” He eased you to your feet with the help of Leonard.

“Come on sweetheart, let’s get you checked out.” Len kicked Pavel out of the exam room, claiming he needed the space.

“Well, your metabolism has slowed down,” McCoy sighed as he looked at the readout. “That’s to be expected. So I want to give you a few vitamins and nutrition supplements for a few weeks.  Just to get you back to normal.” He smiled as he placed a hand on your shoulder. “I’m guessing you might need someone to talk too after all this. You’ve gone through a lot. I’m here, okay?”

You smiled at him and nodded, “Thank you, Doctor. I think for right now I’d like to get back to my room if I’m allowed.”

“You are free to leave, but I want you back here tomorrow understand? You’ve been relieved of duty for at least a week or until you feel fully readjusted.” You nodded sliding off the bed, you hugged Doctor McCoy tightly.

“I missed you, Len.”

His arms wrapped tightly around you tightly, “You gave me one hell of a scare. I’m glad you’re home.”

“Me too.” You pulled away and Bones gripped your forearms.

“Hey, I don’t want to rush you but, talk to Pavel.”

“It’s like looking at a ghost, Leonard. I can’t. Plus now I’m what, five years older than him? He deserves someone his age, and without all the emotional baggage of being lost in time dilation.” Bones crossed his arms with a smirk on his face. “Sweetheart, I know I can’t be the first to tell you we all have horrible emotional baggage. But. If you aren’t ready, you aren’t. The kid will respect that.” He pulled you into a tight hug again. “Get some rest.”

As the door opened to your quarters you smiled, it was all the same. It still smelled like home, the apple and pine scented candles that Pavel got you at Starbase Three. It was your one-year anniversary present. You gave the unlit candle a sniff before stripping of the cloth you used as clothing. You gingerly stepped into the sonic shower and instantly melted. The water pressure felt like magic on your skin. The water jest pushing into tight muscles, cutting through the thick layer of dirt and grease. You moaned in satisfaction, washing your hair a few times before it even felt clean.

As you toweled off you thought it best to go get some rest like McCoy suggested, well, rather commanded. As you laid on your bed you almost started sinking into the soft padding. You chuckled as you remembered when you one complained that it was way to stiff and made your backache. You sighed staring at the ceiling, it was like your first night on your ship all over again. You could hear the humming of the engines, and the usually unnoticeable vibration of the ship radiated through your body. Then there were the people walking by, chatting and laughing for the most part. Every night on that planet was quiet and still, and has now made your tolerance to noise so low. When you were last on the ship, Pavel said you sounded like Scotty when you stated that the hum of the engines lulled you to sleep. It was rough.

You started to toss and turn searching for some kind of relief.

None came that night, nor the night after, the third night you decided it was best to seek help. You shuffled into Medbay late, around 3:00 am, the room was mostly dim save a few lights. The rhythmic beeping breaking the silence. As you slid in you spotted Leonard sipping on some coffee reading a PADD “Hey…”

He looked up “Hey, you alright?”

You started rubbing your hands together nervously, “I can’t sleep,” you whispered. “I can feel the ship moving, and the humming, and I-I I don’t know.” He patted a biobed before turning to a cabinet.

“No problem I’ll prescribe something, but I thought I might give you a sedative and have you spend the night here.” You nodded, pushing yourself up on the bed. He came back over and pressed the hypo against your neck, then moved to help you lay down. “Take it easy, Darlin.” He brushed your hair back as the medicine took you.

The time apart from you finally made Pavel Chekov slink his way into Leonard McCoy’s office, “Doctor?”

Leonard looked up from a PADD, “Chekov, what’s the issue?”

“Y/n” he muttered softly, looking down at his hands. “It’s been two months and she hasn’t talked to me.”

“Pavel I told you. She needs time.”

“I know that,” He threw his hands up in frustration as he began to pace, “I know but it’s driving me mad! I’ve tried to be respectful… The few messages and calls I’ve left she hasn’t even answered. She talks to you though right?”

McCoy sighed and nodded, “Yes, in a therapeutic way. And no I can’t tell you anything.”

“I know, but, but!” Pavel leaned himself against Leonard’s desk, arms folded. “I can’t believe she was trapped for seven years. I mean she must have thought we abandoned her. That I abandoned her.” Len looked up watching him pace in front of his desk.

“Chekov,” he attempted.

“She won’t even look at me. “Maybe she doesn’t love me anymore. It’s been seven years for her.”

“That’s not true.” Leonard stood rounding the table to stand in front of the young kid “Pavel. She’s still adjusting. She never thought she see you again. She thinks this is too good to be true. Maybe back off a bit.”

“Isn’t she lonely?”

“From the looks of it she had been mostly alone down there. So all of this, all 400 of us? That’s a huge change.”

Chekov looked down at her feet and back up at Len, “I just want to understand. I just want to help, Doctor McCoy.”

“I know,” the older man placed his hand on his shoulder. “I know. Me too.”

“I miss her. I just think of the things she must’ve suffered. He should have never sent her down there.”

“Now, we will have none of that. This isn’t anyone’s fault.”

“But, Doctor McCoy, he put her in danger! She could have died hell I thought she did!”

“She was doing her job. She insisted remember? She was best suited for the job.”

“He could have said no. He could have ordered her to stay. He could have ordered someone else!”

“No, he couldn’t. You know that. ”

“Are we sure I mean,” Pavel huffed as he turned to leave.

“Pavel” He barely glanced over his shoulder. “Blaming Kirk is not going to help her. I know you angry and you want something to be angry at, but these things happen. I know that’s a shitty thing to hear but it’s something you need to accept. I’m here to talk if you need me.” Pavel nodded and left, head hung.

Later in the week, you clipped his shoulder walking back to your quarters and Pavel on instinct grabbed your wrist, slipping his grip to your hand. “Hi,” he whispered.

You gently squeezed back, “Hi.”

“Do you want to talk?”

You stood there a minute looking down at your hands linked together. Slowly you nodded, “Yeah.”

“How about your quarters? We won’t be disturbed there.” You nodded gently pulling him along.

As soon as you got in you dropped his hand, “How are you doing?”

“Alright,” you said softly daring to look up into his eyes for the first time in a few weeks. And looking into those honest eyes you felt everything come bubbling up to the surface. “I’m trying to get adjusted you know. I’m still having nightmares, I’ve been taking sleeping aids because it’s so bad. And i don’t mean to be ignoring you, Pavel. I really don’t. I just, I-I,” you felt tears starting to build up, and as soon as they did they fell.

Despite every nerve in Chekov’s body telling him to sweep you into his arms; he simply took your hand and squeezed. “It’s okay. I know you’ve been having a rough time.” Hesitantly, he brought his hand up to wipe some tears. “You’ve been so brave you know. So brave.”

You took a few breaths, wrapping a hand around his wrist that was next to your face. “I’m scared.”

“Of?”

You shook your head and shrugged looking back down not able to look at that soft face, “I don’t know a lot of things I guess. That Starfleet might discharged me. That this might be a dream and I’m still on that planet. That I’ll never feel normal again.” Your voice got thick with emotion, as heavier tears ran down your face. “T-That,” you hiccuped, looking back into those clear blue eyes, “That you won’t love me anymore.” You finally broke into inconsolable sobs, your body shaking with the raw emotion you felt.

Now he pulled you in, running his hand along your back. He rested his chin on your shoulder as you buried your face into his chest. You fingers curling into the yellow fabric. Slowly he pulled you down to sit on your bed. He sighed against you as you pushed in further. “I love you.” He squeezed you shaking you a bit before pulling back to look at you. “You hear me? I love you. I love you.” He moved his hands to grab yours, “My God, I love you.” He gently pulled your hands to his lips.

Despite the swirling emotions you laughed. You smiled as he did it again, “I remember when you first kissed my hand.”

“Oh?” Pavel tilted his head to the side confused at the change of topic. “That gala for the second year anniversary?”

No,” you shook your head.”I mean on Starbase 5. Do you remember that? It was before I was the Enterprise.”

“We were on shore leave. Celebrating our first few months. I was with a bunch of friends.  Well, until I saw you.”

“And you to my surprise didn’t use a cheap line on me.”

“Because you told me you would knock me on my ass.”

“I would’ve. But you were so nice, and charming. You kissed my hand. I think I fell for you then.”

Pavel smiled, “That was so long ago. We didn’t even start dating till after the Gala.”

“Even longer for me.” He adjusted the way he sat on the bed.

“I know...Do you love me still,” Pavel’s voice was soft and had a slight tremor to it. I understand it’s been seven years. That’s a long time.”

You sighed, gripping his hands tight, “You moron. The thought of you and this crew….it kept me alive. That memory, now like 15 years ago for me, when you kissed my hand for the first time? That kept me alive. Of course, I still love you.” You were quiet for a minute, “I was also scared that you did still love me.”

Pavel licked his lips, tilting his head to the side again, “I-I’m not sure I understand.”

More tears built up as he made eye contact, forcing the words out of you, “I’m scared you still loved me. Be-because I’m now so much older, a-and, a-and the baggage of-of.”

He kept his grip on your hands and brought you in close, nose barely touching. “Hey! Hey, who stays up with me when I have nightmares of the Nero attack? Who is always there for me to carry the weight of my tragedies and failures? You. You’ve always been there.” He brushed his nose against yours, pressing his forehead against yours, “ Now it’s my turn. I’m not going to let you handle this alone. I’ve got you. I’m with you. And I’ll tell you that as often as you need to hear.”

“What about my age? I have like five years on you now,” you don’t know why you suddenly felt so insecure but you did. But, Pavel just smiled and let out a low chuckle.

“I’ve been on a ship where most of my prospects are four years older than me. I’m fine. I’m perfect if you are okay with it. I want you to be comfortable.” Your heart understandably melted as he leaned his head to the side and his lips hovered above yours, suddenly become afraid of kissing you, “I love you, and your age has nothing to do with it.”

You let out a shuddering sigh, closing your eyes, trying to prevent more tears. You tried focusing on enjoying his hold on you. “I’d never thought I’d have this again.”

This time you felt a shuddering sigh against you, “Me either.” You stayed like that for a few minutes. “Can I kiss you,” the soft request came with a voice thick with tears. “Please?” You felt chills run down your spine as his breath breezed across your lips.

You tilted your head to the side and pressed your lips against his gently. It was like the first kiss all over again. Soft and tender, he carefully placed his hand on your cheek. And even though it felt like the first it still felt like home. Like you were finally home because Pavel still loved you.

“Do you think me sleeping next to you will help,” he finally asked.

You shrugged, “I don’t know. It’s worth a try. But-”

“Nothing will happen. We’ll take everything slow. You dictate our speed to intimacy. Okay?”

You smiled softly, kissing his cheek, “Okay. Alright.” The Pavel’s eyes began to feel with tears. His nose began to turn pink and his brows knitted together. You caressed his cheek, “Pasha?” Then it was like the dam broke, tears spilled over his cheeks and he let out small gasps that lead to large sobs. “Pasha,” you pulled him in, pressing his head into your shoulder. Your finger twisting in his hair. You felt the thick tears on your neck, his hand curling into the fabric of your shirt. You just began to coo and whispering affects and affirmations of his safety.

After a few minutes, he finally began to speak, “I missed you. And I know it’s nothing to compare, but I’ve missed you. And I’ve missed hearing you call me Pasha.”

You smiled and kissed the top of his head, “I’ve missed having you to call Pasha. I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet.”

“Don’t apologize, please. You have nothing to be sorry for. I understand, even more now.” He slowly untangled himself from you and walked to your closet. “Thank God we’ve had sleepovers so often, right?”

“I think our sleepovers and clothes is an oxymoron.”

Pavel spun around to face you after he had taken his shirt off, “Who you calling a moron?”

“You,” you teased. Pavel started advancing towards you, pushing you back onto the bed with a gentle force. You let out a very undignified squeal as he loomed over you. “Pavel, no,” you begged.

“Take it back,” He teased, a bright smile on his face as he freed a hand.

You tried to wiggle away but it was useless. So, you stilled and hardened your resolve, “Never.”

“Then it is to be war,” he asked giving you one more out.

“It is.”

Then that cheating bastard went straight to the most ticklish place on you, that cheating bastard. You squealed and tried to push his hands off. “No fair,” you yelled, “You have to work up to that! You can’t just go nuclear!” Pavel just laughed as he continued and you fought for a breath, “Pasha!”

“Just take it back. Just take it back, Y/N and I stop.” You groaned and mumbled an apology. “What was that I can’t hear you.”

“I take it back,” you laughed and he pulled his hands away and kept himself propped over you. As you caught your breath you felt wonderful. In that moment it felt like you had never left. Like you had just been apart for a few hours. “I love you,” you mumbled as you pulled him down on top of you, pressing your nose into his shoulder.

“Я тоже люблю тебя, милый. Seven years we’ve been together.”

“I pegged down the great Russian Lover.”

“Always.” You laid underneath his weight for a while, enjoying the warmth, the contact that you had been denied for so long. You were finally safe, you were finally warm, you were finally home.

“I don't want to interrupt you but you gave me the orders to immediately get to you when we arrived. So here I am Commodore Paris.” No one other than James T. Kirk was entering the office with a bid smile on his lips. You really haven't noticed him back at the academy but now that you see him you had to hold back a laugh. Of course the handsome guy from a year after you had to be your new captain. Why didn't you knew back than that this has been him?

“Captain Kirk, I'm must be sorry for not being there to get you personally” she said and stood up from here seat. “But Lieutenant (Y/L/N) and I were a little bit too much consumed by over conversation. So can I introduce you to your new Stellar Cartographer Lieutenant (Y/N) (Y/L/N), Captain Kirk?” You rose from your seat to and smoothed your uniform before holding out your hand.

“It's an honor for me to be signed on you ship, sir!” He smiled at you and grabbed your hand.

“The pleasure is mine. I heard much of you and I'm happy that you'll be on my ship.”   He made you blush with his words. You weren't really used  to compliments like this so it was an easy game for him.

“Good that both of you are happy to work together soon. Shall we talk about it a little bit more together?” Commodore Paris said and pointed at the seats in front of her. Both of you nodded and sat down and started to talk a little bit more about your work and especially the Enterprise.

Kirk and you left the office a little later. You walked a while in silence next to each other until you got outside. This is when both of you turned to each other.

“So Miss (Y/L/N) what do you think of getting to know the crew? We are having a little party tonight...and I would like to introduce you to the rest” he said with a smile on his face.

“Sounds great, sir. When and where should I meet you?”  He told you the exact time and location and with a little wink he walked away. Damn you really regret it that you haven't been with him back at the academy. He was more than handsome but now that he was your new captain he was out of the race. But you could always dream of it.

-

Most of the waiting time until you would meet the crew you spent in your temporary quarters with reading and some research of stuff you couldn't find on the USS Robinson. You took a quick shower before you got into one of your favorite dresses and put your hair in a ponytail. A look into the mirror showed you that you look quite acceptable for meeting the crew. So you took off to the meeting place where Kirk was already waiting for you outside.

“Lieutenant, it's good to see you” he said and smiled at you with his oh so sweet smile. You returned his smile with one of your best.

“I hope I didn't let you wait for long.”

“You are even a little bit early but everyone is already here. So shall we?” He pointed to the door and started walking towards it. And of course he was a gentleman so he pulled it open for you and let you walk in first. How attentive of him to do so. You stepped inside and already heard the chatter of people. A little bit nervousness made it's way through your veins. When was the last time you've been so nervous? And it was ridiculous to be honest because you were just going to meet your new crew – hundreds of eyes would be on you at one. Okay this was actually something you didn't like at all. A steady hand on your lower back got you out of your thoughts. You looked up straight into the captains eyes. “They won't bite. At least if you don't want anyone to do so.” A little chuckle of him. “An they are excited to meet you.” You nodded and smiled. After you took a deep breath you followed him into the room and looked around. So many people were there, so many unknown faces. Yet unknown. With time you will get to know them. Maybe not every one but most of them you guessed.

“Everyone listen please!” Kirk shouted, asking for everyone's attention. After all of them turned around and getting together he continued to speak to them. “May I introduce you to our newest crew member and new Chief Stellar Cartographer Lieutenant (Y/N)(Y/L/N)?” Now all eyes turned to you and they raised their glasses and greeted you.

“Ehm..hi everyone” you said a little bit shyly but tried to smile. “It's nice to meet you...and I hope we'll have a good time together.” Seeing them nodding and smiling at you made you relax a little bit. They seemed nice after all. At least at first sight. But suddenly a few started to mumble an moving out of the way of something or someone.

“(Y/N)? Is zat you?” you heard someone with a familiar voice and accent asking out of the crowd. A few seconds later a blond curly head  on a slender but tall body came out of it. You had to blink several times to make sure you weren't dreaming. But your vision didn't fool you.

-

There he was, standing right before you and you couldn't quite believe your eyes. Your little Russian boy turned into a good looking young man. He was now taller than you but he still got this bright smile and this gleam in his eyes. His curls were a little bit less messy but still messy enough.

“It's really you...” you said while staring at him and slowly starting to smile. After all these years you haven't expected to see him again neither to be so happy about it. Accounted for your separation.

He nodded fast and his smile got even brighter. “Yes it's me!!” You couldn't stop yourself to throw your arms around his waist and hug him tightly. He returned it immediately. “It's so good to see you again.” His voice got a little bit darker over the years you noticed but it sounded wonderful in your ears.

“Glad to see that I could reunite some old friends!” you heard Kirk saying with a little chuckle and you let go of Pavel to look at him. “I think you have a lot to catch up to. It's been a while since the time at Starfleet Academy. Grab a drink an something to eat. You can get to know the rest of the crew another time. Not that we would ran away from you.” A quick nod from  you and you went off with Pavel by your side to get something to drink and sit down on the couches at the one side of the room.

At first both of you didn't really know what to say. You parted as friends but on a very hard level as you remembered. Back then you'd broke his heart but time must have healed it. He seemed as happy as before. He had to be a women magnet by now with his looks. He really grew into a handsome man. The girls on the Enterprise had to have a really hard life with someone like Pavel and their captain on the ship. You couldn't help but finding yourself staring at this now man. Oh how much you missed this beautiful smile of his. You couldn't help but smile at him to.

“You look good” he said and took a all-over look over your body. “Still really beautiful.”

“Thank you” you answered and blushed even a little bit. “You've grown...much. Last time we saw each other you've been a lot smaller.” Both of you laughed.

“May be true. I got older and bigger.”

“The girls must love you. With all your charm and the look.” Now he was the one who started to blush.

“Maybe...but I'm not as popular as the Keptin...” You could tell the reasons for it but you also had to admit that Pavel was close to him. With a shy look his eyes met yours and a smile got on his lips. “It's so good to see you again, (Y/N). I zogt I would never see you again. And now you got on ze Enterprise too. So we can work togezer!”

“I'm happy about that too. There is a lot we have to catch up!”

So you both started to share your experiences over the years. Trying to tell the other as much as possible. It was like you've never actually parted or had a fight – or whatever you wanted to call what happened before you left. You were so  deep in your conversation that you barely noticed that Kirk left the party and came back after nearly two hours. It was when you hear him shouting for everyone's attention that you an Pavel turned to him.

“I'm sorry for all of you who maybe had some plans for tonight or the next days. But there has been an incident that needs our full attention. We're the only ship and crew that is capable to do this. I want all of you at the deck in 20 minutes!” His eyes were searching for you until they found you. “This includes you now too, Lieutenant! Get yourself dressed in our new uniform!” You just could nod before he left. Actually you thought that you would at least get a few days before you would leave with your new crew. Well faith was never on your side when it came to your plans.

You felt a hand on your should and when you looked behind you you found yourself looking into Pavel's eyes again. Damn they were so beautiful. Somehow your heart suddenly filled with so much relief and happiness. You didn't actually knew why but it felt like you found a part of you again.

“Everyzing will be alright! Vat ewer ve hawe to do!” He smiled at you before he also left the room. You left soon after him for your quarters. They already left you some fresh uniforms which you put on immediately. Your heart was pounding heavily in your chest. There was a kind of nervousness raising inside you but also a feeling you couldn't define. You haven't felt that way before. Some kind of happy and free but mixed with anxiety and the feeling of losing something again. But it also felt not like your own feelings. It was like you also felt what someone else was feeling. But that wasn't possible. You shook your head and left your room, heading for the docks.

Everyone was bustling around, getting their stuff on board. You took a deep breath before you steppe inside and made your way through the corridors. When the time has come you need to get a proper walk around here to get to know everything. But now was not the time for it. You asked around to find your office. When you stepped inside you were overwhelmed by the size of it. The office you'd shared with Grasgo was nothing compared to this. You had everything you needed and even more. You couldn't wait to start working properly. Slowly you walked through the room, your fingers touching all the consoles and buttons and whatever.

“Hope it's satisfying you to work here. We have the newest technology on board.” someone said standing in your doorway. You turned around and looking to the man. He was a Vulcan. “I'm sorry if I scared you. This wasn't my intention. My name is Commander Spock, First Officer of the Enterprise.”

“It's nice to meet you, Sir. I assume you already know about me.” A slightly nod from him in agreement. “I think I could work with all this here very well. Therefore I have to admit the view up in space will be amazing thanks to this.” You pointed to the big window pane. Then you turned your attention back to Spock. “When will we leave?”

“In about 5 minutes. The captain will soon speak to all of us and will give us more information. We'll see us later, Lieutenant (Y/L/N)!” He left the room while you took a seat on your new desk. Working here would be a pleasure.

“Are you alright?” He worried, his eyes roaming your face for signs of injury or pain. 

“Other than the fact that you are crushing me, I’m fine.” You breathed, your voice lacking the sarcastic tone that you tried to elicit. 

Pavel stayed frozen on top of you, and as you heard the crunching of footsteps stalk by Pavel’s muscles tensed over you protectively, and you felt a flash of heat rush to your cheeks.  

Once the threat was gone, Pavel looked back down to you, his grey-blue eyes meeting yours softly, reassuringly, and you were surprised with how little fear his gaze revealed.  

“Thank you, Pavel.” You whispered, barely able to get words past your lungs.  

“You do not need to thank me.” He exhaled, pushing up off you slowly and helping you sit up next to him, your bodies still hovering close together. 

“Are you injured?” He brushed his fingers through the hair above your ear. 

“I-I don’t think so.” You stuttered and leaned towards him instinctively.  

For a second you though he might kiss you, but the moment soon passed and he was standing, leaving you breathless.  

“Let’s get going.” He smiled down at you, clearly proud of the shivering mess he left you in. 

“Do you trust me?" He offered his hand and tilted his head curiously.

After a second’s hesitation and a million flutters of your nervous heart you reached up and took his hand.  

The jungle seemed endless as you continued through, Pavel consistently at your elbow, both of you silent except for the sound of your laboured breathing.  The heat was nearly unbearable, and you quickly came to despise the transporter team for making you wear the protective thick leather jacket and heavy-duty pants.  

Neither of you mentioned your almost-kiss and the fact that he had saved your life.  And just as you felt like you were about to collapse in heat exhaustion, the jungle abruptly ended.  

A city emerged in front of you, and you could nearly walk the line that indicated where the jungle ended and the city began.  It was ragged and dusty, sharp metal buildings sprung up everywhere, stalls lining both sides of the narrow streets.  People were scattered everywhere.  Sellers behind the stalls, people buying and yelling and trading with them.  It was like the dense forest had been traded for the city.  Instead of trees there were people, and it was nearly as suffocating. 

You approached the edge slowly, taking in everything, your eyes catching on all the different types of metals and structures scattered around, some that you didn’t even recognize. 

“Okay, I get why they sent me down here now.” You gulped, stopping just before crossing over the threshold into the city, Pavel bumping into your shoulder at your abrupt halt.  

“Let us go find the metal we came for.” Pavel said from behind you. 

You looked up at him and he nodded in the direction of the nearest street.  As he started forward, you stopped him with a hand on his arm before he could advance any further. 

“We should be careful.  See how their skin is such a bright colour compared to our?  We will stick out like a sore thumb if we just dive right in.  We should cover our skin first.”

“Right.” Pavel stepped in front of you and drew your hood up over your head. 

The scarf that hung loosely around your neck you pulled up to cover your mouth and nose, and Pavel helped tuck the corners in under your hood. 

“Okay, I can see just your eyes now.” He nodded, “What about me?  I don’t have a scarf.”

You swung your backpack around to your front and dug around until you found the extra scarf you had packed, “It was going to be for any geode specimens we found, or to trade for metals, but it should work in a pinch.”

He smiled down at you as you slipped the scarf around his neck and helped arrange his disguise the same way you had with his, and soon his soft grey eyes were the only thing peeking out. 

“Perfect, now just keep your hands in your pockets and we should be pretty well hidden.” Both of you tucked your hands in your pockets and you set out into the city.  

It was almost overwhelming how quickly you were swept up into the hustle and bustle of the streets. Seller’s carts lined each side of the street, and you had to squeeze through what seemed like hundreds of people as you made your way through the streets.  You kept your eyes peeled for any sign of the illegal metal you were sent here to look for. 

You were sweating and panting under the hot sun and covered disguise, and you could hear Pavel’s quick breaths behind you.  Finally, out of the corner of your eye, you saw the reddish tint of the metal you were looking for. 

“There.” You said under your breath to Pavel, who followed your gaze to the stand with the metal scraps. 

“We must be wery careful, Y/N,” He nudged your elbow to stop you, “It does not look so safe.  It looks very dark and the man behind the counter does not look very friendly.”

You surveyed the unnaturally shady tent and the man with the large muscles and a deep scowl behind the counter. 

“It’s alright, we just need to ask a few questions, maybe purchase a piece to examine.  We’re not here to capture them or anything.” You tried to keep your voice as even as possible and refused to meet his eyes as you pushed off Pavel and headed towards the counter. 

You tried to remember the training that Uhura, Spock, and Scotty had given you in regards to dealing with foreign exchanges and this type of rare metal.  But all of a sudden your mind went blank and the voice of your concerned brother played over in your head. 

"Now don't go around making anyone mad or anything, you hear?"

"Because you do that.  Make people mad.  For example, me, on a daily basis."

"If you get hurt I will kill you.  Well I'll kill Jim first for sending you on this mission, then you.  And maybe him too." Leonard gestured to Pavel. 

Pavel who was pushing softly at your shoulder-blade with his elbow.  You must have stopped walking. 

“We can go back eef you wish.  Meester Scott said if eet was too dangerous he would beam us up.” Pavel had dipped his head to your ear, and you could feel the heat radiating off his skin. 

You shook your head, “I’m fine.” You mumbled and stepped forward again, pulling your shoulders up and taking a deep breath.  

The man behind the counter barely lifted his eyes to look at you as you surveyes the table coolly, just as Uhura had taught you.  With interest, but not with accusation, even if the metals were being manufactured by women and children slaves. 

“Can I help you?” A deep, grumbly voice sounded, but you kept your eyes on the metals. 

“Thess is exaactly tha type oof metals I need furr my maachine baack home.  Light aand sturdy aand strong.” You slipped into the accent Uhura and you had practiced. 

Using your fingertips, you played with the edge of a piece, but pulled back when you felt the man behind the counter tense. 

“Where you from?” He snapped. 

The name of the planet rolled off your tongue just as you’d practiced as well.  A bead of sweat dripped off your eyebrow onto your cheek, making you blink a few times.  

The man regarded you for a second and you made the mistake of looking up into his eyes, adrenaline flooding your system at his paralyzing gaze. 

“I do not deal to humans.” He spat the word as if it stung his tongue.  

“But we aare not earthlins...” You started, stuffing your hands into your pocket when you realized your error. 

“I do not deal to humans.  Especially not Federation scum.”

“No-”

“What is that in your bag?!” Your eyes snapped up at his angry voice, but the man’s eyes weren’t on you.  They were on Pavel.

You spun on Pavel and searched his frozen face as he carefully said, “Nothing, sir.” But your eye caught on the reddish tint in his bag as he adjusted it over his shoulder. 

“You are stealing.  The punishment for stealing on this planet is death.  Anugh, Ugtha, seize them.” The man barked, and an equally scary man and woman emerged from the shadows on command. 

You backed up into Pavel and his hand caught your elbow. 

“Seize them!” He demanded and a flush of panic hit you.

“Run.” The word was whispered into your ear and then yelled, “RUN!”

Pavel’s hand on your elbow was now dragging you as he darted forward.  You only had a moment to hesitate before you saw a flash of movement out of the corner of your eye, the two guards, and you took off after Pavel. 

The two of you surged through the crowd together, pushing past people as fast as you could, while trying not to lose sight of Pavel ahead of you.  You wound down streets, skidding around corners and trying not to trip over your own two feet. 

Finally, you ended up in a narrow alley and nearly slammed into the back of Pavel. 

“What-?”

“Eet’s a dead end.” He turned around and you could see the worry in his eyes. 

You could barely catch your breath as you searched the surrounding streets, spotting the guards at the far end of one of the stalls. 

“They’re o-over there. We-we can’t-go-back.” You stuttered through heaving breaths.  

“I’ll call for Meester Scott.” He reached for his com, but you stopped him. 

“There’s no time, they’ll see us.” You worried, pushing his hand away and stepping closer to him. 

The alley was narrow enough that with your proximity you were nearly pressing him into the wall.  Both of your chests heaved, and you were overwhelmed by the dizzying warmth of the air between you two.  Sweat stung your eyes and your hair was plastered to your head under the scarf and hood, but still you pressed closer to Pavel.  

You took one more look to see the guards nearing your spot and you turned back to Pavel, tugging your scarf down over your mouth. 

“Kiss me.” You breathed. 

“Wha-?” His brows furrowed. 

“Kiss me.” You tugged down his scarf, “Just do it.” 

Pressing yourself fully against his chest, you were close enough that your hoods almost touched.  Your heart hammering in your chest, you stuck your hands in between his hood and his cheeks to cradle his head and hide your hands.  And, before you could think about it any further, you crushed your lips to his, hiding both your faces in between your hoods. 

There was a moment of breathy awkwardness until he tightened his grip on your hips, sliding his hands into your pockets to hide his hands.  It was awkward, but it worked. 

The kiss was hot and sweaty and salty but never-the-less sent shivers down your spine as you pulled him closer, not able to get enough of his soft lips and the feeling of his body on yours.  You kissed him for as long as you dared before pulling back an inch to allow you both to catch your breath. 

Pulling him close again, you hugged him and tilted your head just a little so you could survey the streets.  

“No sign of the guards.” You whispered. 

“Then I will call Meester Scott.” Pavel’s voice sounded surprisingly strained as he removed one hand out of your pocket to grab his com, but still kept you close. 

After a few curt words you felt the familiar tug of the transporter, and you instinctively kept your tight grip on Pavel as the world faded away and the blinding metal of the transporter room appeared.  

You stepped back from him as soon as you could, but you couldn’t tear your gaze from his eyes.  That was until the sound of your brother’s voice echoed through the room. 

“What the hell was that, Y/N?” His dark haired, blue-shirted form appeared in your line of vision as you wrenched your eyes from Pavel’s.

“That was us, you know, not dying?” You offered, but you had no energy to be snarky. 

“Well you got a little to close for my liking.” Leonard grumbled, stepping closer and scanning you with a tricorder. 

“’m fine, Len.” You brushed him off, stepping off the platform when pain suddenly lanced through your leg. 

“Like hell you are.” He knelt in front of you and used a pair of medical scissors to cut off your pant leg at the knee, revealing a nasty gash that was still oozing blood. 

You hissed as he pressed a piece of gauze to it. 

“I deedn’t notice you were injured, Y/N, you should haff said something.” It was a soft voice now, Pavel, who you had forgotten about for a moment. 

Peeling your eyes open, you looked at him, an expression of worry and concern laced over his features as he tugged his hood down and pushed a hand through his unruly curly hair. 

“It’s okay, Pavel, “You assured, “I didn’t even notice, must have been the adrenaline and all.  I don’t even know when it happened.”

“Let’s get you down to the medbay, this’ll need a few rounds of the dermal regenerator.” Leonard stood and moved to hook your arm over his shoulder. 

Addressing Pavel, Leonard tipped his head, “You alright, kid?”

Pavel nodded, “Yessir.”

“Of course you are.” Leonard mumbled sarcastically and before you could defend Pavel he was dragging you out the door and down the hall towards the medbay. 

“I’m fine, Len.  I don’t need to stay the night here.  You already wouldn’t let me go to my quarters to shower, and I had to use the tiny one here.  You owe me.  I just want to curl up in my bed and go go sleep.” 

“Fine.  Go.  But I want to see you here tomorrow for a check-up.” Leonard grumped and stalked out of the patient room you had been assigned, leaving you alone. 

“Sure thing, doc!” You called grumpily, feeling especially irritated. 

You wanted nothing more than to curl up in your bed and go to sleep for the next eternity, so you gathered your items from the room and walked out into the bustling medbay.  

As you headed for the doors, a flash of motion caught your eye and you turned to see Pavel, who had stood up as you passed.  He was still dressed in his mission outfit, with dirt and dust covering the outside and streaks of it still on his face.  His eyes were worried, tired, and your heart melted a little at the sight of him.

“Y/N.  How are you feeling?  I am sorry that you got injured, I deedn’t know, I was focused on getting avay from those guards.  I am sorry.” He dug his toe into the ground as he spoke, and wrung his hands in front of him.

“It’s okay, Pavel.  It’s not your fault.” You sighed, you were so tired. “Have you been waiting here the whole time?”

He nodded, “I wanted to make sure you were okay.” His voice was soft, apologetic.

“You didn’t have to.” You rubbed your eyes and yawned, “You could have at least gone and showered or something.”

He didn’t respond except to scratch the back of his neck and look over at you. The memory of that heated, salty kiss in the alley flashed through your mind and you straightened your shoulders a little bit.

“Did you want to come to my room and shower? You can stay the night if you want.” You offered, something about being so sleepy making you brave.

“No he can’t.” Leonard’s voice sounded behind you as he walked by, a tray in hand, and disappeared into a patient’s room.

“Yes you can.  If you want to, I mean.” You corrected, throwing a glare in Leonard’s direction before turning back to Pavel.

“I, yes, I would like that, but I thought… well… I thought maybe…” He trailed off.

“You thought what?” You questioned and stepped forwards.

“That maybe you do not like me?  Because I got us in trouble, I got you injured.”

You shook your head, your heavy eyelids nearly forcing your eyes shut, “I like you, Pavel.  I kissed you, remember?”

He dropped his hands to his side and gazed innocently at you, “I remember.  I just thought maybe that was just so we could escape.  I deed not know if eet meant anything.”

“That was part of it, but I do like you, Pavel.  More than I thought I would, to be honest with you.” You cursed your exhausted brain for not filtering your words, “I don’t just go around kissing people, even if it is a life or death situation.” You took a breath, “Question is, do you like me back?”

You stared into his soft grey eyes for what seemed like an eternity, and you were about to turn and walk away, hurt, but then he nodded.  Just the slightest inclination of his head, but it was accompanied by a furious reddening of his cheeks and you knew what your answer was.

“Come on, you need a shower, you look like you’ve been wrestling a donkey on a dusty road.  And I’m about to fall asleep standing up, so let’s go.” You extended your hand towards him, palm up.  “Pavel, come to bed with me.”

He looked at it for a second before meeting your eyes.

“Do you trust me?” You teased and finally a smile reached his lips.

His fingers, warm and soft, entwined with yours and you let out a breath you didn’t know you were holding.

A gentle feeling of safety washed over you as you walked together back to your room, and you realized that despite everything, despite your past, you trusted him. 

-Thanks for reading!  I hope you liked it!-

You felt a gentle pair of hands land on your shoulders while you were in the midst of a conversation. You tilted your head up towards the person behind you, receiving a gentle kiss on your cheek. “Happy Birthday,” the heavily accented voice drifted into your ears. “I didn’t see you this morning, would’ve wished you then.”

You turned fully from the person who you were talking to, not they minded everyone on the ship was rooting for the youngest couple on the ship. They all thought you were adorable, more importantly, they were just glad to see Pavel hang on to a girl for once. “I know but Hikaru called me into the botany lab, Alexander was apparently wilting. He’s alright though.”

Pavel laughed, his grin spreading wider, “Hikaru or the plant?”

“Both,” you laughed back. “Are you off shift?” You asked putting a hand on his arm.

He nodded, “That’s why I came to get you. I have a surprise for you in my quarters.”

“Oh no,” You laughed as he pulled you up. “The last surprise you had for me singed your curls,” you teased gently pulling at the spiraling strands.  

“Okay, yes, that was a mistake! I’ll be the first to admit it. But this! This is, dare I say, my best work.” You laughed, waving to your friend as Pavel pulled you along. You darted down the halls, receiving strange looks and shaking heads as you passed. He stopped you at his door placing his hands on your shoulders. “Close your eyes.”

“What,” you stuttered looking at him sharing his grin. “Come on Pash, just show me!”

“No, it’s a surprise! Close your eyes,” you sighed complying, but Pavel stepped behind you placing a hand over your eyes as he typed in his code. You reached up and wrapped your hands around his forearm, as you pushed your back into his warm chest.

“I like this, is this the surprise,” you teased as he pushed you forward into the room.

“Nyet,” he sighed wistfully before leaning down to put his lips next to your ear, “That comes later.” He took his free hand and wrapped it around your waist, while his warm breath brushed your face. He gave you a quick peck on the cheek before speaking, “Ready?”

You nodded eagerly and he pulled away the hand from your eyes. As you blinked against the light, his surprise came into view. About a hundred, maybe more, balloons of all colors nestled against the ceiling. “Oh my God. Pavel,” you whirled around to face him and he was just grinning with his arms open. You stepped in them hugging him tightly, of course, he reciprocated, kissing your head as you hugged. “How, how did you manage this? I thought we didn’t have helium on the Enterprise!?”

“We don’t. Well didn’t until I might have synthesized some.”

You looked at him critically, “How the hell did you get access to the labs to do this for me,” you asked pulling a balloon down and holding it in your hands.

“We anyone will let the sweet, knowledge chasing whiz kid shadow them if he shows interest.” Pavel shrugged headed to sit on his bed. “And Doctor Helson thought it was endearing that I found an interest in chemistry, even more, endearing when I just wanted to make a nice gift for my girlfriend.”

You gasped at him, “Pavel Chekov are you using Doctor Helson just to get me balloons!? That’s,” he raised his hand to quiet you as he laughed.

“Neyt, Neyt,” he cried waving his hands out in defense. “I’m loving chemistry! Loved it in the Academy! This is a wonderful plus.”

“How long have you been shadowing Doctor Helson, Pavel? I know her, she doesn’t let just anyone waltz in and out of her labs.” You asked reaching out to play with his curls.

“How long have we been dating? Almost a year? Yeah, about a year or so.” You stared at him in surprise, amazed he would do such a thing for you.  You two fell silent for a minute, your hands gently combing through the thick tuft of hair as he hummed in appreciation.

“This is an amazing birthday gift. Thank you,” you kissed his cheek gently.  Lowering yourself into his lap to sit. “I didn’t realize you were paying attention when I said I loved balloons. In fact, I was drunk, we were at that security party right? We weren’t dating Pav.”

Pavel blushed, rubbing the back of his neck. He shrugged saying, “Well, I’ve liked you a really a long time. And well,” he started to flounder only muttering ‘ums’ and ‘uhs’

“Stop, I know it. I love you too.” You stood up and grabbed a balloon and handed it to him. “Wanna suck some helium? I want to hear that adorable accent all squeaky.”

Pavel looked at the balloon then you, slowly he took into his hands, “Alright,” Pavel untied the balloon holding it tightly. Gently bringing the balloon to his lips, inhaling deeply before he opened his mouth again. His voice pitched up high, “My name is Ensign Pavel Chekov, nawigator of t-the,” Pavel started laughing about the same time you did, laughing even harder at the sound of his usually raspy laugh sounding so squeaky. “The United Starship Enterprise.”  His voice returning to normal near the end.

You two spent the next 15 minutes or so sucking the helium out of several balloons, laughing to the point of tears, clutching onto one another as you fell back on the bed. Gasping for air, you looked into those charming gray eyes, no words needed to be exchanged, you both could read the expression perfectly.  But you felt a need to anyway, “I love you, Pavel Chekov.”

“I love you too. Happy birthday,” He leaned over the small distance capturing your lips in his.

Pavel chuckled as you chased his lips when he pulled away, “say it again,” you instructed.

“I love you.”

You shook your head, ”With the helium.”

Pavel rolled his eyes and stood to reach for a balloon. As he breathed in his communicator on his wall beeped and the Captain’s voice rang through the small space. “Kirk to Chekov” Without any thought he rushed over to respond, what Kirk next was a very high and unfamiliar voice and then hysterical laughing in the background. “Pavel is that you?”

“Y-Yes!,” Pavel gasped as he tried to clear the gas from his vocal cords. “Yes, sir! It’s me I’m just with,” he started to explain.

“I know who you are with, I can hear her laughing. Anyway, I need you to confirm a few routes we need to take. Please read through and sign off as soon as possible.”

“Yes sir, no problem,” Pavel confirmed.

“Thank you, Mr. Chekov. Oh and tell Y/N happy birthday for me. Have a good evening you two.”

Pavel laughed as he looked towards you, eyes filled with indescribable love and passion. “I don’t know if we could have any other night, sir.”

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“Lieutenant (Y/LN/)?” you heard someone calling your name while you tried to focus on the new version of a hologram of the planet you visited lately. You looked up and saw into the face of the Second Commander of your  ship.

“How can I help you, Commander? Is anything wrong?”

“The captain wanted to see you on the bridge.”

“You know the easiest way is to just call me over the communication system of the ship.” You put away you PADD and turned of the hologram station you worked on.

“He wanted me to get you personally. There is a message from Starfleet as far as I know. Something important.” You swallowed. Messages directly from Starfleet to one person specifically was never good. Whether there was something with your parents or they wanted to throw you out. These were the only opportunities that came to your mind. But you hoped it was none of it. So you followed the Commander to the bridge. The thoughts were spinning around while you walked. Lately life hasn’t been good to you so you only expected the bad things now. As you entered the bridge Keith spun around and looking at you but all you could see was Commodore Paris’ face on the screen.

“Captain, Commodore…you wanted to see me?” Keith’s expression wasn’t really friendly or happy at all. You would probably be thrown out of Starfleet.

“Lieutenant (Y/L/N) it’s good to see you. I hope you’re fine. I already informed Captain Rogers about the upcoming change in your working condition.” Commodore Paris said in a calm voice with a little smile on her face. Okay now it was more than clear to you that you would be thrown out. “He isn’t very pleased by it…”

“The hell am I. By all respect Commodore but you take one of my best Lieutenants from me. One of the best Stellar Cartographer from Starfleet.”

“And as I told you that’s the reason I will get her of the ship. The Enterprise needs her more than you do. With Lieutenant Grasgo you have an excellent one already. You don’t need both of them.”

“Than take him. He is also perfect for the Enterprise!”

“Captain Kirk made it clear that he wants the best that’s still young and not as old as Lieutenant Grasgo. And we also think Lieutenant (Y/L/N) would be a perfect match for the Enterprise’s crew.”

You were standing there, hearing what the both of them had to say but the words barely reached you. They didn’t want to throw you out. They just wanted to transfer you to the best ship of the Fleet. The one ship you secretly dreamed of to be on board because it goes to places far far away where no one has been before. You could explore so much more on the Enterprise than here on this ship.

“…(Y/L/N)? Lieutenant (Y/L/N)?” You snapped out of your thoughts while Commodore Paris was saying you name repeatedly.

“I-I’m sorry, ma'am. I was lost in thoughts.” Your eyes looked to hers and you still thought you were dreaming. “You want to transfer me to the Enterprise?”

“Yes! There will be a shuttle ship waiting for you near Exel which will get you here to Yorktown just in time for the Enterprise to arrive here too. We expect you in about 4 days. You should reach Exel by tomorrow morning if you go slow. We’ll see each other in 4 days Lieutenant!” That’s when the connection was cut of. And you still didn’t know what to do or to think about it. You’ll work on the Enterprise. You’ll get away from this boring ship and finally get into adventures.  These were some hell of news to you and you started to grin.

But your grin died as soon as you looked at Keith. He wasn’t pleased by this at all. As he rose from his seat and walked towards you you knew that he wouldn’t be gentle on you tonight. But in all his professionalism he put away his anger for now and smiled a little be as he stood before you.

“I would say that’s one hell of a promotion for you. Congrats (Y/N)! I’m proud of you!” He hugged you tight  as friends to but he said quiet words into your ear which made you shiver. “I expect you tonight in my quarters. You’ll scream my name so you won’t forget it and me.” The he let you go and smiled again at you. “So…you got the rest of the day off to pack your stuff and saying good bye to everyone. You can go, Lieutenant!”

“Thank you, sir!” A little nod from you before you turned around and left the bridge. The realization of what just happened minutes ago rose slowly inside you but it didn’t seemed to get into your head. As you reached your room the first thing you did was sitting down on your bed. So you were transferred on the USS Enterprise within the next days. This was a big step in your career. You’d be on the best ship the Starfleet had. You’d have the opportunity to do such a great work. And you bet that the crew would be the best the Starfleet had. That made you wonder who actually was part of the crew because you knew nothing about it. So you pushed the little button on your night stand.

“Tell me about the crew of the USS Enterprise.” You said and heard a little sound from your computer console at the wall before it started to speak to you.

It was when you where 22 years old and you got to accepted to the Starfleet Academy you completely forgot all the bedtime stories your mother been telling you. All that mattered from now on was your career. You wanted to make your father proud who used to be a lieutenant on the USS Kelvin for so many years until it got destroyed. After that your father was forced into a wheelchair unable to walk anymore. He's been telling you all the stories about his trips to other planets, all the fights with Klingons he had, all the lives he rescued during missions. And the great story of George Kirk and how he'd saved over 800 lives. He was a kind of hero for you. Both of them – Kirk and your father. And both of them were the reason why you always wanted to join Starfleet.

Your first year has been a constant up and down for you. Not only that it has been the first time that you have been away from your family all by your own, but you had had to learn how hard it was to become something in life. How to make a dream come true. But never have you been giving up. You may haven't been top of your class but you managed to be at least in the top 10 by the end of the year. You have giving your best but you knew that you could do more so you set yourself the goal that in your second year  you would do more and be in the top 10 all the year and by the end of the year in the top 5.

-

It was the first day of the new year. You were just ready to head out of your room which you shared again with your now best friend when she stormed out of the bathroom and looked at you in panic.

“(Y/N)! Damn it I totally forgot to tell you that you were supposed to be at the meeting with the newbies! Commander Wise asked me yesterday to inform you that you and Keith are supposed to introduce you personally as their guides and personal point of contact if they have any problems! But I totally forgot!” Her face turned red and she looked at the floor for a second. “You should meet him at 0800 in the auditorium! I'm sorry (Y/N), I shou-”

With a shake of your head you interrupted her. “Don't worry Hannah! I was with Keith yesterday when he was told to be there today....so I already know. That's why I'm up so early and on my way to go.” A relieving laugh came out of Hannah's throat.

“Of course you were with him...should have known. Also by you being already awake and ready. Well...” Another laugh from her and a smile on her lips.

“See you later in class!” You smiled back at her before turning around and leaving the room.

You were never much of a morning person and it was a really short night for you – mostly Keith was the reason why you came just back at one in the morning. Not that you two have been a thing. More like there been a thing between yourselves going on since last year. You were – how do people call it – friends with benefits. He was two years older than you and really handsome. A lot of girls fancied him including yourself. But he has never been someone for a relationship you found that out very quick. But why not at least enjoy the moments you had with him, you would never know if he maybe changes someday.

A quick glance on your timepiece told you that you're more than just in time. If you would walk right to the auditorium you would be early by 10 minutes. Enough time to get you a coffee on your way there. So you took a turn to your left and headed for the cafeteria. By this time there were barely any people. Since there build in some kitchen in the dorm rooms most cadets prefer to have there morning coffees in their rooms along with some quick breakfast than the overpriced cafeteria. Normally you would do it the same way but today was no normal day so you could make an exception. You took a quick sip from your coffee before you started walking straight to the auditorium again.

By the time you arrived you were still 5 minutes early. Enough time to drink the rest of your coffee and prepare yourself for what will come. Your eyes wandered around the room. There were still some seats empty for the new ones but also there were still some getting inside. Seeing their happy and exciting – but also afraid – faces made you thinking of your first day. It was just last year but it felt like you've been here for ages already.

“Do you remember our first day?” you heard a deep male voice asking right behind you.

“How could I forget? You were a pain in my ass right from the start!” you said and turned around to look into the brown eyes of your lover. On his face was a wide grin. Keith Rogers was a very handsome man. He was tall with big shoulders. His hair as brown as chocolate. His eyes just a little bit lighter with this special little yellow ring in the middle. And he was very charming and a gentleman. No wonder that so many girls fell for him. You included. But no girl is really his because he likes to be free and independent like he always says.

“But still you're sleeping with me...so you like this pain in the ass.” His grin got even wider and all you could do is laughing and shaking your head. This guy really got you. Before you could say anything you saw Commander Wise turning around the corner and coming to you.

“Good morning, Commander Wise!” you greeted him and saluted. Keith did immediately the same.

“Good morning Cadets! Exciting day today!” He looked around like you did some minutes ago. “This years we have some excellent new cadets who will join us.” His eyes wandered through the rows of seats like they were searching for something specific. “I will welcome them. Tell them about their upcoming years here. Showing them everything you got last year. Then I will introduce you two to them. You will give them a little tour across our facility afterwards. Answering as many of their questions as you can. Then you will lead them back to here and leave for your classes.” He turned around to watch both of you closely. “You understand?”

“Yes sir!” both of you said simultaneously. He nodded at you and turned around again to step forward and started to speaking. You listened keenly to his words while you tried to keep you eyes on him. But you couldn't help to watch the newbies listening. Well at least most of them. There was a certain blond guy you seemed t be more interested in the girl in his front than anything that Commander Wise was saying. You couldn't help but wondered why he looked so familiar to you. It seemed like you'd known this guy before but you couldn't remember where from. There wasn't more time to thing about it as you heard the Commander saying Keith's and your names and asking you to step forward. You felt so many eyes on you that you started to feel a little bit embarrassed. It was always difficult for you to be the center of anything and at the moment he spots were all on you.

After the Commander said another few words he send you off to the little campus tour. You split into two groups to make it easier  to show them around and went in the opposite directions. You tried to keep every face in your group in mind so you wouldn't lose anyone. One person caught immediately your eyes. It was this pretty guy who wasn't paying much attention on Commander Wise but who's eyes were staring curiously in your direction. He wasn't checking you out like he did previously with the girl but he looked like he tried to remember you. Did you'd met before? You couldn't recall his face completely neither his name. But you had a tour to guide so you but this thought by side.

“Okay guys. I'm (Y/N)(Y/L/N)! Like Commander Wise already told you I just started my second year. Last year I was in the same position as you're now. Don't want to scare you already...but I want to be honest to you....your first year will be more than just a hard ride. Believe me social life will be something you will forget. If you want to get the best results at least. But okay...come on I'll show you around!” You turned around and started your little tour. And as the Commander had wished you answered as many questions as possible and as much as you knew.

It was nearly the end of the tour when you got together again with Keith and his group and another person caught your eye. He was smaller than anybody else and seemed also so much younger.

“Keith? Who is that boy there in the back? He is just a kid....” Keith turned around to look at him too before he looked back to you.

“Dunno his name....but he seems like he is a kinda genius...the kid knows a lot....guess he is like...12 or so. Don't care!” With a shrug of his shoulders he kept walking back to the auditorium. Of course he didn't care. But you were very curious about this kid. It was not often that the academy accepted young boys like him. He must have been someone really genius – or his parents were like super rich and gave Starfleet so much money so they would take him in for at least a basic training and an easy job in the end. Maybe you could find out more over the time about him. And also about this other guy who was flirting again with an Orion girl. Seemed like he was more interested in girls than anything other that has to do with the Starfleet. Maybe you wouldn't have to find out anything about him because he would leave faster than one of these Ardanian gerbils could even run.

Commander Wise and a woman you haven't seen before were already waiting for you. They took the group gladly over and thanked you for your work before sending you back to your classes.

“It was fun showing them around. Way better than we had! And damn some of the girls are really hot!” laughed Keith while you were walking to the classrooms. Even though you got already used to it it still hurt a little hear him talking about other girls. But you wouldn't show it.

“It was really fun. And I think some of them could really become someone big.” The rest of the way you walked in silence before you needed to part. “See you later at the gym lesson I guess.”

He nodded. “Unless you want to spend the little breaks between the lessons with something better than talking to others.” There it was again. His wide and bright grin. But he made you laugh and hit his chest.

You sighed as you checked the mirror. You stared where your body curved and bulged. How Pavel could love you when you looked like this was a mystery. As soon as that thought passed he strolled in, yanking off his shirt. “Hey,” he chimed. When you didn’t respond he turned towards you. “Y/N?”

“Am I attractive,” was the honest whisper left your mouth.

“Of course, you are!” He walked up behind you wrapping his arms around you resting his chin on your shoulder. “Vhere is this coming from?”

“I don’t know, I just feel fat. I am fat.” You squeezed your midsection sadly.

“I don’t zink that. You are beautiful. So beautiful.” He nuzzled your neck smiling as he peeked at you.

“You aren’t embarrassed?”

“By you? Never. You remember the three-year anniwersary dance at that starbase? And that green dress you vore?” You looked at his reflection making eye contact with his honest blue eyes. “I do.”

“What about it,” you asked.

“It was green, and hugged you beautifully, every curve, every edge. I looked at you like you were a goddess. You were so beautiful, and I felt so lucky. So, so lucky that you were mine. Even the Captain was jealous of me!”

“You really thought that,” You looked at him and he kissed you gently, nose bumping yours.

“And more. I wanted to dance with you all night.” You nodded looking at yourself, your eyes traveled to your thighs and sighed, eyeing the stretch marks. Pavel clued in and lowered himself to his knees, looking up at you. “I love your legs. The are so beautiful, and strong,” He kissed the flesh allowing his hands to travel up and down stroking.

“But they are so big, and the stretch marks Pavel. How can you be attracted to that,” you spat, feeling pure disdain

“How could I not,” He grinned, leaning back to get a look at you. “Don’t you know vhy they call the thunder thighs?” You began to protest, but Pavel stopped you grinning like a madman. “Because they are blessed by the old earth god Thor! That is vhy stretch marks look like lighting! So, all shall know that you are powerful and made in his image and should be vorshiped.” You began to laugh as he kissed your thighs and legs. “And I get the honor of worshipping you, and seeing the blessed thighs!”

“How do you explain the rest of my stretch marks smart guy,” You teased, feeling a little better about the situation.

“Ah, that is simple! You were gifted and blessed so much by Thor, that your thighs can’t hold it all! You are a thunder goddess!” He hugged you again, kissing all over your face.

“Thank you, I do feel a little better, but I just feel fat, you know?”

“Well, my lowe, if you feel this vay. You can alvays talk to Doktor McCoy. He’d help you find a diet and exercise regimen that vill help. I’ll help you. Vhatever you vant I’m going to help you. Promise.”

You smiled and held him tight, even though you didn’t feel completely comfortable, you felt happier, looking at you and Pavel in the mirror. “We are cute,” you smiled looking at him. “You are wonderful, thank you, Pav.”

“Vant to vatch old earth movies and cuddle? I’m off duty tomorrow, ve can stay up all night!” You smiled as you moved to grab an old t-shirt. “No,” he protested as he pulled you towards the bed. “Like this. You and me, just us under the covers vith old movies.”

You climbed in next to him nestling in under the covers and into Pavel’s side as he selected the movie.

Chekov was leading you down the hall, fairly fast, but you just followed. He hastily put in the room code and pulled you in behind him. As soon as the door closed you were up against it, with his hands gripping your face and his lips molding against yours. You wrapped your hands around his wrists, pushing into the desperate hungry kiss. You tongues pressed against each other taking in the memorable taste.He pulled back to look at you, his eyes were dark, hungry with desire and dripping with love. “I’ve missed you.”

“Missed you too,” you hummed as he pressed himself harder against you.

“You know, I know a certain crewmember who happens to be desperately overdue for her check-up.” Pavel moved his hand down to span across your stomach. It continued down to start pushing up your dress. He pulled the hem to sit up around your waist as his hand slipped into your panties.

“Shouldn’t you be getting the check-up? I’m the medical professional.” You gasped when his pointer finger rolled around your clit. You pushed your head against the door, giving Pavel all the access he needed to your neck.

“Ah, you would think that. But. I had my routine today.” He kissed, and scraped his teeth against your pulse point.  “You are far overdue,” he continued his ministrations, moving his hand further down, his thumb now pressing against the small bundle of nerves.

“M-Maybe I should go see Dr. McCoy,” you teased. Pavel moved his other hand to the zipper of your dress, slowly moving it down. You pulled your arms out leaving the fabric around your midriff.  

“Oh no,”Pavel whispered hotly. “You need someone who knows the wonders of your anatomy.” He pushed in two fingers into your damp pussy. You gasped and bit down on his clothed shoulder as he found your G-spot instantly, “And I happen to be an expert in you.”

“Oh god, Pavel,” you moaned out. He worked his fingers in and out as you melted into his hands. Slowly Pavel knelt down and eased your legs open, and his fingers hooked around the now soaked undies to pull them down your legs. You watched him toss them aside, winking at you as he disappears between the sensitive flesh. You take deep breaths through your nose as he lifts one leg up on his shoulder to give himself better access. He moved arm opposite of the one that had your leg resting on it to cup one of your clothed breast. Massaging, getting in a steady,  making your nippled stiffen. Pavel wasted no time working the small nub between his fingers making you groan in appreciation.

As soon as his closed lips touch your wet folds your hands were in the curly, untamable hair. You gasped as his tongue flicked over you clit for the first time in over a month, sending electricity through your skin. You accidentally pulled a little too hard on the locks and he pulls away looking up at you. Those blue eyes boring into you.

“What are you doing,” You panted, wanting that friction back.

“Say my name,” he growls his voice deep and husky. That accent becoming so thick you fear you wouldn’t be able to comprehend.

“Pavel,” You gasped.

“Louder,” He commanded before going back to you, slipping two slender fingers inside of you. He worked hard on you, getting you closer and closer to release. His tongue toying wonderfully with your clit as his fingers found the perfect speed. You pressed his face closer feeling the the curls brush against your thighs. You never wanted this moment to end.

“Pavel,” you cried out. Finally your orgasam bubbled over and you screamed out in pleasure, not caring if people passing could hear.

Pavel stood, wiping off his shirt and pants, giving you a minute to come down from your pleasure. He gently eased you out of your dress all the way, expertly releasing your bra with a skilled hand. You glanced down at him, he was ready, suddenly you were swept up into strong arms, you placed your hands on his face as he kissed you. You reviled in how you tasted on his lips. He laid you like you were a princess on his regulation sheets, easing your head onto his well worn pillow.

You reached for his shoulders as he climbed over you, his eyes never leaving yours. “You okay?” You nodded still murky from the haze of your climax Pavel gently eased himself between your legs, lining himself up to your core. Gently, he pushed his entire length into you. Letting you get adjusted. He stayed like that waiting for your okay, just laying kisses on your sternum between your breast.

“Move, please Pav, you gotta,” you groaned out, pushing your head back in the pillows. He did starting the rhythm agonizingly slow, drawing out the sensation. He Lowered himself closer you to his body just over yours. Your wrapped your arms around his shoulders feeling the strong muscles just under the skin. You kissed his collarbone and shoulder, as he kept a steady pace.

“I love you so much,” He mumbled into your skin. He raised himself above you looking into your eyes.

“I love you too, Pav.” You kissed him gently before adding, “Can you pick up the pace?” He obliged rocking his hips harder and faster into you. His lips pressing back against yours, as you struggled to make a coherent thought.  “Oh, fuck!” You felt him pulled out almost completely before pressing back in. This caused your nails to dig into his back, you sure you broke skin, when he growled in your ear.

“Please, please tell me you are close,” He groaned as his hip movement became more erratic as he was nearing orgasm. You nodded, breathless, as the pleasure was becoming too much to bare. Pavel slipped a hand between the two of you, his fingers brushing your clit, edging you closer and closer until…

“PAVEL,” you bit down on his shoulder as you felt your walls tighten around him, the pleasure making you almost dizzy. You felt then felt him shudder against you, his hot load filling making you melt into the sheets. He pumped his hips a few more times, both of you riding out your orgasms. He carefully pulled out moving to put his arm under you to pull you close.

You looked into his eyes and you both giggled as his pressed his lips against yours. “Remind me why I ever let you out of this bed,” you teaset as you tucked your head under his chin.

“Because you like it when I have you against the wall.” You smacked his arm playfully, calling his name in a chiding manner. “Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?”

“Once or twice, you never shut up about it when you are drunk. Or how lucky you are.”

“I am lucky,” he commented running a hand through your hair.

“You feel like dinner,” you asked looking up at him smiling, face still flushed a deep red.

“Are you sure? I already ate out,” he laughed, and you sighed putting your head back on the pillow.

“Pavel”, you groaned as he laughed at his own joke. “So what I’m left out?”

“Well you can always have sausage later. I hear the Russian variety is excellent.”