Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Nothing is Guaranteed

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Nothing is Guaranteed

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Nothing is Guaranteed
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Finally, finally, they were released from sickbay. Bethany’s 3 times a day walks had been reduced to one very late or very early while the corridors were empty. She would be going stir crazy if she wasn’t so focused on Aasrel. The new meds made her feel better and she wanted to go do stuff. She had finally accepted the risk of being on duty too much, but she hated being confined. The ship was small and that couldn’t be changed.

When Jonan finally left Bethany let out a heavy sigh and flopped into a chair for just a moment.

Bethany

Aasrel had been released the day after his surgery with strict instructions to take it easy and be careful until his head was fully healed. When Jonan left and Bethany flopped down into a chair, Aasrel moved next to her and smiled down at her. “Come on now, I thought you’d pick something we can both sit on.”

~ Aasrel

Bethany opened one eye and looked at him. A wicked grin crossed her face as she opened both eyes and stood. She grabbed his hand, turned him around, pushed him into the chair and then curled up on his lap. “We both can sit here just fine.”

Bethany

Aasrel grinned and laughed as she pulled him down and then sat on his lap. He wrapped his arms around her. “I see I’ve been proven wrong,” he said, and then he tugged on her, pulling her toward him, and kissed her.

~ Aasrel

Bethany laughed softly right before he kissed her. Then she was lost. Nothing else existed but Aasrel and she wanted it to stay that way for as long as possible.

Bethany

Aasrel would give that to her for as long as he could. But eventually, the kiss had to end. He cuddled into her, resting his head on her and tightening his arms around her. “It’s good to be back in familiar spaces, isn’t it?”

~ Aasrel

“It is.” Bethany rested against his shoulder, her arms wrapped around him. She closed her eyes on a soft sigh. She felt warm, she was chilled all the time. Right then she didn’t. “How are you feeling? How’s the pain?”

Bethany

Aasrel had almost forgotten she couldn’t just feel those answers for herself. He didn’t mind answering though. “I feel okay. It’s getting worse as the pain meds are wearing off. We’ll see how it goes.”

“Jonan said you could have a two-thirds dose in a couple hours if you need it. He left the hypo.” She rubbed his neck and shoulders to ease some of the tightness stress was causing. “Well we can take it easy. It’s not like we have anything we have to do.”

Bethany

“I’m hoping I won’t need it.” Aasrel let out a contented sigh as she rubbed his tight muscles. They felt really tight. “We have all the time in the world to lay around and enjoy each other’s company. Sounds like the best kind of day to me.”

~ Aasrel

Bethany chuckled as she kept massaging. “You know what else would help these tight muscles?” She leaned back and grinned at him. “A hot shower and a decent bed.”

Bethany

Aasrel smiled. “You have no idea how good that sounds.” He said and hugged her. “Get back into our habits.”

~ Aasrel

Her soft laughter reached his ear as she kissed his neck and then got up. “Of course it sounds good. I thought of it.” She tugged his hand and walked into the other room.

Bethany

Aasrel followed her, gaze locked on her. He was still keeping his focus on her, trying to ignore the emotional input of everyone else on board. He didn’t even wait for them to get to the bathroom before beginning to strip off layers, smiling at her.

~ Aasrel

Some time later…

Bethany smiled at him in the mirror as she pulled the silken robe up over her shoulders. She pulled her shoulder length red hair loose and it swayed back and forth moment as she turned. She picked up his brush and very carefully combed his hair for him. She infinitely careful of his head and where he’d had several surgeries. She felt incredibly tender and whirling from the way he looked at her.

Bethany

Aasrel sat in front of her to make it easier as she brushed his hair. She was gentle and careful as she worked through his hair. He closed his eyes and let her keep working. She was so gentle the gentle pull of the strands felt nice.

~ Aasrel

Bethany took a lot longer than she needed. Aasrel was relaxed and enjoying so she kept it up. Eventually she put the brush down. “Feel better?”

Bethany

Aasrel nodded. The pain was still getting slowly worse but the shower had helped and her brushing had given him something else to focus on. He stood up and gave her a quick hug, then reached for his close to finish getting dressed. “I do.”

~ Aasrel

“Do you want to eat or something to drink? Hunger and thirst can cause headaches.” Maybe they could go yo the lounge, or she could go get it and bring it back? That was until she remembered she wasn’t supposed to be around people.

Bethany

Aasrel shook his head. “Maybe later. I think it’s just the expected pain as it heals. It’ll be okay.” He smiled at her. “How are you feeling? Okay?”

~ Aasrel

She moved into the living area and sat on the couch, tucking the robe around herself. She was cold. She was always chilled these days. She could put on something else, but she liked this robe, the way it felt. It reminded her she wasn’t just always the job, even when she was on her own. “Yeah.” It was lie. Well not exactly (she had promised not to lie and Bethany kept her word). She was sick, and she could tell. She didn’t feel like herself, but she didn’t feel any worse. The meds seemed to be helping, but she wasn’t how she used to be. So yeah she was ‘okay’, but she also wasn’t.

Bethany

Aasrel moved out to the main living area and sat on the couch next to her, wrapping himself around her. “You’ll be better soon, I promise.” He said softly.

~ Aasrel

Bethany leaned against him. How she felt now could be as good as it got. She felt like she was standing on the edge of a precipice, waiting for it to crumble beneath her. She wasn’t ready to give up, but she wasn’t letting herself hope either. Similar to how Aasrel felt every time she told him the psilosynine donation would work. It was almost like living with her father again. Waiting in silence, pretending at normal, for the next blow to come.

Bethany

Aasrel hugged her quietly. He sensed how she felt, there was no hope, but nor was there the desire to give up. “So, shower is out of the way, what else do you want to do?”

~ Aasrel

Her shoulders lifted slightly. “Forget for awhile.”

Bethany

Aasrel gave her a mischievous, playful look. He tightened his hug so he was pulling her in towards him, then spoke softly. “And how would you like to do that?” Then he kissed her gently.

~ Aasrel