Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Rest and Relaxation?

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Rest and Relaxation?

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Rest and Relaxation?
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Aasrel looked at her. She was stunning in that gown. She could hear exactly what he was thinking when he saw her. He put an arm around her and leaned his head against her. Take my mind away from it.

~ Izei, CMO

Okay. Bethany got up and went into the other room and soon music started to play. She came back and took him by both hands and led him into the living area, where she’d moved chairs out of the way. She shrugged the robe off and laid it over a chair. Her hands smoothed over his shoulders as she helped him out of the short sleeved vest and set it aside.

She guided his right arm around her waist. Then let her hand smooth over his arm all the way up to his shoulder, so the sensors in the arm felt and welcomed each sensation. Bethany took his left hand and tucked their hands against his heart. She pressed close as they swayed slowly to the music. Dance with me, Rel.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Her touch left a pleasant tingle all the way up his arm. Aasrel leaned into her, keeping his arm around her waist. His heart thumped at a steady rhythm under their hands. He let himself sway to the music with her, looking at her with one of those adoring looks in his eyes. I would love to.

~ Izei, CMO

They moved slowly insync with each other. Nothing complicated or quick, just a slow swaying in each other’s arms. I love to dance. Bethany rested her cheek against his as they moved. Even when you’re all alone in the universe, for those few moments you’re connected to another person, or part of a group. You don’t have to know each other or wonder what may or may not come next. It’s just simple connection. There was sadness and loneliness carried on memories. She lifted her head to look into his eyes. She loved his eyes. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, it’s so much more, and it changes everything. Like you did.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel met her gaze and smiled. But at her words, his expression changed to one of surprise. I did? He asked her, his curiosity and puzzlement surrounding them as they swayed to the music.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany smiled. It was warm and affectionate. Of course. We aren’t just a single moment. You are so much more than that to me.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel leaned against her again and smiled. I love you. He danced with her in silence for a little while. It was clear she had succeeded in taking his mind off what he was wearing.

~ Izei, CMO

I love you, too. Slowly, Bethany led them into more than just swaying. She kept those thoughts shielded. Not to be deceptive, but so he wouldn’t think about it. She had noticed Aasrel did better with his prosthetics when he didn’t think about using them. When it was just instinct, he moved like he always did.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

The only difference was how quickly his muscles got sore, which would eventually remind him. But for now he was happily distracted as they moved together. Aasrel let her lead him to do whatever she wanted. He let himself be lost in her presence, her emotions, just enjoying the moment. One of the rare times he could do that.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany was in no hurry to end their spontaneous dance. Aasrel’s warmth and presence were heady and addictive. She had no desire to give it up.

Later…

Dancing had led to other things. Now the chill in the room demanded to be noticed by bringing goose bumps to her skin. Bethany decided she was too comfortable to do anything about it. “I love you, Rel.”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

“I love you too.” Aasrel cuddled in closer to her, both because he was chilled, and because she was too. He kissed her gently then rested his head against her. “I have never enjoyed a dance so much.”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany reached for the blanket and pulled it over them. She sighed sleepily as the blanket insulated their warmth. “Hmmm… does that mean another tradition?”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel chuckled lightly and lifted his head enough to look at her. “If you want it to be.”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany smiled warmly. “I liked it too much to never dance with you again.” She yawned, “And I’m tired.” There was amusement with the words. It had been a truly unique evening for her. She didn’t want it to be over, but this was a perfect way for it to end.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into him. “Then let’s go to sleep… I can’t think of a better way to end the day.”

~ Izei, CMO

The next morning Bethany was woken suddenly by a loud crash. She sat straight up, wide awake and instantly alert. She was coiled as she scanned the room trying to identify the source. The noise came again from the living area. Bethany let out a long breath and relaxed. The corner of her mouth twitched as she got up and padded into the other room.

She knelt in front of the cage and opened the door. “I’m sorry girl. I forgot to check your food before I went to bed. Here.” She added food and hay to the dishes as Luna hopped about, rubbing her head against Bethany’s leg. Bethany took the water bottle and refilled it as well. Luna hopped back into the cage and started eating. Bethany rubbed her ears and then went back to bed.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS