Posted by Lieutenant Jarred Alindor (Chief Engineer) in Kalani’s Science Lab - A Need to get Away

Posted by Ensign Kalani Kāne (Scientist) in Kalani’s Science Lab - A Need to get Away
Kalani walked into her science lab with two old beers and two bags of chips. Just as she was about to call out she noticed to long legs sticking out from under a console. The knees and legs moved slightly back and forth in a way that Kalani could surmise the hidden upper half was tightening something and was using them for leverage. She stood silent for a moment just watching Alindor work. There was something inherently sexy about a man that could fix things and something romantic about a man fixing something for you.

Clearing her throat, Kalani spoke in a loud voice making sure Alindor knew she was now in the room. “Hey handsome wanna take a break,” she said crossing the room until she was next to his legs. Dropping to the ground she laid on her back and wiggled under the console Jarred was working on until she was next to him. “I have two beers and two bags of the greatest chips ever: Bugles and Lays. I watch a show called Good Mythical Galaxy and the hosts, Brett and Sink swear that if you are looking for a salty snack these are the things you should go for. Any preference on which one you want to try first,” she asked turning to look at him in the semi-dark space.

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Jarred brought his body down, flat on the floor so he could look at her. He couldn’t help but smile, and knew the best response, “I would much rather try this first.” he said as he positioned his body closer to her, letting his hand drape around her side as he kissed her softly. It wasn’t a deep passion filled kiss, but it felt light and romantic and seemed to fill the room with a static charge. The two had been taking a weird pace, mix of affection and pure awkwardness but for one moment Jarred just wanted to do what he wanted and right at that second, he merely wanted to kiss a pretty girl who made his stomach feel tangled in butterflies.

“I think that’s the best treat here.” he said as his lips separated from hers, only to find them right back where they started wanting a second taste as he let his lips continue where they were this time it did feel a bit more passion filled, the only thing stopping him from letting his mind get lost in the bliss was the sharp pain as he cracked his he on the console.

“Son of a bitch!” he shouted as he moved back down rubbing his head. Cheeks flushing he felt embarrassed, thinking about how that awkwardness never seemed to evade him for long with Kalani be laughed as he kissed her cheek.

“Oh baby come here,” Kalani said moving her fingertips to his brow. Brushing his hair back slowly Kalani moved her lips to the injured spot and kissed it softly. “I think you will live but a kiss always makes it feel better dontcha think,” she looked into his eyes not saying more. It was just a bump and only need the kind of medical attention a girlfriend could give it. Kalani and Alindor were not yet a couple, but it just felt right to do it.

“I’m fine, I’m fine. Come on lets get out of here.” he said reassuringly to her as he dragged himself out from under.

Alindor, CE

Kalani wiggled until her head and upper body was clear of the console but extended her hands for Jarred to right her. She never understood the women that had to felt they could not be feminine and still an officer. To Kalani, it seemed stupid. “So I know I have you already doing one thing for me but I thought maybe I could say thank you for all the hard work you’ve done so far,” Kalani said hesitantly brushing make believe dirt from her pants. It was a pure fidgeting maneuver than a hygiene one but Kalani was a bit nervous about her next sentence.

“I know that Starbase is supposed to get you off the floating tin can for a little R&R but I had something different in mind. Would you like to join me,” she asked looked at him trying to hide her fluttering tummy. “I mean I know it’s a little early for us to start planning weekenders right? Maybe we could be maybe just two friends palling around if that idea seems more comfortable to you?” Not wanting any more to hear if Jarred was going to say yes or no, she quickly changed the subject. “Anyway, one of the pilots I’ve gotten to know offered to take me anywhere wanted. There is this small colony moon a few light years away. It is a bit rustic and I am not sure exactly what is there but.....I don’t mind going alone but company is always nice,” she rambled from one thought to another. “If you wanna think about it and let me know by tomorrow that’s fine. Just pack comfortable clothes. You know things you wear on a Sunday watching a football game but warm. Oh and make sure you have at least a coat minimum. So were you able to get the temperature gradients correct between biomes two and three,”Kalani turned attention from shore leave with the handsome chief to her pet project the man had spent the last two weeks building?

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