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

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

Kalani Kane, Science

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.

Jarred looked at her, smiled softly “It’s okay hon, spit it out.” he said as he got up, offering her his hand to let get up from her feet.

“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?

Ensign Kalani Kane science

“I would love to go on a second date with.” Jarred said, it was a subtle play on words but he wanted her to know what he was going to consider it. If he was going to be himself he needed to open and honest with what he wanted. He liked her, she was light fun silly and not too bad to look at. His life had been caught around being what others knew him as that he could just be himself for once.

“So, if we are planning a second date… that does beg a question what do you want to tell people we are when we go. Like if Lieutenant Barnes in engineering asks where I am going… do you like me saying… my girlfriend? Or just friend?” he said, it was subtle yes but he felt a need to define things. He wasn’t wanting to rush them down the alter but he had to know if they were on the same wave length or not.

Alindor, CE

Kalani eyed him coyly. The term girlfriend and boyfriend was rather arbitrary to her. She knew that Jarred was the last person she spoke to at night and the first one in the morning. He was also the first person she sought out when she had any free time. Guys had come and gone in her life with predictable regularity because they were not able to keep up with her pace. Jarred however seemed to fit her like a glove. Kalani had decided the night after they met, she would refer to them dating and last week let the ‘b’ word slip to her mother. Still it was fun to tease him a bit. He did have a great sense of humor. “Well I tend to look at things scientifically so let’s review the data,” she clasped her hands behind her back and began to walk the room in slow leisurely paces. =/\=Computer define boyfriend=/\= Kalani said.

=/\=Boyfriend=/\= the high pitched tinny voice responded =/\=a regular male companion or acquaintance, with whom one is platonic, romantically or sexually involved. This is normally a short-term committed relationship, where other titles (e.g. husband, partner) are more commonly used for long-term committed relationships.=/\=

“Hmm,” Kalani tapped her lip. “We have spent practically the past two weeks together so the regular companion or acquaintance thing is a check. In the second category we blew past one and skipped right to number two the first day we met. The third aspect I can not attest to at this time so lets call that involvement work in progress. We have only know each other for about two weeks so partner, husband, and fiancee are a bit premature.” Nodding her head as if coming to a solution Kalani turned to face Jarred. “I already have defined you and since most men can’t keep up with me in I say we do this Koa. Tell anyone who asks I am your ka wela wela and the jury is convening on Sunday to find out if I am your Nalohia. Life can get a bit rigorous with me which is why I am glad you are coming with me for the weekend. It will let me see if you can keep the pace and you a chance to run for the hills,” she grinned at him. “What can I say. I am a mammal. I mate for life.” It was then she froze solid.

Mate for life. What the heck Kalani? He is not a wolf or an albatross! Stop the science jokes. Act normal. Just say “yes I will be your girlfriend like the 400 other women on this ship would. The cute factor lost ten points with that last comment. Say something now before he gets that look,” Her inner voice yelled at her.

Ensign Kalani Kane science

“Well, didn’t know how you felt about me. I never considered my mating qualities.” Jarred said as he looked at her, deadpan. “I mean I have a bright mind, not too bad looking, athletic. Your right I would be happy to be the father of your child. We can start right away how about over by the primate cages?” Jarred said with the smallest hint of a smirk.

Alindor, CE

Kalani broke out laughing so hard her body shook. Jarred has a way of making her smile when he was pretending like he wasn’t trying but deep down Kalani knew that was all he wanted. “I am going to go pack. You should do the same. Meet me at the shuttle bay at 0500 hours. I want to get an early start and use the daylight while we have it,” she said walking out the door. Returning as quickly as she left it peeking her head and upper body around the edge she added, “Oh and let’s start tomorrow on that mating thing then shall we. I can get loud,” she shot back with a wink in a loud whisper.

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0500 hours the next day

“Hey you,” Kalani called out seeing Jarred walk through the door. “I got coffee and donuts just for you,” she said picking up a mug and a white carton box as she approached him. “I got a jelly but then a smattering because I didn’t know what you liked.”

Ensign Kalani Kane science