Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in When Paparazzi Hide in the Bushes

Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in When Paparazzi Hide in the Bushes

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in When Paparazzi Hide in the Bushes
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The next morning, Rand was up before her alarm. She slipped out of bed and changed quietly. She let Roman sleep. He didn’t have to be up as early as she did, and today she would rather him sleep, than join her for a run. Instead she prepped for the captain’s morning and dropped off breakfast for her. Then she took breakfast to their quarters. She set the tray down on the table and sat at the desk, working quietly by the light of the monitor until Roman got up.

Rand

Roman woke with his alarm. He noticed Rand wasn’t next to him, checked the time, and then spotted her sitting at the desk. In a groggy, still waking up voice, he said, “Rand? Did I miss our run?” He sat up and yawned. “Why didn’t you wake me?”

~ Roman

Rand got up and went to sit with him. “Morning,” she leaned in and kissed him. “You needed your sleep, so I got started on my work instead. I have breakfast. Gorshin made that oatmeal you really like and toast.”

Rand

Ronan kissed her back, “Morning.” Then he leaned against her. “He always seems to know when we need something nice.” He said. He sighed softly and looked over at the desk. “Getting your morning reports done?”

~ Roman

Rand nodded, and curled up next to him. “Got an early start. I grabbed our uniforms when I picked up the captain’s. So far it seems to have been a very quiet night.”

Rand

Roman put an arm around her and pulled her close to him. “Good. That means not too much morning work.” He wanted to stay there with her, but he didn’t want to distract her from her work either. “I hope I’m not going to make you late.”

~ Roman

Rand shook her head. “No. I have almost everything done. At least until I get your reports, so I have time. Almost an hour before I have to get started.”

Rand

Roman nodded. “Do you want to finish breakfast?” He asked, looking at her, without having moved yet. He wasn’t hungry, but he knew she’d worry if he didn’t eat. And he didn’t want to waste the chef’s oatmeal anyway.

~ Roman

“I was waiting for you, and the kettle is already on for tea.” Rand wasn’t too much in a rush to move yet. She hadn’t slept great, not because of nightmares but worry. For Roman and despite his assurances, the Calianos. She wasn’t going to tell him that though. Knowing he’d slept undisturbed eased the worry to almost nothing.

Rand

His med regimen was working that well. He was still deeply distressed by the letter and the guilt, but he was still able to sleep. “It is?” He asked. He kissed her, letting it linger, but not too long. “There is no better fiancee in the universe.”

~ Roman

Rand chuckled. “Of course it is. You can’t function without your tea.” She laid her head on his shoulder and hugged him around his stomach tightly. “I hope you always think that.” For Rand it wasn’t just a silly statement but an anxious worry. She was always so worried about doing the correct thing. Not just with Roman, but everything with everyone. She didn’t worry so much with him though.

Rand

Roman hugged her tightly and kissed her forehead. “I will think that so long as we live.” He said softly, smiling down at her. “Ready for tea and breakfast then?” He asked.

~ Roman

Rand smiled back at him, hugged him tightly, and snuggled into him for a long moment. Then she kissed him and got up heading for the counter. “Extra strong today or regular?”

Rand