Posted by Civilian Yavia Crockett (Nurse - Sacred Heart Hospital) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be

Posted by Major General Charles Tenkiller (Vice-Commander, Colonial Customs and Defense Agency) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be

Posted by Lieutenant Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be
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Charles pulled back after a long moment and smiled. “You may not say right now, but I guarantee you don’t kiss people like that unless you you are at least smitten with them.” He looked at V and said “Whaddya think, hun? Think our dear Sharah is in deep smit?” and he laughed and grabbed a piece of bacon.

Tenkiller

Yavia’s eyes danced at a dazed and very smitten Sharah. “Oh she passed smitten weeks ago. You should have heard her. She couldn’t go 15 minutes without your name crossing her lips.” Yavia was suddenly silenced as a biscuit was shoved into her mouth to shut her up. She took a bite, chewed and then washed it down.

“It’s called venting,” Sharah’s face was flushed 5 shades of red. “He was disrupting the care of my patients with his annoying need to show off!”

“I believe your words were ‘annoyingly likable’ with a happy grin on your face. Oh and let’s not forget she walks into the ward every morning and the first words are, ‘Tenkiller here?’ and the answer is no and she’d go pout in an officer for an hour.”

Yavia

“That was not pouting. That was making good use of the quiet before he arrived and brought total chaos with him.” Yavia smirked and opened her mouth. Sharah decided if it worked for them, it could very well work for her. She leaned across Charles, tugging Yavia’s hand till she was only an inch from her, looked her dead in the eye, “Shut up, luv,” leaned in and kissed her. Quick, but full of meaning. Then she sat up, grabbed her toast, “Eat your breakfast, Yavia,” and took a bite.

Sharah

Charles blinked once… twice… and then started laughing. He then started chanting “One-of-us! One-of-us!” loudly. He took a deep breath and then looked at the two women. “So a kinda serious question that I guess we should address.” He took a drink and then asked “So how do we wanna handle this outside’a here? As in… what do we want to tell people? Or are we gonna try and hide it? I will say I ain’t a fan of that approach, but for professionalism purposes I’ll entertain the idea ina discussion.”

Tenkiller

Yavia just stared at Sharah for a long quiet moment and then softly brushed a strand behind her ear. Then she looked at TK. “I’m not afraid to tell people, it’s not really their business but I’m not going to hide it. Though it’s not like I could. The nurses will know that I am not in my apartment and the gossip and speculation will spread like fire on dried leaves.” Yavia shrugged. “Is there a need to make a public announcement? Probably not, but I don’t see a reason not to be truthful about it.”

Yavia

“I agree. My thought is if we try to lie about it or hide it, folks might think we’re ashamed of it. And I sure as hell ain’t.” Tenkiller said firmly.

Sharah wasn’t sure if anyone would notice she was in her apartment in the fleet quarters or not. That did make her wonder what to do about that though. She said she was staying, but for how long? Was he asking for the weekend or? She took a deep breath and stopped herself. “I have to be reachable. I’m not required to stay in the fleet complex, but I do have to tell them where I am staying, so it’s going to be known either way.” At least a little bit. She looked at Yavia, “there is so much fraternization that goes on at Sacred Heart I don’t think, professionally, anyone will bat an eye. As long as we don’t give them reason to question our work I don’t see a problem. Plus you are civilian I am not, so technically I’m not your boss.”

Then they both looked at him, “What do you want to tell people?”

Sharah

Tenkiller thought for a moment and then said “I don’t wanna tell ‘em jack. Its nobody’s business what we do except ours. That bein’ said, we all know tongues are gonna wag over this. So, what I’d like to say if someone asks me what is going on with V and Sharah is this: ‘I’m in love with a woman who is love with he woman who loves me. And also the reverse of that.’ and just watch their little heads spin.” and he laughed.

Sharah glancedat Yavia and understanding passed between them and they both laughed, “Jessie!” The poor girl would be so confused. It would take her forever to wrap her head around that. Then Sharah shook her head, “No…Jal’na. I want to watch you tell Jal’na that and just watch the aftermath,” and she giggled.

“But honestly? I just wanna say ‘Whats going on is a beautiful thing, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.’ and leave it at that.”

Tenkiller

Sharah spread more apple butter on another piece of toast. “I like that. It is beautiful and really we don’t have to explain. People who truly care will be happy with that answer. Those that aren’t happy don’t matter.”

“Yeah but that’s not as funny.” Yavia chuckled and watch Sharah eat another piece of toast and it eased a lot of her worry.

Sharah

Charles looked at the two of them and said “I want to be clear about something else. I want you living here. I want this to be your home. I want Fleet to call here when they need you, Sharah. I want the hospital to call V at home and the comms to beep here. I want you to live with me. I want you both to live with me.” He stood up and moved between them, looking from one to the other. “V… I love you. Sharah… I love you. When my aid comes into my office and says ‘You’re girlfriend is on comms, I want to wonder which one of you it is. If I get an invite to a party and it says ‘Plus One’‘, I wanna tell them they can’t count. I want you both to come home and walk through that very door.” and he pointed at the door the three came in the day before. “Thats what I want… but how does that sound to the two of you?”

Tenkiller

Yavia looked up at him and smiled brilliantly. “I adore the sound of that.” She wasn’t physically touching him, but he was being hugged. Then warm bright love and affection and happiness filled him. It slowly, carefully receeded. She grinned, “Just so you know you are going to be telling people, ‘Whats going on is a beautiful thing, and I wouldn’t have it any other way’ a lot. Because every single person in my building is going to be asking when you help me move my stuff. And Jal’na may try to run off with you.” She laughed.

“Ten slips of Latium says you can take her.” Tenkiller said with a wink.

Yavia laughed, “Oh have no doubt. No one messes with the people I love.” She winked at him, “I’ll keep a spoon in my back pocket.”

Sharah looked overwhelmed by it. Like maybe the reality of everything that was happening hit her all at once. Not being able to hear or feel anything made it strange, like she wasn’t fully participating in the conversation. (At the same time the silence was such a relief.) She felt like someone might come by and pull the rug to find out the ground was still crumbling.

She glanced over at Sharah and then slid next to her, putting an arm around her shoulders. Yavia pulled her over so she was resting on her shoulder She leaned in, speaking softly, calmly. “Scared?” Sharah nodded. “You said you were staying, and I know you meant it. So do you just want a weekend with us or a life with us?”

Yavia

“And don’t feel like ya have to choose the big one. V and I will be happy to take whatever time you are willing to give, hun.”

Without hesitation, Sharah knew what she wanted, “I want to live here, with both of you.” She was going to be really lonely if she woke up to find out she dreamed all this. She couldn’t stay here like that, could she? Why not? They wanted her to, so why couldn’t she? Because she was scared of herself and she might hurt them and…quietly from where she was leaned against Yavia’s shoulder, “I think I need a distraction.” Yavia would have laughed if Sharah wasn’t so serious.

“We can do that,” V tipped her chin up and kissed the corner of her mouth, her fingertips soothing across her cheek. Then Sharah was being propelled up and toward Charles and into his arms. Yavia kissed him deeply for a long moment. “I have to go fill out a change of address.” She kissed Sharah’s temple and then slipped away.

Sharah

“Dont take too long. We absolutely are starting the festivities without you!” Tenkiller called after her.

Yavia snickered, “Counting on it. Show her the bath! It’s amazing.”

Yavia

He then looked at Sharah and smiled. With single swift motion she was no longer on the ground, but cradled in Charles’s arms. He kissed her with all the passion, desire, yearning… and love he had inside him for her. They moved slowly out of the dining room, past the bar, and down the stairs. He never pulled away, never stopped, until they reached his… their… bedroom door. “Distraction, huh? So tell me… my love… just how much of a distraction do you require?” and grinned at her.

Tenkiller

The ground was suddenly gone, and her stomach dropped. Instead of falling, she was cradled securely against Charles’ chest. Her arms wrapped around his shoulders immediately, holding on. He was kissing her and she drank it in, letting the feelings he conveyes fill her up. She got lost in it, she wanted to be, she wanted them to be the only thing in her world for as long as possible. She kissed him back. There was desire and yearning that was so much more than a physical connection. There was soul moving passion, love, and trust. It was hard to believe she had found a safe port, but she was safe, she knew that because of him. All that and feelings that had no words were in her kiss.

She pressed her face into the crook of his neck and held on a little tighter. “Complete, utterly encompassing. I don’t want to be afraid.”

Sharah

“You never have to be again, love.” he said quietly. He moved them into the bedroom and went to the bathroom. “Here, stand here for a second.” and he set her small frame on her feet.

She gently kissed the side of his neck, letting herself utterly believe what he said, and pressing in close until he set her on her feet. The bathroom was…wow. That was the only term that registered in Sharah’s head. It looked like they had stepped outside into some hidden little glade. She had no doubt this would be Yavia’s favorite room.

He turned on the water in the bath and soon it was filling with hot, steamy water. He reached to a stone on the wall and touched it and it slid open revealing several small, dark glass jars. “Smell and tell me which one you want. They’ll help ease the aches and pains.”

One jar smelled of earth, and grass, and the woods. One smelled of sunlight, flowers, and spice. The last smelled of smoke, of fire, and the night.

Sharah opened each jar and inhaled the aroma. The second two reminded her of Yavia and Charles. The first one she loved, it reminded her of living growing things, the spoil and plants. It reminded her of his…their…home. She held it out to him, “This one.”

Once she had made her choice, he sprinkled the botanicals in the water and the room filled with the heady scent. He put the jars away, closed the compartment and turned to her. “Close your eyes. Relax, hun. You are safe. And you are loved.”

The steam in the room raised the temperature a bit and she hadn’t realized she was chilled until then. She closed her eyes inhaling the scent now floating up from the hot water.

He reached up and slowly undressed her. There was a brief pause, and then he lifted her up and held her against him, skin to skin. He carried her into the bath and soon was hollering her back to his chest, arms wrapped around her as they lay back in the hot water.

Tenkiller

The heat stung at first and then seeped in, warming her and making tight stiff muscles relax. Sharah laid back against his chest, the tips of her hair wet and the steam creating a mass of wildness and curls on her head. The botanical soaked in and she couldn’t help trying to figure out what was in it. Sharah had a passion for natural remedies. Their essence soothed muscles but the scent soothed her mind. Sharah laid her arms over his, finding his hands and laced her fingers through his. He felt like peace and safety.

Sharah

Charles rubbed her arms, massaging her muscles, then moved to her back. He pushed her forward, stretching her lower back. He started rubbing her neck and shoulders, then slowly… very slowly… he worked his way down her shoulder blades, then her lower back. His hands went to her hips and he slid her close to him and then wrapped his arms and legs around her. He kissed her shoulder, up her neck, and then her cheek. “Distracted yet?” he whispered and then nibbled her ear.

Tenkiller

There was so much built up tension from years of strain and exhaustion. Her shoulders were one single massive knot thatvradiated down the length of her back. She leaned forward and let out a long hiss as his hands rubbed at the knot in her shoulder. The hot water was a siren’s call and she was tempted to just sink underneath it, but she was wrapped up against him. That was much better. “MmmHmmm…” A low, soft darkness out moan left her lips. She turned her head and shoulder slightly, her fingers tunneling into his hair and then kissed him. Slow, tentative, savoring the entire experience, with no intentions of stopping for awhile.

Sharah

Charles pulled her closer, and then began to lose himself in the experience of the moment…

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Yavia chuckled softly as they disappeared down the stairs. At the moment she had evert intention of joining them…later. The happiness they had found together and with each other made her warm and happy. She was put the food away. Yavia was neat by nature and it would be a shame for all of that to go waste - especially the paw-paw juice and apple butter Sharah liked so much.

She sat down with a PaDD to do exactly what she had said she was. Change her address. That oart was easy enough, but it prompted the computer to go through and update her personnel file. It was all pretty routine until it asked her to fill in an emergency contact.

That stopped Yavia right in her proverbial tracks. It had always been blank. Oh she had her parents listed as next of kin, but there was no one to make decisions if something happened to her. That wasn’t true anymore. She did have someone…two someone’s. Then she laughed…a little hysterically…as she realized there was only space for one person. ‘If I get an invite to a party and it says ‘Plus One’, I wanna tell them they can’t count.’ The HR folks couldn’t count.

Yavia sat there for long minutes having a quiet little freak out about what had just happened. Then she began to clean because that’s what she did when she freaked out.

Yavia

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It was a few hours later and Charles and Sharah lay tangled up in blankets that had somehow made their way to the floor of the bedroom. His fingers lazily twisted the dark curls of her hair and he stared at the ceiling, the contours of their bodies lit by the soft light of the waterfall. “How do you feel?” he asked softly.

Tenkiller

A long deep sigh feathered across his chest where her head was pillowed as he played with her hair. It was soothing and pleasant. “Content, warm,” it was a nice fuzzy warmth too. Curled up against him on the blankets. “Happy, relaxed,” she muscles felt like jelly and she yawned delicately, “tired, safe,” she was starring to get impressions, not just a vague tingle, and his feelings made her feel very secure and cherished. “Loved,” she placed a kiss over his heart. Her stomach rumbled, “And apparently hungry. I blame on you for all of it.” She tipped her head back onto his shoulder to look up at him. “How do you feel?”

Sharah