Gun Brooke's Janeway/Seven Advent Calendar 2009
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Sleepless in Space
Door 14
Seven tried to take all the sensations in, but failed. Not in her wildest dreams
had she ever thought she would be in Captain Janeway’s arms, being held so
tenderly in the night. She inhaled deeply. Janeway’s scent, a mix of fresh soap
and a discreet flowery perfume, was enticing. Auburn locks tickled Seven’s cheek
and she raised her hand and smoothed Janeway’s hair down.
“How are you feeling, Seven?” Janeway asked, her trademark throaty voice sending
ripples of pleasure through Seven.
“I am not accustomed to being held, but it is most agreeable.”
“I think it’s agreeable to hold you, so that works out well.” Janeway had a
smile in her voice.
“I…I never thought you would want to. You are a very tactile leader, but you
rarely embrace anyone.” Seven considered her own words. “In public, that is.”
“I can’t go around hugging my subordinates while on duty, or otherwise.” Janeway
sounded wistful. “I must confess that there have been moments when I’ve wanted
to hold you…but I haven’t been able to.”
“Then why now?”
“Because I think you need it, and, to be honest, so do I.”
“Elaborate.” Seven pulled back a bit, so she could see the look on Janeway’s
face.
“I’m worried about you. That’s one reason.”
“There are multiple reasons?”
“Oh, Seven.” Janeway made a sound that seemed to be something between a chuckle
and a sob. “Yes. Multiple reasons. From a purely selfish point of view, holding
you is very gratifying.”
Seven certainly felt the same way for being held, and now she raised her arms
and wrapped them around Janeway. If being held felt so amazing, surely it would
be twice as wonderful to hold Janeway back.
“Seven?” Janeway’s eyes grew wider as Seven began stroking her back.
“You are correct. It is most gratifying.” Seven tried to explain. “These are
completely new emotions, and I have this strong urge to explore them.”
“What emotions are you talking about, exactly?” Janeway asked, sounding
cautious.
“It is confusing, or, perhaps conflicting,” Seven said slowly. “I have a desire
to embrace you, and it is creating a pain, here.” She motioned to her chest.
“And then, the same desire, elevates my heart rate, my respiration, and other
physical manifestations that I do not quite understand.”
“Physical manifest—oh…” Janeway took a deep breath.
“I would appreciate if you would help me understand, Captain.”
Seven tried to keep her voice level. She was strangely short of breath. Maybe
Janeway could help her deal with these new, overwhelming emotions and reactions.