By Coral
Disclaimer: Trek, Paramount, and all that rubbish. Punchline stolen
from a song.
Dedication: Abby, indisputably. Thanks for everything over the past
few days!
"I think we need to define some parameters." A pause, and was that a blush? "About us."
"Oh? Where do you suggest we start?" Chakotay asked, putting down the sand-painting he had been working on. "Could I say 'Good night, Kathryn?'"
"Yes..."
"And, 'Good morning...'?"
"Yes..."
"Would you be offended by, 'That dress suits you'?"
"Well..."
"It is within parameters to say you look lovely?"
"I..."
"And if I said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?" he finished with a wicked grin.
"No, Commander.. that's crossing the line."
She smiled and added, "For now."
END