Establishing a routine (Part 1) [18+]

Posted on 30 May 2014 @ 9:27pm by Lieutenant Min Zhao & Lieutenant Jared Nicholas
Edited on on 31 May 2014 @ 12:13am

1,462 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: Episode 06 - Legend of Souls
Location: USS Galileo - Deck 2, Section 30, Room 15 - Min & Jared's Quarters
Timeline: MD -08: 2100

ON:

Min tapped in the code to her quarters and stepped inside. The lights were on but dimmed which meant Jared was around. The common area of their quarters was empty but she could hear the sound of a shower running which meant she knew exactly where Jared was.

Placing her kit bag on the ground by the door, Min stepped into their sleeping area and shrugged out of her uniform jacket before tossing it on the bed along with her uniform undershirt & pants soon following. Now properly dressed (or undressed as the case was) for a shower, Min slipped open the shower door and stepped inside.

Jared was in the midst of washing his hair. He'd shampooed it and rinsed it once and was giving it a good second scrub. He looked over at Min as she entered and smiled. "We've got to quit meeting like this beautiful," he quipped, 'You seem to be working a lot more lately. What's up?"

"I could say the same to you lover," Min quipped back, kissing him on the cheek. "Paperwork more then anything. Joy's of being a DH. There room for another two?"

Even midway through her seventh month, Min was already looking like she was close to full term but the baby hadn't dropped yet. This was normal for Min's pregnancy according to the doctors as the increased vascularization of her uterus (owing to the half-Bajoran child she was carrying) resulted in a larger and more pronounced bump then normal, making her look farther along then she was.

"I would ask who did you have in mind, but I'm rather exposed at the moment and like all my body parts to remain attached, so I'm just going to say yes.'

"I meant me and the baby silly."

"I know you meant the two of you. Sometimes I can't help being a smart ass." he paused stealing a kiss from her, "But I'll make it up to you. You want me to rub your feet when we get done?

"That would be lovely. I also have some good news but that has to wait till we've finished the shower." Min pressed up against Jared. "And I know somebody who enjoys helping me with that."

Jared felt his manhood began to thicken, "Oh yeah I am a very good helper," he replied with a large smile.

Min grasped his manhood and gave it a couple of playful tugs before letting go and kissing Jared again. "Maybe afterwards. I'm feeling a bit gross right now and want an actual shower."

"I can help with the shower too. I am a man of many talents. You want me to help you with your hair?"

"Any part you wish kind sir." Min playfully remarked.

They had progressed in their relationship so that not every moment or every touch had to be amorous to be intimate. So he took a bottle of shampoo poured some out into his hands working it till he had a nice lather. Started working it through her hair massaging her scalp as he did so.

Min enjoyed Jared's pampering when she got a chance. Even with their shifts being the same, Min's position as department head meant she often spent several hours after her bridge shift dealing with paperwork and other issues that came up during her off hours.

She smiled a little to herself when she felt Jared's soapy hand roaming places other then her hair. With the ship's departure and all the work contained there in, the little time they had together had been spent relaxing. Thinking about it, it had been close to a week since they'd gotten truly intimate with each other.

He kissed the back of her neck, "I miss you, I miss being with you," he said turning her around so he could face her, Then he kissed her lips. And after the kiss was broken said, "That's a little better don't you think?"

Min draped her arms over Jared's shoulders as she leaned forward, resting her head on his. "Yeah."

"You know, I hear that sleep is over-rated..."

Min kissed Jared on the forehead. The way she was feeling towards her man right now, it probably would be a while before they got to bed. Running a finger down the side of his face, "So they say." Leaning in close to Jared she whispered something in his ear that only he could hear. She then pulled back and grinned at him.

His smile widened at her words and he nodded his agreement.

"First we finish our shower, then I give you my good news."

"Well finishing our shower might take awhile, but I am looking forward to it."

[15min later]

Min stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around her body, and a second around her hair (affectionately called the mop). She passed Jared a towel before she began drying and combing her hair.

"That was fun," he commented, "We'll have to try that again sometime." He took the towel from her and began drying himself.

She gave Jared a playful grin. "What if I told you that was just the appetizer before the main course?"

Jared's smile grew and became wicked, "Then I would say I was starving."

"You're always starving." Min chuckled as she finished toweling her hair, letting it flop down over her shoulders.

"First I'm going to grab an actual bite of food, then the good news, then perhaps you can show me just how starving you actually are."

"Of course dear, I'm not stupid enough to argue with a pregnant woman, please her however she wants, prove how hungry I am yes. Argue with, not on your life."

Min gave Jared a playful middle finger before she went over to the replicator to grab some food. "You want anything while I'm here lover?"

"Only you dear, and that finger better have been an invitation, not an insult.'

Min grabbed a quick protein shake from the replicator. Normally she'd have gotten something a bit more substantial but tonight, food was the last thing on her mind.

She joined Jared on the couch, the towel still wrapped around her body. Snuggling into his arms, she took a sip of her glass before leaning back.

He wrapped an arm around her pulling her closer kissing the tip of her nose. You know we can just cuddle don't you? I am totally fine with that, it doesn't always have to be about the sex you know."

Min gave out a contented sigh. "I know. But in a month you probably won't be able to jump me till after the baby's born." She looked up at Jared. "It's getting a tad uncomfortable in spots which I expected."

"Which is why I said cuddling is fine. Not that I am turning down an opportunity mind you, but as long as I can hold you I can wait, You just tell me and whatever position is easiest for you."

Min curled up closer into Jared. "Mhm." Placing his hand on her stomach, enjoying the feeling of being in her man's arms. After a few minutes she opened her eyes again. "I suppose I should tell you the good news."

"Oh?" he asked with a smile, "what good news is that?"

"Well. I could be a smart ass and say you got me pregnant, but I already am so that doesn't work." She snuggled closer into Jared. "Starfleet saw fit to promote me to full Lt. They also confirmed I'm now the Chief of Operations, none of this 'acting' stuff."

"Wow," he said genuinely pleased. "That is wonderful news. Congratulations. I am so proud of you. This calls for a celebration. "Wine, chocolate, whatever you want."

"Can't drink wine, even synthehol, because of the baby. Chocolate gives me heartburn. Guess that leaves whatever." Min shifted position on the couch, more on her side so the baby put less pressure on her back.

"Well I hate you can't drink wine and that chocolate gives you heartburn, but the alternative sure works for me," he said wearing half smirk, "Seriously you are sexy when you're pregnant..." he let his voice trail off and began to remove what little clothing she had on.

Min shivered a little at Jared's touch. His fingers touching her more sensitive spots always seemed to have that effect on her. "And you're cute when you try and sweet talk me."

Min, the towel having slipped off when she sat back up, glanced at Jared with a playfull smile. "Join me in bed and we can discuss what other looks like exactly..."

TBC:

A Joint Post by

Lt. Min Zhao
Chief Operations Officer
USS Galileo

&

Lt.Jared Nicholas
Linguist
USS Galileo

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