by Dakota

Kathryn's eyes met Chakotay's over the shared console. His eyes flashed suggestively and she looked away. A minute later, she glanced at him out of the side of her eyes. He faced the main view screen but she could see him watching her. She knew when he saw her watching him because his dimple appeared. She allowed herself a slight smile and nearly reached out to touch his hand.

"Stop it!" Kathryn chided herself silently. "Don't indulge now or the crew will notice. This is a foolish pleasure to pass the time. He's much more than that when we're alone."