by Dakota

Chakotay sighed as he looked out at the waves of the ocean pounding against jagged rocks. The day had been overcast and the gusting wind was chilly but Kathryn had insisted on wandering the barren beach.

Chakotay studied Kathryn where she sat next to him on the rock. Then the sun broke through the clouds. She smiled as the light struck her face and turned to face the fleeting rays. Pulling her hand from his, she stood and stretched. Chakotay decided she was like a cat enjoying the sun.

She moved closer to whisper in his ear. "You're my sunshine."