Rumor has it [Hikaru/Paula]

[lt_paula]

Paula couldn’t concentrate. No matter how hard she tried to focus on the work that had accumulated in her absence, her mind kept wandering back to Hikaru. He was still treating her like she was made of glass. Every kiss and every touch was soft and tender, and whenever she tried to take things farther he just wrapped her in his arms and kissed her

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[flying_katana]

Sulu had seen it, one of the Communication officers being kind enough to point it out to him while they were working out in the gym. It made him laugh, because everyone clearly knew he was head over heels in love with Paula. But he'd let it drift from his mind, forgotten until he saw Paula's message.

Private to Paula Collins

Yeah, I saw that. Funny what some people make up, right?

You don't believe it, do you?

[lt_paula]

Private to Hikaru Sulu:

Of course not. But I won't deny it's kind of hot.

When's your lunch break? I thought we could eat together.

[flying_katana]

Private to Paula Collins:

1300. Want to meet in the galley?

Hot? Really? You like thinking about that?

[lt_paula]

Private to Hikaru Sulu:

How about a picnic in the arboretum? I'll bring the food.

I can understand anyone wanting to kiss you. You're very good at it.