Everybody Knows (four things the Enterprise crew thought were true and one that was)
1) Everybody knows the Captain and the Doctor are a couple
“I think they’re on to us, Bones.” Leonard heard above him. Raising his head from his hands, he looked up at Jim standing by the table, hands on his hips.
Smirking, Leonard said, “Finally figuring that out, are you?”
Jim settled into the seat next to him, their knees touching under the table. “Yeah…maybe we’re not as subtle as I thought.” He smiled, chagrined, and brushed his fingers over the back of Leonard’s hand where it lay next to his on the table.
Turning his hand up, Leonard laced their fingers together, giving Jim’s hand a squeeze. “So, what do we do about it?”
“We could just say to hell with it and have sex right here in the middle of the mess,” Jim suggested with a chuckle as he leaned his body into Leonard’s.
Looking around the mess, Leonard noted the half a dozen personnel seated at tables around the hall. “We could,” he agreed, “though I don’t think it’s a very captainly thing to do. Do you,” he turned to look at Jim again, “Captain?”
“No, probably not,” Jim agreed with an exaggerated sigh. “It *would* be hot, though.”
“Yes,” Leonard agreed, “yes it would. But that’s what shore leave is for.”
Jim threw his head back, laughing. “And that’s why I love you, Bones; you’re always up for anything.”
“Almost anything, Jim,” Leonard said with a smile. “One of us has to be the responsible one in this relationship.” He looked down at their joined hands. “And as the responsible one, I should point out that we’re currently involved in display of affection in a rather pubic place.”
“Is this a problem?” Jim asked.
Fingers still entwined, Leonard raised Jim’s hand to his lips and said, “It isn’t for me if it isn’t for you.” Eyes never leaving Jim’s, he leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on Jim’s knuckles. “It’s not the same as sex on the table, but we can do that back in your quarters,” he murmured, giving Jim another kiss in the same spot.
Moving closer, Jim reciprocated by kissing Leonard’s hand. “I think that sounds like an excellent idea, Bones,” he replied, eyes still locked with the other man’s. “Does this mean you’ll stay the night tonight?” he asked, his lips brushing Leonard’s knuckles.
“If you want,” Leonard replied, his voice low as he gave Jim’s fingers a kiss before lowering their joined hands. “I think it’s about time we both stop doing the walk of shame, anyway.”
Jim’s smile grew wider. “You could finally finish moving your things into my quarters since you seem to leave something new every time you come over.”
“I could,” Leonard agreed, “though I don’t know if I could stand listening to your neighbors’… activities every night.”
“Already taken care of, Bones,” Jim said, “New insulation in the adjoining wall will be added soon. Though I won’t be able to use my quarters while the improvements are being made.”
Considering the information, Leonard said, “So, maybe it’s you who should be moving your things into my quarters for the time being.”
“Yeah,” Jim leaned in and kissed him gently on the lips, “I can do that.”
END