The BLTS Archive- Sharing
Ninth in the Love Life series
by Belynda (belindat@ihug.co.nz)

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Date: 24 January 1999

Archiving: Yes to all.

Disclaimer: All characters, places and terminology that you recognize
belong to Paramount. Anything else is totally mine.

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The story herein is about a male/male
relationship concerning loving males. If you have a problem with m/m
relationships or you are under 18 please leave now.

Note: a) This is part 9 in my Love Life series. b) Thanks to Annette
for beta reading this for me. Any mistakes left over are mine. c)
Thanks to all the people - and you know who you are - for encouraging
me with their messages. d)I love feedback. I crave it. I want it NOW!

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Harry took another nervous glance around the room. Good, it's tidy.
God, I hope everything goes according to plan. He thought as he
entered his bedroom and got into his double bed.

Both he and his lover Chakotay knew that what they were going to do
with Tom could backfire on them, but they had decided together that it
would be worth the risk. The trick would be to make sure that Tom
never found out about their plan. Sighing, he looked at the time.
Soon, Chakotay and Tom would be finished with their meeting with the
Captain and they would come here to see Harry. Soon he thought as he
fell into a light sleep.

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"You two have done an excellent job. I want you both to take the  next
day off and relax." The Captain told Chakotay and Tom.

Grinning, Tom nodded his thanks. "Thank you, Captain. I feel that  I
really need some R & R. It was quite rough on the planet."

"I'm sure it was, Tom." The Captain laughed, knowing that life on the
planet had been anything but, according to Chakotay. "We'll talk about
it later. For now, I just want you to both go and relax. Get some
rest. I know that you were both working long hours to get as many
supplies as you got. The crew really appreciate it.

"Now, go and relax." Kathryn said standing.

Chakotay smiled and stood. "We'll talk later, Captain."

Tom stood as well. After saying their good-byes, both men left. As
soon as they entered the empty turbo lift, Tom turned to Chakotay.
"So, Commander. What are you going to do with your time off? Not work
I hope." He teased his new lover.

Raising a hand, he tenderly stroked Tom's face. A grin softened his
features when Tom leaned into his hand. "No, I won't be working. I
will go and see the Captain later. For now what do you say we stop by
Harry's quarters and see what he is doing?"

Puzzled as to why his lover wanted to go and see Harry, of all people, 
Tom nodded his head slowly. "Okay, I have no problem with that." The
lift doors opened and they both stepped out. Making their way toward
Harry's quarters Tom couldn't resist asking. "Chakotay, I love Harry
and all but you might have forgotten that we still aren't talking to
each other. What makes you think that he will see me?"

"Tom, didn't we decide that this problem between you and Harry had to
be solved before there was no friendship left? You promised that you
would give your friendship another go. We've talked about this."

Indeed they had. Being on an uninhabited planet with nothing to do but
collect supplies and make small talk for 4 days, you began to let your
guard down. Especially if you became lovers on the first day. Tom knew
that he had told Chakotay more about himself and his relationships.
More than he had ever told anyone else. He didn't regret anything he
had told Chakotay, in fact he was glad to get it off his chest.
Together, they had talked, made love, and come to decisions about what
they wanted in the future. One of those things was for Tom to try and
solve the problems he had with Harry.

He knew that he had caused all the problems between them. After all,
he was the one to make a pass at Harry. He was the one who said that
he didn't want to see Harry, once he learned that Harry was seeing
someone. But going to Harry now, and apologizing? It was a big jump to
start from and he wasn't afraid to admit that he was taking a big step
in bridging the gap between them. And he owed it all to Chakotay.

He had let his guard down and told his new lover exactly why he and 
Harry were no longer talking. Chakotay had sat there and listened;
only  asking the occasional question. He had known that he had behaved
appallingly towards Harry, but to actually say the words out loud, had
eased a pressure off his chest that he hadn't known were there. It was
a thrilling feeling, to suddenly be able to breathe with out this
weight on your chest. He felt like a new man.

One of the things he had decided with Chakotay's help, was that he had
to talk to Harry and try to repair their relationship as soon as
possible. He just hadn't thought that Chakotay meant as soon as they
got back  on board.

As they came to stop out side Harry's door, Tom relaxed at seeing the
love in Chakotay's eyes. He knew that his lover believed in him, and
knew that Tom could set his relationship with Harry to rights. Tom
just wasn't sure if he believed in himself.

Ringing the door chime, Tom took one last calming breath. The door 
opened, and they stepped into Harry's quarters. Not seeing Harry, Tom
advanced further into the room. Sparing Chakotay one last look over
his shoulder, he called out Harry's name.

Silence greeted him then Harry spoke up from the bedroom. "In here,
Tom."

Shyly Tom advanced into the bedroom, only half-aware of Chakotay
following.

"Give me a minute Tom. I'm still half asleep." Harry called from his
position in bed.

Seeing Harry in bed and bare chested Tom flushed. He had admitted to
Chakotay that he was attracted to Harry still, but to see Harry half
naked in bed, sent a spike of desire straight to his groin.

Harry got out of the bed naked. He looked as if he had been asleep
when they had arrived. Tom couldn't take his eyes off his best friend
as Harry gave a quick stretch, with arms raised over his head. He was
completely naked. His muscles flexed, showing to Tom that his uniform
hid his breathtaking body only too well. It was obvious to both men
that Harry worked out. A lot.

Tom was so caught up in watching Harry stretch that he didn't notice
the grin Chakotay was giving Harry. As it was, he completely missed
Chakotay mouthing the word 'tease' at Harry.

Stopping the grin that threatened to break out across his face, Harry 
bit his lip as he shrugged on his white silk robe. Belting the robe,
Harry gestured towards the living area.

Hoping that Chakotay didn't notice his straining erection, Tom quickly
sat on the couch and lent forward, crossing his arms over his lap to
hide his arousal. However the other two men had noticed Tom's
situation. Being the friends that they were they didn't mention
anything to Tom. Harry sat down next to Tom and Chakotay sat down on
the other side of Tom.

"So, Tom. How was the trip? I suppose it was quite boring down there."
Harry asked, as he placed his feet up on the table in a very unHarry
gesture. Then he placed one arm across the back of the couch, his arm
almost touching Tom's shoulders. His robe parting even more  across
his chest and parted across his legs, rendering Harry almost naked  to
the gaze of the two men. Because of this Tom didn't see the two men
grasp hands tenderly together across the back of the couch, touching
for the first time in over 4 days.

Remembering that he was now involved with Chakotay, Tom tore his eyes 
away from Harry's muscular legs. "Uh, it was quite good actually.
Peace and quiet, sunny days. Little animal life. Oh, and near by,
there was this beautiful pond, just big enough so you could swim in
it. It had the clearest water. I swear Harry, you could see your feet,
it was that clear. Oh and the food! The fruit we found, it was so
sweet and tender. Better than anything I have ever tasted. And
climbing up this hill that was close by and watching the sun set was
something to experience. I only wish I had been able to stay there
longer. In fact, I might even do hologram program based on the
planet." Tom enthused, missing the amused looks Harry and Chakotay
were passing behind his back.

"That sounds like a great idea Tom. You should do something like that.
Although knowing you, you'll add some kind of women's team. Volleyball
or Netball, perhaps." Harry grinned, knowing that Tom hadn't thought
of adding additions like women teams to the program and probably
wouldn't. He just liked teasing Tom about his roving eye.

Tom looked down at his hands for a moment, then shook his head.  "That
would ruin it Harry. And anyway, I've. . . err. . . changed  since I
helped with the beach resort." He opened his mouth to say  something
else but then closed it with a snap.

Harry shared a look with Chakotay, and they released hands. Leaning
forward, Harry took his feet off the table. He couldn't help noticing
how Tom's eyes flicked up and down his legs. Resting a hand on Tom's
shoulder, he waited until his best friend relaxed before he took Tom's
chin in his hand and turned Tom's face around so that they were
looking eye to eye.

Keeping his hand cupping Tom's chin, Harry spoke. "I know you have
changed Tom. You are probably the one person who has changed the most.
And I'm sure that everyone recognizes that. But you will always be
'Tom the ladies man'. Admit it."

Tom's eyes widened. Then he burst out laughing. A second later the
other two men were laughing too. "God Harry, where do you come up with
these things?"

Grinning, Harry looked up at Tom through his hair. Tom thought that at
that moment Harry had never looked more beautiful and sexy. The
younger man must have seen something in his eyes, as his laughter died
and he became serious again.

Watching in fascination as Harry's face got closer to his, Tom forgot
all about his lover sitting next to him. He had waited so long for
Harry to kiss him again that he forgot everything but the fact that he
and Harry were going to kiss. And then they did.

Gently at first, with just their lips touching. Then with more 
pressure as they grew bolder. Sighing, Tom opened his mouth and
accepted Harry's sweet tongue. It was the most pleasant experience Tom
had ever felt. Non threatening and tender, it drew you in. Hesitantly
he allowed Harry's tongue to gain access to his mouth, sighing in
pleasure at the touch of the ensign's tongue boldly stroking the
inside of his mouth.

It was all shattered though when he felt movement behind him. With a
start he realized that his lover of four days, Chakotay, was sitting
beside him as he kissed, and was kissed back by Harry. Shocked at his
own actions, not to mention Harry's, Tom jumped up off the couch.

He didn't know where to look first. Harry with his wet, just kissed
lips or Chakotay his lover. "Oh my god. Harry why did you kiss me? I
thought you didn't want a relationship with me. I thought that you
were in a relationship with someone. Why now? And Chakotay, why 
didn't you stop me? Oh god, this is all my fault." Tom fell to his 
knees in front of his lover. "Chakotay, I didn't mean to kiss him.  He
was just so beautiful sitting there almost naked. And then his lips
were so close to mine, and I couldn't stop myself, I just had to kiss
him. Please tell me you're not upset. If you are, I'll do anything
that you tell me to do. Just tell me that you forgive me. It didn't
mean anything. I promise you."

Chakotay took in the sincerity that shone in Tom's eyes. He soothingly
ran his hand over Tom's head to comfort him. To make him understand
that everything was all right. "It's okay Tom. I understand how you
must feel. Harry is very beautiful." Running a finger over Tom's lower
lip, he felt the moisture left there by Harry's tongue. "Ya' know Tom.
Watching you and Harry kiss, it has got  to be one of the most erotic
things I have ever seen. You are both beautiful, and watching the two
of you kiss made me want to join you. It was so beautiful."

Sitting at Chakotay's feet, with his hands on his lover's knees, Tom
was starting to become confused. "Ha? You're not  mad?"

"No, of course not. I told you it was beautiful. Don't you believe me?
" The Commander asked. When Tom gave a hesitant shake of his head,
Chakotay took Tom's hand, and ran it up his leg until  the pilot's
hand rested on top of his hard erection.

Surprise and truth flared in Tom's eyes as he took in the evidence
that was under his hand. "You do find it erotic." He said in
disbelief. "I don't understand what's going on. I don't know what to
say."

Harry moved closer to Chakotay's side. "You don't have to understand
Tom. You just have to feel." Then his hand joined Chakotay's touching
Tom's moist lips. "You have the most kissable lips Tom. Will you let
me kiss you again?"

Shivering at the picture Harry's words brought to mind, Tom didn't
pull away Harry leant forward and kissed him again. This time more
passion was involved as Harry was now showing his true intentions. Tom
couldn't help but moan as Harry's skillful lips spoke of his every
desire. Harry responded by kissing him back harder.

Finally Tom had to pull back for air. His eyes were dark blue with
passion. He watched in fascination as Harry turned and kissed
Chakotay. He was more than stunned, even after considering what
Chakotay had said, when the Commander returned Harry's kiss. Watching
them together as they kissed, Tom had to admit that it was very erotic
to watch your lover kiss another man. And he knew that Chakotay was
getting really turned on by what was happening. He hadn't removed his
hand from Chakotay's hard erection while he and Harry had kissed. And
now that he could think, he noticed that his lover's erection had
gotten harder while watching Harry and himself kiss each other.

If Tom had sat back and watched this scene without desire running 
through his veins, he might have picked up on a telling fact. Harry
and  Chakotay were kissing without any hesitation that new partners
had when  touching for the first time in passion. But as it was, Tom
was too consumed by  what was happening in front of him that he didn't
notice any of this. He watched as Chakotay reluctantly pulled away. He
took in their flushed cheeks, swollen lips and panting breaths, and he
wanted more.

As if noticing his gaze upon them, they turned their heads to look at 
him. Chakotay spoke first. "I have to go. I promised the Captain I
would come by and catch up on things with her."

"What, now? Do you have to? Can't you tell her you're sleepy or sick
or something? I want you to stay here." Tom knew he was being
unreasonable, but he didn't care. He was having too much fun.

Shaking his head, the Commander stood and headed towards the door.  "I
really do have to go. But Tom, I want you to promise me something."

"What is it?" Tom asked as he came to Chakotay's side.

Casting a quick look at Harry, Chakotay took Tom into his arms. "I
want you and Harry to make love."

"What? Chakotay, as much as I really want to, I'm in a relationship
with you and I don't want to spoil it. Asking me to sleep with another
man isn't something you ask of a lover. I'm committed to you." Tom
tried to explain as flashes of himself and Harry, making love, danced
through his mind. "You don't know what you are asking of me."

"Yes. I do. And if you don't want to make love to Harry, then you
don't have to. But I know you Tom. Your relationship with Harry is
based on friendship as well as love. You are both attracted to each
other, just as I am attracted to both you and Harry. To deny what we
want, is denying a part of you. I want you to make love with Harry.
And later I will join you." Seeing the hesitation that still graced
Tom's blue eyes, he sighed. "I love you and nothing you do or say will
change that. The thought of you and Harry making love, of him kissing
you and making you cry out in pleasure, is giving me the hardest
erection I have ever had in my life. I will come back here later
tonight after I have talked with Kathryn, and I want to make love to
you knowing that Harry has filled you with his cum. Over and over
again."

Watching for and seeing the flare of desire in the blue eyes of his 
lover his whispered words provoked, he drew Tom in close and kissed
him tenderly. "I love you Tom, never doubt that. And whatever you
decide, I will respect you for it." Another tender kiss, and he pulled
away. "I have to go now. I will see you later." And with that he
turned and left.

Tom stood there for several timeless minutes, trying to decide what to 
do. On one hand, Chakotay had said he wanted Tom and Harry to make
love together and that later he would join them. On the other hand, it
would be cheating. As badly as he wanted Harry, he didn't want to
spoil his relationship with either Harry or Chakotay.

Harry was watching this calmly from his position on the couch. He knew
that whatever he said within the next few hours could make or break
any chance of a relationship with Tom. Chakotay was supportive of the
fact that he w anted Tom to join them in their relationship. He might
not have understood his reasons but he would do anything for his
lover. The ensign didn't even know himself the why or wherefore. He
only knew that Tom had to join them and neither of them had a choice
in the matter.

Turning his vision away from the tempting sight of Tom Paris, Harry
watched his Spirit Guide pace back and forth around his quarters. The
Black Panther had been pushing for Tom to join himself and Chakotay in
a relationship for a while now, of that Harry had no doubt. And he
wasn't about to disagree with the panther. He hadn't told Chakotay but
ever since he had first seen the panther weeks ago, the form of the
panther had change. Not in the shape but in how he could see him.
First it was like he was looking at a ghost. Transparent and misty.
Then gradually, the panther had became more solid until he could
actually touch him. To feel the silky fur under his finger tips had
been a awing and humbling experience.

In the four days since Chakotay and Tom had been away, the panther had
saved his life, as well as others, by giving Harry what could only be
called a warning of danger. The warning came in the form of the
panther appearing at his side. Then the panther would take his hand
within his jaws and lead him to the danger. From then on Harry had
been able to search and find the source of danger. Luckily none of the
incidents had happened while he was on the bridge. He didn't know what
he would do if the panther tried to get him to come with him while he
was at his station. It didn't bear thinking about. But every time the
panther had been right.

For those reasons alone Harry trusted the large animal. And Chakotay 
did too, once Harry had explained to the Commander what the panther
had  done for him and what he meant to him. They had talked many times
over the  last four days that they had been separated. As Harry's
powers grew, so did his determination. More than once Harry had dream
walked into Chakotay's dreams where they would talk and make love. It
was at those times when Harry tried to make Chakotay understand why he
needed this.  Why they needed this.

He was finding that his telepathic abilities were growing faster than
he could cope with. It was only the fact that Chakotay was supportive
and understanding of what he was going through, that he was able to
deal with this new element in his life. And although as much as he
liked these new gifts, they scared him too. More than once he had even
seen the same fear and worry in Chakotay's eyes.

Taking a deep breath, he looked over to where Tom stood still
thinking. Making his move, he walked over to Tom and put his arms
around him from behind, resting his cheek on his friend's shoulder. He
waited for Tom to relax before he spoke. He knew exactly what he was
to say, as he and Chakotay had talked about this for hours.

"When Chakotay came to me before you left on this trip, he asked what
my feelings were towards you. He asked for complete honesty, and I
gave it to him. How when you first said that you were attracted to me,
I was shocked. Then other the next few days, how I thought about
entering into a sexual relationship with you. How nervous I was when I
decided that I did want a relationship with you, only to find out that
you had also made your move on B'Elanna. I couldn't see past your
apparent betrayal so I made up some lies about liking someone else and
then seeing that person. And that fight we had on the holodeck and how
our relationship was almost destroyed by that.

"Then he asked me if I was still attracted to you. I told him yes. He
sat there for a minute and then he explained how he was also attracted
to you. He went on to explain how in the past he had been in a triad.
A threesome. He listed all the pros and cons of going into such a
relationship. I sat there stunned. I could only listen to what he was
telling me and think about having you as a lover. And then he left
after giving me a kiss."

Harry pressed a kiss to Tom's neck. The silent man tensed for a
heartbeat then he relaxed back into the younger man's arms. "I've
thought long and hard about what I want during the time you were gone.
About you and Chakotay. He said he would bring you to my quarters as
soon as you got back. He didn't lie then and he hasn't lied now. He
wants the three of us to become lovers."

"And do you want us to become lovers too?" Tom asked,  breaking his
thought filled silence.

Squeezing Tom around the waist, he slowly licked his way up Tom's neck
to his ear where he gave it a gentle nip with his teeth. "Very much
so. I've thought of nothing else since you and Chakotay left." He
rubbed his hips into Tom's ass, letting the taller man feel his
erection.

Listening to the sharp indrawn breath that Tom wasn't able to hide,
Harry slowly released his friend. Letting his hands slowly fall,
trailing across the covered flesh of Tom's stomach and hips and felt
the shiver that shook Tom's body. Then he stepped away from temptation
and  made his way slowly over to the door way to his bedroom. Standing
there he turned to look at the pilot from under his hair.

Tom turned and was watching the ensign's every move. Unable to tear
his gaze away from his best friend dressed in only a white silk robe
that reached only mid thigh, he watched intently as Harry slowly
raised his hand and undid the belt. The robe parted minutely, showing
only the slightest hint of flesh. His breath caught and then Harry
shrugged his shoulders, and the robe slithered off his shoulders and
arms to pool at his feet.

After four years, Tom had seen Harry half-naked on several occasions 
but never like this. Never in his wildest dreams, had his picture of
Harry naked ever come close to the Harry that was standing across the
room from him. Golden sun kissed skin stretched tautly over hard
muscles. The power that shone through, that said he could look after
himself and he could easily protect what was his. Eyes' skimming all
that was Harry Kim, found the hard erection he had felt only minutes
before pressing against his ass. Breath catching in his throat, his
eyes took in the full length of Harry's semi erection. Gasping at the
width alone, he knew that his best friend would certainly stretch him
like no one had ever before.

Licking his lips he looked further and saw something black on Harry's
hip before Harry turned into the bedroom. Without thought he followed.
When he entered the room Harry was already spread out on the bed.
Beautiful, naked, and aroused. Unable to take his eyes off Harry who
was softly stroking his chest and washboard stomach, he began to take
his cloths off. Letting them land where they fell, he was soon naked.
Making his way onto the bed, he watched with ever growing anticipation
as Harry ran his hand down his chest and took hold of his hard cock.
The younger man stroked it slowly, letting him watch as his hand
skimmed up and down his erection.

Gulping at the sight of the ensign stroking himself into a full 
erection, Tom couldn't resist any longer. His hand slowly moved over
the top of Harry's, taking over the job and replacing Harry's hand. He
gasped at the feel of hot satin over rock hard muscle. Not even being
able to close his hand around the width of Harry's cock, Tom groaned.

Harry moved and then he was being kissed within a inch of his life.
Seduced, taken, possessed. Tom had lost all though of not making love
to Harry by now. His thoughts were scattered to the four winds and his
heart was about to burst out of his chest as Harry's kiss took him to
a new level of ecstasy. He could only grasp onto Harry's hips as his
will left him.

Knowing the effect his kiss was having on Tom, Harry grin at the back
of his mind. But then Tom arched closer into him, their hard cocks
pressing against one another's. Moaning, he pushed the pilot onto his
side so that they were side by side. Running a hand down Tom's side,
he  hooked his hand under Tom's knee and placed the pilots leg over
his hip, pushing their erections closer together.

Knowing that Tom's was close, the moans of pleasure still ringing in
his ears, he pulled his lips away from his friend's. Tom followed,
wanting more, but Harry had something different in mind. He waited
until Tom opened his eyes with the question burning in his eyes as to
why Harry had stopped kissing him.

Locking eyes with Tom letting his friend see the desire in his eyes, 
he grasped Tom's hip and slowly started to rub their dribbling
erections together.

Tom groaned and threw his head back with a long moan. He quickly
jerked back to look at Harry when the younger man twisted his nipple
to get his attention. Still reeling from the sharp pleasure the
attention to his nipple had just received, he read and understood the
request in Harry's eyes.

Blue locked on black, their eyes never broke contact as their hips 
rubbed together faster and faster. Their erections pressed tight
between  their bodies, the friction of skin on skin, stomachs becoming
more slick and  wet with leaking pre-cum. Tom knew that this had to be
the most erotic  thing he had ever experienced.

He couldn't take it anymore and clutched tighter at Harry's hips.
Harry seemed to know what he needed to cross the line, as the ensign
took his mouth in another possessing kiss. Eyes still locked, tongues
dueling, Tom arched into Harry as he come across their stomachs. Harry
followed a second after, mouth still locked on his.

Moans and gasps filled the air as their sensitive flesh was consumed 
with a orgasm that shook their bodies. Time stood still and light
exploded behind tightly shut eye lids. Cum splattered over their
twitching bodies.And the panther roared his approval in the
background.

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Harry looked up from gazing at Tom's sleeping face into the eyes of
Chakotay. With a smile he beckoned the commander to come over from the
doorway and sit beside him. Eyes searching one another's for
understanding and hope, they both relaxed when they saw that they both
accepted what had happened in the long hours since Chakotay had left
Harry's quarters.

Chakotay stopped still, when coming around the bed, he saw a large 
black panther relaxed on his stomach beside Harry on the floor. The
ensign  was slowly stroking the fur of the panther, and if the loud
purrs were any indication, he was loving the attention. Shocked he
looked up into Harry's uneasy eyes.

"You can see him. Can't you?" The ensign whispered, unsure as to what
this meant. After all, the panther was his Spirit  Guide.

Nodding, Chakotay hesitantly made his way to Harry's side.
Tentatively, he sat at Harry' hip, all the while keeping a eye on the
panther. He barely felt his lover's hand touch his back in a
comforting gesture. "How long?"

Knowing what Chakotay was asking, Harry looked at the purring animal.
"Just after you left 4 days ago. When I first saw him while I was
awake, it was just a shadow. Like something you see out of the corner
of your eye. Then as time went by, I could see him more clearly. Then
3 days ago I could see him, touch him. It. . . was an. . .
experience." Seeing the lingering fear in Chakotay's eyes, he sought
to reassure his lover. "He doesn't mean any harm. I've told you about 
how he has helped me around Voyager, and how he has warned me when 
something is wrong."

"I'm not worried about that. It's just that he is. . . a panther, and
he is in your room. Laying on the floor next to your bed. It's a
little . . . odd."

"You knew that he was a panther. After all, I have his image on me."
Harry said puzzled, as he indicated his smooth skin where the panther
was tattooed on his hip.

"There's knowing what a panther looks like and there seeing what a
panther looks like when he is a foot away from you. He's just so big."

Taking a look at the content animal, Harry could see where Chakotay 
could be a little shaken. The panther was big, being 6 feet tall when 
standing. He did have the advantage over Chakotay by having grown up
with the panther. Seeing him almost everyday and night while you were
a child and a teenager, did change how you would see something
compared to another person.

With a tender hand, the ensign pulled his older lover down for a
tender kiss. Keeping Chakotay's soft lips only a hair breath away from
his, he whispered "I love you."

Smiling, Chakotay whispered back "I love you too." And then lowered
his lips once again to his lover's.

At the side of the bed, the panther purred contently as Chakotay's
hesitant hand, guided by Harry's, joined in the stroking of his fur.
All was right in the world. At least for now.

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The End