The BLTS Archive - By Strength of Will
by IDIC (idic0375@yahoo.com)

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Disclaimer: I earn no riches from Trek other than my fantasies.

Archiving: That would be divine.

Beta: Not at this point in time... I wanted it to be a surprise.

A/N: As close to a birthday present as TK is liable to get. I'm
no good at holding stories...

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In the reality of Alpha shift, I ignore the curve of your neck, the
tempting pulse at the base of your throat.

I will it away-- I will you away--

But you come to me in the Dark and I brush my lips against your skin,
lose myself in your soft hair, your scent... .


In the harsh light of the Bridge, I ignore the velvet of your voice as
you give me a communications update.

I will it away-- I will you away--

But in the Dark, you come to me and whisper in my ear, your warm
breath arousing me without effort... .


In the relaxed atmosphere of the Rec deck, I ignore your playful
flirts with the crew, with everyone, save me.

I will it away-- I will you away--

But you come to me in the Night, and I stand before you, demanding
your attention from all the others... .


During the seriousness of a briefing, I ignore your luminous eyes and
seek no solace in those depths.

I will it away-- I will you away--

But in the Night, you come to me and I lose myself in those moonless
orbs and take more than comfort... .


During the heat of battle, I ignore the fear in my heart when I see
you flung from your post.

I will it away-- I will you away--

But from the Depths, you come to me and I caress each bruise... .


And now, I lay here, caught between reality and fantasy, too spent to
fight and too consumed by Duty to give in... .

And, I will it away-- I will you away--

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The End