The BLTS Archive - Young Lovers
#2: Playground of The Mind
by T'Lin ( LinkyS@aol.com )

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Note: This is the second story of my "YOUNG LOVERS" series.

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Written for Round XI of the Femme Fuh-Q Fest.

Disclaimer: Paramount/Viacom own the STAR TREK universe. I intend no
copyright infringement, nor do I make any money off of my efforts ...
this is purely  for entertainment. This original work of fan fiction
is the property of T'Lin,  © 13 July, 2003

Feedback always appreciated -- publicly or privately.

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It had been a long day, and Beth was beat. By the time she made her
way to  her quarters, she had decided to call Hoshi, and cancel their
date. Dinner and a  movie was more than her exhausted body and mind
could take tonight. What she  really wanted was a long soak in a hot
tub, and a massage ... unfortunately, a  quick shower and bed would
have to do.

Hoshi was obviously disappointed, but understanding ... every new
planet explored provided a great deal of work for Beth's department.
Hoshi, herself, had  similar exhausting days, but only when the
planets in question were inhabited.  In the end, it was decided that
Hoshi would stop by Beth's quarters for a bit  ... there was nothing
she could do about the lack of a hot tub, but she  *could* provide a
massage.

Ten minutes later, she arrived at Beth's door with a picnic basket
full of  goodies.

Chef had provided a thermos full of hot soup, and two slices of the
quiche  that was left over from lunch. He had also given her a
generous amount of the  mixed fruit and cream he had made for dessert
... the mixture of exotic fruits  had been found on the last planet
they had explored.

Hoshi had spread a blanket on the floor, in true picnic style, while
Beth had  taken a shower. When she emerged, she gasped at the romantic
scene before  here. The lights had been turned down low, and a single
candle surrounded by  flowers was the centerpiece of the 'table
setting' on the floor.

Beth smiled and kissed Hoshi, thanking her for such a lovely surprise,
then  sat on the floor, leaning against the bed. Hoshi knelt before
her, pouring soup  from the thermos into the large mugs that Chef
provided. She handed one to  Beth, as well as a slice of the cold
quiche and then sat back her self. As they  ate, Beth talked about the
problems they had faced during the day ... just  talking to Hoshi
about it seemed to help ease some of the tension of the day.

When they were finished eating, Hoshi packed all the dirty dishes back
into  the basket; she'd return them to the galley later. She then
removed a small  bottle from the basket, and approached Beth with it.

They kissed, then Hoshi instructed Beth to remove her robe, and lie
face down  on the bed. Beth did as she was instructed, turning her
head and smiling at  Hoshi, as she heard the sound of a zipper
lowering. Hoshi slipped out of her  uniform, and got on the bed,
straddling Beth's hips. Beth sighed, as the scent  of sandalwood and
citrus filled the air; gasped as the cold oil was dribbled  down her
spine.

Hoshi's strong fingers began to ease away the tension of the day;
loosening  the knots along her spine, neck and shoulders. She could
feel Beth relaxing and  decided to try one more thing with her before
sleep overcame her. She  instructed Beth to roll over, and sit back
against the headboard with her eyes  closed. Hoshi sat opposite her,
and in a soft voice, created an image of a  steam-filled room,
redolent with the scent of sandalwood and citrus. The scent was
rising from the hot water that was caressing their bodies.

Hoshi smiled as she saw Beth relax into the image she had created for
her.  Gently, she lifted one of Beth's feet, and began to massage.
After a few  minutes, she switched to the other one. When she had
finished, she got off the bed,  and knelt beside it, caressing Beth's
cheek as she kissed her good night. Half  asleep, Beth kissed her
back, and thanked her, then rolled over, and snuggled  into the covers
Hoshi put over her.

Quietly, Hoshi dressed, finished cleaning up, and shut out the lights.
As she  was about to leave, she looked back a Beth and smiled ...
fighting her desire  to join her lover for the night. But Beth needed
the rest ... there was  always tomorrow night, after all.

As she walked to the galley to return the basket, she wondered what
T'Pol  would think of the use she made of the meditation exercises she
had been taught  ... and as more outrageous ideas popped into her
head, decided T'Pol didn't  need to know.

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The End