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Fear
by kira-nerys
KIRK
I'm pacing my quarters
I know Bones' advice is sound.
So, why am I so scared again?
Because of the emptiness I saw in his eyes when he returned?
For fear of rejection?
Because I'm scared I don't deserve his forgiveness.
His understanding?
Yes.
I've been a coward before.
Look where that got me.
I can't let fear control me again.
This - he - is too precious to me.
He is worth every risk.
He is worth my life.
Time and time again.
He holds my heart.
He holds my soul.
What difference would it make to let him know this truth?
He would never abuse it.
I straighten and look up.
I make a decision.
It is time that we talk.
~ END