Ad Astra :: Star Trek Fanfiction Archive ^{Beam me up, Scotty.}

Kathryn perches on the desk in her office. She always ignores the chair. 

"It's late."

"It is."

"You're still working."

Sighing, Beverly sets the padd that's never finished. "There's a lot to do."

"Did you say: even when the work is unending, we have to let ourselves rest?

"Oh so you were listening."

"I always listen to you." Kathryn shrugs. "Don't always agree."

"I have to--"

"Rest."

"Make me."

They stare, something crackling between them. 

"Wanna bet? I will."

Beverly stands between Kathryn's legs, daring her to start. "Are you trying to get me to bed?"

Their lips meet, exhausted.