Captain's Personal Log, star date 35674.2: The last few weeks on Voyager have been calm and uneventful, giving the crew time to relax and unwind after several challenging adventures in this sector of the Delta Quadrant. I am concerned about Seven of Nine, howeverâlately she seems agitated, forgetful, and disorganized, not at all her usual efficient self. Still, her performance remains acceptable and I don't plan to broach the subject with her unless she comes to me.
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The door to Captain Kathryn Janeway's personal quarters chimed. Janeway set down her padd and pushed back the covers on her bed with a sigh. She tied a peach-colored robe around her waist, ran her hands through her long red hair, and responded, "Come!"
The door hissed open. Seven of Nine, the woman she'd rescued from the Borg and tried to integrate into her crew for the past few years, stepped into Janeway's cabin. "Captain, I--" She took in the sight of Janeway's short silk robe and the open covers on her bed. "Excuse me, Captain. I didn't mean to interrupt you. I'll return in--"
"That's all right, Seven," Janeway said before she could leave. "Come in. What's the matter?"
Seven wore her usual uniform, a gray suit that fit every curve in her slender, flexible body. The Borg implants in her face shone brightly in the cabin's soft light. She held herself rigid, although Janeway saw her eyes flicker up and down her legs.
"Well, Seven?"
She looked uncomfortable as she spoke. "It is a personal matter of some urgency, Captain. Recently I have becomeâdistracted. Unable to focus on my tasks. My thoughts and attention tend to drift to topics that I am unable to ignore. I believe it is compromising my performance, and itâit is not something I wish to discuss with the Doctor."
Janeway nodded. Voyager's holographic doctor had access to a huge database of medical procedures, but his bedside manner could be brusque. "What sort of thoughts?"
Seven of Nine took a deep breath. "I have never experienced an orgasm."
An eyebrow rose on Janeway's face. In a way, she'd been expecting this at some point. For most of her life, Seven of Nine had been a drone whose personal needs were completely ignored by the Borg collective. Now that she was free to explore her individuality, her own body's reactions had to sometimes be confusing.
Still, it was surprising to think that she'd never experimented sexually. Any number of men and women on Voyager would have been happy to oblige her. And stranded in the Delta Quadrant as they were, a certain degree of fraternization had to be tolerated.
"Well, if you're asking my advice, I know of several crew members who would be, er, qualified to help you." She reached for her padd. "Ensign Lewis, for example, or Tom Parisâalthough B'Elanna might object. On the other hand, she might join in." She smiled. "Although I'm not sure a Klingon would be my choice for a first time."
"Frankly, Captain, I was hoping . . ." Seven hesitated. "I would prefer my first experience to be with another female. I find them moreâsympathetic."
Janeway nodded. "I understand perfectly. It should be possible--"
"I was hoping my initial experience could be with you," Seven blurted.
Both her eyebrows rose. "Really?"
Seven said nothing. Janeway realized she'd never seen her show embarrassment before.
She cleared her throat. "Well, that's very flattering. I, uh . . ." She shrugged. "What can I say?"
"The distracting thoughts I mentioned beforeâI believe they're called fantasiesâhave involved members of the crew, but they have predominantly featured you. If this is inappropriate, I apologize. But you have always encouraged me to come to you with any questions about human behavior."
"I'm glad you did." Janeway smiled and set down her padd. "Relax, Seven."
"If you wish me to leave--"
"Take off your uniform," Janeway ordered.
For a moment Seven showed no reaction. Then her lips began to curl in the beginning of a smile.
"Yes, Captain," she said.
Janeway watched as Seven slipped out of her suit. She knew how closely members of the Voyager crew paid attention to every move she made in the tight fabric, and how much they would have liked to see the sight of her stripping down to her bare skin. As Captain, Janeway could have instructed the computer to zoom in on Seven in the nude, but that would have been inappropriate. Still, she'd thought about it more than once.
Her uniform on the deck of the cabin, Seven quickly unfastened the functional and very utilitarian bra she wore, and slid her plain black panties down her long legs. Then she stood in front of Janeway as if presenting her naked body for inspection.
Her breasts were bigger than Janeway had expected, and her nipples were already stiff. Her skin was pale, and she kept her pussy bare. Her muscular legs looked as if they could run a marathon and then squeeze the life out of anyone who got between them.
"Am Iâattractive?" Seven asked.
"Seven, you're beautiful." Janeway sat on the edge of her bed. "Turn around and sit down here."
Seven obediently followed the captain's instructions and positioned herself between Janeway's legs on the bed. She leaned back as Janeway began to massage her shoulders.
"You're so tense," Janeway murmured. "Relax. Your muscles are like bands of titanium. Just relax, Seven."
"Yes, Captain." Seven felt Janeway's hands rub her neck and arms, and experienced an unfamiliar tingle of pleasure between her legs. Then the captain kissed the back of her neck softly, and Seven shivered.
"Is this good?" Janeway slid her hands around Seven's body and gently began squeezing her tits. "Do you like it?"
"It is . . . pleasant." Seven swallowed. "Very pleasant."
Janeway kissed her ear as she caressed her breasts, pleased by how firm they were and how her nipples responded to her touch. Her own pussy was getting warm. Janeway had her own needs, but as captain of the ship she had to exercise discreet restraint. It had been months since she'd had any sex, and suddenly her body felt as if she was in danger of burning up from lust.
An involuntary moan escaped from Seven's lips. Janeway felt her officer's shoulders tremble with excitement. She let her hands trail down Seven's body to her legs, stroking her bare thighs and pressing her robe against Seven's back.
"Captain, this isâvery erotic," Seven whispered. "I feelâsome urgency, however . . ."
"Ssh," Janeway replied. "Patience. It doesn't do to rush things."
"I will endeavor to retrain myâoh! Yes! Right there!"
Janeway had slipped a finger inside Seven's slit. It seemed to erupt with juices before before she touched the woman's clit. Seven pushed herself back against the captain, gasping. Janeway smiled.
Then Seven tried to regain control of herself. "That isâthat isâextremely pleasurable, captain."
"You like that, Seven?"
She nodded. "Affirmative."
"Then I think you'll like this . . ."