Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco, California. May 30th 2259

"I don't understand why you wont add art as a minor, Andy. You're better than me,"

Andrea shifted the large drawing pad that rested against her knees, as the charcoal stained her fingers.

"I just don't want to add more to my plate. I'm supposed to be done with college and back on Enterprise in two years," she said, as Chloe shifted on the picnic blanket.

Chloe snorted, "Please, you just want on that ship so you can bone your hot doctor man," she said, causing the younger girl to blush.

"That's not true!" she scoffed, as Chloe stared her down. "Well.. maybe just a little bit true, but really! I've always wanted to be a doctor and to travel space and save people," she said, sketching out decorative roof on the building across from them.

"Yeah, yeah. Speaking of the doctor, when is he coming home? " she asked, digging through the pencil bag between the them.

Andrea shifted against the tree she was leaning against. "They are due back on the first," she said, smiling.

Chloe wiggled her eyebrows, "Any big plans with your Southern Gentleman? He's been on that ship for six months- I say a big welcome home gift would make him happy," she said, elbowing the girl lightly.

Ever since her first day at San Francisco State, Chloe and Alex were her two closest friends at the college. She had made a few friends in her science courses, which she hung out with once in a while, but Chloe and Alex were the ones who kept her sane during the semester. Now that classes were over, they had made plans to see each other almost every other day. Andrea couldn't wait to introduce the couple to Leo and her friends from Starfleet.

"You're bad, Chlo. Really bad," Andrea giggled, as she dug in the bag for a red pencil.

"But you adore me anyway," she said in a sing-song voice, before scribbling on her drawing pad.

They both sat in silence a little longer, drawing the scenery around them and enjoying the warm, sunny day.

Chloe looked up from her pad and spotted two men coming down the pathway. She lifted her hand to block out the sun, frowning at the approaching figures.

"Andy.. Andy!" she hissed, shaking the girl's arm.

"What? You made me mess up on my tree!" she exclaimed, using her finger to correct the smudges.

"That guy looks familiar.." she said, nodding towards the two men.

Andrea looked at her, frowning, before looking down at the path. She squinted as the sun distorted the appearance of the men, before gasping. Throwing her drawing pad to the side, Andrea quickly jumped up and started down the hill.

"ANDY!" Chloe yelled, as at the red-head darted down the slopping hill.

"LEO! LEO!" she shouted, running towards the grinning man.

Within seconds, Andrea launched herself into his waiting arms, wrapping her limbs around him. Chloe was slowly making her way down the hill, avoiding any chances of tumbling down. Andrea leaned back and looked at her boyfriend of eight months.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, grinning like a fool.

"Seeing my girlfriend," he simply said, smiling back at her.

Andrea laughed before kissing him for the first time in nearly six months, wrapping her arms tightly around him.

"Um, can I get a hello too? Or am I just chopped liver?"

Andrea pulled away from her boyfriend and looked over her shoulder, smiling as Jim stood with a pout. Leo placed her down on the ground and Andrea launched herself onto Jim, kissing his cheek.

"Jimmy!" she cooed, hugging him tightly.

"What did I tell you about calling me that? And why are you covered in dirt?" he asked, trying to pull her off him.

Andrea jumped down and looked at her hands, which were stained with charcoal and chalk.

"I am an artist!" she stated, placing her hands on her his.

Leo and Jim glanced at each other, before looking back at the girl.

"Oh really? Since when?" Jim asked.

"I think I'm guilty for that," Chloe finally said, standing a few feet behind Andrea.

Andrea turned around and smiled, before waving for Chloe to come over. Once Chloe was by her side, Andrea threw her arm around her shoulders.

"Chloe, may I introduce you to Jim Kirk and Leo McCoy?" she asked, holding her hand out to the men before them.

Chloe smiled, "Hello. It's nice to finally meet you both. Andy here doesn't shut up about you two and everyone else on your ship," she said.

Leo, Jim and Chloe shook hands, "So you're the girl that's into PolySci," Jim said, nodding his head at her. "You know, Enterprise could use someone with your expertise" he said.

Andrea shook her head, "She has a boyfriend, Jimmy,"

Jim held his hands up, "What? I was just stating that someone with her expertise would be beneficial to our ship," he said.

Rolling her eyes, she looked at her boyfriend and smiled. "How about we go back to my place for lunch? Dad should be home soon from his physical therapy and I'm sure he'll be glad to see you both," she said.

They all agreed and headed back up the hill to retrieve their things. Jim picked up Andrea's drawing pad and flipped through the pages.

"Damn Andrea! When did you become the next Monet?" he asked, as he looked through the pad.

Andrea was placing her charcoal tin into her bag, "Not sure. I guess I was born with another talent that you don't have?" she asked.

Leo snorted as Chloe giggled, "Jesus Andrea. He's only been here for at least ten minutes and you're already teasing him," Leo said.

Andrea shrugged as Jim pouted, "That wasn't nice, Andy. Leo check out your girlfriend's artwork. She drew the ship better than the engineers- and look we're in here too!" he said, as he turned the page.

"Okay, how about we look at it when we get home? I'm starving and I need to wash my hands before this stuff becomes a pain to get off," Andrea said, stuffing the picnic blanket into her bag.

Jim closed the drawing pad and handed it to Andrea, who clipped the sides shut. The foursome headed down the hill again and onto the pathway, heading towards the exit. Leo took the pad from Andrea and held it under his arm, while wrapping the other around her shoulders. Chloe and Jim walked further ahead, discussing the benefits of being a political lieutenant and how it would help make treaty making better for Starfleet.

"Surprised?" Leo asked, looking down at his girlfriend.

Andrea smiled up at him, "Very! I'm so glad you're home!" she said, wrapping her arm around his waist.

"Come on! I'm starving and I want a home cooked meal!" Jim shouted, looking back at the couple.

Andrea rolled her eyes, "You couldn't leave him on a rouge planet? " she muttered, as they stepped into the parking lot.

Leo snorted, "I've dealt with his shenanigans for six months, darlin'. Now it's your turn," he said.