A/N: The alternative version of my story with the same title from the All Good Things Come Between The Missions collection.

Little of Your Time (slash version)

Kowalski was standing next to the coffee machine, having an interior battle. By the table Skipper was sitting on a stool and slept soundly. The lieutenant had a dilemma whether he could cuddle into his leader's plumage or not. Their relationship was something new, great, Kowalski couldn't deny it, but still he lacked in experience and knowledge, which was quite strange, considering that Kowalski should know it all. His action could be improper, as if having an affair with your commander was right. The penguin had been hovering between his leader and the machine for a couple of minutes.

"Reverse men! Reverse!" the click of the turned on coffee maker woke Skipper up from his battle dream. The penguin looked around. He was in the H.Q. His men still in their bunks, except for Kowalski.

"It wasn't connected...the device was not plugged in…"

"Thanks, Kowalski."

"Welcome…"

"Are you okay? You're looking peaked." Skipper eyed the other. Kowalski looked not only peaky but also lost, which was rather strange. He was usually confident, especially if it went about science. "Did you invent something which is about to destroy us?"
"No. It's just…" Kowalski instinctively ran his flipper along Skipper's one. Realizing what he had done, the penguin backed up. "Sorry!"

"For what?"

"For this."

"And with 'this' you mean touching me?"

"Uh-hum."

"That's what lovers do, Kowalski. I see you need a training is this area." Skipper brought his soldier closer, wrapping his flippers around the scientist's waist. "We can start now."

The beeping coffee machine caused Kowalski to jump a bit but Skipper was still holding him tight.

"Coffee is ready, Skipper."

"Machine can wait. You're my caffeine."

Kowalski smiled at Skipper's response and nuzzled his beak against his mate's chest, inhaling the familiar scent. He was sure that this training will be very enjoyable.