Disclaimer: Paramount owns everything related to Voyager but the ideas are mine and mine alone. The song is by the Backstreet Boys. This is for entertainment only/
Story: This is the second episode addition I wrote for Hunters. I must be fixated! When I heard this on the radio, all I could think of was how we would all love to have someone as steadfast as Chakotay in our lives. So, here it is!
Gentle Reassurance
Chakotay stands outside her door and rings the chime.
She's inside but doesn't want to answer. He knows she must. After all, she is the captain.
Wearily she calls, "Come."
Chakotay enters.
"Commander if this is something that can wait I would rather be alone now."
"Dance with me."
"Excuse me."
"He puts his finger to his lips and says, "Shh. Dance with me."
She looks up at him to see that he is smiling. His wonderful dimples are showing. When did that smile begin to affect her so? Without saying a word she takes his hand and stands up.
He slowly takes her into his arms. "Computer dim lights 75% and play audio Chakotay B1."
She tries to say something but he shakes his no. "Just dancing."
She settles into his embrace as they begin to move. She decides to not question but to enjoy the moment and listen to the music.
I can see that you've been crying
You can't hide it with a lie
What's the use in you denyin'
That what you have is wrong
I heard him promise you forever
But forever's come and gone
Baby he would say whatever
It takes to keep you blind
To the truth between the lines
Oh I will love you more than that
I won't say the words
Then take them back
Don't give loneliness a chance
Baby listen to me when I say
I will love you more than that
Baby you deserve much better
What's the use in holding on
Don't you see it's now or never
'Cause I just can't be friends
Baby knowing in the end
That I will love you more than that
I won't say the words
Then take them back (can't take 'em)
Don't give loneliness a chance
Baby listen to me when I say (hey)
There's not a day that passes by
I don't wonder why we haven't tried
It's not too late to change your mind
So take my hand
Don't say goodbye
I will love you more than that
I won't say the words
Then take them back
Oh I will love you more than that
I won't say the words (no no)
Then take them back
Don't give loneliness a chance
Baby listen to me when I say
I will love you more than that
Oh I will love you more than that (more than that)
I won't say the words
Then take them back (them back)
Don't give loneliness a chance (oh, a chance)
Baby listen to me when I say
I will love you more than that
When the song ends he leans down and kisses her on the far head.
"Goodnight, Kathryn", he whispers and turns and leaves.