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The Dating Game

Posted on Fri Mar 13th, 2015 @ 7:19am by Lieutenant Commander Ethan Chaparral MD & Commander Sinek & Lieutenant Dylan Santiago & Staff Warrant Officer Nexi

Mission: Reman Z
Location: Ethan's quarters
Timeline: After Anger Management

Ethan couldn't cook like he wanted to, but he could operate a replicator. Still frustrated that he was forced to rely on other people for almost everything he used to take for granted, he needed a distraction.

"Hey, "he called to Dylan as he handed him a cup of coffee, "I have an idea. I met Commander Sinek in the lounge the other day. That guy needs to get laid. or at least have a date. You know shake up that damned logic of his. And you know, I am pretty sure that Nexi is single, maybe we can invite them to dinner with us. You know a surprised blind date."

"You became a matchmaker since I last knew you huh?" Dylan grinned at his lover before adding "But who am I to get in the way of true love...go for it if you want though I'm not sure a Vulcan will take too kindly to a blind date."

"Which is why we don't tell him about it. We make it a surprise. I mean it's only logical, right?"

"Well on your head be it if the happy couple freak out once they work out what's going on." Dylan chuckled, not convinced that it was a good idea but willing to go along with it. It was good to see Ethan getting animated about something and he wanted to be part of that.

"Okay well, why don't you invite Nexi, tell her, I don't know it's a housewarming thing.

I'll tell Sinek. I met him the other night. I'll tell him the same thing. And just to make sure we're not lying, why don't you move in with me? Full time."

"Live together?" Dylan raised an eyebrow, knowing that his reaction was silly given their plans to marry, "You don't want to wait until after the wedding?" he asked as he watched Ethan closely.

"You're my anchor Dylan. Now more than ever. I don't want to wait. Part of it is because I love and am committed to you, part of it, to be honest, is because you make me feel safe. Or safer anyway and I need that."

"Glad I changed my training now huh?" Dylan teased, figuring that after all this time, what had happened between them before was water under the bridge and fair game for teasing.

"Oh pleaseeeee," Ethan said, his mindset much like his fiance's. "I see how this marriage of ours is going to work. I'm the bossy, bitchy one, and you're going to be the one that always says I told you so."

Then after a quick peck on the cheek said, "Now, I think we both have to get to work and hatch our little plan."

"Agreed." Dylan nodded, "So...housewarming right? Wanna be sure to get my facts straight with yours."

"Perfect, you've got it. Now I am going to go to my office, maybe stop by and see the new counselor, then I'm going to have my talk with my new Vulcan friend."

"Well I'm just hoping that this Nexi person doesn't think I'm weird for inviting her to a housewarming even though I've never socialised with her." Dylan shrugged.

'I'm not worried. You can be pretty persuasive."

"Yeah I guess...I got you in my bed after all didn't I?" Dylan grinned widely at Ethan.

"Yeah you did, and you're never going to get rid of me either."

"Good." Dylan leaned over and kissed Ethan on the cheek, "Because I've got no intention of leaving you ever again."

"You have no idea how good that makes me feel, but I better go now. We both better or we're going to be in deep shit."

"Yeah...good impressions and all that." Dylan grumbled as he reluctantly moved away from Ethan.

Ethan glanced over at his husband to be. "Yeah keep that thought for tonight after our little double date is over."

"Oh I intend to." Dylan grinned as he walked towards the door, his step light as he considered what fun they could have.

TBC

A joint post with

Lt. Dylan Santiago
Intel Chief
USS Hera

&

Lt. Ethan Chaparral
ACMO
USS Hera

 

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