When did we become babysitters?

Posted on Tue Sep 14th, 2021 @ 8:43am by Lieutenant JG Alana Balfour [Whavi] & Lieutenant JG Jason Danvers [Taylor]

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: Shuttle bay
Timeline: Past
5427 words - 10.9 OF Standard Post Measure

Ensign Alana Balfour entered the shuttle bay running a few minutes behind. The change in schedule had happened at the last minute pulling her from brig duty to protection detail of an ambassadors child whom she was to travel to retrieve. She wasn't thrilled about playing babysitter but it would be nice to get off the ship she supposed. Her chief had given her a PaDD containing all that she would need to know regarding her protectee, she just hadn't had two seconds to read it. The trip in the runabout would have to be enough.

Ensign Jason Danvers was in the runabout, going through the preflight checklist and waiting for the security officer to show up, so they could go on their little babysitting run to pick up some ambassador's kid. It was just going to be him and the security officer to pick up and bring the kid back to the Elysium. He was almost through the checklist and still no sign of the security officer. What was taking them so long? He silently fumed. He hated waiting. He wanted to get going and get back. The sooner the better. If the officer wasn't here in the next two minutes, he'd go and find them and drag them back to the runabout.

All but running through the open door of the runabout, Alana stashed her bag quickly before taking up her spot at Ops and immediately diving into checking that the ships systems were all a go. She didn’t even bother to glance at next to her before she started rambling, “I apologize for for be tardy, Lieutenant Burns came down with Urodelan flu and was not cleared to make the trip. The switch was last minute. I assume you’ve completed the preflight check list and we’re just about ready to take-“ Alana finally looked to her left to see whom she spoke to, the words dying on her tongue when realization dawned.

Jason smelled her perfume and heard her voice. A smile coming to his face as he realized just who is traveling companion was going to be. He swiveled in his chair, a bemused smile on his face as Lana finally stopped talking and looked at him. "Hello to you to Ensign Balfour and yes the preflight is done, was just waiting on you to join me." He greeted her happily. " Tell me Ensign, have you done any more dancing at the Starlight Room?" He asked with a grin, remembering the wonderful time they had dancing together and wishing to continue the experience.

A light pink blush spread across her cheeks at the reminder of the night they spend together dancing under the million twinkling lights. How had she not realized Jason would be the pilot for this mission today? Of all the pilots on the Elysium he was the last she expected to see, she hadn’t pegged herself that lucky. Apparently fate felt differently.

With a bright smile she replied, “That I have not, my dance partner hasn’t asked me to as of late.” Flashes from that night played in her mind and she remembered what it had been like to kiss him. The thought darkening her blush. “Have you been? Ensign.” She used the title as he did, just with a bit more sass in her voice as she turned back to her console.

Jason's smile grew as Lana blushed apparently she had fond memories of their night together as well.

"What!? That cad." He bantered. "How can he pass up dancing with you and your companionship? As for dancing, no I have not. I wasn't sure my dance partner wanted to go and spend another night dancing." He finished as he powered up the engines.

“Such a shame you didn’t ask her, I’m sure she would have been thrilled to see you. Even if you spent time doing something other then dancing.” She said nonchalantly, shrugging her shoulder. “We ready to get this show on the road?” Alana knew they would have to make up for some lost time but she was more then confident on Jason’s ability to do so.

" You think so? Then I will have to ask her." Jason replied as he received to clearance to depart the shuttlebay. Once they were clear of the Elysium and on their way, he turned to face her. "So, Ensign Balfour, would you like to go out with me for another evening of dancing? I'll even include dinner." He said with a grin.

Alana tried to hide her smirk by keeping her eyes trained on the couch console before her, “I might consider it,” she paused knowing she was being a tease but enjoying every moment of it. “If you call Lana that is.”

"Oh." Jason said in mock disappointment. " Might Consider it huh? I see." He looked at his instrument panel. Everything was in the green. "Well Lana would you like to go dancing with me again or would you care to try one of my outdoor programs?"

Alana bit her lip, not even ten minutes aboard and she was utterly distracted by Jason’s charm. Unable to think about the task at hand, for a moment she even forgot what she was doing on the runabout to begin with. “I don’t think there’s any program that would disappoint me as long as you’re there with me.” She chanced a glance towards him, eager to see his response.

Jason's smile grew at Lana's comment. His feelings for her growing stronger with each passing moment and he knew without a shadow of a doubt. He wanted this journey with her to continue. "You are much too kind Lana. Lets do that. We'll go on a camping trip." His smile growing even brighter. He looked at her, "Say can I ask you a question about security officers?"

"Let camp somewhere we can hike, its been so long since I have." She felt a giddy warm sensation spread in her stomach as she thought about it. "Of course you can, ask anything you would like."

"That's a great idea Lana. We can sure do that." Jason replied excitedly. He looked to Lana, "Well, I'm sure you've heard this before but is it true that while at the Academy, all security officers are taught how to escape restraints?" As he finished a slow reddening of his cheeks was taking place.

Alana's took on a devious smirk as she side eyed Jason, "Would you like to tie me up and find out?"

Jason blinked at Lana's reply. if she was offended by his question, she certainly didn't show it. "Umm, yes I think I would. I used to be a boy scout and I think I could keep you tied." His confidence returning.

"Oh a challenge," Her thin brows raised about a half inch with dark excitement. "And what will I get if i'm able to break through your restraints boy scout?"

"Yes, most definitely a challenge Lana. What would you like if you do escape?" Jason asked, anxious to hear what Lana would ask for if she won.

"Hmmm," Lana pursed her lips in thought, "I'll have to put some thought into that, maybe i'll have an answer for you by the time we return to the Elysium after this mission." She liked knowing what she would wager would be up in the air for the next few hours. That it would drive him crazy not knowing, even though she had a damn good idea what she was going to ask for.

"Okay, you do that." Jason asked, trying to hide his disappointment in not knowing what Lana would ask for. "We can do this when we use my outdoor program. I'll secure the holodeck so we won't be interrupted." He smiled at her, "So? Any ground rules for this challenge?"

Alana's breath caught as she imagined them being alone again in the holodeck. Her thoughts went somewhere highly inappropriate and not for the first time since she had seen Jason was the pilot for the flight. To say she was distracted from the mission was an understatement, but she regretted nothing, nor her next sentence. "I'm not one for ground rules, but i would prefer not to be gagged." She stifled a chuckle. "I dare you to make it as intense as you can possibly imagine. I like being under pressure." Lana wondered if Jason could pick up on the double meaning of her words.

"I agree. No gag and no blindfold. I want to talk to you while your tied up. In addition, when I'm feeding you strawberries dipped in chocolate or topped with whip cream while your tied up, you need your mouth free. " He grinned as he said his next. "I can make it intense Lana and you will be under pressure. I can assure you of that." His mind already picturing them alone on the holodeck. Just the two of them enjoying each other's company among the great outdoors. "I'll pick a nice secluded location for use where we can camp and hike. I'll make sure there's a lake close by in case we want to swim."

Alana was getting ansy now, she wanted to get up and walk around, maybe work off some of this heated sexual tension that was steadily increasing between them. Just the thought of being tied up and hand fed fruits had her body aching. How she felt however did nothing to stop her mouth from saying whatever it wanted, "Say for skinning dipping perhaps?"

"But of course Lana. What's the point of being by a lake if you aren't going to go skinny dipping?" Jason teased and instantly wished they were back on the Elysium alone and on the holodeck enjoying the outdoor program and all that came with it. He couldn't wait to be alone with Lana and see where their relationship went next. So far it had been a wondrous ride.

Alana's eyes followed his hands as they pressed buttons here and there on the screen before him, she imagined how those hands would feel holding her, touching her, how they would feel on her back, thighs...on her neck. They had a couple hours before they would meet their destination, which was plenty of time to explore one another.

Blinking, Lana cleared her throat and brought her eyes back to her own console attempting to reign in her thoughts. "I should send communication to the star base notifying them of our eta." Her hands hovered hesitatingly.

"An excellent idea Lana." Jason replied, trying to focus on his job instead of spending time with Lana. That would come soon enough and open a whole new world of possibilities. "The sooner we get there, the sooner we get back to the Elysium and onto more important matters."

A loud laugh came from Alana and she slapped her hand over her mouth to muffle it. "Sorry." She said as she went about sending the communication. Once done she picked up the PaDD containing the information about her protectee. "How briefed are you on this mission?"

"Don't be sorry, you know I'm right." He replied. "As for my briefing it was go there and come back here to the Elysium. I'm a glorified taxi driver Lana. So you brief me. What are we in for?"

"Awe, well if its any consolation to your ego, they couldn't have given me a better 'taxi driver'." She chuckled lightly and looked back to the assignment details, "I didn't have a second to read any of this, I was scent directly from security to the shuttle bay, but it says here were picking up a Ambassador Glinta's daughter Kora. She's a thirteen year old Bolian. She's been attending classes on the star base and now that they're over her mother has sent for her. So..." she let out another small laugh, "I guess this makes me a glorified babysitter as I've been assigned to be her only protection detail."

Jason chuckled "Or me a better security babysitter. "Thirteen huh? A teenager. Good thing the Elysium is close by. She won't have enough time to get on my nerves and me chuck her out the airlock. She'd going to be your responsibility to keep her occupied. But then I know you are up to this most difficult task and are supremely talented and up to the task. if you aren't there's a storage locker you can stuff her in."

"Please, tell me more about this storage locker, I might just stuff myself in there and leave her to annoy you for the laughs it's sure to give me." Lana joked but continued reading. The details were slim, it seemed an easy enough task and little that could go wrong. "So, is music out of question? I promise not to sing along...loudly anyway. What's the earth sayings? Driver picks the music?"

"No you can't it was my suggestion. You have to come up with one of your own." Jason told her. "Music is most definitely not out of the question. "Hey, you want to sing. In space no one can hear you sing." He teased as he told the computer. "Play Beatles Will you Still love me When I'm 64." Soon the shuttle was filled with the bouncy, upbeat music of the Fab Four.

"Oh! I know this one!!" Lana bounced with excitement as she waited for her favorite part. "You'll be older too, and if you say the word I could stay with you" She tapped her foot and sang louder then she intended her body swaying to the beat.

Jason nodded his head as he added "Every summer we can rent a cottage in the Isle of Wight
If it's not too dear
We shall scrimp and save (shall scrimp and save)
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera, Chuck and Dave"

"Nobody better." He commented .

When the song came to a close Lana smiled with such joy her green eyes were as bright as grass. It was all too easy to get lost with Jason and forget her surroundings and job duties. "So he has good music taste AND he's pretty, you're like the whole package Danvers."

"You know Lana, I was just going to say the same about you, Your smart, attractive have a great sense of humor, Your also tough and love a challenge." Jason told her as his eyes drank her in. He spoke again computer play.Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace
Molly is the singer in a band
Desmond says to Molly, "Girl, I like your face"
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand

Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, bra
La, la, how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, bra
La, la, how the life goes on

Desmond takes a trolley to the jeweler's store
Buys a 20 carat golden ring (ring)
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as he gives it to her, she begins to sing (sing)

Ob-la-di, ob-la-da (la, la, la, la, la, la)
Life goes on, brah (la, la, la, la, la, la)
La, la, how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da (la, la, la, la, la, la)
Life goes on, brah (la, la, la, la, la, la)
La, la, how the life goes on
Yeah

In a couple of years
They have built a home, sweet home

With a couple of kids running in the yard
Of Desmond and Molly Jones
(Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha)

Happy ever after in the market place
Desmond lets the children lend a hand (arm, leg)
Molly stays at home and does her pretty face
And in the evening, she still sings it with the band

Yes
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, bra
La, la, how the life goes on
Hey
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, bra
La, la, how the life goes on

In a couple of years
They have built a home, sweet home

With a couple of kids running in the yard
Of Desmond and Molly Jones
(Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha)

Hey, happy ever after in the market place
Molly lets the children lend a hand
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening, she's a singer with the band

Yeah
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, bra
La, la, how the life goes on
Hey
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, bra
La, la, how the life goes on

And if you want some fun
Take Ob-la-di-bla-da

Lana swayed back and forth to the song, singing the chorus every time it came around. The compliment Jason had given her making her feel lighter then she did in zero gravity. The way he looked at her made her stomach heat, before the song ended she turned to him, "I'm going to grab something from the replicator, care for anything?"

Jason smiled her as Lana swayed back and forth in time with the music. "A roast beef sandwich if you please," He said as he looked at her and couldn't believe his good fortune in being alone with Lana.

"Kay," she said as she placed the PaDD down and got up, she was all smiles on her way to the replicator, she may have even had a bit of a bounce in her step. She ordered Jason's sandwich then ordered what she was suddenly craving. When the food was done she took both plates back to the front of the shuttle bay and handed Jason his sandwich before sitting back down in her seat with the peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich. She held up a finger, "If you made any snide comments on my childish choice of food I will have no other choice but to prove to you I am, in fact, an adult." She smirked and took a bite.

"Me? Make a joke about a beautiful woman eating a peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich. That would be insensitive and mean and I am neither. But am keenly interested on how you would prove your an adult?"

"It involves less then adequate clothing. But since your smart enough to not provoke me we can table that for another day." Alana knew she was being a tease but it was also one of her favorite past times so therefore she regretted nothing.

"I'm all in favor of less clothing. Most definitely I am in favor of less clothing." He said with a smile.

Jason's comment made Lana snicker, if only this poor boy knew what he was getting himself into. "You just want to see me shirtless,"

Jason blushed furiously, "Umm, if I'm honest which I always try to be, Not just shirtless Lana." He admitted.

Before she could take another bit she chocked on air, "So brave and...candid." She readjusted herself in the seat so she was facing him, plate in her lap she tilted her head to the side and studied him as she asked him, "Tell me, how often have you thought of me...more then shirtless since our night in the starlight room?"

Jason met her gaze, he wasn't ashamed of what he had said. Lana was gorgeous. "Several time Lana." He admitted. "I hope that doesn't offend you but you are beautiful and I want to know all I can about you. I want us to be a couple. To share romantic getaways even if their on the holodeck. To be there for each other in good times and bad."

The words came as a shock, but they shouldn't have and Lana knew that. Jason had already hinted as to his intentions but was this something she was ready for? She hadn't been in a serious relationship since before entering the academy, even then the feelings had been fleeting. Her mouth dried as she grabbed at anything she could say that would be honest and true. Could she give Jason what he was looking for? Could she be what he wanted? In all the ways he wanted? Her lips formed a thin tight line and she looked down at her sandwich. "I want to know you first, I want you to know me before you declare that."

He nodded, clearly disappointed at Lana's answer. he felt she was brushing him off. "I'm sorry. Me and my big mouth. Of course I understand. I need to learn to keep my mouth shut." He said softly not looking at her and after a minute turned back to his console. His dreams of a relationship going out the proverbial window

Lana saw what her words had done to him. Damn her and her brain, why couldn't she just follow her heart? Why couldn't she just leap once in her life. She looked at the clock, they still had well over an hour and a half before they would make the rendezvous. Taking her plate she set it on the side console and stood up. Her hands threatened to shake as she placed a hand on the side of Jason's chair and turned it so that he was facing her. She didn't say another word as their eyes locked on one another. Enjoying the questioning look on his face she untucked her uniform shirt and lifted it above her head and dropped it to the floor, leaving her in the sleeveless undershirt. Goosebumps raised all along the skin of her arms as her hands found their way to where her pants fastened below her navel.

"Lana, you don't need to do this. " Jason told her, "I don't want or need pity. I opened my big mouth, said some things I shouldn't have. I'm not going to try and force you into a relationship. " He said even as Lana had removed her uniform top. "Please don't make this worse. I don't want you doing anything you will regret later."

"I don't do anything I would regret, nor do I pity you." Her words came out matter of factly as she unfastened her pants and tilted her head to the side once more, "Unless you've changed your mind about seeing me with less clothing?" She kicked off her boots and tucked her thumbs under her waist line.

He nodded at her words. "No, I haven't changed my mind in seeing you in less clothing Lana." Jason answered firmly and with conviction. He told Lana how he felt and she seemed to have accepted that. "I'm looking forward to it actually."

"Good," She said and pulled at her pants until they fell in a pile at her ankles, she stepped out of them at the same time pulling her undershirt over her head to reveal a red lace see through bra that matched the delicate panties she wore. For a moment she stood there, watching him watch her. She waited for his eyes to finish roaming the bare parts of her exposed skin before bracing herself on his shoulder and sliding onto his lap. She didn't want to ruin this moment by telling him how much the thought of a relationship scared her, she wanted to live in this moment, to leap. She wanted him to keep his promise to catch her when she fell for him.

Wordlessly he wrapped his arms around her and just held her. His wandered over her lithe, trim body. he reached a hand up and again without saying a word he turned Lana's head to him and he kissed her. It was gentle and soft. The kiss of a man who loved the woman he was with. Not some randy high school boy on his first date. "Beautiful." He whispered as his lips came off hers, then he added "Thank you."

Alana's lips tipped up in a smile against his. "Don't thank me. I wanted you to see me, even if its not all of me yet." She hid her face in his neck, nervous now that the rush of confidence left her. She kissed the skin there, just above his collar, then took the skin between her teeth and lightly nipped him. "I could never regret you. When your exactly what I want, who I want. I'm just..." She trailed off frustrated with her lack of ability to form sentences and decided to bite him again.

He kissed he again. "I think I understand what you are trying to say Lana." As he kissed her throat and neck tenderly even as she nipped him. "Do I taste good?" He quipped as he bent his head and kissed the top of her breasts. "Just live in the moment." He whispered, "I'm not going anywhere."

"Yes," was all she managed to say as the air in her lungs left her at the feel of his lips on the sensitive skin of her chest. Her hand moved, one still on his shoulder and the other on the back of his neck encouraging him to continue. Her eyes closed and she let her head fall back lost in the feel of him.

Jason continued to kiss Lana's soft, silky skin. His kisses finding her neck, throat and shoulder as he exploded the area of exposed skin. After a moment he went back to the top of her breasts and kissed them tenderly.

Alana opened her eyes, looking down at him against her heated her in a way she couldn't describe. Placing both hands on either side of his face she tiled his head back and brought her lips down against his fiercely. Moving her hips she grinded against him. It was difficult in the seat but not impossible.

Jason gasped and then let out a happy moan as Lana first kissed him and then ground her hips against him. He wished they were back on the Elysium and in one or the other's quarters. "Oh God Lana!" As he let out another blissful moan. Followed by a kiss on her neck.

The hand on the back of Jason's neck moved so she could drag her nails against his scalp. Lana let out a heavy exhale when his kiss found her neck, she leaned her head to the side to allow him better access to the skin there. His kiss drove her mad and her hips pressed down even harder as she rocked back and forth over top his lap. If she wasn't careful she would get swept away, already she was lost in the feel of him.

Jason accepted Lana's invitation and kissed the underside of her throat and neck. The soft skin was like a narcotic to him. He couldn't get enough of Lana. He brought his hands into the act as they moved slowly up and down her side as he softly stroked her.

Lana looked back down and pulled his face to hers, she kissed him with so much passion she thought she would burst with there. "You have to be the adult and stop." She said around the kiss, her mouth moving hungrily against his. The last thing she wanted to was to stop but she knew if they didn't it was going to lead to her removing his pants.

Jason cupped her face in his hands as he gave Lana one more kiss. This was squarely on her lips. "Lana, stop, We need to stop. We can continue this back aboard the Elysium if you wish but for now we need to stop." He said softly but firmly.

"Is that an order?" She breathed against his lips, she wasn't ready to pull away yet, especially after he spoke with such authority she was enticed once more, her thighs tightening.

"I'm afraid it is Lana." Jason replied quietly. "But we can continue when we get back to the Elysium ... if you like. I know I would like to continue this."

Eyes closed she leaned her forehead against his and whispered, "Yes, I would like to very much. " She paused and added, "Especially when you talk like that." with a smirk.

Jason kissed her again. "Excellent, now get dressed and we will continue this when we get back to the ship." He looked at Lana, His feelings for her growing stronger with each passing second. He never wanted this to end.

Slowly Alana rose from her place on his lap, she lingered for a second giving him one last look to last him until they were together again. "So bossy" she teased as she bent down to retrieve her pants, slipping them on but leaving the clasp open.

I believe the correct term is called being an adult Lana." Jason quipped as he watched her slip her pants back on and knowing they would continue on this little adventure later and he couldn't wait.

Rolling her eyes she went about putting her clothes back on, after slipping her boots on she tucked in her shirts, straightening them so there were no wrinkles. She couldn't arrive at the star base disheveled. "Well I'm glad one of us is responsible enough to be the adult. However boring the task might be." Plopping back down in her seat she picked up her peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

"Yes, It's a dirty job but that has to be undertaken." Jason said with a grin. As he gave Lana a look of approval. She once again was the professional security officer...munching on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Alana glanced over at Jason as she took another bite and caught him looking at her, "What?" She said innocently with a mouthful.

"Just admiring you Lana." Jason said honestly.

"Hmm," She swallowed the bite in her mouth and then added, "You're just thinking about me naked." She teased and finished her sandwich. She glanced to the console seeing alot more time had passed then she thought. They would be arriving in just over a half hour. She only hoped the trip back to the Elysium went as quickly as this trip had.

"Absolutely." Jason admitted with a smile. "And it's such a pleasing thought." He looked at his console. "Give the starbase a holler. Tell them we'll be there in thirty minutes. Have the Ambassador's kid ready."

“Aye sir,” Lana said with a giggle. After a few moments she replied, “Transmission sent and received.” Playfully she glanced at Jason, “Anything else sir?”

"Nothing else at this time Ensign Balfour. Continue to preform your duties and all will be fine." Jason replied with mock sternness.

“Oh, Ensign Balfour now?” Alana raised a brow in mock offense though she was impressed how turned on he had her by just the authority he used in his voice. It caused her to sit up straighter.

Jason smiled at Lana's mock offense. "Now, now Lana no need to get your dander up. I was just teasing you. I must say you do follow orders very well."

"I do an even better job not following them." Lana stuck her tongue out at Jason.

"You know. I don't doubt that for one second and I can't wait to see you actually do that." Jason replied with a smile.

Alana playfully shook her head as she saw the star base come into view. After checking a few systems on her screen she stood, straightening her uniform once more. She attached her phaser to her belt after ensuring it was set to stun. Her expression was all business now, her eyes serious and seeming a darker shade of green. "She'll be waiting with station security for me in the shuttle bay, I'll escort the ambassadors kid onto the runabout. Then we can high tail it back to the Elysium." Alana added one more piece of info before Jason could speak, "The hand off needs to be in person, they wont simply beam her onto the runabout with out checking i'm the one taking her."

Jason listened in silence as Alana filled him on the procedure to getting the ambassador's kid. "Makes sense. I'd want to know who I was handing the kid over to." He grinned at her, "So go get your charge Ensign Balfour. I promise to wait right here for you. I won't even power the engines down. So when you get back, we can as you put it hightail it back to the Elysium."

Lana couldn't help the way the corner of her lips curved up as she turned to walk away and ready herself to retrieve her charge.


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