On the road to recovery

Posted on Wed Jan 22nd, 2020 @ 4:18pm by Lieutenant JG Heather De La Rosa {Kelea-Salik} & Senior Chief Petty Officer Fernando De La Rosa [Taylor]

Mission: Casperia Prime - A lesson in relaxation
Location: Tallia & Heather’s Quarters
2255 words - 4.5 OF Standard Post Measure

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With her recovery underway Tallia had invited Heather to share her quarters, until such time as she was fully fit and able to get back to work. Now she was finally out of Sickbay Heather was sitting on the sofa, a comfy pillow behind her and a blanket over her legs. She’d made a point of grabbing a drink and some snacks to nibble too, as well as some books to read. Tallia had left her with instructions to rest and she was doing just that.

Fernando stood on the other side of the door a huge bouquet of roses both white and red in his hand. he hoped Heather liked them. She had been through a horrible ordeal with her ship being attacked and her crew captured and sold as slaves. He wanted to give her a reason to smile.

Hearing the door chime Heather called for whoever it was to enter. She had a feeling who it might be but she wasn’t 100% certain.

Hearing her call out, "I come bearing gifts Heather." His face obscured by the roses. "I do hope you like them."

"Like them?!" Her smile practically shone. "I love them!! Would you put them in a vase for me please? You might need to replicate one big enough though!" She grinned. "You really didn't need to bring anything, I count just you as a good enough gift."

Fernando moved to the counter, placed the roses down and replicated a vase. Once done he placed the roses in, added some water and brought them over to Heather. "So you can see their beauty though they pale in comparison to yours Heather. Thank you for your nice compliment as well."

Heather blushed almost as red as the roses. "Thank you Fernando!" She gently savoured the scent of the roses they had a gentle, pleasant scent. "At least now I'll have chance to thank you properly for being there for me, you saved my life and you've been there for me ever since."

Fernando sat down on the couch. "I am just glad I was able to help you Heather. Seeing you smiling and recovering is all the thanks I need." Fernando replied with a smile of his own.

"I consider myself very lucky to be here, Tallia told me that I actually died for a short period of time. So I'm savouring every moment I have from now on!" Heather smiled warmly. "That includes time with you. Speaking of which, would you like anything to eat or a drink?"

"Yes, enjoy life and every second in it." Fernando shook his head no, "Thank but just seeing you well and happy is food enough for me. You have made a remarkable recovery Heather."

"At least now you get to see the real me" Heather offered a warmer smile. "Not the side hidden underneath years of forced drug use." She gently reached for his hand, taking hold of it. "I've come to realise something during the time I've been here, I don't have my senses back yet so tell me if I'm wrong but...I've cone to realise that I like you Fernando in more ways than one. I think maybe you feel the same?"

"You will get them back Heather. I'm sure of it. Remember Tallia said it would take time. Your senses are there but their dormant because of the drugs you were forced to take." He was silent for a moment but his eyes gave away his feelings for her and his relief at her seeing his feelings correctly. "You aren't wrong Heather. I do like you very much and in a number of ways. I just did not wish to appear forward with you."

"I wouldn't consider you too forward." Heather smiled as she leaned closer before letting her lips gently meet Fernando's. The kiss lingered for a few moments before she pulled back with an embarrassed look on her face. "Sorry I...couldn't resist."

Fernando smiled at the kiss and the comment. "I am not complaining Heather." He answered warmly. "Please feel free to indulge yourself anytime you get a feeling like that." He said bantered lightly.

"Don't tempt me!" Heather grinned as she looked up at him. "It would go a whole lot further than a kiss and I don't think Tallia would consider that resting!" She couldn't help but grin like a Cheshire Cat at the mere thought of what Tallia would say.

Fernando chuckled at the thought. "Indeed not. She would skin me alive. I would be a dead Cassanova." When she got finished with me or at least be in Sickbay for a long time."

"I definitely wouldn't want that!" Heather giggled. "But that doesn't mean I can't do this..." She moved a little closer and leant in for another kiss, one that was a whole lot more passionate than the last kiss.

Fernando closed his eyes at the kiss and returned it with equal passion, there was no denying how he felt about Heather. The kiss conveyed what he couldn't put into words. He hoped Heather felt the same way and not just gratitude for his helping her.

Heather felt what Fernando was trying to convey through the passion in his kiss. Her hand gently brushed his cheek as they kissed, it felt so good she didn't want it to end.

Fernando's eyes remained closed as Heather's hand brushed his cheek. The touch was soft and gentle and her skin was silky smooth. "I am glad you are here Heather." He muttered, "Very glad."

Heather sighed and offered a warm smile as she cuddled up. "So am I Fernando. I still want to stay onboard, that's if the Captain and Starfleet will allow me."

"Why would they not allow it Heather? You would be and asset to both the medical and marine departments. They would be glad to have you and the knowledge and skill you have." Fernando countered.

"I hope so!" She grinned. "I do want to help find the crew of my ship but there's only so much I can remember. But at least while I'm working I can do something to help."

"That's the spirit!" Fernando agreed. "We will find your crew Heather. You have already helped by letting us know what is going on, on the planet's surface."

She nodded. "I thought I was in love with Jason, but since my treatment I don't feel that way anymore. Was I just...confused or were my feelings real for a while? It's so confusing!" She rested her head on Fernando's chest. "I know where my feelings lie now, and they're firmly with you."

Fernando was happy to hear Heather say she had feelings for him. He understood her confusion. She had been drugged for years, to act and feel a certain way. Now she was free to act the way she truly felt. He lightly rubbed her back. "I think the drugs made you feel like you did towards Jason. You said they wanted you to bre... um mate with him. So the drugs made him even more attractive to you."

"That's true." She nodded. "But I'm glad it didn't work, we came to the conclusion that the drugs were stopping me from getting pregnant. I wouldn't want a baby hooked on those drugs."

"As am I. No responsible adult would want their child hooked on drugs and I know you will have a child when the time is right and make a wonderful mother." He replied.

Heather smiled warmly. "Thank you." She gently moved to lie on her back, her feet stretched out over the edge of the sofa as she rested her head on Fernando's lap looking up at him. "So tell me more about you! I want to hear everything there is to know about you and I seriously have to find you a good nickname."

"Not much to tell Heather." Fernando began, "I was born in Trevelez. it's a remote village in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In the province of Andalusia, Spain on Earth. I have two sister Maria and Rosalita. My mother Elmira is still alive. They erected a statue in my honor, for graduating from Starfleet." He blushed as he said it. "Oh! They renamed the three day festival form Festival de Amour to Festival del Armor de la Rosa. In my honor I might add. It is during the festival young men with a "jamon surrano" a cured ham can pursue a female of their choice." He stopped to let her absorb what he told her and to see her reaction as well. "Oh, I also have three fathers." He looked down at her, "Yes, it's true three fathers. You see,Armando Alvarez, Benito Ortiz and Topo Moreno, all three claim, with great pride, to be my father. As I was apparently conceived during the Festival de Amour."

Heather smiled. “Really? No wonder you’re so charming!” She looked up at him from where she lay. “You’re going to have to take me to this festival sometime! Who knows what might happen.”

"All true. I swear it Heather and you are most kind in saying I am charming. Would you really like to see the festival? Of course you won't be chased by any young men carrying a jamon surrano as you are hopefully spoken for." He blushed as he said the last. "However, I think you would enjoy the festival and you could meet my mother and sisters."

Heather smiled as Fernando mentioned her being spoken for. "I'd like that." She paused. "Fernando, I'm not one for listening to rumours but the grapevine says that up until now you've been quite the...Casanova with the ladies. Are you sure you'd be happy giving that up for me?"

"Nor should you listen to the grapevine. You should make your own decisions Heather." He sighed, "I like women Heather, I have many female friends, Gallia Norris, Anje Brett, Tallia. I had a girlfriend Mona. She was a marine like yourself. A beautiful Orion woman. We shared quarters but she was transferred and then I met you."

Heather nodded. "I have no problem with you having female friends." She sat up a little to better talk to him. "You've looked after me ever since I arrived here, I wasn't expecting to find love here but it seems that's exactly what I have found!" She smiled warmly.

He smiled in return, "I cannot explain it but I've felt connected to you Heather since we first met. I am glad you don't mind me having other female friends. I am faithful to the woman I love and unlike the bee I do not spread my affections about."

Heather nodded. "That's good enough for me." She gently stroked his cheek, her eyes taking in his features as she did so.

He smiled at her touch, "I will never give you reason to doubt me Heather." As he leaned down and kissed her forehead.

Heather smiled as she redirected his kiss and met his lips with her own. She was finding his appeal more than a little tempting. "I know Fernando." She leant forward to give him a passionate kiss.

He met her kiss with equal passion. It was true, he felt connected to Heather. As he kissed her, he knew he could be very happy with her if their relationship continued to unfold as he hoped and desired.

“Fernando, would you...” Heather paused wondering if she’d be asking too much so soon. “Stay with me tonight?” She knew how it sounded and she didn’t want to scare Fernando away. “What I mean is...we don’t have to...do anything if you don’t want to...just cuddle up together in bed is all.” She was starting to get flustered not wanting to make Fernando feel pressured.

Fernando smiled warmly at her, "I would love to if that is what you want Heather. I don't want you to feel like you have to do something you aren't ready for." He smiled again, "We will cuddle if that is what you want. Why don't we just play it by ear?" He suggested. "I do have a question however, what of Tallia? These are her quarters."

“I know” Heather nodded. “I’m hoping she won’t mind if having you here makes me happy. That’s if you’re comfortable with staying with me, knowing Tallia is here too.”

"I'm comfortable with it Heather." Fernando assured her, "No worries."

Heather smiled and nodded before moving to stand up she took Fernando’s hand. “Come with me?”

"Anywhere you lead, I shall follow." Fernando answered as his fingers curled around Heather's.

Leading Fernando into the bedroom Heather paused by the bed, she knew what she wanted but Tallia’s words about having some rest were ringing in her ears. “Fernando I...” She didn’t say anymore as she let her feelings guide her, kissing Fernando passionately as her fingers gently started removing his clothing.

"Heather." Fernando answered as he kissed her, "What about what Tallia said? You know resting? I don't want her to skin me if you should get ill."

“I’ll take responsibility for this.” Heather smiled. “Let’s just...take things slowly.”

"No, I can't let you do that Heather. we're in this together. However If Tallia gets mad, let her get mad at me. She can only stay mad at me so long...I hope." Fernando said with a smile.

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