The Beginning
By C.
Post End Game: 3 Years after Return
PG-13- Relationship between two women, if that’s not your cup of tea move on…

Something wonderful happens one night in San Francisco…….

This particular banquet managed to take the wind right out of Admiral Janeway.   She leaned over to her date Michael, “I’m going to get some fresh air”.  He got up to follow her but she stopped him.  “I’m ok, you stay.”
 
Michael eased back into the chair slightly agitated but, gave into her request “Don’t forget your wrap; it’s San Francisco you know.” 
 
“Thanks.”
 
Kathryn made her way out to the balcony.   Inhaling deeply she stared out into the garden, thinking about everything that has happened in the last 3 years.
 
“A beautiful woman should not be out here alone.”
 
Kathryn jumped and dropped her wrap.
 
“I’m sorry I did not mean to startle you.” Kathryn was stuck in her spot; her mouth couldn’t form any words.  She recognized the voice immediately but the soft tones of it threw her mind out of whack.
 
“Here take my jacket.” a white suit jacket came around her shoulders.  She could feel the heat from the other person on her back.  The hands stayed on her arms, rubbing lightly up and down warming her with their touch.
 
Kathryn finally found her voice.  Low and soft she said, “What about you?  Won’t you be cold in only your vest?”
 
The response came low and in her right ear “You know I will not.” 
 
Nodding, Kathryn smiled, “When did you develop this form of communication?”
 
“When you ceased being in my existence and walked out of my life three years ago.” Seven said softly.
 
That hurt Kathryn beyond words.  It felt like she’d been hit with a proton torpedo.  She wanted to turn around to respond but, was stopped by two strong arms that gripped her around the waist.
 
“I need to tell you something that I have been holding in for quite some time.” The voice was now in her left ear. “Will you allow me this time?”
 
“Of course.” Were the only words that would come out of Kathryn’s mouth.
 
“Kathryn, I am in love with you and I have been for as long as I can remember.  I know my actions the last time we were together; did not reflect that but, I was confused, scared, and inept in understanding my feelings.  Once I realized what I was experiencing, only then did it became clear. 
That I was in love with you and have not stopped thinking about you...”
 
Kathryn griped the balcony tighter.  It was becoming harder to breathe and stand. 
 
“Kathryn my inhale and exhale is your name.  I can not get you out of my heart or my mind.  I have dreamed of being this close to you.  I want to kiss, taste, and make love to you.  Learn what makes you feel good.” 
The voice pause for effect and said very low “Explore new things together.” Kathryn could no longer stand; she hadn’t even realized she was now leaning into the form behind her.  Kathryn felt soft lips tentatively kiss behind her ear and slowly make a path along her shoulders to her other ear.  She hummed with pleasure in the back of her throat. 
 
Kathryn was allowed to turn around.  Blue eyes locked into blue eyes.   Kathryn took a deep breathe and began slowly, “Seven I….”  Seven places a finger over her lips, “Shhh…… there is nothing to apologize for or explain.  I already know what you are going to say.  I want us to start from this moment not the past.”
 
Tears started to run freely from Kathryn eyes.   She began to trace Seven’s face like it was new to her.   Starting at her eyebrows, moving down to her cheeks; running her hand over the star burst implant.  Her hands trembling by now, finally reached those full lips.    She lightly traced the top one slowly, and then moved to the bottom one.   Seven parted her lips ever so slightly.  With the tip of her tongue she licked Kathryn’s finger.    “Seven, I want to…”   Her lips were covered with Seven’s soft full lips before she could finish her sentence.
 
The two women moaned into each others mouth.  Lips parted, tongues greeted each other hungrily for the first time.  Finally they parted, breathing heavy and looking at each other with deep want and desire.
“Kathryn.”
“Yes?”
“I think…”  Seven was distracted by a pair of lips trailing kisses up her neck and hands running down her bare back.  She gathered herself and started again.
“Kathryn.”
“MmmHmm?”
Seven pulled back and grabbed those hands.  That got Kathryn’s attention; she looked up into Seven’s deep blue eyes.
 “Kathryn I want to take you home and make love to you all night and day long.  Will that be acceptable with you?”
“More than Acceptable.”
Seven smiled the sexiest smile Kathryn had ever seen.
“Shall we go?” Seven grabbed Kathryn’s hand and they disappeared down the steps leading into the garden.
 
Moments later…….
 
“Kathryn?” Michael came out looking for her.  Then he heard the door open behind him.
“Kathryn is that you?”
“Seven are you out here?” Chakotay said into the darkness.
Both men looked at each other.  Chakotay noticed Seven’s jacket draped over the balcony.  As he reached for it, Michael recognized Kathryn’s wrap next to it.  Holding the garments in their hands; they turned to each other but, said nothing.  Turning slowly they looked out into the moon lit garden.