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JADZIA
Worf's calm voice spoke from the command chair behind me. We'd just finished another scouting mission in the Gamma Quardrant, and I was bringing the Defiant to a stop at airlock six.
"Department heads, prepare reports for tomorrow's briefing," he said, "All hands, dismissed."
I rose from my own chair and folded my hands across his chest, "I'd say that was a successful mission. Five days in the Gamma Quadrant and no sign of the Jem'Hadar."
"Commander," Worf stood and approached me, "During our maneuvers through that asteroid belt in the Cartelos system, I noticed the Defaint felt a little, sluggish when turning hard to port."
I frowned slightly, placing my hands behind my back, "The inertial dampening generaters may need to be realigned."
"I'll begin drawing up a schedule immedietly. And while we're at it, we should recalibrate the targeting scanners, and check the EPS relays."
My lips formed a hard line, "O'Brien's going to be a little disappointed. He finally thought he had this ship running smoothly."
"Chief O'Brien has done an excellent job, this is a fine ship. But it is my duty to keep her functioning at peak proficiency."
I noticed an oppurtunity to flirt with him, and, of course, I jumped on it, "Mr, Worf, you're in love."
Worf looked startled, and I leaned forward and grinned at him, "With the Defiant."
I could see him release a breath in relief, "You exaggerate, as usual."
Worf turned to leave, and I couldn't help but smile. I seemed to know how to push all his buttons, I could really make him squirm. So why can't I make him fall for me? I silently chided myself as I left the ship. Come on, Jadzia. You've never been shy, well, not since you were joined, anyway. So why the hell is it so hard for me to just go for it? *It*, what exactly is *it*? What do I do, how do I say to him that I'm interested. And what exactly is interested anyway? Do I want to have sex, do I want to get married, or do I just want to have a good time? What would Worf want from a relationship?
What does a real relationship consist of anyway? We already know almost everything about each other. We have breakfast, lunch and dinner together on any given day. We talk, share our problems at work and opinions on political situations. We have fun together, I had just recently taught him how to play tongo (he's terrible) and he was teaching me to hone my fighting skills. So, what else is there? Okay, so I'd love for him to hold me close, I'd love to kiss him, and I'd *really* love to make love to him, but, how do I say that? Why has this never been so hard before? Before, *I* never had to do the chasing.
And another thing, why *am* I doing the chasing? The only man I have ever been this close to without him making a pass at me is Benjamin, and that's probably because I was a man when I met him. Yet, my striking beauty, witty intellect and sultry figure (no, I'm not modest) seemed to have no effect on Worf. Maybe I just don't excite him, maybe he doesn't find me attractive. And if that's the case, then no matter what I say or do, Worf just won't want me. After all, I'm *Nothing but a friend*.
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In my hands was a small honey colored tube. It was for Worf, a little housewarming gift. For some reason that was beyond me, Worf had decided to move onto the Defiant. I didn't have a problem with it, though, now we'd have a whole new place to hang out. And maybe, late one night, we'd have wild unihibited sex right on the bridge. The thought made me blush, we could do it in the Captain's chair, and on the helm and on the science station--
"Getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we?" I said aloud.
His door was open and I entered without him noticing. Worf was arranging his new home, and I watched him as he made his bed. When he'd finished, I spoke up, "Better?"
Worf looked back, finally noticing me, "Much," he stated.
"I thought about getting you a plant," I began, "But, somehow it didn't seem right."
"A wise descision."
"So, I brought you this instead," I held up the tube and he took it into his hand, "It's a collection of my favorite Klingon operas. Think about it, you can lie in bed and pipe them through the Defiant's comm system, and play them as loud as you like."
"A thoughtful gift."
I saw something unusual in Worf's eyes, something I'd never seen before. I gazed at him, and he gazed back. He didn't look uncomfortable or nervous, just... I don't know, but it was something. And whatever it was, it was directed towards me. Now would be a perfect time to say something, but I was speechless. Damn it Dax, say *some*thing. "You know, Worf, in the end, living on the Defiant isn't going to change anything. You're still going to have to get used to life on the station," I wanted to kick myself. *That's* what I said? That pitifully lame comment was all I could think of. Instead of saying, "I want you, Worf," *that's* what I said?
"I am not sure I agree."
"Sooner or later you're going to *have* to adapt," I figured it was too late to change the subject now.
"Perhaps it will be all of you that have to adapt to me."
A smile formed on my lips. Okay, now's your chance Dax. You've got the perfect oppurtunity, say something. Tell him how you feel, tell him what you want.
"Maybe I should go," Damn it, Dax, you did it again.
"Perhaps we could have dinner in the mess hall..."
"The Defiant's mess? It's empty right now."
"I know," he stated.
Oh, this is unbelievable. Worf is inviting me to an intimate dinner. All I have to is stop being afraid and say yes, "Um, I have some work to finish, I'll take you up on it another time."
*UUUUHHHH!* What is wrong with me!!!!!?????
"Oh, alright," I could tell that he was disappointed. So was I. I quickly left his quarters, escaping what I was feeling. Once I was outside, I slumped against the wall. What is going on with me? Maybe I'm afraid of what might happen. Maybe it's because I've never felt this way about anyone. I've never felt this way about anyone, and it frightens me.
~finis
~The End~
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