Learning to Love
Tu/P
NCC-17
Summary: Tom's suffering from nightmares from his past. While he dreams, Tuvok shares them with him.
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Bolting up with a silent scream on his lips, gasping as he stared wildly about him peering into the shadows till he was sure he was safe, flopping back onto his pillow, when he saw that he was quite safe in his quarters, staring up at the ceiling of his room, Tom felt his eyes tearing up as he groaned, "It a dream it alright it's just a dream, I'm safe. God damnit it can't be happening again. Why the fuck can't I let it go?" Thumping his mattress with his fist as he covered his face with his arm. Dreading the very idea of going back to sleep.Tu/P
NCC-17
Summary: Tom's suffering from nightmares from his past. While he dreams, Tuvok shares them with him.
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Bolting upright with a gasp looking about wildly Tuvok breathed deeply as he sought out what had woken him, checking the time he noticed that it was the same time he was woken for the last two weeks, unsure what to do he lay back as he went over the dream again, frowning as he felt he knew that the young man from the dream was screaming for help as he fought off the many men, as they held him down and raped him one after the other, unable to help the man, Tuvok watched as man after man had their turn, he had a feeling he felt he knew the blond but was unsure since he was unable to see the man's face, troubled Tuvok sat up again, as he remembered that the blond had something thick about his neck, it bit into his neck drawing blood, as the men yanked on it opening half healed wounds, his slender form was marred with bruises and cuts, with a unVulcan shudder Tuvok slipped out of his warm bed as he headed into the living area for some calming Vulcan tea.
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Slumped on his couch, Tom debated whether to move and get ready to met Harry or stay where he was and try and forget the nightmares from his past.
Idly he wonder if anyone would noticed if he didn't turn up for his shift, with a humorless laugh, Tom knew that Chakotay and Janeway would noticed if he missed his shift, he didn't want to risk bringing their wrath down on his back, he just got back into the Captain's good graces again, after pulling a stupid stunt on the holodeck that backfired really badly, which earned him a week stay in the brig for his troubles, which lead to his problems he was now dealing with, his stay in the confined space, dragged up memories he never wanted to remember ever again. He never wanted to remember the pain and humiliation of being owned by another, being told when to piss, shit and eat, lead about like a fucking animal with a homemade collar and leash, his owner would let others use him to keep the peace in prison between the other ranks.
Clutching his stomach, Tom bolted off the couch and raced into the bathroom, bringing up the contents in his stomach from the night before, till all that was left was the dry heaves.
Wiping his mouth, Tom groaned as image of Tuvok flickered thought his churning mind, he wished he could forget the smoldering man, who had somehow crept into his thoughts and heart over the years, shaking his head of the man, as he said, "Never again, no one is ever going to control me ever again."
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Entering the Mess Hall, Tuvok nodded at the Captain and the Commander who was having their usual morning breakfast together, looking about the room looking and spotted Tom sitting with his friends sipping a cup of coffee as he listened to Harry and B'Elanna, the two had surprised everyone by getting together, everyone thought that Tom might go out her but he never even looked at her like that. Tuvok wasn't sure what it was that drew him to the younger man but whatever it was had him wanting to protect him from the constant dangers he found himself in, he had also noticed a trend with Tom, he avoided anyone who was stronger than he was, he knew that others had expressed an interest in the younger man but Paris had kindly rebuffed them and walked away, Tuvok had never heard if Tom had anything in the way of a relationship with anyone since they were stranded out in the DQ, in the start of their voyage Tuvok was sure that Tom had been attacked by both Maquis and Fleet crew but there was never any complaints laid so he wasn't totally sure but he couldn't shake the feeling that he was right in the matter.
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Feeling as if he was being watched, Tom glanced about room only to land on the soulful eyes of Tuvok, nodding at him Tom torn his eyes away, finishing off his coffee in one big gulp, smiling at his friends, "I'll catch you later."
Surprised Harry asked in concerned, "You alright Tom?"
"Yeah sure, I forgot a report and I need to hand it in this morning that all." Tom strolled out of the room leaving behind three very concerned people.
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Sitting in the briefing room Kathryn Janeway eyed her pilot with concern, she was worried about him, she knew that Chakotay was as well, he had told her that he tried to speak to Paris when he was released from after his week stay in the brig but Tom refused to even speak to him, she knew that he had suffered from nightmares and his fear of the dark had kicked in to the point that they had to leave one of the over head lights on, taking in his pale and wan features with a ring of black shadow under his eyes, his normal bright blue eyes were dull and lifeless, she knew that putting Tom in the brig for his senseless stunt was right but looking at him now made her regret her decision.
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Chakotay sipped from his mug as he went over his report, shaking his head at the state it was in, it looked like something a child would do, not a thirty year old man, it was slopply with lots of mistakes, it made him even more worried than ever about the state of their chief pilot, he had to do something he didn't want to do but had to, he had the crew safety to think about as much as he dreaded to do it he had to tell Tom first that he was off the conn and off duty and that he had to report to him or Tuvok for counseling, he knew of the blond had a fear of counselors, he had read his files and knew that no counselor had ever got Tom to talk to them, he meant to change that. Squaring his shoulders as he resolved to get Tom to talk whether he liked it or not.
Not wanting to drag it out any further than necessary, he comm Tom to met him in his office.
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Admitting a clearly nervous Tom into his office, he watched as the man stood at attention in front of his desk, picking up Tom's report he asked, "Care to explain this?"
With his eyes fixed on the wall in front of him Tom remained quiet. Chakotay sighed deeply before saying, "Tom you're not helping matters any by remaining quiet, if you need to more time to redo this report ask me, by handing reports unfinished and sloppy you're giving me no choice in this matter, if you can't give me a good reason why you handed this to me like this then I'll have to ground you." Seeing a flicker of emotion just before the mask slid back into place, "Do you have anything to say?"
Without any emotions showing, Tom answered, "No sir."
Breathing deeply Chakotay shook his head as he said, "Then you give me no choice, until future noticed you're grounded and are to report to either me or Commander Tuvok for mandatory counseling sessions, starting from tomorrow, you have till after duty shift tomorrow morning to decide, dismissed."
Watching as the blond left his office with sorrow and worry in his eyes, he informed the captain of his decision.
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"Fuck, that it's my life is over, now what am I to do now? There no way in hell I can tell them anything. I can't tell, there is only one thing left to do." With his mind made up Tom stormed into his bedroom tearing it apart, while cursing aloud as he couldn't find his box that contained everything that meant everything to him, "Damnit where the fuck is it?" Glancing about his living space when he remembered, " Shit that right I moved it, computer beam me to Jefferies tubes twenty beta three."
As he felt the transporter lock onto him, he torn off his combadge as he begun to disappear, he didn't hear his door chime. Once the beam released him, Tom smiled as he found his box where he had hidden it to keep it safe from prying eyes, falling to his knees as he caressed it, lifting the lid and gazing fondly at the contents finding what he was looking for his back up plan when all else failed.
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Over riding Paris's command code, Tuvok stepped into the bare room, not all that surprised at how bare it was, he knew immediately that Tom was not in his quarters, he felt the dread building up, he knew that he had to act fast or he'd be to late, "Computer lock onto Lt. Paris bio signs and beam him to my signal."
"Acknowledged."
Satisfied Tuvok waited for Tom to join him.
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Tom frowned as he felt the transporter lock onto him clutching his box to him with fear in his eyes Tom disappeared only to rematerialized back in his quarters with Tuvok standing over him.
Before he could get to his feet, Tuvok frowned as he uttered in disbelieve, "It's you."
Looking up at Tuvok with fear in his eyes as he asked, "What's me?"
Looking down at the man at his feet, Tuvok held out his hand to help him stand when Tom flinched Tuvok felt a rage building up inside him that he had never felt before, not wanting the young man to fear him anymore than he already did, stated calmly, "You've been broadcasting your fears in the forms of dreams for the last two weeks, I have been sharing your dreams."
Tom shook with shock as he animatedly denied Tuvok words, "No that not possible, you can't know." Looking about wildly Tom scurried into his bedroom and wedged himself into a small gap between his dresser and wall.
Following the distressed man into his room moving over to where Tom was wedged in, he crouched down saying in a smoothing voice, "It's okay Thomas, please come out of there."
Shaking his head, his eyes filled with unshed tears, worrying his bottom lip as he looked for an escaped route, not seeing a way out Tom started screaming, "NO!" Before lauching himself at Tuvok as he pummel Tuvok's chest over and over again screaming, "NEVER AGAIN!"
Realizing his mistake, Tuvok tried to control the younger man without hurting him, all the while in a smoothing voice he tried to calm the angry man.
Coming to his senses, Tom tried to pushed away from Tuvok, frowning as Tuvok tighten his grip about him, saying in a dull tone, "It' over, everything is over."
"What over Thomas?"
Jerking suddenly at the name then going still as he said in a low voice, "Don't call me that. Everything, my life is over, you know what happened to me, soon the Captain and Commander Chakotay will know, they made do already, since I've been pulled from the conn."
Concerned Tuvok said, "You only off till you're better, we're worried about you Tom."
"Why bother? I'm not worth it." Replied Tom dejectedly, with his head slumped Tom sat on the bed, moving till he was in the middle then curled into a ball without another word he drifted off into a restless sleep.
Tuvok stayed till he was sure that Tom was asleep before calling the Captain.
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Still feeling tired Tom looked about wearily frowning as he heard voices coming from the living area, to tired to move and see who it was, frowning when he heard what sounded like Tuvok say, "I'll stay with him Captain."
"Are you sure you're okay with this Tuvok?"
"I am."
"Okay then, you're off duty till further notice then, and Tuvok please bring our Tom back."
"I will."
Slipping back to sleep with a faint smile Tom curled up around a well cared for Teddy Bear.
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"You're to go to Yuera and show him a good time, if you don't, you know what will happen cunt."
Shivering in fear Tom nodded as his owner shoved him out the door, before exiting he heard his owner say, "Thomas your father has a message for you, be a good little slag." As he left he heard Karl Lummber roar with laughter.
Tugging at the crude collar about his neck, wincing as it stuck onto a half healed wound, as he walked through the excise yard, Tom ignored the taunts that were thrown his way, he knew he was safe from them, if they were told to leave him alone they would, they didn't wish to cross Karl Lummber, it could easyly be them joining him the next time, stopping in front of a room waiting for Yuera to admit him, he had been given to a cruel sadist that night, Tom knew he's be a guest of the infirmary when it was over. Karl had two rules that everyone who took his pet had to abide by, he wasn't to be killed or to seriously hurt that the prison doctor couldn't fix within a day or so.
Entering Yuera room, once inside he took off his jumpsuit and sunk to his knees, waiting for his orders.
Smirking, Yuera a small man in stature, had always felt inferior among other men, with his cruel streak he was a feared man as he looked at the man at his feet he lashed out with his feet connecting with the blond's groin saying, "You won't need that tonight, if I see it hard tonight you're regret it, you understand slut?"
Nodding in pain fighting the urge to cover his groin with his hand.
With another kick he yell, "I didn't hear you Pussy boy."
Tom knew he was in for it, he was lost either way, if he spoke he'll get hit again and if he didn't it would gain him another kick, he was never to talk unless it was to a guard and they both knew it but Yuera loved giving orders like that so he had an excuse to lash out. It also meant that Yuera was in a foul mood.
With a gleeful smile Yuera ordered, "Go get ready, use the larger one and leave it in, then lie on the bed cunt and wait for me."
Crawling to the only bed in the room, he gathered together the toys Yuera liked to use, preparing himself, once he was done he laid on his stomach with his legs spread wide without being told, he knew how they liked him, with despair and fear building within him, Tom waited for Yuera, he knew that he was alone, it was dinner time, he wouldn't be missed by anyone they all knew where he was, when Yuera returned he wouldn't be alone, he'd bring his friends with him.
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Jerking awake with a whimper, Tom bolted off the bed and into the bathroom, locking the door, Tom huddled in the corner, whimpering as his tears flowed down his face, rocking on his heels, he didn't hear Tuvok calling him as he memories washed over him.
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Having had some of his things packed for him by Commander Chakotay who had just dropped them off to him when he heard a whimpering noise coming from Tom's bedroom, dropping his bag onto the floor and raced into the room in time to see the bathroom door slide shut.
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"My, my what a pretty sight we have here, tie him down boys, it's time for some fun."
Waking with a jerk Tom felt someone slap his ass hard over and over again.
Yuera crouch down beside him and snarled, "Make one sound and I'll send you to Cewa, I know he wants to get his hands on you again, now be a good little slut and keep you mouth open and no teeth or they be knocked down your throat."
"Hey Yuera, it's ready where would you like it placed?"
Grinning as he looked into Tom eyes as he said, "Karl wants it placed on his left ass cheek, I guess I better gag him huh?"
With a snicker one of his friends replied, "Unless you want Jimmy and the guards down here then yes you better."
"Who gives a fuck about Jimmy, he just sore that he didn't claim pussy boy first and the guards know not to step in a cell after lights out." He sneered back, grabbing a sock from the floor he stuffed it into Tom's mouth. Flicking his wrist as he looked into Tom's horror stricken eyes as he felt and then smelt his skin begin to burn, eyes widen in horror as he realized that they had branded him, with that last thought he passed out.
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Rising on unsteady feet Tom moved over to the mirror turning he lowered his sleep pants just enough for him to see the scar that marred his left buttock cheek, they couldn't remove it, they had rubbed in something that made sure that it couldn't be removed, looking at the two letters CS, he knew what they meant without being told, Cock Sucker, that was their nickname for him, they constantly called him a good little cock sucker, the scar was ugly, red and pucked, he never got naked with anyone not that he ever would, his body would make a Klingon warrior proud, not him it made him sick, it repulsed him so much that he could barely tolerate having a shower with real water, instead he favoured using the dreaded sonic showers he hated with a passion, he never stood in front of a mirror looking at his body like he did now.
Pulling up his pants as he retied them up, Tom caught his reflection in the mirror looking himself in the eye, something he didn't do if he could help it, he saw his pain staring back at him, closing his eyes as he moved over to the door releasing the lock with his mask firmly in place he faced a very shocked Tuvok as he blocked his way out, He dully said, "Excuse me Commander."
Tuvok refused to move staring into the pale blue eyes, he asked, "They banded you, didn't they?"
Feeling his mask beginning to slip, Tom asked, "How did you know?"
Leading Tom to his bed Tuvok explained, "You remember when I did that mind meld with you?" At Tom's nod Tuvok said, "Since then I have been able to feel you at times, only when you're really stressed like now. I think a bond formed between us and remained, your dreams and memories have been intense lately and have been flowing over the link to me."
Tom stared into the Vulcan's eyes, he wish he could trust the Vulcan but he couldn't trust anyone, all they wanted to do was control and hurt him, he couldn't risk being hurt like that again.
Tuvok quietly said, "You can trust me, T'hy'la I won't hurt you."
Licking his dry lips Tom shook his head saying, "I can't. God I wish I could but I can't trust nobody. I trusted my father and he gave me to that fucker, I can't trust anyone not even myself."
"I trust you."
Wishing he had his long hair again, to hide behind Tom ducked his head as Tuvok told him, "You don't repulsed me Tom, I know what they did to you, they made you do things against your will, they degraded you by making you wear a collar and leading you about on a leash like a animal, those so call men branded you and left marks on your body, they're cowards of the worse kind, if any of them are still alive when we get home they are going to know what a Vulcan can do when they really let their emotions go."
"Why?"
Lifting Tom's chin up and looking him in the eye as he said, "Because T'hy'la I care for you and love you, one day I hope you will love me back but I know it will take time and I'll wait for the day that you can look at me and say it to me and mean it."
Tom searched Tuvok face smiling slightly as he said, "You really mean it don't you?"
"Indeed, I won't lie to you or hurt you."
Nodding Tom knew that Tuvok meant what he said and he believed him, he whispered, "I know."
"That is good, now lay down and get some sleep." As he moved to stand Tom hand snagged his sleeve looking down at Tom who stared back at him wide eyed as he stammered, "Hold me?"
Nodding Tuvok helped Tom into bed before kicking off his shoes and his uniform jacket and pants, leaving on his shorts and unshirt.
Holding the blankets up for Tuvok to join him. Slipping into bed next to Tom, Tuvok held out his arms for Tom to move into them.
Moving into Tuvok's arms he snuggled down feeling safe in a long time, he whispered, "Thanks Tuvok."
Feeling a kiss on top of his head before Tuvok said, "Anytime, my angel." Closing his eyes Tom fell into a dreamless sleep for the first time in a long time.
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Tom woke up with someone spooned up behind him, he knew instantly that he was safe, he never woke up in anyone arms before, he was normally ordered to his mat in the corner of Karl's cell or whoever cell he was in after lock down, before joining Voyager he never slept in a bed all night while in prison, beds were a luxury for him and a couple of others, the only time he got to sleep in one for a whole night was while he was in the infirmary as a guest.
"Never again T'hy'la, you will never be treated like that ever again, if I have a say in it and I hope I do." Tuvok whispered into his ear causing him to shiver as his warm breath caressed his earlobe.
Looking over his shoulder with a tired smile, Tom said, "I hope you have a say in it as well Tuvok."
Smiling gently at the skittish man in his arms, Tuvok was content to stay like this but his bladder was screaming for some relief, with a sigh he smiled as he said, "Be right back."
Nodding Tom watch as Tuvok slid out of bed, he watched as Tuvok body sleek and powerful like a panther, strolled into the bathroom, he normally avoided people who looked powerful, to be truthful he shied away from everyone, his past had taught him to never judge a person by their looks, while in prison he had dealt with people who looked like they wouldn't harm a fly and they were the ones who loved inflicting pain, while the ones who looked like they could snap you in half were harmless, like Jimmy who was big as a house was just a big softy, he had tried to protect Tom in the beginning but when he had the whole prison pressing him, he back off to only protect him during work detail, somehow he manage to get Tom place in the motor pool with him, Tom had only fond memories while with Jimmy getting his hand dirty repairing the motors.
Turning when he heard Tuvok returning, smiling at the dark man letting his eyes roam over the powerful man shocked when he felt his cock twitch, throwing the bed coverings off as he glanced down with a surprised look, he saw that his normal flaccid cock slowly stirred into life for the first time in many years.
Tuvok looked concerned when Tom looked at his groin when he looked he noticed that Tom's cloth covered penis was semi hard, when a flare of arousal hit him, he torn his gaze off the beautiful sight and back up to Tom's wide eyed expression, taking in deep breaths to control his own desire, as Tom said, "Shit, it still works."
Surprised Tuvok frowned as he asked, "Pardon?"
Tom clarified, "This is the first time my penis has even shown signs of being interested in anything, I was never allow to touch myself or get hard while with them, I lost interest in masturbating and I never got an erection in a long time, my sex life took a dive, I took one look at your body and my cock flares back into life with a bang."
Tuvok asked, "Should I feel honoured that it was my body that stirred your first arousal?"
With a small chuckle Tom said, "I think you should, you have a beautiful body and if just looking at you brings back feelings that have been long since dead, imagine what would happen when I'm all better."
Slipping back into bed Tuvok gathered Tom into his arms as he said, "I can't wait, it will be something to look forward to T'hy'la."
Tom looked up at Tuvok as he shyly said, "I'd like that."
"What?"
"T'hy'la, no one ever called me anything but Tom or Thomas or some other names not worth mentioning, the worse was how they used my full name, it was filled with scorn and hate, I cringe everytime they used it."
With Tom's explanation, Tuvok understood why Tom jerked at the use of his full name, tighten his hold on the younger man as he said, "Then that what I shall call you when we off duty and in private."
"I'd like that, but can you keep T'hy'la for just us? I like Tommy as well, my mother use to call me that with affection before she died."
With a smile Tuvok tried out Tom's version of his name, "Tommy, sounds good."
"Sounds good, I like it." Tom shyly replied.
"Tommy it is for off duty hours then."
Burrowing into Tuvok's arms with a sigh, "What do you think the others will think of us being together?"
Looking into Tom's blue eyes as he said, "It's illogical to try and guess what the crew will think and to be honest, I don't really care as long as you're happy, that all I care about T'hy'la."
Tom asked, "What about T'Pel and your children?"
With a sad expression Tuvok told him, "She had moved on, our link was sever so we could survive our Pon Farr."
Tom sadly said, "I'm sorry."
No sure he understood Tuvok asked, "For what Tommy?"
"For not being with T'Pel and your family, I know that you miss them alot."
"You're right, I do miss my family but it's better that we can move on and find new mates, T'Pel has found a wonderful man and has bonded with him and I've found you."
"We're not bonded, how can I help you when your Pon Farr comes?"
"By being my friend and we have awhile yet before I enter my next Pon Farr."
"How much time are you talking about?"
"Two more years, I had my last Pon Farr just before we were lost, before I went to spy on Commander Chakotay."
"I'll be ready then."
Kissing the top of Tom's blond hair as he squeezed the lankly form in his arms.
"Tuvok?"
"Yes?"
"Who do I talk to now?"
"Who do you wish to talk to?"
"I don't think I feel comfortable talking about this with anyone else, it was a shock that you knew, with sharing my dreams, you have an edge in than anyone else does."
"So you're saying you prefer to talk to me?" Tuvok questioned.
"Yes if you don't mind?"
Shaking his head saying, "No I do not mind, I shall inform Commander Chakotay of you decision then, now let us go to sleep."
Closing his eyes Tom sighed sleepily as in inhaled Tuvok scent filling his soul with the scent of his future mate.
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When Tuvok woke up later, he found that he was covered with a six foot plus human blanket, with a sigh as he thought, "Looks like Tommy likes to cuddle even when he asleep." Moving to ease the pressure off his bladder, stilling as Tom leg rubbed against his groin, praying that his cock didn't rise to the occasion, thinking of anything to cool his libido when Tom shifted again, Tuvok groaned softly filling his thought of Neelix's cooking, with a chuckle, he was glad that little alien's food was good for something other than eating.
Burrowed against Tuvok, Tom asked groggily, "What so funny?"
Tuvok replied dryily, "I was just thinking of Neelix's cooking."
Not getting it, Tom raised up feeling a lump under his knee, smirking at Tuvok as he remembered Harry saying how he would think of Neelix cooking to control his nether region from rising to the occasion, "I get it now." Tom started to move his leg from Tuvok's groin saying, "Sorry bout that."
Placing his hand on Tom's moving leg as he said, "Leave it there Tommy, I don't mind in the least, never apologize for what you do while you're sleeping or for that matter awake, I love the feel of you body against mine."
Smiling happily Tom laid his head on Tuvok's chest without a word idly drawing patterns on Tuvok's shirt, he was one lucky man, he never felt safe in another's arms, he liked lying in Tuvok's arms, everyone else scared the shit out of him but with Tuvok he felt that he was safe, secure and most importantly loved.
Tom knew it would be long time coming before he could reciprocate in sex but he knew he was on the right road to recovery, he hoped that at the end he and Tuvok would arrive together and stronger than they were at the start.
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"Hey Starfleet have you seen Paris today?"
Turning Harry frowned as he said, "Tom was pulled off bridge duty indefinitely."
Leaning on her elbows B'Elanna asked, "Damn what happened?"
Shaking his head replied, "I don't know it's all hush, hush, all I know is that Rick is temporary in charge till Tom is back."
"Shit, you don't think it has to do with. . ."
Cutting her off Harry said, "Could be, I know that the captain and Commander Chakotay have been worried about him, he stuffered nightmares while in the brig."
Thumping the table as she said, "That means one thing."
Harry watched as B'Elanna jumped up from her chair and stormed off moving swiftly he caught up with her and asked, "Where are you going?"
With a puzzled looked B'Elanna looked at him as if he grew another head in front of her, "Why to see Tom of cause, he needs us."
Not sure how much he should tell her, he said, "I think he with Tuvok."
Nodding slowly as her face lit up, "Tuvok huh? Bout time."
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Tom having had woken before Tuvok with his head in his palm as he watched the Vulcan sleep amazed that he had somehow managed to creep in through his defenses. Smiling as Tuvok stirred awake only to find himself lost in the most intense gaze of love, desire smoldering in the rich chocolate orbs and it was all aimed at him.
Reaching up Tuvok ran a finger across Tom's cheek as he asked, "How long have you been awake for?"
"Not long bout five minutes or so."
Nodding Tuvok slowly sat up saying, "No nightmares?"
"No I think you chased them away."
