trekwriter151 | Drabble: Curl

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From a drabble prompt on The Delphic Expanse. 100 words

It was pure bliss.

Hoshi snuggled closer into her pillow, enjoying the sensation of him spooned behind her, his chest to her back. For a long time, they couldn't afford to linger, to curl up against each other. The danger of discovery had been too great. Gossip spread faster than Warp 10 on this ship. He was her superior officer, among other things. Flaunting their relationship was too dangerous, for many reasons.

Now, with their wedding clothes strewn all over the floor, it didn't matter who saw. Or heard. Or thought.

With him curled up around her, she felt safe.