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Rated R
"I've been wondering," she said, "just how close are we?"
"We are lovers," he lied.
The Captain smiled slightly.
Seven years and a few hours later, the shifting reels of time reset themselves once more. The wisp of memory she retained changed much and now Captain and Commander are sharing more than dinner, fitting their bodies together with lazy familiarity. He peaks inside her, crying her name, holding her close.
"Why are you crying?" She touches his face in concern.
"I love you."
"You told me yesterday. And this morning."
He smiled. "To me it feels like the first time."
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