Taking a big step

Posted on 12 Feb 2023 @ 4:24pm by Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov & Civilian Ziva Belikov (NPC Rose)

Mission: Through the looking glass
Location: Rose’s quarters
Timeline: After MU mission/ after “a quiet little check”
1244 words - 2.5 OF Standard Post Measure

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Sitting on the lounge in her quarters, Rose was waiting for Desmond to arrive so she could talk with him. She’d sent him a pretty simple message asking him to meet her in her quarters after his shift had ended as she figured it was the easiest way to contact him without actually calling him over the comms. Sitting back a little more into the lounge, Rose closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths to calm her nerves and without noticing she slowly drifted off to sleep.

Desmond arrived after his shift was done, and had taken time to get cleaned up. He rang the chime, but with her not answering, he slipped in quietly and noticed that she was sleeping. He had a rose in his hand, and Desmond caressed her cheek with it, content to gaze at the lovely woman that lay sleeping.

Awakening to the feeling of something grazing her cheek, Rose lazily tried to brush whatever was causing it away before she felt the empathic signature of someone who cared deeply for her. Realising she’d fallen asleep, Rose jerked awake to see Desmond sitting next to her with yet another rose in his hand. Giving a sigh, she gently placed a hand on his and smiled at him, “you know you don’t have to bring me flowers every time?” She asked rhetorically before leaning forward to give him a peck on the cheek, “but now that you’re here, I have something I want to discuss with you” she said before wrapping her arms around his neck and looking into his eyes, “now I know we’ve only been together for a short time, but I would like to know where you sit on something” she said as she started to feel more and more nervous with a million thoughts going through her mind.

Swallowing her nerves, Rose took a breath in before continuing, “how do you feel about the two of us moving in together and, maybe, starting a family” she asked as she mentally braced herself for a 'no'. Although she tried her best to look on the bright side of things, her experiences over the past few years and her position in intelligence tended to push her towards predicting the worst outcome rather than the more hopeful one.

Desmond went quite for a moment looking into her eyes, his eyes gentle, and then smiled. "I would be honored and I think it would be fantastic." then he moved to put the rose in a vase with water then returned to where Rose was at. "I don't mind bringing you a flower. "smiling gently. "And I will say this once again I would love to move in with you and also start a family."

Giving a relieved sigh, Rose returned Desmond’s smile with one of her own, “I’m glad. And just to be perfectly clear, when I say start a family, I do mean the two of us actually having a child. Not just you moving in with me and Ziva”

"I took it as such." Desmond replied with a grin. "A child from you and me." he pulled her close once more. "It... it..." he went silent as he was at a loss of words on this part. All he could do was just smile.

“My, my, I seem to have rendered my Casanova silent” Rose said, looking into his eyes. “Don’t worry, there’s no rush from what the doctor says. Oh and speaking of which, if the situation should ever come about that neither you or I can look after Ziva, C’Tora has said he would be more than happy to look after her for a while”

Desmond sucked in a deep breath of air, then he responded, " That sounds like a great plan, I am for it definitely. Also things progressing as it looks like what they are doing so, would you like to meet my family? I know my mother would dearly love to meet you. In fact she may actually say, about time." giving a laugh.

Feeling A little flustered, Rose stammered for a moment before finding her tongue, “um, yea sure. I would love to meet your family. After all you’ve already met my mother In-law”

"It doesn't have to be right away though Rose, just when you feel comfortable and when we have some shore leave together. We can have her meet up with us at one of the neighboring Stations?" Desmond replied, having an earnest look in his eyes.

Rose nodded, “that sounds like a good idea. Hopefully it won’t be too far out of their way. I wouldn’t want to be an inconvenience for them. Even a call over subspace would be fine”

"We can do that, whatever works out the best for you for now. I can get that set up for us. And I am sure my mother will love that. " Desmond chuckling. "She would definitely be wanting to meet the woman who has captured my heart "

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to meet in person, so if they want to come out here and meet us at a Starbase or something that works for me too” Rose said, wanting to be clear. True she was nervous about meeting Desmond’s parents, but she wasn’t going to let that stop her, “so whatever way works for them I’m happy with”

Desmond nodded, "I am sure they would be good with either for starters. I will say this, my mother would certainly be rather pleased to meet you and Ziva in person. Will have to set boundaries just in case mom ends up wanting to spoil Ziva and you." he chuckled warmly.

Rose smiled, “I think Ziva is going to be a very spoiled child either way. I doubt I can stop my mother-in-law sending her extravagant gifts every year. At least I hope it’s only once a year”

"Well you can put down boundaries where that is concerned due to Ziva being your child." Desmond giving a soft smile. He pulled Rose in for another kiss, then pressed his lips to her forehead. "I am very glad we have found each other." He whispered quietly. "Very glad indeed."

Snuggling into Desmond’s arms, Rose rested her head on his shoulder and gave a content sigh, “so am I” she said as she closed her eyes. After a moment of silence, their quiet moment was disrupted by the beeping of Rose’s work console. Giving a groan, Rose opened her eyes and looked up at Desmond, “no rest for the wicked it seems” she said before looking over at her work console sitting at the other end of the room, “Computer, deactivate work console”

After a few more beeps, the console shut down with a slight electronic whine.

“There, that should do it”

"Besides you do have Ethan who can take over things while you have personal time. I know he's supportive." giving a chuckle and pulling Rose back against him. "And now for... a little bit of romance." Desmond giving her a heartfelt kiss.

Rose smiled, "oh you sweet talker you" she said as she rested her forehead against his and took a deep breath, "thank you"

Desmond smiled and in answer gave Rose a kiss.

End:

Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov
Chief of Intelligence

Ensign Desmond Porthos
Engineer