thethirdwonder | Blind Date

It took everything Cassie had to fight her nerves as she moved through the picture perfect snowy landscape towards the location she'd been told for the blind date. Sure a part of her was excited but mostly she was nervous. Who could Cupid have set her up with? It helped a little that she knew it wasn't Kon. Actually, it helped alot.

Finally, she arrived at the empty hut and, after a deep breath, stuck her head inside. It had been decorated with tasteful silver and blue holiday decorations and in the center of the room was a beautifully set table for two, with another small table nearby with covered trays that she assumed was dinner. It looked...perfectly romantic and Cassie's breath caught in her throat, reminded of Valentine's Day and Kon and... She quickly shook her head to stop that train of thought. If anything, it proved how much she needed this.

Still looking around at the comfortable furnishings of the hut, she took off her coat and boots, revealing a nice dress Donna had helped pick out just for this occasion. Her hair was done up nicely and out of her coat pocket, she pulled out matching shoes for the dress. Once she'd fiddled with everything, peeked under the covers of the dishes and fussed with her hair in a convenient mirror, she settled down onto a couch by the wall to wait, eyes nervously trained on the door.

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Chekov let out a soft laugh at that. "I am trying not to wonder," he said honestly. "Because otherwise I will be thinking about it all the time."

"I guess we could find other things for you to think about?" Cassie suggested, pushing her forgotten plate away to give him her full attention.

"Like what?" He didn't point out that he hadn't let go of her hand. It was comforting, really, and - well, probably more than that - he just liked it.

"Well..." Cassie began as she tried to think of something...though really, their kiss was going on loop inside her brain. Not quite ready to go there yet, she looked back at the table of food. "We could start with dinner?"

He grinned. "The next course, maybe? Just salad cannot be dinner."

"The next course." She agreed with a small nod as she partly stood up to uncover the plates. "Mmm...well, it smells good." Concentrate on the food, she told herself, to keep herself focused.

Chekov stood to put the salad plates to the side and move their main course to the table, grinning over at her as he sat down again.

Cassie smiled her thanks as she took a bite. "Wow...I wish I knew who to thank for this because it's really good." Then she paused for a few bites before asking, "So...what did you do at home, other then Starfleet of course?" She'd wanted to ask if he'd left anyone at home, but that sounded...odd.

Chekov shrugged a little and offered her a small smile. "Not a lot," he admitted. "Most of my free time was spent doing something related to my work. I did not get out much."

"You spent your free time doing work? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of 'free' time?" She asked teasing as she took another bite. "Nothing done for fun at all?"

Of course, not much time also could mean he didn't have time to date much...

"That is fun for me?" Chekov admitted, cheeks colouring a little. "I know I should try more but it is very hard."

"Well, if your enjoying it that much, I guess I can't argue. Fun is fun, no matter where you find it." Cassie paused for a minute and didn't look at him as she asked, "So...no girlfriend?" Then she blushed and bit her lip, "or boyfriend?" Well, she had to ask, especially considering this place.

Chekov blushed as well, but he tried for a small laugh as he shook his head. "No, no one."

"Oh good." Cassie said with a sigh of relief. And then she realized how that sounded and tried to recover, "I mean, I didn't mean good that you had no one at home...or that you had to leave those people that I'm sure you do have...and Umm...crap. This isn't working."

She took a deep breath to collect herself. "I mean...I was kinda hoping the position was open?" She looked down as she asked, not able wanting to see his reaction if he thought it was too soon or hated the idea.

Chekov smiled a little and slid his hand over the table to rest lightly on hers. "It's not any more," he said with a small grin.

Cassie just gave him a beaming smile. "Cool."

He squeezed her hand again before he took another bite of dinner. "Island does not seem like so bad a place anymore."

"Glad I could help." She said as she too went back to finishing her dinner. Suddenly, she was looking forward to the end of the meal for more then just dessert. "It's really not a bad place."

Chekov agreed. "But it is surprise to find out about things sometimes. And things do not really make sense."

"Yeah...you just kinda have to overlook those. And live in the moment." Cassie said simply. "I know it's harder for you, what with all your technical thinking and stuff...but I'll help wherever I can."

Chekov smiled warmly. "That sounds good. I can always use help in not-over-thinking things too much. Everyone says then I will be able to have more fun."

"Then you've found the right girl. I know lots of things we can try to get you to relax and have fun." She squeezed his hand again. "We'll find something."

"I know." Chekov was pretty sure she was very good at distracting people; she'd done very well with him so far, and she definitely helped him to relax despite the impossibility of this entire place.

"We could try something after dinner..." Cassie said in a leading tone, glancing up at him as she spoke with a slightly nervous smile. "I remember something in particular that worked rather well last time..."