Secret Bathroom Affairs

[Nicolas Lepage 0]

Owen strode down the corridor toward the turbolift. He was angry, frustrated and extremely confused. They had finally found out who had tampered with the holodeck safeties but Owen was still not sure why exactly. The Ensign hadn't been very coherent. Now Owen was on his way to see Megan. He wanted her to know what had happened. "Computer, locate Lieutenant Marshall."

 

The computer replied in its usual semi-cheery tone, totally unaware of Owen's angst. "Lt. Marshall is in her quarters."

 

Owen entered the turbolift and ordered it to deck 3. As the doors opened he stepped out and quickly made his way down the corridor. In front of Megan's quarters he stopped and took a deep breath before ringing the chime. Then he waited for a response.

 

From somewhere inside, Megan called, "Enter!" The doors opened in front of him. She was sitting on the sofa, reading. Looking up, she smiled, "Buddha. What brings you here?"

 

Owen entered, still obviously upset but he smiled despite himself. "What are you reading?" He decided to go for some small talk before telling her why he was really here.

 

Megan smirked, knowing he'd probably laugh, "Romeo and Juliet. What's up, love? You look like you're ready to take on a Jem Hadar battalion single-handedly." She patted the cushion next to her, inviting him to sit.

 

Owen frowned and looked confused for a second. "Wow, Shakespeare, eh?" He walked over to the sofa and slumped down on the cushion Megan had patted. "I've got...well...I guess it's good news." He turned to look at her, not sure how exactly he should explain what had just happened.

 

Megan frowned slightly, "The way you look it doesn't seem like good news. What happened?" She quietly laid one hand on his knee in a comforting way.

 

He reached out and took her hand and squeezed it gently. "I'm just...well he spit at me...several times."

 

Now Megan was really confused, and frowned, "Who? Why?"

 

Owen rubbed his temple with his free hand. "I accidentally bumped into the guy who...was responsible for your last trip to sickbay, Megan."

 

She frowned further still, not understanding, "What? Owen, are you okay? Do I need to get Troll over here? You're not making any sense."

 

"Huh? I'm ok, yes. I told you...the guy who turned off the holodeck safeties. He was...it was crazy. Ok, so I was walking back to the NNC when there's this engineer telling me that it's a drag noone died in the holodeck incident. Can you imagine that?" Owen shook his head looking pleadingly at Megan, hoping she'd understand this time.

 

"Wait.. I thought they already had the guy? That crazy kid from Security. It wasn't him?" She frowned yet again, "And he was disappointed that no one died? He's even more a nutter than the other kid."

 

Owen nodded. "I'm telling you. He was strolling down the corridor in the NNC and telling me that he'd have wanted you to die. Babbling something about us being killing machines and...I tell you he was...whoa! I don't get it, Megan."

 

She reached up and patted his cheek, "Don't worry over it. He's probably been sniffing the warp coolant."

 

Owen was a bit surprised at the sudden change of subject. Instead of answering he reached out and embraced Megan. "I'm...glad you're here."

 

Megan hugged him back, running her fingers down his back lightly. "I'm glad I'm here too... It'd be hard to find myself if I were someplace else."

 

He chuckled. "I'd help find you. So, I'm off duty for today. Got any plans except for reading?"

 

Megan shrugged, "Nothing much, really. Had a little down time, and just thought I'd take it easy. You?"

 

"Taking it easy sounds good. How about I go take a quick shower, come back and we have dinner together and...well we'll see?" Owen was actually glad Megan hadn't suggested anything that involved too much activity...physical or other. He'd had enough action for one day and just wanted to relax a bit.

 

Megan suddenly grinned, "I have a tub... if you want to borrow it. My only 'luxury'--used up my entire replicator allowance for it, but it was worth it. Has real water and jets for a water-massage... " She smiled kindly, "I can find us something to eat while you soak, if you want."

 

Owen tightened his embrace ever so slightly and grinned impishly. "It sounds very tempting actually...is it big enough for two?"

 

Megan rolled her eyes, "And here you sounded tired just a minute ago. Yes, it's big enough for two.. though a little tight, perhaps..."

 

Looking innocent Owen tried to defend himself. "Hey, I'm just being a gentleman! I wouldn't want you to miss out on a nice bath."

 

She shook her head, "Yeah, I'm sure..." She shrugged, "It's your call, love. I'll join you if you really want."

 

"Of course I really want or I wouldn't have asked. Besides, I fear that if you leave me in there alone I might come out smelling like I just fell into a flowerbed. It's amazing how many different soaps women seem to need."

 

Megan raised a brow, "Can you really see me with a million different soaps? I have three... one for everyday, one for relaxation, and one for memories of home. That's it." She stood, grabbing his hand, and pulling him to his feet, "You realize you are only the second person on this ship to see this, besides me? You'd best keep it to yourself."

 

Owen smirked as he nodded letting Megan lead him to her bathroom. "You bet I will or people will queue up before your quarters wanting to take a bath."

 

Megan nodded, turning on the water, and setting the temperature. "Yeah. Only Paradox knows.. well, Medusa probably knows too, but T'Loren is the only one that's used it other than me."

 

"I'm honoured. I only have the regular sonic shower. You know how I am, I only need the essentials." He stooped to pull off his boots and socks. "But I have to admit that every now and then some real water is nice."

 

Megan nodded, "Oh, yes. Very nice. It's relaxing after a long hard mission." She stepped to his side, helping him with the jacket from his uniform.

 

Owen smiled and shrugged off his jacket before gently pulling Megan's top over her head. "Have I already told you how good you're looking tonight, Megan?"

 

Megan smiled, "No, actually.. you've been obsessed with some engineer. I'm not sure you've even noticed me." She leaned down to kiss him, making fully sure he noticed her this time.

 

Owen returned the kiss. After pulling back he looked her up and down. "He wasn't half as sexy as you," he finally said with a smirk.

 

Megan laughed, the sound echoing through the small room. "Well! I should hope not... or I might feel obliged to do something to get your attention."

 

"Oh, trust me, you have my full attention now." He pulled off his pants then leaned past Megan to dip his hand into the water. With a grin of mischief, she used his motion to 'help' him into the water.. head first.

 

Owen fell into the tub with a splash. He came up spluttering. "I'll get you for that M&M, come here!" He jumped up quickly and grabbed her around the waist from behind as she tried to turn away. Then he dropped back into the tub, pulling her with him.

 

She landed on top of him with a soft thud and a splash. She twisted around to face him, pulling his head up out of the water, and using one leg to push him around to a more comfortable position. "That's better," she murmured, then lowered her head to kiss him again.

 

He leaned into her kiss and closed his eyes. After a long moment he pulled away and smiled at Megan. Wrapping his arms around her he leaned back and relaxed. "We should have done this before now."

 

With a contented smile, she nodded, "Perhaps so."