Starstruck (Star Trek/Khan FanFic) - Under Editing

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Marie headed back to her room to take a quick nap and freshen up. She took a sonic shower in about a record time of three minutes before falling into her bed for a rest. She had an intense dream. In the dream, she was walking down a dark and empty street and suddenly out of nowhere came John Harrison and James Kirk, walking side by side toward her. They stopped right in front of her and both held out a hand. Marie suddenly knew she had to pick one of them. She didn't know why, but it felt very important. Marie weighed her options. James was her best friend and always had been. He was safe and comfortable and although he wasn't always concerned with her well being, he was there when it counted. She could be happy being with a starship captain. On the other hand, John offered excitement. So far, through the time she had known him, every moment they had been together was a thrill, wether he was saving her life or flirting. Suddenly her choice was clear and she reached her hand out, and then, she woke up. Quickly straightening her clothes and fixing her hair, Marie rushed off to the brig. The brig officer stood upon her arrival but she waved him down and walked over to John's translucent cell. When he saw her approaching, he stood up and smiled, walking to the window that separated them.
"Miss Marie"
"Mr. Harrison"
"Thank you for standing up for me"
"You saved my life, this was hardly an adequate response"
"Nonetheless, I appreciate it"
The two awkwardly talked for a while longer, before Kirk and Spock rushed into the room, followed by Bones.
"Bones, take Marie out of here"
"No! I won't go!"
"Marie he is a criminal! You can't be friendly to him"
"He saved my life!"
"He's killed people!"
Bones took Marie's arm and escorted her to the edge of the room, where he let her stand quietly.
"We need to talk"