My Star Trek One-Shots

Charles 'Trip' Tucker

You dropped some food into one of the cages. You worked in medbay with Doctor Phlox and it was your day to feed the pets he had. He had gone over how to feed every single one of the animals multiple different times.

"Careful, y/n. That one bites if you go too fast," Phlox worried, coming to your side.

"I know Phlox. You've told me before," you said, placing the food in the cage and pulled your hand out, closing the top.

"I just don't want you to get hurt. Commander Tucker would be quite upset if you did get hurt," Phlox said.

You laughed and shook your head, walking away. "Tucker doesn't return my feelings, Phlox. We all know this."

"He does. Believe me. He told me. Why do you think he comes in here all the time?" Phlox asked.

You sighed and stopped walking, looking up at Phlox. "Don't you think he would've told me by now? He's very forward with his feelings and I'm a very approachable person."

"He's nervous and honestly, you always look vaguely pissed off whenever you're walking around," Phlox replied.

"It's true," a voice behind you said. You whipped around to see Trip standing in the doorway.

"How long were you there?" You asked, flustered.

"Just for that last part," Trip replied.

"Good," you said.

"Why? Did you say something embarrassing?" Trip asked, his teasing smile growing on his face.

"No," you said in a hurry.

"Yes," Phlox interrupted.

"Doctor Phlox, if you would please remain silent," you snapped.

Both of them laughed.

"If you'll excuse me, I have some business to deal with," Phlox said, giving you a pointed look as he left. You sighed and leaned against the counter.

"You like me, don't you?" You said quietly after a few minutes of silence.

"Yeah, I do. And you like me too, right?" Trip asked.

"Definitely," you responded.

Trip took a step closer. "Well, that's nice to know. At least I know the feelings are mutual."

"Yeah, I guess," you quietly said.

You both fell silent. You took a small step towards him.

"So, do you want to go on a date?" You asked, looking at your feet.

"Definitely. Should it be in my cabin?" Trip asked.

"Yeah. Don't want any rumors getting around, do we now?" Trip asked.

You breathed a laugh. "Not yet. Let's just hope Doctor Phlox doesn't spread any rumors."