Starstruck (Star Trek/Khan FanFic) - Under Editing

Secret Service

Marie was up and out of the hospital in a few days. She was nervous about being protected by Starfleet officers, she didn't want to be followed around by someone she didn't know, she wanted to feel comfortable around her body guards. Luckily, Chekov was assigned to protect her.

"Chekov, why did they send someone who works with engines to be a body guard?"

"They don't want you to be alone. They feel like you might get singled out when you're alone. Whoever it is either thinks you're weak, or incapable of defending yourself. However, Starfleet wants you protected"

Chekov and Marie continued walking down the street towards Kirk's apartment. Marie stopped at the door and turned to hug Chekov goodnight.

"Thanks for keeping an eye on me"

"No problem. Call me when Kirk leaves in the morning and I'll come over so you can leave the apartment"

"Kirk isn't home tonight, he's off on a trip with some friends"

"Marie, you know what the rules are. Starfleet says you can't be alone"

"You're welcome to stay but I think I'll be fine"

"I can't leave you alone, I wouldn't be doing my job"

"In that case..."

Marie opened the door to the building and held it open for Chekov to follow her. He walked behind her up the stairs and into the apartment.

"I'm gonna take a shower, you need to come into the bathroom with me?"

Chekov blushed.

"N-n-no! I just-"

"Relax, Chekov, I'm just joking. I'm sorry, it's irritating that I have to be followed"

Chekov looked hurt.

"Marie, I...I just don't want to see anything happen to you. You're my best friend, and I would hate to lose you"

"Aww Chekov, I didn't mean to upset you"

Marie walked over and wrapped her arms around Chekov's neck, burying her face in his neck.

"It's good to have you, then I'm not so lonely"

Marie broke the hug and walked into the bathroom. Half an hour later she came out in pajamas.

"Chekov, you can sleep on the couch. There's pillows and blankets in the cabinet over there"

"Thank you Marie. Goodnight, see you in the morning"

"Goodnight"

Marie went into the bedroom and crawled into bed. She tried to sleep, but she was lonely without Kirk by her side. Marie couldn't help but think about everything that had happened lately. Someone was out to get her because she loved a superhuman war criminal. Go figure. She managed to work herself into a panic over the fact that someone wanted to kill her and started to cry. She rolled out of bed and hobbled into the living room, sobbing uncontrollably. Chekov jumped off of the couch and rushed to her side, wrapping his arms around her and helped her to the couch.

"Marie, what's wrong?"

"I'm so scared, I don't want to die!"

"I won't let you, I promise"

"Can I stay out here with you?"

"Of course"

Chekov wrapped a blanket around Marie and slipped an arm around her shoulders as she snuggled into his side.

"Goodnight Chekov"

"Goodnight Marie"