𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐊 ━━━ IMAGINES

Harry Kim | VOY | A Second Chance

You thought meeting Harry was a blessing in the beginning. He understood how you felt, both of your having someone at home waiting for you do return. But when you got closer, and it was not uncommon for you to be found in his quarters, you thought it was a curse. Your first kiss was unexpected; you had been talking about home when he kissed you. He quickly pulled away when you froze up and apologized, but you were done before he could say anything else. For days all you could think about was that kiss and how it didn't feel as wrong as you expected it to.

But you had a fiancée at home, and you were trapped on the Delta Quadrant, developing feelings for your best friend.

You entered the mess hall, and Tom noticed you walking in, nudging Harry, who turned around. You approached Neelix, and he gave you a tray.

You walked over to Harry's table, and Tom excused himself, giving you a nod before walking away. You sat down and bit your lower lip.

"About the other night -"

"I don't regret it -"

He paused, eyes widening for a moment. "What?"

You glanced around the mess hall, feeling as if everyone was watching you. "Can we talk later?"

"Sure!" He smiled.

He was called to the bridge, and you smiled softly before eating your lunch. You contemplated the situation you found yourself in, unable to decide what was right and wrong. Was your fiancée still waiting on you? Or had it been looking long enough for it to be considered okay for you to move on?

Slowly, you walked back to your quarters after your shift. You knew Harry had another hour before he would seek you out, and it would give you time to collect your thoughts. You felt guilty for you found yourself comparing your fiancée to Harry. You had more in common with Harry, and he was more interested in your job than your fiancée was. He didn't approve of becoming an Ensign on Voyager, but you had jumped at the chance to be on the ship. And although you regretted it had caused you to become trapped, you couldn't think of a better group to be stuck in the Delta Quadrant with.

You took a sip of tea, looking at the door when it chimed. "Come in." You fluffed the pillow beside you and tried to calm your nerves when Harry walked in.

"Hi."

You stood up, "Hi." You stared for a moment before gesturing to the food replicator. "Can I get you anything?"

"No, thank you." He stepped closer. "I've made things awkward, haven't I?"

"No!" You quickly shot down, walking toward him. "I'll admit that the kiss came as a shock, but not unwelcomed."

"But..."

"I have a fiancée. You have Libby. They could still be waiting for us. But I can't deny that my feelings have changed." You explained. "It wasn't intentional, yet it felt like the most natural thing in the world. You know me better than anyone, and I would hate to -"

Harry stepped forward, kissing you tenderly. You wrapped your arms around his neck and were surprised by how passionate it was. You expected to find kissing your best friend awkward a few times, but it was the most exciting thing in the world.

You had no idea what would happen if you made it to the alpha quadrant, but you found that you wouldn't mind a more extended trip. The Voyager was home to you, and after so many months, you began to question if you should stay in the delta quadrant.

The planet that was home to a new breed of humans spread like wildfire through the ship. You had a chance to settle down on the planet that bore a close resemblance to Earth. You wondered if it was a way out. If you didn't go home, you didn't have to explain that you had started a new relationship and break two hearts. But if Harry wasn't going to join you, what would be the point? You had your first fight talking about it, and you were torn. You wanted a place to call home, and Voyager was the closest thing you had, but you longed for more.