Title: Khrissara

Author: Debb

Archive: PK Elite

Codes: P/K Humor

Summary: A little bit of unimaginative stupidity in response to my own challenge, that being, if i recall correctly,

Tom invents a new holoprogram

Harry gets ma at Tom

Harry gets sick

Tom gets dunked in water (unwillingly).

Or something very similar to that.

Khrissara

"What is this?" Harry asked, staring dubiously at the thorny plants surrounding a crater filled with water.

"It's Khrissara," Tom replied exuberantly. "Purest water in the Federation. It feels incredible against your skin. You don't get the whole effect on the holodeck, but i think i've managed a passable imitation."

"I'm not walking naked through thorn bushes," Harry said firmly. "

"So stay on the path," Tom insisted. He grabbed Harry's arm and dragged his friend toward the water. Harry angrily dug in his heels and refused to move. "I'm not doing this right now."

"Harry, Harry, Harry... Live a little," Tom said, pulling Harry's jacket off.

"Tom! Would you leave me alone? I don't like swimming that much, okay?"

"Come on, Harry, we're here. Just jump in. You'll love it, i promise," Tom wheedled. Harry glared wordlessly. "Okay..." Tom said thoughtfully. I'll give you a hand." And he shoved Harry, leaving his friend sputtering in the shallow water.

Harry righted himself in stunned silence, then stormed toward the exit. "You.. you... i can't even TALK to you!" he shouted as he passed Tom. Tom called after him, but was thoroughly ignored.

Next morning, Tom set his tray down gingerly at Harry's table. "Hi," he said tentatively. Harry pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose loudly.

"Catch cold?" Tom cringed.

"Excuse me. I have to visit sickbay," Harry replied frostily as he left.

Days later, Tom arrived outside the holodeck to find Harry waiting. "Jeez, Har, i thought you'd be mad at me forever!" He said, with relief. "What's the new program?"

"See for yourself", Harry triggered the door and stepped back. Tom gave him a curious look, but stepped willingly into the holodeck

Harry grinned as a loud Splash and an indignant "Hey!" issued from the still open doors.