Neighbours - The Bet!
By CJ
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: see part 1
Summary: The four senior staff play some pool which eventually leads to a bet!
Tom and B'Elanna had arrived at the holodeck before their commanding officers. They were sitting in Sandrine's, each drinking a class of red wine, synethol of course!
"What have you got planned Tom?" B'Elanna eyed him over the rim of her glass.
"Nothing drastic, just a bit of fun, that's all. Trust me"
"Oh, I trust you Tom, implicitly in fact. I just know your idea of fun and I particularly don't want to see you lose your rank, again, over this"
"Everything will be fine" the holodeck doors opened, admitting the Captain and Chakotay. "Ah, Captain, Commander, glad you could make it."
"Us to, Tom" replied Chakotay, pulling out a seat for Kathryn.
Kathryn sat down, thanking Chakotay and looked around the Sandrine's. She could only see holodeck characters.
"Is everyone else joining us later?" she asked.
Tom looked at B'Elanna, then back to the Captain.
"I'm afraid they couldn't make it. Harry and Tuvok you know, Neelix is baby-sitting Naomi and Seven and the Doctor have another social lesson next door" Tom said indicating the latter with his head.
"So it's just the four of us" said B'Elanna, trying to sound cheery.
"That's okay. Sowhat are we going to do?" Kathryn asked, looking round the table.
"Before we decide, can I get you a drink Captain?" Tom asked
"Please"
"Chakotay?"
"Hmm? Oh yeahsure, please"
Tom stood up and made his way to the bar.
"Who's up for a game of pool then?" Chakotay asked trying to break some of the tension in the atmosphere.
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They'd been playing for 2 hours. At first it had been the ladies against the men. The men had lost all three games to the ladies, tom then decided that he wanted B'Elanna on his team. The couples were playing for the best of five, each couple had so far won two games each.
Kathryn was getting ready for her shot. Chakotay was at the bar, watching and laughing at her. Tom and B'Elanna were off to the side watching their commanding officers.
"I thought you were going to do something tonight?" whispered B'Elanna to Tom.
"I am, just be patient" Tom whispered back.
"I am" she was interrupted by Chakotay saying something to the Captain.
"Just take the damn shot Kathryn!"
"Be patient Chakotay, I'm lining up my balls"
"I bet you say that to all the boys" grinned Chakotay.
Kathryn rolled her eyes and then began to laugh as she tried to line up her shot.
Tom and B'Elanna watched the interaction from the other side of the room. Tom then spoke.
"He calls her Kathryn a lot"
B'Elanna laughed and looked at Tom.
"It's her name Tom, what do you expect him to call her?"
"I don't know, maybeCaptain" Tom replied sarcastically.
B'Elanna gave Tom a look that said 'don't push it'.
"They're best friends Tom. You don't call your best friend by their rank"
They both looked towards the table. Kathryn had taken her shot and missed. It was now B'Elanna's turn. Tom stopped her before she could take the cue.
"How about we up the stakes somewhat?" asked Tom, with cocky grin.
Kathryn eyed her pilot dubiously, before responding.
"What did you have in mind Tom?" she felt Chakotay step up behind her.
Tom winked at B'Elanna.
"If we win" pointing to himself and B'Elanna "You two" pointing to the Captain and Chakotay "have to undertake a task, of sorts"
Kathryn looked at Chakotay, who had raised his eyebrow.
"And what if we win?" asked Chakotay
"It's up to you" Tom replied smiling
Chakotay smiled "It's a deal" the two men shook on it as the women looked on.
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