Reminiscing (Shara)

I saw Jared last night.


I've seen him a few times since I helped rescue him from Altori.  Most of the time our conversations have been short and full of tension.  Maybe not tension.  More like regret and sadness, I guess.  


I was engaged to Jared last year.  He proposed on Halloween.  We were supposed to get married the next time we had shore leave.


That was when we were aboard the Liberty.  Me, Jared, Morgan, Rain, Zeke.....it seems like so long ago.  The five of us working together in the middle of the Delta Quadrant.   No one to depend on but each other.


We ended up being separated.  I met up with Rain after months of not knowing if he was alive or dead.  


Then I found out that Jared had been turned in for a bounty on his head and was a slave on Altori.  A group of us went and rescued him, brought him to this galaxy.


Now Jared has his own ship - called the Liberty II.     It's the same type of ship as the original Liberty.  Being on board last night....brought back so many memories.


He said last night that he wanted to win my heart again.  Can he?  Would he really want to, if he truly knew how much I've changed?  He says he knows that I'm poly-amorous.  "Hopping from bed to bed" is more how he put it.  But....does he really know everything?


And what about Warlocke?  I love him, and we're bonded.  But....he's gone so much.  I just....don't know if he feels the same way for me as he used to.


*sighs, softly*  I was faithful to Jared when we were together.  I never even was with another woman, though Jared said he didn't mind me sharing my bed with a woman, just no other guys.  But....we were on the Liberty.  The only other guys were Rain and Zeke.  It was....easier to be faithful, I guess.  Less temptation. 


Last night we had a date on the Liberty II.  It was romantic and sweet.  It did bring back a lot of memories.  Wonderful ones.   


At the end of the evening, I stayed in his room with him.  Nothing happened.  We just....slept. 


Wearing one of his shirts, his scent on it, being held in his arms as I slept - that was one of the most peaceful nights I have spent in a long time.  


Jared wants me to join his crew on the Liberty II.  I can't.  I have duties and responsibilities to NavKor, but I said I would join him on missions when I could.


I guess we'll see what happens....

Reunited - Shara and Jared

This is a scene originally RPed on Twitter (10/3/10)

Jared: ~comms @SharaTheOrion~ Shara? I'm ready if you are. I'm on the holodeck.

Shara: *comms* @_Jared_Stone Be right there. *smiles, has herself beamed to the Liberty II, appears near you* Hey, stranger.

Jared: ~smiles~ Hey, baby. ~gestures to the scene behind us on the Holodeck~ [ http://tinyurl.com/26h5jbl] Dinner awaits. ~smiles~

Shara: *eyes widen as she takes in the scene*  Oh....my. This is....beautiful. *looks at you*

Jared: ~smiles~ Glad you like it. Shall we? ~takes your hand, leads you to a chair, pulls it out for you and waits for you to sit~

Shara: *sits, looking around, still a little stunned*

Jared: ~gently pushes your chair in, then sits, smiling~ I made your favorites. ~chuckles~ Well, replicated them. ~grins~

Shara:  *grins* Looks great. Thank you. *starts eating* So....how is business, anyway? How are things?

Jared:  ~pouring wine for us both~ It's good. ~pause~ It's a lot different being the captain and not just the pilot. ~chuckles~

Shara: *grins* I'll bet. *sips her wine* Good different or bad different?

Jared:  ~chuckles~ Mostly good, other than a few extra headaches. ~looks at you~ How about you? How do you like NavKor?

Shara:  *smiles, shrugs* I like it. Beautiful planet, good pay, nice work conditions. *sips her wine*

Jared:  ~smirks~...........................but? ~sips his wine, watching you~

Shara: *shrugs* It gets a little....routine, sometimes.

Jared:  ~sips his wine, eyes gleaming over his glass~ I can offer you more excitement. Join my crew. ~grins, drinks more wine~

Shara:  *laughs* I can't. I told you that. Not on a full-time basis, anyway. *eating, sips her wine*

Jared:  ~grins~ That's a start. ~eating his meal, smiles~ How do you like the ship?

Shara:  *smiles* I love it. Looks almost exactly like the old Liberty. Brings back *pauses, looks away* memories.

Jared:  ~softly, nods~ Ya......brings back memories. ~looks at you, voice deepens a bit~ So does seeing you.

Shara:  *doesn't look at you, just sips her wine, not sure what to say*

Jared:  ~finishes his meal, refills both of our glasses, then sits back in his chair~ What are you thinking? ~sips his wine~

Shara:  *softly* About that first night on the ship that you were well enough to walk on your own.....and we danced....*smiles*

Jared:  ~nods, chuckles~ I remember. ~smiles~ You still wouldn't clear me for duty, but I could at least walk around.

Shara:  *soft laugh* You were in no shape to fly. You know that. *sips her wine, smiling*

Jared:  ~chuckles~ No argument there. ~sets his wine down, stands and smiles~ Dance with me?

Shara:  *blushes green, sets her wine down and stands* Of course. I'd love to. *smiles up at you*

Jared:  ~puts his arms around your waist, dancing to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV8vB1BB2qc&ob=av2e with you, singing softly~

Shara:  *soft laugh* We danced to this that first night. You remembered. *grins up at you, arms around your neck, dancing*

Jared:  ~laughs~ No, we didn't. You blushed and walked off, remember? ~still dancing, singing softly to you~

Shara:  *laughs* You're right! I forgot about that part. *soft giggle* I left once I heard the words...

Jared:  ~nods, smiling~ That you did. ~song changes to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx3d9t4C50g, dances and sings softly to you~

Shara:  *dances with you, looking up at you, whispers* Jared.....why are you doing this?

Jared:  ~softly, looking down at you as we dance~ Because I still love you.

Shara:  *voice choked with emotion* Jared.....things can't be the way they were....I've changed....

Jared:  ~stops dancing, holding you close and looks down at you, whispers~ I'm not asking for things to be the way they were. I'm asking for a fresh start. Let me win you over again. ~gently brushes the hair from your eyes~

Shara:  *tears forming, spilling over her cheeks* Jared....I could never be faithful to you...I'm not like that now...

Jared:  ~gently brushes your tears away, voice soft~ You were faithful to me before. You could be again. ~cups your chin, tilts your face to look him in the eyes~ I think the reason why you go from bed to bed is because you're trying to find something you don't have. ~pause, whispers~ Something *we* had, a long time ago.

Shara:  *swallows, whispers* I...*pause* I don't know....how to answer that.

Jared:  ~gently strokes your hair, your face~ I'm just asking that you give me a chance. ~softly~ Shara, I don't just want you in my bed. I want to win your heart again. ~leans down, gently kisses you~ I am just asking for a chance to do that.

Shara:  *swallows hard, trying not to cry* Yes, you can try....I just....can't make any promises, Jared...

Jared:  ~smiles, whispers~ I'm not asking for any promises. ~strokes your cheek~

Shara:  *smiles, nuzzles into your touch* So.....what now?

Jared:  ~smiles~ Your choice. Stay with me tonight, or go back home. ~grins~ I'll be a gentleman, I swear.

Shara:  *softly* I'll....I'll stay.

Jared: ~smiles, takes your hand~ I was hoping you would. ~leads you to his quarters, goes in, hands you one of his shirts~ I can find a pair of sweats, too, if you want. You know, to sleep in. ~goes in the bathroom, changes into pajama pants~

Shara: *blinks* So......we really are going to just...............sleep? *confused look*

Jared:  ~chuckles, gets into bed~ Yes. ~more serious~ I told you. I don't want to be one of the crowd. I want your heart.

Shara:  *changes into the shirt - which hangs past her knees, climbs into bed, snuggles close* Okay then.

Jared:  ~smiles, pulls you close~ I've missed this.....more than you'll ever know. ~kisses softly~ Good night. 

Shara:  *snuggles close, closes her eyes* Good night. *falls asleep*

**end scene**