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Little Joys

Author - HopefulNebula | Genre - Fluff | Genre - Vignette | L | Main Story | Rating - G
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Little Joys

By HopefulNebula

Email: hopefullynebulous@yahoo.com
Rating: G.
Disclaimer: Why do I even bother? If I owned “Enterprise,” I wouldn’t be hitting up alums for donations so I can cover a $5.00 overdraft.
Summary: A T/T cutefic vignette I wrote today when I should have been paying attention in class. It takes place a couple years down the line from now (ha, as if there’ll be a “couple years down the line”… damn suits…) and involves cuddling and a baby.
Spoilers: Nope. Though this was inspired by the “What T/T scene would you most like” thread at the HoT board, which is really quite spoiler-laden, this particular fic is rather AU.

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“Th’y’la, let her rest,” T’Pol called in a near whisper.

Trip turned his face but not his body toward his bondmate. “I know,” he replied just as softly. “It’s just… you know I can’t take my eyes off her.”

“You should rest while she does.” Trip cast a final look at his baby girl, savoring her blissful, innocent expression. After a moment, he complied with his wife’s suggestion. T’Pol’s mouth found its way to his as soon as he was close enough to kiss. Trip returned the gentle touch, pulling her close. Through their touch, they were able to share their affection for one another, and they did. This embrace was about intimacy rather than pleasure.

They rested like this for several minutes. T’Pol, still weary even weeks after her difficult pregnancy and childbirth, dozed with her body against her mate’s. Trip focussed on her soft breath against his chest and let his mind just barely brush against hers, savoring the warmth and contentment she exuded in this state. Before he could join her in sleep, a slight whimpering issued from the bassinet. T’Pol’s eyes snapped open and she quickly rolled over as if to sit.

“No, honey, I’ll get her. The doc said no lifting for at least another week, remember?” T’Pol simply glared at Trip’s protest. He didn’t need the bond that was so precious to them both to know that she resented being thought of as an invalid. “Look,” he argued. “If you really want to permanently injure yourself because you’re too stubborn to follow directions, be my guest. Just don’t let me hear you complain.” T’Pol shrank from Trip’s matching stare and turned the light on its dimmest setting.

Trip strode gently over to the bassinet and picked up his fussing daughter. “Shhshhshh… hey there, kiddo. What’s the matter, huh?” Almost as soon as she reached his bare chest, she quieted and looked serenely up at her father. “How ‘bout that?” he mused softly. “You just wanna be held. Well, let’s let your momma rest, OK?” He rocked her slowly back and forth in his arms while making his way back to the bed. Transferring the baby into the crook of one arm, he lay carefully next to his wife, who immediately turned to be nearer to her family. Trip settled the now-drowsy baby down on his chest and traced his finger gently along the bridge of her tiny nose. Her blue eyes drooped and gradually shut, mirroring T’Pol’s expression.

Though he was careful not to wake either of his girls, Trip whispered “g’night, T’Pol. ‘Night, Elizabeth. I love you,” and closed his eyes to join them in sleep.

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A whole mess of folks have made comments

Real cute Hopefulnebula!!!!!

Lovely!

Aaaaah, perfect! Ali D :~)

Wow, that's one of the cutest stories I've ever read
!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet. Reminds me of when my daughters were little.

Wonderful, so sweet ..thanks.

awww so sweet it aloms made me cry ! :)

*melts*

Awww... that was so cute! And I love the kids name. *melts some more*

Awwww, so sweet! Glad to see you're writing again :-)

(Heaves deep sigh of contentment...) I would soooo love to see a scene like this!

Ack, I love babyfic. LOL. So sweet.

Awwwwwwwwww! That was sweet enough to give you a toothache! Thanks, loved it! :)

Awwwww this was real cute. Ok I admit it,,,, I want a couplekids of my own one day, and fics like this can make this guy feel a mushy inside.


aaaaaawwwwwww, beautiful tender scene. Love to see it on the show (fat chance now).....

Iwas having such a bad day untill I read that :) Very cute....