Star Trek drabble: Eyes, Watching [Chekov/Sulu, general]
Title: Eyes, Watching Author: celandineb Fandom: Star Trek XI Pairing: Chekov/Sulu (preslash) Rating: general Length: 200 words Summary: Sulu and Chekov each watches the other. Note: For emiime, although it's not exactly what she asked for.
Hikaru watches Chekov sideways when they're both on the bridge. Although the instruments are ergonomically designed to promote good posture, Chekov always hunches forward slightly. Hikaru thinks it's because of his enthusiasm, his wish to do everything quickly and perfectly. He contemplates how brilliant Chekov must be, to have been assigned to the Enterprise at the age of seventeen. He considers asking if Chekov plays chess, which Hikaru is only decent at although he is expert at Go. He wonders when Chekov will turn eighteen, and if he'll have the nerve to ask him on a date when that happens.
Pavel watches Sulu sideways when they're both on the bridge. Sulu's hands caress the controls as if the Enterprise were his lover, to be coaxed into giving him everything. Pavel wonders if Sulu wanted to be assigned to the Enterprise, or if there was some other ship he hoped to serve on. He is very glad he managed to transport Sulu from the unchecked fall above Vulcan; Kirk too, of course, but he cannot imagine not having Sulu there. He wonders what Sulu would say if Pavel asked him to go on-planet together, the next time they have shore leave.