Title: The Man in the Moon
Fandom: Star Trek Enterprise
Rating: PG-13
Length: 200
Content notes: None
Author notes: This takes place on Earth sometime post-Season 4. Malcolm and Jonathan have an established relationship. It is a double-drabble written in an all-dialogue form. The title is a reference to the song "The Man in the Moon" - Andy M. Stewart.
Summary: "Only for you, Jonathan."

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“Let’s take a walk, Malcolm… find a quiet spot to enjoy being together. It’s beautiful tonight. Look at that moon.”

“Here? Right along the shore? You know how I feel about being near the water. I can feel it lapping against my ankles already.”

“It’s okay, I’m here. Nothing bad is going to happen. But your hand is trembling.”

“You must think I’m such a coward… my father always did.”

“Aquaphobia isn’t cowardice. It takes courage to acknowledge it, to push beyond fear.”

“I know you love the sea, Jon… it’s more complicated for me.”

“Let’s explore it together then.”
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“Let me help you get comfortable.”

“I’m fine, Jonathan.”

“You’re tensing up… I can feel it.”

“I’m not tense… a little nervous, maybe.”

“What is there to be nervous about?”

“I’ve… well, if you must know, I’ve never done this in public before.”

“It’s midnight… the beach is deserted except for us. There’s no one to see us but the man in the moon. And I don’t know if he watches.”

“We’re outdoors, under the open sky, near the water…What if the tide comes in while we’re… occupied?”

“I’ll keep you safe. Trust me, Malcolm. Just let me love you.”

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