Be a little bit wiser baby [Semi-open]

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Between security patrols, nocturnal crew members (or whatever passes for nocturnal on a ship with no normal day-night cycles), and those who do not need regular sleep, the halls are rarely devoid of activity. But there are times of day when it is less likely that a friend will notice a pair that appears to be completely healthy making their way toward the Med Bay well outside normal visiting hours.

Billy has chosen one of those times to shuffle through the halls with his girlfriend's hand in his, doing his best to keep himself and Ronnae unnoticed. Unfortunately for them, the exact behaviors he is using to attempt to avoid confrontation peg their activity as suspicious.

This is going to end well, isn't it?

((ooc: So this is mostly closed, we have one character ready to confront the pair and accompany them to their destination, but we're open to the hilarious possibilities! Just PM this journal or otherwise contact me and ask to be shot buddies please.))

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"Hey what kind of guy would I be to let Billy go it alone?" replied Ben, falling into step towards the Med Bay, giving the other teenager a sideways look.

"You know, you look like you're about to pass out from nervousness from this. You going to be okay or do you need a second to gather your wits about you?"

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"I appreciate your concern," Billy said honestly as they approached, "but I think I'll survive. I've been injected regularly since beginning my life here. The difference is that I anticipate this one."

The shot also meant opening the door to a certain action, and there was that to consider too, but it was secondary at the moment. He squeezed Ronnie's hand as the doorway came into view.

Time for a deep breath. "It's time, huh?"

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

She nodded and gave him a sweet reassuring smile. "You'll be fine. I'll be there with you. And now Ben will be here too, so you don't have to feel alone." She held his hand and walked in, and now you noticed she had her goggles down, of course she was confident, her security blanket was covering her eyes!

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Ben looked between the pair and with a sigh, clapped Billy on the shoulder. "C'mon, waiting around isn't going to be any different from actually going in. Tell you what; I'll get the shot too. We can be Shot Buddies!"

For Ben, someone who obviously didn't need the shot and knew of its consequences, this was an incredible step for him. But there was an honest expression on his face as he tugged at Billy's shoulder. "It's now or never, and there's always something better about doing stuff with another guy."

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That did improve his mood. Billy smiled lightly in appreciation, giving a shaky nod. "Yeah, shot buddies. All right, I'm ready."

Billy followed Ben inside, hand in Ronnie's the entire time. Soon enough, the EMH was bearing down and inquiring about their visit.

"I need a contraceptive," Billy explained nervously, hand shaking in Ronnie's. Soon enough, the good doctor was retrieving that supply of injections and approaching them again.

Billy was ordered to sit and did so, trying to fight down his nervousness.

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Ronnie stood in front of Billy and glowered at the doctor, hand in hip. "So two questions, I already have a contraceptive, do I need one as well. And two, this won't make us permanently infertile will it?"

Yup, her goggles were her courage blanket! She crossed her arms not letting those shots anywhere near till she got her questions answered.

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Ben hung back for a moment to let the EMH answer their questions. At least he was mentally prepared for this. Cause hey, anything for a friend right?

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There was a quick round of answers from the impatient doctor already prompting Billy to roll up his sleeve. Yes, Ronnae needed a shot too, and no, it would not be permanent. They would be required to return for another dose every six months.

Billy nodded, still feeling tense. This was bound to be painful---even more painful if his muscles remained tense, he reminded himself logically, but calming down was proving to be quite a difficult task.

Help?

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She nodded and stood besides him. Once she noticed however, that he was tense, and possibly going to make it more painful than it should have been, she bent a bit lower to be at eye level and raised her goggles. She gently turned his face away from the needle and towards her own. Nose to nose, she had a warm, gentle smile on her lips and her bright teal eyes focused on him as she spoke sweetly and calmly.

"It's alright hun, I'm right here okay? I promised you I'd protect you jus' like you would me. You have nothing to worry about." She kissed his nose sweetly, just as the shot was going in. Hoping to ease his tension before the action happened.

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Clapping Billy on the shoulder, Ben offered, "I'll go first. You need to relax and see it's perfectly harmless."

Taking his jacket off and rolling up his sleeve, the already impatient EMH quickly gave him the shot and Ben didn't even wince. "See? Done and done. Aaaand now I'm sterile for six months but hey, not a big deal."

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Billy tipped his head to watch, nodding. At least it didn't look too painful. It wasn't usually if you didn't tense up beforehand, but the problem was that he couldn't help himself...

...oh hello beautiful. He promptly blushed upon his face being steered to Ronnie's, confirming that she was right with a happy sigh. Always protecting him.

His eyes closed of their own accord when she came close, his entire body relaxing during the light kiss. Perfect opportunity for the EMH to inject both of the lovesick teenagers without a word of complaint.

When they broke apart, Billy noted the faint pain in his arm. It was already done, with parting instructions from the doctor for all of them to make sure their arms received adequate exercise. It would end the pain more quickly, apparently.

"...thanks," Billy whispered to both of his companions, rubbing the spot on his arm.

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Ronnie jumped a little, but didn't fuss, she had to keep face afterall. A small wince and a nervous giggle afterwards and the deed was done. "Okay, that's settled right!" She quickly lowered her goggles once more.

She turned to Ben and blushed lightly, "Th-thanks Ben, you're awesome." She gave him a friendly kiss on the cheek and a thumbs up before grabbing Billy's hand affectionately.

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"Hey not a problem," replied Ben. "Seriously if you two need me for anything, just ask. I can do a lot of stuff and hey, mums the word on the shot."

Rubbing his arm briefly, he chuckled. "Gwen's going to read me the riot act, much less ma but they'll deal. It's not like ma can actually say a damn thing about the shot anyhow."

Twisting his watch, he shifted forms. "JETRAY! I'll see you two later."

Saluting, Jetray flew off, steeling himself to talk to his family. God they were going to laugh at him for so long.

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Billy nodded, giving Ben a grateful salute. "I'll remember that. Thanks again."

With a faint worry for Ben's safety as his next thought, he squeezed Ronnie's hand and started to lead her back to their home. The walk back was much easier than the walk there had been...

...and maybe he bounced a little, swinging their arms back and forth as they walked. It was good to exercise it!

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She giggled and pulled on him hurriedly. "C'mon c'mon! Bed's a'waitin' and I'm exhausted!" Right, if she was exhausted, you wouldn't be able to tell, cause she was bouncy, smily, and happily being playful the whole walk/jog/skip/run home.