Out to the black Chapter 12

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This is my first Fan Fic ever. Constructive reviews are shiny.

This fic takes place two years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee and Mal/Inara along with a Jayne/River friendship. Might become Rayne later… Maybe, Maybe not

Out to the black

Chapter Twelve – Discoveries

Allan tossed and turned all night, the images and sensations of Zoë kissing him running through his mind. After several hours his exhaustion finally took over and he fell into a fitful sleep.

In what seemed like only twenty minutes, Allan was awoken by a knock on his door. Rolling over to look at the clock he realized it was 7:30 in the morning. Grumbling he called out, “I’m up, give me a sec.”

Dressing quickly, including his gun. Allan slid the door open to find River outside holding a steaming cup of coffee in her left hand, a sling still on her right arm.

“Thought you might need this,” the young pilot said, “breakfast is almost ready.”

“Thanks River,” Allan smiled back.

Taking the cup, Allan followed River out of the dorms. As he passed the infirmary, Allan looked inside. Seeing the Captain was awake, he paused a moment, “I’ll be up in a minute River, Gonna talk to Mal a second.”

“Very well, but do not mention you and Zoë last night, “She said quietly.

Allan’s eyes narrowed, “How did… oh yeah,” Allan said as comprehension set in.

“Not to worry, our secret,” River grinned at the older man, “She’s as confused as you are if it helps any.”

“You playing matchmaker there Kiddo?”

Smiling sweetly, River replied, “Just Inara and myself at the moment…” She paused for effect, “But once we get Kaylee involved… you are dead meat.”

River turned suddenly and skipped away giggling. Allan groaned.

Finding the need for some male company, Allan stuck his head through the infirmary doors, “Morning Mal, How ya’ feeling?”

“Been worse, been better. Seems my