A.N.: I'm 99% sure the next chapter will be in the romance section, so just watch for that ^^ As for this part, hope you enjoy! Comments are always appreciated! =D

Kaylee stood outside the door to Inara's shuttle and knocked, playing with her fingers absent mindedly. A moment later Inara appeared and opened the door for her, the Companion draped in silky red robes and looking beautiful as always.

"Hey 'Nara." said Kaylee affectionately, smiling at her. Inara returned the smile and stepped back to let Kaylee into the room, closing the door behind her.

"Hello Kaylee," Inara replied warmly as Kaylee slipped by her. Kaylee's eyes wandered around the room, drinking in the lavish decor. Even though she'd been in Inara's shuttle a million times, the rich drapery, exquisite furniture and expensive everything never ceased to amaze the mechanic. Kaylee watched her graceful friend cross from the doorway to the couch and sit down, fiddling with a kettle on her small table. "Would you like some tea?" Kaylee nodded and Inara pulled out Kaylee's favourite berry herbal tea and put some of the leaves in a cup as Kaylee sat herself down beside Inara.

"I love your shuttle." Kaylee sighed as she leaned back against the soft throw cushions, her eyes still wandering the walls. Inara smiled as she added just-boiled water to Kaylee's cup and her own, knowing how much Kaylee admired her lifestyle. They both knew she wasn't suited to it, but it didn't stop Kaylee from being in awe and sometimes jealous of Inara.

"So, what are you planning for this break of ours?" asked Inara conversationally, daintily sipping her tea so she wouldn't burn her lips or tongue. As usual, Kaylee took a sip too fast and burned her tongue. Inara quickly poured her a glass of water from an ornate glass pitcher and Kaylee drank thankfully. She smiled sheepishly as she put down the glass and returned to the conversation at hand.

"Well... " she relished in a slight pause, in which Inara looked at her curiously. "Simon aske