Title: Someday Pairing: Kaylee/Inara Prompt: The Black For: lj user lusciouspandora Rating: PG Summary: One day it will be the two of them, just not today Disclaimer: I do not own Warning: femslash Word Count: 488

Author’s Note: this is not betaed, any mistakes are mine.

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It was quiet in the shuttle, quieter than usual. Kaylee fiddled with the frilly edge of the comforter on Inara’s bed and looked up at the companion. “So….you’re goin’ tonight?” the mechanic asked quietly. “Is that the fancy ball you was talkin’ ‘bout?”

“Yes Kaylee. We already discussed this,” Inara said softly. She gave Kaylee a soft smile and moved to sit next to her on the bed. She cupped her cheek and forced the mechanic to look at her. “Are we going to go through this every time?”

“I’m sorry, ‘Nara,” Kaylee sighed. She gave the companion a small smile and let go of the fabric she had been playing with. “Guess it’s just been awhile since you had a client again.”

“I’m going to get clients,” Inara said, soothing Kaylee’s hair out of her face. The companion leaned forward and pressed her lips softly to Kaylee’s, lingering there for a moment. She pulled back a quarter of an inch and smiled against the mechanic’s lips. “Let me brush your hair, we still have a few minutes before I have to leave.” Inara whispered, pulling back and scooted over a little. Kaylee moved off the edge of the bed and in front of Inara.

Inara reached into her nightstand, pulling out a wood handled hairbrush. She shifted on the bed so that Kaylee was directly in front of her. “You’re quiet tonight,” she said, pulling the brush through the mechanic’s hair. Kaylee leaned her head into the brush, closing her eyes and sighing.

“I know.”

“It can’t always be like this, bao bei,” Inara shook her head.

“Just wish sometimes we could always be in the black, wouldn’t have t’share you then.” Kaylee opened her eyes and stared across the room at the beautifully decorated walls. All the pretty reds and golds, it was so lush and so fancy. It reminded her of Inara’s essence.

“One day, Kaylee. One day it will be just me, you and the black.” The companion stopped brushed Kaylee’s hair and leaned around her, taking Kaylee’s chin in her hand and turning it to face her again. “Nî hâo mêi,” Inara whispered.

“You’re beautiful too, Inara,” Kaylee whispered back. She leaned up and pressed her lips to the companion’s again. They were so warm and soft, just like Inara always was. When she finally pulled back, Kaylee smiled a little brighter. “I should go. Cap’n needed me t’work on the second shuttle ‘fore the pickup tonight.” Kaylee pushed herself off the ground and looked at Inara. “Have good sex,” the mechanic said, smiling faintly.

“Kaylee…”

“I know. One day it’ll be just me and you. Just can’t wait for that day t’come is all,” Kaylee shrugged. She moved towards the shuttle door and Inara gave her one last smile.

“It will one day,” Inara whispered. Kaylee nodded and quietly snuck out of the shuttle. “One day,” Inara repeated to herself, sighing heavily.