Star Trek Imagines

[TNG] Geordi La Forge - For What It's Worth

Introverted was how you would describe yourself. You were never one to involve yourself in social events or make the first move when it came to conversation, or ideas, or anything. Quietly getting through life was how you liked it. Which is why, when you came to be on the Enterprise, you were shocked to find yourself with so many friends.

Right from day one, people had come to you and talked, making you feel welcome. Building solid foundations of friendship with your crewmates was something you had been worried about after your graduation, yet they made it seem effortless; before you knew it, you felt like you'd been there for years.

Being an engineer, you naturally made quick friends of those around you, including Lieutenant Commander Data and the chief engineer, Geordi La Forge. The pair seemed to take to you very well, as did you them. Soon enough, the three of you were practically inseparable. Every moment outside of the work shifts were spent exploring the holodeck or running random experimental tests down in the engineering rooms. You couldn't have asked for anyone better to spend the time with.

Through it, you had become closer to Geordi as your mission went on. You were sure you saw him as more than a friend, but held off telling him because you hadn't thought he'd feel the same. Tempted to talk to Data about it, but held off, instead deciding to keep it to yourself.

It wasn't until Geordi began to act distant that you spoke to Data. What sparked it was when you arrived in engineering for the start of your shift to find Geordi and Data talking in the corner. Thinking nothing of it, you began setting up and caught their glances over at you (Data wasn't the most subtle, lets say that.) Furrowing your brows, you continued regardless, and watched out of the corner of your eye as Geordi handed Data a PADD headed out of the door.

"Data, is Geordi alright?" your voice was wrought with concern, and the android tilted his head.

"Geordi is fine, he has a lot to complete today so it will only be us for now."

Raising an eyebrow, you set your own PADD down and stared at Data.

"We both know that's not quite true, don't we?"

"I would not lie, Y/N, Geordi has asked we complete these tests, shall we?" He gestured to the table in front of you, and with a huff, you got on with it.

Half way through your day, Geordi made his second appearance, again for no more than a couple of minutes. He only spoke to Data, a quaint nod your way as a greeting. Once he'd left, you grabbed Data's sleeve.

"So will you tell me what's going on now?"

"Geordi came in to check on-"

"No. He hasn't spoken to me all day, or the past couple of days for that matter. He's never this quiet, and if he is he'll usually talk to me about it. Am I some sort of problem for him?" Your voice was fairly harsh, and you were thankful you were the only two in the lab at the time. You felt awful for raising your voice at Data, but you knew it was the only way to get what you needed.

"You are far from a problem, Y/N."

"Then what is it?"

Data didn't know how to reply, so he took your PADD off you and placed a hand on your shoulder. Displays of care on his half were always sweet, despite the fact he still didn't know how to properly express it, and it warmed your heart. 

"Geordi believes he is in love with you, however does not think you feel the same way. The distance he is putting between you is his attempt at distancing himself from it, in hopes it may go away."

"He.. loves me?"

"Indeed. Perhaps you should go and talk to him, and tell him you feel the same."

Your head shot up and you were met with Data's smug face, if ever he could have such an expression.

"The same?"

"It is very obvious, though Geordi seems oblivious. I have caught how you look at him, Y/N, now go and tell him."

You wanted to be mad, you wanted to argue, but you knew he was right. A smile graced your face and you kissed his cheek in thanks. He gave you a small hint of a smile as you left, heading down the corridor to Geordi's quarters.

Reaching the door, you were greeted with a confused looking man, clearly not expecting your arrival, or anyone's for that matter.

"Y/N, uh, hello." Geordi's voice was nervous almost, and you smiled at him.

"May I come in?" You asked, and he nodded as he stepped aside to allow you entry. You took his hands in yours and he looked rather surprised.

"What's going on with you?" You asked him softly, and he squeezed your hands every so slightly. His face looked as though he was pondering talking, and you brushed your thumb over his hand.

"I- I haven't been myself lately, I know. I've had a lot going on, a lot to think about.." he trailed off, and you nodded for him to continue. "And, I think I may have realised I'm in love with someone who doesn't love me back."

You pretended like you weren't already aware, shooting him a smile.

"That's great Geordi, who's the lucky person?" you teased, and he laughed.

"That would give it away, wouldn't it?" Geordi looked down at the floor, embarrassed. You gave up your act, feeling somewhat guilty. Taking his face in your hands, you lifted his head up.

"Geordi.." trailing off, you sighed. Bringing his lips to yours, a warm feeling rose in you when you felt him kiss back. He wrapped his arms around your waist and pulled you closer. Finally breaking the kiss, you leaned back and looked at him. Shocked, but beaming, the two of you shared a look of love. It felt homely to be stood in his arms, and to have him love you back.

"For what it's worth, I love you, too."

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A/N: As ever, thanks for reading! :)x