Suvi and Ryder

"Will you be less reckless next time?" Suvi asked and placed a small kiss on Ryder's neck as she snuggled closer to her under the covers.

"I don't know," Sara smirked and caressed the red locks, "If it gets me here, I might be reckless on purpose."

The scientist lifted her head off the Pathfinder's shoulder and tried her best glare "Don't you dare! I don't want you trying to top fighting three Fiends, and a remnant Architect to boot, all in one day."

"A fluke, I assure you"

"And no volcanoes either, please"

"You need to take that to Peebee"

"I worry for you every time you step off the Tempest. Even though you do look mighty imposing in that white armor of yours" Suvi said as she placed her head back down.

"Imposing, hm?"

"Shut up, Ryder"

"Gladly" Sara grinned and moved them so she that the scientist was under her. As she leaned in for a kiss she said "Just one remark though - I would like to point out that I had not been injured today. Or yesterday. I think the current count is an astounding 62 days without an injury that would warrant Lexi's attention, and we both know she overreacts at everything."

"Good. Speaking of Lexi, I think she suspects"

"Suspects what?"

"Us"

"Oh. Why are we not telling them anyway?" Ryder shrugged.

Suvi hummed "Well, it's not really professional, is it? You're my boss."

"Dr. Aridana is your boss"

"You know what I mean. Also Kallo knows something as well. I might've… giggled, on the bridge"

Ryder laughed "I'm sorry I missed it. Since you are mentioning it I assume it was because of me?"

"Indeed"

"I love making you happy" the Pathfinder said earnestly, "But you might be right about the secret thing. At least for a while. I like you all to myself."

Suvi smiled "I feel much the same."

"How about we let them figure it out on their own"

"Sounds good"

If SAM hadn't been an AI, and a relatively young one too, he would've rolled his eyes. If he had them. He was tempted to inform the oblivious duo that there has been a betting pool on them for ages. But the 'sneaking around' was a fascinating phenomenon so he would not interfere.

Also, Gil has won enough credits on poker and did not need yet another victory. The rest of the crew might just lynch him.