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Will supposed being Datas lover had its advantages, but he never thought they would be used in this way. He found the switch at the base of Datas spine, causing the android to come online with a jerk, swinging out of Worfs arms easily.
Data had been there for Will through most of his family issues, sitting and talking through them as any good partner would. Data’s lack of emotion never impeded their talks, it was nice to have someone with a cool head when Will was in the depths of his own feelings.
However, sometimes, despite Datas insistence, he was affected by emotional experiences, and his feelings did preoccupy him. He didn’t have feelings in the same way humans did because he wasn’t human. Just as Worf or Deanna didn’t experience their feelings in the same way as the human crew.
So Will couldn’t help but worry about Data as they gave him a minute to say a final goodbye to his father. There wasn’t a good time to talk about it as they beamed back aboard the Enterprise, as Data set the ship to rights and got things patched up with the brothers in sick bay.
Will worried as he got off shift, stripping out of his uniform and changing into pajamas. It was always hard for Will to tell when Data wanted space and when he wanted to talk to him.
His door chimed as soon as he tossed his uniform into the hamper. “Come in!”
He heard the door open, and a moment later Data stood in the doorway to Wills bedroom, still in his uniform.
Will smiled. “Hi.” He said, softly.
“The computer said you were off duty, I hope I’m not disturbing you.” Data said, resting a tentative hand on the doorframe.
“Not at all. I was just thinking about you.” Will said, keeping his voice low. He crossed the room, invading Data’s space, bringing his hands up to frame the androids face. He rubbed his thumbs over Datas cheekbones, leaning in to press their lips together in a chaste kiss. “How are you?”
Data gently grabbed Will by the waist, pulling him closer. “I am… unsure. I need more time to process everything that has happened.”
“Makes sense, a lot happened today.” Will draped his arms over Datas shoulders, leaning more of his weight on the android. Will was a very tactile person, something he didn’t get to indulge in while he was on duty. He took every opportunity to get his fill of physical affection when he was alone with Data.
Data for his part didn’t mind, appreciating the warmth and weight of Will pressed against him. Intimacy was not something that came naturally to Data, so he enjoyed taking the chance to practice. Breathing out a soft sigh as Will pressed his nose into Datas neck, softly kissing the skin there. His nerve endings registering the input as pleasurable.
“Is there anything I can do for you?” Will murmured, trailing kisses over Datas jaw.
Data wrapped one hand around the back of Wills neck, kissing him with practiced ease. Will hummed, his mouth soft and warm against Datas. Data ran his tongue across Will’s full bottom lip, Wills mouth opening in response.
Their kiss was slow, a languid glide of tongues and lips. It felt good. Data was complex enough as a being to know and experience pleasure, but he couldn’t help but wonder about the depths of the experience he was missing.
He broke their kiss, pressing his forehead into Wills shoulder. “I wanted to know what this would be like with emotions.” He murmured. “I want to grieve for my father, I want to be angry at Lore. But I don’t feel any of that.”
Will hugged him, pressing his nose into Datas hair. “You have feelings Data, otherwise that loss wouldn’t bother you. You just don’t feel that loss like I would.”
Data nodded into Wills shoulder. “I wanted to know what you feel. I wanted it… to be easier.”
“I know.” Will pulled him towards the bed. “Come to bed with me Data, it’s been a long day.”
“I don’t require sleep Will.”
Will tugged at the zipper of Datas uniform, prompting the android to strip. “I know, but I do.” He slid under the covers, rolling onto his back with a sigh. “Computer, dim lights.”
The lighting in the room dropped. Data stripped down to his black, Starfleet issued boxer briefs, neatly folding his uniform and setting it off to the side. He crawled under the blankets, resting his head on Wills chest, draping an arm over his waist. Will wrapped an arm around Datas shoulders, resting his chin on Datas head.
“You scared the hell out of me today.” Will murmured. The darkness of the room swallowing the words.
Data played idly with Wills chest hair, as always, fascinated by their physiological differences. “I know, and I’m sorry. I did not have control of myself at the time.”
“I know, I’m just glad you’re safe.”