Yeah, yeah, I know, the gif is from the first movie. I just couldn't get over how adorable he looked. Man I miss him...

Chekov had always thought you were beautiful. He would catch himself staring when the both of you studied at the Academy. But the moment you stepped on the Bridge to join them for the five-year exploration, he couldn't keep a smile off his face. Though you are a few years older than him, that didn't stop the two of you from spending countless hours together to study and then prank people for entertainment. Well, it was entertaining for you guys, not so much for the people you pranked.

You enter the Bridge, nodding to your head to your friends as you searched for someone in particular. It has been a couple years since you went on the mission with two Spocks and a nasty Romulan with a grudge. You got injured and had to stay on Earth for a little while longer, causing you to miss the whole thing with Khan. Not that you wanted to be there, but you hated the fact you couldn't be there for your friends and crewmates. And Chekov. You weren't sure if he would recognize you, or if you would recognize him, but you didn't have to worry about that.

"Awyamo!" Your head snaps forward and a wide smile brakes out on your face.

"Well, look who finally decided to grow up." You laugh as Pavel stood up and rushed to you, not minding the looks you both were getting. You open your arms wide and find yourself engulfed in his arms. "Whoh. You really did grow up." You chuckle into his chest.

"Officer (Y/l/n), I am glad you are able to join us." Chekov let you go as you both turned Kirk smiling with is hands placed on his hips. "As you can tell, you were missed." Chekov blushed a bit, rubbing the back of his neck, now having to look down at you slightly.

"Thank you. Captain. It feels good to be back."

You look up at Pavel and smirk. Dang he grew up. Not only in height but in his striking physique. It's been only a couple years and he has started to look like a true man. That makes you wonder, excitedly, what he will look like after these next five years. You hear someone clearing their throat, causing you to blink and tare your eyes away from your Russian friend. Kirk smirks a he looks between the two of you.

"I am glad you are back and all, but we can handle the celebrating until later. Chekov has a ship to help fly. And I assume Mr. Scott would like for you to report in."

"Oh of course, Captain." You nod to him and smile at Pavel as you turn to leave. You didn't get very far when you felt a hand gently on your arm hold you back.

"Wait, (Y/n). You think we can find a time to sit down and catch up?" He looked at you shyly. "When Scotty lets you off of course."

You smile and nod, enjoying the warm feeling that spread from his hand on your arm to your chest and up to your cheeks. "That would be wonderful. We have a lot to catch up on." You then smirk and lean in close a bit. "Besides, we have some pranking to catch up on." You wink, leaving him with a smirk, contemplating on ways to win Scotty over so you can get off early.

Pavel Chekov watched you leave, his cheeks growing warm as he tried to sit down. You may not have grown taller, but you sure did grow more beautiful. Your (e/c) are brighter than he remembered and he liked what you did with your hair. He missed the chair a bit, making him stumble. Sulu chuckled, glancing his way.

"I would have to be blind to miss that." Sulu glanced at his Russian friend again. "I guess I can see you going for older women." At that, Chekov heard Kirk try to stifle a laugh with a pretty fake cough.

"I believe we have a mission to start." Chekov glanced around the Bridge then focused on his panel. Heat burned his face but a smile pulled at his lips. He knows exactly who he wants to prank first and he has feeling you will be up to it too.

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"(Y/n), I will let you off early for now, but know that I can't be showing favoritism." Scotty glanced at you over his shoulder as he looked over some specks. But seeing the look on your face, he let out a huff, dropping his hands to his side. "Fine, go. But if you break his heart I swear on my grandmother's grave I will never let you see the light of day."

You nervously laugh but place a light kiss on his cheek. "You are the best Scotty."

You rush off to change clothes. You took extra care with your appearance, though you never felt like needing to before now. You shrug your shoulders knowing you weren't going to get any better than this and headed off to an observation deck of Pavel's choosing.

You enter the room, finding Chekov in civilian clothing, leaning against the slanted glass. You took a deep breath and let it out with a smile. Walking up slowly behind him, you poke him in the side, gaining a reaction that left you giggling.

"(Y/n)!" Pavel turned, smiling wide and wrapping you in his arms. Your eyes widen and you let out a huff as he holds you tight.

You hug him back, trying to shake the warm feeling that threatened to surface. "Hey there Chekon." You smirk at your old nickname for him.

He rolls his eyes but chuckles as he leads you to a place to sit, a drink and a few snacks on a side table. You snag a roll and stuff it in your mouth. Pavel laughs and shakes his head slightly.

"You haven't changed much, have you (Y/n)?"

"Not all the good parts of me." You winked as you took a sip of a drink. "Now, tell me all about what I missed." You look at him expectantly, bringing your legs up on the seat comfortably.

"I want to take care of something first before we get to talking." You raise your eyebrows, but nod for him to continue. "I am itching to go back to our old ways." He looks at you out of the corner of his eyes, raising an eyebrow and smirking.

"I was hoping I wasn't the only one feeling this way." You clap your hands as you lean forward. "I already have a few ideas in mind."

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Sulu saw Kirk down the hall, walking with Bones and Spock. He jogs up to them, holding up his PADD. "Hey, are you guys going to this reunion party (Y/l/n) planned?" He looks skeptically at his friends.

Spock raised an eyebrow and glanced at Kirk and Bones. "I believe it would be polite of us to attend, despite the fact I believe there is another reason for their sudden celebratory mood."

Bones rolls his eyes and growled a bit. "The Vulcan is right. We might as well go and get this over with."

Sulu looks at Kirk and Kirk shrugs. "I am only going because they said that drinks were on them."

All four men stood outside the door to the specified observation deck, none of them making the move to go in. Not until an unmistakable accent shouted from behind them.

"You might as well go in. They are alone mind you. I will not be held responsible for what you find if you wait any longer." He steps forward and rushes the door open. None of the men were ready for what greeted them.

You and Pavel double over laughing. You took in the sight before you, leaning on Pavel as you were hit with another wave of laughter. Scotty, Bones, Sulu, Kirk and even Spock stood frozen in their steps, covered from head to toe in green goop and confetti. Bits of confetti gently wafted to the floor, one landing on Spock's nose. He picks it up and looks at it then turned to his Captain.

"Captain, I believe I was correct in my earlier statement."

Bones rolled his eyes again, growling angrily as he started to wipe and flick the goop off his face and arms. "Ya think?"

Scotty, Sulu, and Kirk start doing the same, grumbling under their breath. Kirk looks at his hands, getting an idea. He rushes forward after you and Chekov, Sulu and Scotty catching on quickly. You scream and laugh in surprise as you started to run. Pavel followed suit, grabbing your hand to direct you to the door. But Bones had other plans. He reaches forward and wraps his goopy arms around you, smothering you in your own prank. Sulu caught up with Chekov and did the same to him, all of you, save for Spock, were laughing now. Kirk shakes his head, chastizing himself for not expecting this to happen. You and Pavel look at each other, smiles plastered to both of your faces. You suddenly felt completely euphoric. Pavel stepped forward and poked you in the side then wrapped you in a side hug, facing the goop covered men.

He looks down at you and smiles. "I think it worked."

You looked up at him and placed a hand on his cheek, wiping the goop off your hand onto his face. "Ya think?" You winked and started laughing. Man, it feels good to be back.