“I heard that Chakotay helped the doctor take care of him while he was recovering and Tom decided to sleep with him as a thank you.”

“I hear that Tom went insane and Chakotay fell in love with him while counseling him.” Megan Delaney said with a romantic sigh

“I heard it’s an act, a cover for something.”

“I heard Paris Chakotay his body in return for protection.”

“I heard they’ve been lovers since the Maquis”

“I heard they’re having a threesome with Kim.”

“I heard Paris was raped in jail and Chakotay’s trying to heal him.”

“I heard it’s to pay off Chakotay’s life debt to Paris.”

“I heard-“

A female voice interrupted the speaker, “ And I heard the captain promised to have anyone caught gossiping about Chakotay and Tom cleaning Jeffries tubes until we reach the Alpha Quadrant.”

Everyone turned to see B’Elanna Torres, standing arms crossed and glaring at the group. With quickly muttered excuses they departed.

There was a chuckle and Tom and Chakotay emerged behind her. As usual Chakotay had his arm wrapped protectively around Tom. Chakotay regarded the fled crewmembers wryly.

“Maybe we should’ve just told them.”

“Nah,” Tom scoffed, “Their speculations are better than the truth. Plus it’s fun to see what they come up with.” He looked at his love, “Some of these people desperately need a hobby.”
Yeah, I know it's short. Don't worry more soon. And as soon as I clear up a few details I'll write the sequel series. These interludes are just to tide you over until I begin that. The next one is titled 'Bad Tom, Bad!' ;)