Catching up tonight...sorry I missed commenting on the last few parts. I am enjoying the story immensely!
Maybe even warp ten if the tires are really as firm as they look.
Tisk, tisk. Excessive warp speed causes environmental damage. You should really follow the Federation speed limit of warp 5.
CONGRATULATIONS – YOU’VE BEEN RICKROLLED
Bwaaaahhaaaaahhhaaaa!!!!!
Wonderful UST - they both know they shouldn't be falling for each other, and yet they can't change how they feel. But their journey is coming to an end and they have no reason to think they have any sort of future together.
I have no idea how this story will end, but my romantic heart hopes they'll find a way to be together.