Ao3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/42290784
Fandom(s): Star Trek: The Next Generation
Relationships: Thomas Riker/Lore, Data/William Riker
Characters: Thomas Riker, Lore, Data (Mentioned), William Riker (Mentioned)
Important Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Unresolved Tension, Making Out, False Identity, Undercover as a Couple, Possibly Unrequited Love, Pining, References to Canon
Tom glanced to the side and swore under his breath. One of the officers was a helmsman he recognized from the Enterprise—she’d notice if anything was off about either of them. Thinking quickly, he dropped his arm and grabbed both sides of Lore’s face in a vice grip, then mashed their lips together in a rough and awkward kiss.
With a show of his inhuman strength, Lore shoved Tom off of him and into the wall just behind, before closing the gap again and wrapping his arms around Tom’s neck. “My, my. Are you really that desperate to get your hands on me?” he whispered, smooth lips just barely brushing Tom’s chin.
“Those officers know Commander Riker and Data,” Tom replied at the same volume. “If they talk to us, they’ll notice that something’s off, I’m sure. They won’t want to talk if we look like we’re…” He trailed his hand down the front of Lore’s stolen yellow uniform, “...busy.”
“Tom, I’m proud of you—for once you’ve actually had a decent idea,” drawled Lore. “Let’s 'look busy', then.”
Day 12 of Trektober, "Fake Dating" + Tomlore