Stress Induced Sweet Coma - Part I

Posted on 08 Apr 2012 @ 10:00pm by Tarishiana Barel & Command Master Chief Markum Quinn

2,354 words; about a 12 minute read

Mission: Episode 01 - Project Sienna
Location: Senior Officer's Quarters
Timeline: MD2 0115 hours

ON:

Tarishiana had moved into a seated position when Markus has announced the news. She wanted to go check of him but she wasn't sure if she should. She debated it over and over in her head as she changed her clothes. Uncharacteristically, she changed into a pair of jeans and a black thin strapped tank top. With out thinking it though completely she slipped on a pair of sneakers and pulled her hair back with a pair of chopsticks and left her quarters.

Tarishiana was standing outside Markum's apartment before she knew it. She reached out to tap the chime but with drew her hand. She took a few steps back deciding against it but then turned back towards his door. She let out a sigh before tapping the chime. She tapped her foot almost impatiently as she waited for him to answer.

Markum was just finishing his hot shower when he heard his chime. "What the...?" He grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist. "This has to be Willis. Up to his old tricks. I'll show him." He sprinted to the door and opened it, "Dammit Willis, its....." He stopped talking when he realized who was at his door. The open jawed, wide-eyed engineer suddenly smiled broadly and blushed. Realizing he was only wearing a towel around his waist. "Oh, hi Tarish. I...umm...thought you were...someone else....come in, please and I'll get dressed. You, ahh....you look good." He couldn't help but give a look over. Damn good! He stepped off to the side and to let her in. Good job you moron. This looks real nice...It's nice to see her though.

Tarishiana couldn't help but give Markum a good look over with an amused grin on her lips. "I am sure." She said easily as she moved past him placing a quick kiss on his cheek. "I am a Betazoid remember." she asked with a little wink. "We get married naked." She couldn't help but give him a little chuckle as she moved to lean against the back of the couch. "I can close my eyes if you prefer." She motioned to put her hand over her eyes with a mocking tone to her voice.

Markum just shook his head as he happily received his kiss and watched Tarish walk to the couch, then looked up to her face as she turned around and leaned against the couch. He smiled at her comment and walked past, dropping his towel over her while her hand was across her eyes. "Yeah, I'd hate to see you blush again..." he remarked as he walked to his sleeping area. I wonder if she is looking. Nah, I doubt it. Eat your heart out I should of said. He grabbed a pair of pants and put them on. Once on, he turned towards her with his head down, cursing at the button. "This is a very nice surprise. What's up?"

Tarishiana pushed off the couch and wrapped her arms around Markum's neck. She gave him a tight squeeze, "I am sorry about your brother." She pulled back from him slightly giving him another kiss on his cheek. "I don't have any siblings...but I know how you have some unresolved...stuff." She gave him another hug.

Markum held onto her tightly and kissed her forehead. "Thanks. We have hardly spoken since I joined Starfleet. He thinks I turned my back on the family. He is a real angry man, and has managed to alienate himself form anyone that ever loved him. Now he is alone." He held onto Tarishiana and somehow, he started to feel a peace come over him.

A little tear fell down Tarishiana's cheek causing her to look down for a moment. She didn't know why it was getting to her so badly. "Sorry..." She said apologetically with a shake of her head as she took a step back. She gave a practiced smile as she turned from him wiping her eyes slightly. "I uh...wanted to come see if you were alright and see if you wanted to get some dessert." She asked hopefully.

Markum looked down into those beautiful dark eyes. She's crying. She is so tenderhearted...I love it. Not the crying part though. Just shut up already. Markum gave a small kiss on her cheek, "I'd love too. I just have to put on a shirt."

Tarishiana gave Markum a kiss. A little bit more of a kiss then she had intended but it was nice just the same. "I'll wait here she said softly." She grinned as she moved back to lean against the couch. She watched him as he turned from her raising her fingers to her lips slightly almost as if savoring it for a moment.

Markum grabbed an old blue T-shirt and put it on. How does she keep kissing better? He turned around and smiled as he slipped on a pair of socks, then his shoes. He walked up to Tarishiana and put his arm around her and kissed the top her head. Even smells better to. How is that possible? "Ready beautiful?"

Tarishiana's cheeks were bright red when Markum returned. "You know I can still hear you." She said as she toyed with the hem of her shirt. She looked up at him with a grin. She pulled her lower lip between her teeth before once again moving to stand on her own two feet.

Markum kissed her nose, then replied. "Yeah, I nose it. I don't mind. I have nothing to hide from you. I figure I should just...well..just be me? I warned you it's dangerous up there. I try to avoid the area as much as possible." He winked at her and asked. "Where are you taking me?"

"It's a surprise..." She replied in a slight mocking tone as he had done to her earlier in the evening. Granted she didn't have quite the surprise set up, in fact it was just a simple jaunt to the mess hall. She took his hand and lead him back out into the hallway. "I like that you let me in...it is nice." She couldn't help but grin as they stepped onto the turbolift.

Markum followed as she lead him. Once they were on the turbolift, and the door closed he looked to her and placed his arms around her and said. "I'm glad,..." Because I like you Tarish. And I'm comfortable with you. You seem to make me feel more like...me....and you look really good in those jeans and shirt. Markum sighed as he looked into those captivating eyes of her's. I could look into those beautiful eyes everyday, all day.This has to be a dream...oh no, she can hear me rambling.

This time Tarishiana swatted him as her cheeks flushed with color. "I had better get used to you soon." She said with a laugh as she fanned her warm cheeks. "Other wise I am going to have to start avoiding you when I am on duty." She laughed as the doors opened revealing their destination. She tugged him along behind her towards the Mess Hall.

Markum laughed out loud and followed her into the mess area. It was sparsely populated, and that was fine with Markum. He looked for a the prime choice table. It was open, as were most tables. "Ah, that one there, next to the window." He walked over hand in hand and pulled out her chair for her. Ladies first. he thought then took his own seat across from her once she was seated, and somehow managed to never let go of her hand. "I hope this seat will do. It's the best one." The view reminded him of the first time he told Ty he wanted to join Starfleet.

"It's perfect." Tarishiana said as she took a seat. "I love when the mess hall is empty like this." she grinned as she closed her eyes and let out a sigh. "It is nice to not be surrounded by people." She looked down at the table for a moment before opening her eyes and looking up at Markum. "So...pick your poison..."

Markum rubbed his chin for a second or two thinking....With or without whipped cream...well He blushed a bit, glad he didn't finish the thought. "I'd like to have a double chocolate banana split sundae, with extra whipped cream. And you?"

"Ooo..." Tarishiana started as she thought it over for a moment. "I want key lime pie extra tart with dark chocolate sauce and raspberries." She mouth practically watering as she thought about it. She pushed up from her chair and moved to the replicator. With in moments she returned with one plate and once glass, but four spoons.

"Umm..." began Markum as he looked at the spoons. "Hungry are we?" he asked with a chuckle while picking up a spoon. "So, your intelligent, your beautiful, you like picnics, and you have a sweet tooth. Must be my lucky day to meet a girl with so many likable qualities." Markum smiled broadly at Tarish.

"You are welcome to try some of mine." Tarishiana said sweetly as she used her spoon to take a swipe of his sundae. "Don't forget I enjoy dancing." She grinned as she placed the spoonful of ice cream in between her red lips with a contented hum.

"And dessert thief." added Markum as he returned the favor as he took a taste of her pie. "Mmm, that is good. Great choice. How is our sundae?" he asked with a smile. You're great. But I'm sure you know that. You have to know it by now. "I'm glad you came over to me...my quarters tonight. I was umm...I needed it." Markum could feel his eyes at the beginning of becoming moist. Don't cry on the first date in front of her you dummy.

"Not quite chocolatey enough." Tarishiana said with a grin. "Second date." She grinned, "Our first date was yesterday." She said easily as she reached over and took his hand. "Believe it or not Markum, I like you...I accepted your invitation because I wanted to be with you...not our of some charity." She looked over his face for a moment, "Regardless of my situation or how this plays out I will be here when you need me."

"I know. I didn't mean it like that. I...I'm not very good at words sometimes. I really like you too Tarish." He said as he looked up to look into her dark eyes, then back down again to the floor. "What I meant was, a part of me was hoping you'd show up. I..." This is easier for me. I like knowing you can be in here, especially when I wouldn't want anyone else at my door at that exact moment. Funny how fate plays its cards. He squeezed her soft hand with his own, looked her squarely in the face, taking in her presence and the comfort he felt from her. "No matter what happens Tarishiana, whether in our favor, or not..." that would suck "I will never, ever take you, or your feelings, for granted. I will always be your friend." He presented the spoonful of the sundae to Tarish. For the lovely young lady., he thought in his most proper and goofy voice.

Tarishiana let out a laugh more like a giggle as she opened her mouth to take the offered bite. She quickly lifted her fingers to her lips to catch the drizzle of chocolate that was escaping her lips. Her tongue darted out to clean up the little mess. "Guess I should have known better then getting the extra spoon." She grinned. She pulled her lower lip between her teeth for a moment as she slowly drug her spoon though her pie.

Markum could only smile, and shake his head slightly. mmm-mmm...lucky spoo... "Looks...umm...yummy." He let out a chuckle. "What am I going to do with you?"

"I think my finger got a little more of the action with that one." Tarishiana laughed as she shook her head slightly at Markum with a large grin on her lips. "Men..." She said incredulously as she finally placed the piece of tart sweetness in her mouth. She crooked her finger at him beckoning him towards her.

Markum leaned in close to Tarishiana, "You're wish is my command. How may I help you?" he said in a soft, deep voice, while never letting his eyes off of hers.

Tarishiana made a quick glance to either side of the empty mess hall as if they were going to be caught by the hall monitor. She finally looked back at him and placed a quick but savored kiss on his lips before sinking back into her chair with a contented hum as she stole another bite of his sundae.

Markum held that position for a second longer that he realized. I love those lips, man. They just get better and better He sat back down and smiled as he noticed his sundae quickly disappearing, and that she had undoubtedly "heard" his comment. "It does taste good." he said as he put his spoon into her key lime pie.

"hmmm-mmm..." Tarishiana said with an eager nod as she turned the spoon down so that her tongue could fit into the concave utensil. She pulled it from her lips with a slightly pop before rising from her chair and practically bouncing over to the replicator. She returned with two glasses of ice cold milk. She took a sip with a satisfying smack of her lips, "I love replicated milk...so much colder then the real stuff."


To be continued....

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MWO Tarishiana Barel
Chief Science Officer
USS Galileo

and

CWO Markum Quinn
Chief Engineering Officer
USS Galileo

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