Stress Induced Sweet Coma - Part II

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

2,063 words; about a 10 minute read

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

ON:

Markum took the other glass of milk and had a sip. It brought back a memory of he and his oldest brother getting into a food fight that started over the last glass of milk. It was a mess, and their parents were livid. He smiled as he let out a chuckle over remembering how they had laughed so hard that they couldn't even stand up when being yelled at. "Those were good times." he said as he looked up to Tarishiana with tears in his eyes. "He was the funniest person I'd ever known. He was my idol, growing up. All I wanted to do was be like Ty." He looked down, "Now, all I want to tell him is I'm happy with my life....you'd like him Tarish. He would of liked you."

Tarishiana fought back tears. Not just from the memory but from the emotions the memory held for Markum. She set the spoon down on the plate and reached over and gave his hand a squeeze. "I have no doubt of that...especially if someone as wonderful as you aspired to be like him." She gave him a reassuring grin. "I wish there was something I could do for you."

Markum held tightly onto her hand and looked back up to her, taking in her presence, and how much just her being here, at this moment with him, meant to him. Just her touch alone gave him enough strength to face this...heartbreak he was going through. He remembered the time he came home, after finding out that Marcus's mother was married the whole time, and how betrayed he felt. Ty, in an uncharacteristic moment put his arm around his little brother and told him, 'Learn from this Marky, learn what it feels like to have your heart ripped out before your very eyes by someone you love. So next time you meet someone that really does care for you, you will appreciate them back just as much. That's what love is Marky, not what can you do for me, but what can I do for you.' Markum smiled and kissed her hand, then returned his gaze back to her. "You already have Tarishiana. You already have."

Tarishiana nodded. She couldn't help but steal another swipe of her spoon from Markum's dish. She gave him a wink before taking a sip of her milk. She looked back up at him. "If you need anything you know where to find me." She reached her hand across the table and gently touched his face, "Not that I wouldn't know about it before you asked."

Markum smiled and chuckled..."Then I better be careful what I'm thinking. You just might like it." he said with a wink as he stole another bite of her pie.

Using the spoon to point in his direction, "That is good advice Mr. Quinn." Tarishiana started, "I can just see it now...I am sitting in on a meeting with my staff and all of a sudden my cheeks flush and I break out into a ridiculous grin." She eyed him as she continued, "And then I am going to have to come find you and kill you." She couldn't help but smile at that last statement. Killing would be the last thing on her mind.

Markum leaned forward and gave a long, wide grin. "My luck I'll be in the shower again." He suddenly turned red....and shook his head. Nice one dummy.

Tarishiana rolled her eyes with a playful smile as she retrieved the last bite of her pie onto her spoon. It was mainly the cookie crust but it was still delicious as she washed it down with the remainder of her milk. She was going to say something but nothing that came to mind made it though her practiced verbal filter. "What am I going to do with you?"

Markum took a long drink of his milk and set the glass down. Then smiled innocently, "Who? Me? I'm just here drinking my milk, watching my ice cream disappear before my very eyes, and enjoying the company of a very dear, and caring, friend that I happen to like quite a bit." He moved closer and looked to the left, then the right, then back at Tarish. "I'd like to know that myself. I just can't read that beautiful mind of yours."

Tarishiana watched him for a moment as she leaned back in her chair. She couldn't help the smile that crossed her lips. She leaned forward as if she was hearing a secret. "That is something I am quite happy about..." She started with a coy smile as she leaned back in chair.

Markum leaned back to match Tarishiana. "I understand. You don't want me to know that you are finding yourself to be just as attracted to me, as I am to you." You can't tell me you don't feel it the very first night we met.

"Just because I can't deny it...doesn't mean I will incriminate myself." Tarishiana said with a knowing smile. She bit her lower lip slightly as she looked over him. I am very glad you can't hear this...

Markum watched the lip biting and nodded his head. "Okay, you got me there. Let's get out of here. Go for a walk, or whatever you want. I just cant sit any longer." He stood and held out his hand to her. You lead...I'll follow.

Tarishiana rose from her chair and took the offered hand with a smile. "I think I will have to walk me to my quarters...again." As much as she hated it she was on duty in a few hours and if she was even going to have a chance of getting some sleep she had to at least try soon. She tried and stifled a slightly yawn.

Markum put his arm around Tarish and lead her to the turbolift. As the door closed he wrapped his arms around her and held her close, then kissed her lightly. "Thank-you for a wonderful..umm..morning. Sincerely."

"It was the least I could do after such a wonderful night." Tarishiana replied as she placed her arms on his shoulder toying with the hair on the back of his neck. She pulled him to her for another kiss.

Markum leaned in and obliged the kiss. He then threw his foot up and tapped the deck order. The kiss was long, warm, and not long enough. The doors opened and released his lips from hers. "This is our stop. You haven't seen a good time yet my dear. It only gets better." he said with a smile as he playfully kissed the tip of her nose.

To say that Tarishiana was disappointed when the lift stopped and with it the kiss she had been enjoying. She wrinkled her nose slightly in reaction to the kiss on the end of her nose. Her hand retook his as they disembarked the lift heading for her quarters. She stopped outside her door, "Hmm...this feels familiar." She grinned.

Markum smiled as he came in closer. With pressed the joined hands against the wall, and above her head. Then pressed his lips gently against Tarish's neck and ran his hand up her neck and through her hair at the base of her head. He moved to her ear and whispered. "I hope you sleep well, and have sweet dreams, beautiful. Will I get to see you still later today?"

Tarishiana bit her lips slightly as a little sigh escaped her lips. She moved her head slightly to allow him a little better access as she was pressed against the wall. She nodded, "Yes..." She spoke softly though a smile, "Unless you don't want to still have lunch with me?" she asked knowing the answer before the thought had left her mind.

Markum squeezed her hand tightly slightly pushed himself against Tarish, and playfully nibbled on her neck. then he went back to her ear, but never spoke into it. I'd love to have you for.....meet you for lunch. Should I pick you up at your place, or will you come to mine?

"ummm...I will be coming from my labs..." She started as her free hand moved to his side and around to his back pulling him against her slightly. She nipped at the ear that was closest to her lips. "So I will meet your at your quarters?" she asked waiting for confirmation as her mind began to spin.

Markum's blood was starting to get hot with anticipation. He could hear his heart in his ears. His heart was pounding triumphantly. He pushed himself even more against her taking his hand from her hair, down to her leg, and lifted it from behind, to manipulate it around his waist. "I can hardly wait." He whispered as he gave a passionate sigh while kissing her sweet lips again. He thought he heard her say something, but it was mixed with her voice saying other things. How are you saying so many things at one time Tarishiana? And your lips aren't moving because I'm kissing you.

Markum's question got lost in the desire she was feeling in that moment but as it bounced around in her head it clicked as to what he had said. You can hear me? She asked as she kissed him back. Placing her hand on his chest she pushed him back slightly so she could look up at him.

Yes. I can. he responded.

A smile crossed her lips as she thought over the implications of his answer. Tarishiana shook her head slightly, "I don't want to go and I don't want you to go...this changes things... part of her was relieved and excited but she couldn't escape the twinge of guilt. She pressed her lips to his again almost hungry before pulling back again.

Markum kissed her back, noticing the amplified passion pouring out of her. Why does this change anything? How am I doing this. I suddenly feel so much closer. He pushed himself entirely against her and kissed her with as much passion as he could send out. "We either better stop now, or open this damn door and get inside. because I'm not sure I can stop if we go much longer.

Tarishiana placed her hand against Markum's lips to ensure he didn't kiss her as much as to stop her from kiss him. She looked into his eyes as she spoke. "The...connection changes everything." She smiled, "If we are going to do this we have to do it right...There are things I need to handle."Lestian mainly

Markum listened intently to Tarish. Whatever you have to do. "I can wait. I have to say that this...closeness is something I've never imagined possible." Markum loosened his grip in her and let her arm back down, but still held her soft hand in his. So this connection I thought I felt with you this whole time is something pretty big. I mean, bigger than I realized. "I'm not going anywhere. However long you need."

Tarishiana could feel the want she had for Markum. It was almost over powering as she placed a hand on either side of his face and placed a soft kiss on his forehead. It was the safest place to show affection, If we kiss me again I am not sure I will be able to stop... She touched her forehead against his for a moment before looking back up at him. "See you at lunch?"

Markum held her face in his hands and smiled. "I wouldn't miss it." He let go and took a step back. Go now, while I still have the willpower to let you.

Tarishiana didn't have to be empathic to know how true those words were. With a smile on her lips she tapped the control to her doors. Their trademark hiss sounded as she took a step into her quarters. Sleep well Markum.

OFF:

MWO Tarishiana Barel
Chief Science Officer
USS Galileo

and

CWO Markum Quinn
Chief Engineering Officer
USS Galileo

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