Posted by Lieutenant Commander Ethan Nash (Chief Tactical Officer) in Ten Forward - Nash After Hours

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The mention of food brought her back to reality again for a moment and she pondered the options, letting out a small giggle as Ethan’s fingers brushed over a ticklish spot on her shoulder and then letting the giggle be captured by his lips on hers. Before he could pull away, she wound her fingers into his hair and kept him there, deepening the kiss for a moment before slightly abruptly tugging him back just enough to murmur impishly, “well, I sure am hungry…”

With the skill of a youngest sister and a lifetime of wrestling, she dug a foot into the and below her and used the element of surprise to roll them back over, ending astride Ethan with a charming grin. Bending over with one last teasing kiss, she got to her feet and with a wicked smile, extended her small hand to help him to his feet.

Ensign Lemann

Nash let Jessica roll him over, with an advantage in size and weight along with a bit of experience in hand to hand tussels, he could have pinned her in place but he went with the roll. Sometimes, letting your opponent finish on top could be an advantage.

Reaching up and taking her hand, he let her pull him to his feet but considered for a moment simply pulling her back down to him. Another wave made his choice for him and he was up beside her moments later. He didn’t pause though, with his own wicked grin and a flash of intent in his eyes, he stepped in close to her while his left hand slipped low around her waist, holding him to her again with his right against her cheek. He kissed her again, more urgently and passionately while they stood with the waves around their ankles and dripping in the warm breeze.

“We need to see if there is another competition you can come first in,” he whispered to her when he broke the kiss softly. “You’re still a rotten egg and I’m very, very hungry as well.” His right hand dropped and found hers, and he let their fingers intertwine once more. “My place is closer, and we’re soaking. Come back to mine and I’ll get us towels, something to eat and we can relax and get to know each other.”

Lt Cmdr Nash, CTO

Jessica’s small frame melted against Nash as she eagerly returned his kiss. As he ended the kiss, she rested her cheek against his wet chest, savoring the feel of his heartbeat below her ear. The combination of his words and, despite the warm error, a slight chill from being wet left her trembling lightly against him. As her fingers interlaced in his, she looked up at him with an impish grin, “well, it’s awfully presumptuous for you to assume that your quarters are closer, but I’ll take your word for it.” Her left hand occupied in his, her free right hand reached up to snug itself in his hair as she pulled him down to her, teasing his lips with hers, then learning back slightly to order, “computer, end program.”

As the beach and the waves fizzled out of existence, she brought his lips down to hers again, not quite as deeply and passionately, but more playful and lighthearted. After a few moments, she let go of his hair and, moving her hand down to poke at his ribs, ended the kiss and murmured, “lead the way, then.”

Ensign Lemann