Posted by Lieutenant Toveka Brine (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim - Promenade - Do Romulans Blush?

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Charles Tenkiller (Chief of Security) in Side Sim - Promenade - Do Romulans Blush?

Posted by Lieutenant Toveka Brine (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim - Promenade - Do Romulans Blush?

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She cocked her head and smiled. “I trust you, Charles.” She set her plate on the coffee table and got up to go to his room, her skirt flashing a good bit of thigh as she rose and it caught slightly on his pants before once more wrapping around her.

She glanced at him and moved to the bedroom to look at the wall he indicated. Even the bedroom seemed of him. The colors and neatness, made her think of him. She turned and looked at the wall and admired the picture.

Toveka

The room was lit low, and was furnished almost exactly as hers, but the differences were noticable in how it was decorated. His pictures were not all over the walls here. Here it was photos and holos of people, many of whom shared a likeness to the Security Chief. Covering the bed was a thick, brown, hide blanket with some kind of heavy fur or hair and sewn with heavy red thread thread that was just a step ot two shy of paracord.

As she turned, the painting was hanging on the wall. It showed a house surrounded by woods made up of old and tall oak, elm, and pine trees. The house was a large two storied structure, and looked like it had been built ages ago when lumber and plaster were the materials of choice. It was obviously part of a farm, and the barn and stables could be seen behind it. The painting was done showing dusk, and a setting sky of pinks, greens, blues, and reds filled the sky.

Tenkiller

She looked at the picture for a long moment before speaking so he could hear. “It’s a beautiful place.” She turned and looked at the rest of the room. Stepping to the foot of the bed, she ran her hand absently along the fur, her index finger tracing the red line thru it before she turned to head back to the living area.

Toveka

“Thanks. Been in the family for… hell, forever. Town hasnt changed much since the early 1900’s. Kinda like a time capsule in some ways.” he called to her. As she came back in, he was still seated where he had been, but his glass was in his hand. “Did that piece while I was at the Academy.”

Tenkiller

“I really like it. It’s definitely a nice piece to have in there, I am sure.” She moved to sit back on the couch, but this time she went around the coffee table to sit on his left where the dress covered her leg a bit more. She picked up her glass and smiled. “Thank you for tonight, Charles. I mean that.” She blushed slightly and looked down at her glass a moment before looking back up at him. “And before I go, I’m going to be selfish and finish this amazing dessert.” She nodded to her plate and rose to lean over to get it, but it was just out of reach. Her hand went out to catch her and landed on his knee in time to balance her so she could sit back down again laughing.

“Guess I should have just asked you to hand it to me, huh?” She laughed. Her nervousness was still there, but she was already relaxing around him. Her hand, though, pulled back swiftly from where it was on his knee.

Toveka

He looked at her a smiled an understanding smile. “Listen… I know you haven’t been around anybody in this fashion in a while, but I want to be clear about something before we move on from tonight. I like you. I like being around ya, talking to ya, listening to ya… and I bet if we kiss again when I ain’t ambushing you like that -” and he chuckled “- it’ll probably make me stop breathin’ a sec. But I ain’t gonna push you, ok? We can go at your pace, and I’m fine with that. But if you want to put your hand on my knee, lean against me, hold my hand… whatever… I’m fine with it. So ya don’t have to jump every time we brush against each other.” And then he laughed. “Unless that’s your thing. Hell, I think that’s almost as cute as when ya blush when I tell you how amazingly beautiful you are. ‘Cause ya are.” and he winked at her.

Tenkiller

It wasn’t him calling her beautiful that made her blush this time. It was him calling her out on on her skittishness. She thought she had been doing ok. Apparently, not.

She nodded when he was done and shifted slightly to face him a bit more. This time the dress slid off her left leg almost completely. She managed to bring it back up enough to not be exposed halfway to her hip, but it still left about a hand span of bare skin on her right leg and two hands worth on her left. She nodded to her plate and smiled. “I’ll remember that. May I ask you to hand me my plate so I can finish this amazing dessert?” Her right knee now touched his left leg so she could face him and talk a bit easier.

Toveka

He nodded and said “Your wish is my command, darlin’.” and he reached forward and picked up her plate. He handed it to her and said “I’m glad you like it, it bein’ a family recipe and all. You should try my momma’s strawberry shortcake. My god, you may just move in to the house she gets that stuff in front of ya.” and he laughed a little.

Tenkiller

She took the plate, letting her fingers touch his briefly, “I learned to like strawberries from the same Academy roommate. But I don’t think I’ve had shortcake.” Taking another bite, she smiled. “I’ll remember if I ever visit your family, to come with an empty stomach.” She laughed, “And comfortable shoes.” She nodded towards the painting in the other room.

She paused for a moment, another bite in her mouth. “Charles, I know you asked if I would join you at a party next week. But I’d like to ask you, if you have time, perhaps night after next,” she was having trouble getting it out and looked down at her fork cutting the final piece of stuffed bread in half. “I’d like to see you again, outside of work, I mean.” She looked up and sighed and managed to inhale then exhale. “Would you like to have another date with me?” Her voice cracked but she managed to keep looking at him and not looking away.

Toveka

He looked at her a long time, a slight smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. Finally, after letting her hang in suspense (even though he thought she already knew the answer), he said “I think I’d like that very much. Where and when?”

Tenkiller

She waited for his answer as she finished the last of the dessert on her plate and licked the fork of the last of its honey. “Night after tomorrow. I’ll let you know where soon as I have it.” This time it was her turn to be mysterious. “And wear comfortable shoes,” she winked, “the terrain is a bit uneven.” She looked at him a long moment to see his reaction. The smile on her face was simple, but her blush remained even with mischief in her eyes.

Toveka

He laughed and said “Well, I kinda meant what time as you already said night after tomorrow, but I’ll take it.” and he laughed again. “Bluejeans okay? Or do I need to wear my suit pants with my comfortable shoes?” he asked with a big smile.

Tenkiller

“Oh, ummm 1900 ok? Will that be enough time to be ready after shift and rest? I don’t want you to rush to me.. to the date. I mean to spending time with me, is all.” She took a breath. “Jeans are fine. No need to be fancy.” She smiled. She was more nervous now than when he had picked her up. Which she hadn’t thought possible.

Toveka

He smiled at her and said “1900 is perfect. And hey…” and he moved her plate to the table before he put his hand slowly and gently on her exposed skin on her leg, “You can relax. I’m not gonna bite, and I’m not gonna rush ya. You just do what you want, and I’ll just keep trying to make you blush and catch your breath on occasion, ok?” and he grinned and chuckled.

Tenkiller

This time she stiffened at the touch but then relaxed again, almost immediately. She smiled at him and her hand moved to rest on his in a gentle manner, not as if trying to remove it. “I’m sure I’ll keep blushing for you for a long time. But I admit I’m also enjoying this. And I’m looking forward to later this week and next week.” She looked at him and at his intense gaze, she looked down, her thumb running absently back and forth on the back of his hand. “I should go,” she looked up. “But I’m glad you asked me out tonight. Thank you.”

Toveka

“I’m glad you agreed. I’da been more than a bit embarrassed if ya hadn’t.” and his own thumb mirrored her movements on his hand on her leg. “So, I’ll see tomorrow… no… day after tomorrow night. 1900. And you’ll tell me where, right?” and he smiled. “I’ll be pissed if you don’t tell me where and I’m left standing here like a grade A moron.” he said with a chuckle.

Tenkiller

“I wouldn’t do that to you,” she smiled. “I should go.” She moved her hand and started to rise. “Thank you again, Charles.”

Toveka

He took his hand off of her leg and stood with her. He then took her hands in his and moved very close to her. “Thank you, Toveka. This was the best night I have had in loooooong time.” and he smiled and moved his head towards hers, but veered at the last moment with a small grin and gave her a long, lingering kiss on her cheek.

Tenkiller

“Me as well…” she watched him lean in and was prepared for a kiss. As he landed on her cheek, she closed her eyes and squeezed his hands slightly. Just before he pulled away, she tilted her head just enough to kiss his cheek back. “Night after tomorrow?” She half whispered with their faces still close. The color on her cheeks a bright red as her mind wondered how a good kiss would feel from him.

Toveka

He stopped his movement and said softly “Can’t wait… for the date, either.” and he pressed his lips to hers and pulled her into him gently.

Tenkiller

It was as if he had read her mind. Perhaps, when all was said and done, he had. As he pulled her close, her hands went to his chest automatically. It took a moment, but she finally relaxed and parted her lips to kiss him back. It was everything she had imagined, and more. His tongue was soft as silk and patient beyond anything she had even considered. She wondered if their first real kiss would be soft and gentle, or headed and wild. This was a perfect medium. She took a step towards him to close the last few inches of gap between them and a soft sound rolled up her throat to fall between them.

Toveka

They kissed for a long few moments, then Tenkiller broke the contact reluctantly. “Yup. Lost my breath. Knew it.” and he smiled and put his forehead on hers. “Now, then… if I recall how these things work, this is where I say thank you, again, for a great night and then take a step back…” which he did, “…and say ‘I will see you night after next. I hope you have a great night, Toveka.”

Tenkiller

She laughed softly, “Me, too…” When he stepped back, she moved to head for the door and her shoes. “Yes, night after next.” She said as she turned to watch him, her hand on the wall for balance as she slipped her shoes back on. “And I did have a very nice night. Thank you, Charles.”

Toveka

He grinned. “Pleasure was all mine. You have a good night and good day tomorrow, all right? And just let me know where to meet you and I’ll be there. In comfortable shoes and such.”

Tenkiller