Captain Kirk departed the turbolift and entered the bridge. He then went to his command chair. Before sitting he looked at his first officer and watched him as he usually does when he is at his station. Looking through his viewer, touching knobs and pressing buttons. The captain's gaze wandered as he thought to himself. ~ He certainly is very nice to look at.~ Well it was the captain's thoughts and if he thought that his friend was good looking so be it. He never thought much more of it than that.

Spock stood up and turned around feeling Jim look at him. Spock slowly went to greet his captain.

"Captain."

"Spock."

Nothing was said for a bit and then the reverie was broken by Jim.

"Your shift is over soon, would you like to play chess with me this evening?"

"I would."

"Great, I thought we could have dinner. Would that be all right?

"Yes."

Jim was about to sit in his chair when he turned around and remembered something.

"Spock, I forgot to mention I bumped into Uhura. She would like it if you would stop by and drop off something you borrowed."

"Yes, that is correct, she lent me some of her music to practice on my lyre."

"I suppose that is it she never said."

"I shall bring it to her, but I must go to the lab though I have an experiment I was working on it is crucial I be there."

"At your convenience Spock. I look forward to see you for dinner and chess." said Jim with a grin only for him.

"I may be late."

"I'll keep your plate warm."

Spock then went back to his station to stare in his viewer. Sometimes Jim wondered if he did that on purpose so he could check him out. Certainly there can't be something so fascinating.

The party at Uhura's was going well and all the girls were having fun. Dripping fruit in said chocolate, trying out the different tastes of each bowl. The only person that was kinda down was Uhura because Spock hadn't shown up.

"Don't be sad Nyota, Spock is Spock, I'm sure the captain gave him the message. Maybe he's detained somewhere. He's always running experiments in the lab...or maybe he'll pop by any minute." said Christine.

"Oh, I'm o.k. about it. It's just I'd like for Spock to let his hair down and be one of us. He doesn't know how wonderful it would feel to actually put his logic on the side and to let go. To have fun."

"I know." said her friend with a smile. "He would have to be drunk for that to happen." said the nurse with a laugh. Uhura laughed also.

The party was beginning to wind down and almost everyone was gone. Then suddenly Uhura noticed someone else at the party. Lt. Mira Romaine walked in and searched out Uhura.

"Nyota?"

"Mira, what are you doing on the Enterprise? I thought you were stationed..."

The two friends hugged each other in a loving embrace.

"I know you are suprised to see me. I had some time off and noticed the Enterprise in the area and hopped on a shuttle and asked permission to come on board. I can't stay long. The Enterprise was nice enough to accomodate me. I've been here for a while already, I got to see Scotty which was really nice. Talked to the Captain and Spock for a while too. I was wondering if you'd like to walk with me a bit and talk. Oh, what are my manners I see you are having a party."

"Actually the party is almost over. Would you like to try some chocolate?"

"No I can't. I'm allergic to it. Even now I'm starting to feel a little sick. I'm sorry about that, because I would love to stay."

"Don't be sorry. I'd love to talk. We can check out the Observation Deck, hydroponics...whatever you want. I'll close up shop here."

"You're the host, I don't want you to..."

"Nonsense, you are my friend. When will I get another chance to spend time with you?"

Uhura spoke to rest of her friends there and they understood completely and left moments later. Uhura decided before leaving to post a note at her door. It read: Dear Spock, if you come by, I won't be there but I'd appreciate you leaving the sheet of music in my quarters. The door is not locked. Also when you are inside feel free to indulge. Nyota...

Mira and Uhura left with no one in her apartment except the three lovely bowls of warm chocolate. The bowls were encased in a soft metalic structure. The bowls each mounted on the tables were automatically heated every 10 minutes. The bowls themselves were not warm in the slightest so could be carried where ever. Inside the bowls the person only needed a wooden spoon to stir and be delighted with it's delicious decadent taste.

Spock left the lab and stopped by his quarters to pick up the sheet of music he had borrowed from Uhura. He then exited his quarters and proceeded to Uhura's quarters.

In front of her door he noticed the note that was posted. Spock's eyebrows rose up in to his bangs. Feel free to indulge...he pondered...what shall I indulge in...

He entered the quarters and placed the sheet of music on a table. He was about to leave but was curious about her last statement. All of a sudden he smelled something. His mind began to race. ~No it cannot be.~ he said. ~ Does Uhura have chocolate here?~ Sure enough Spock found the chocolate all 3 bowls and the fruit in a wonderful display placed on cooled plates.

Spock began to smile. He could smile. No one was there to see him smile. What a smile it was. He was grinning ear to ear. Unbenownst to humans Vulcan's do not get inebriated on alcohol. It doesn't effect them like us, it actually makes them a little sick so they tend to avoid it. What does give Vulcan's a buzz though is chocolate. The properties of chocolate are well known. Dark chocolate is very good for you taken in small quantities. Spock had not had chocolate in a long time.

Spock's smile disappeared. He was a Vulcan. Vulcan's do not start to smile with so little provocation. Chocolate is a mere edible food source filled with too many empty non essential calories. He was stronger than that. He was a Vulcan with a strong will. He needed to leave. He tried to remember the last time he ate chocolate. It was a vague memory, all he remembered was Capt Pike bringing him to his quarters and then his face had been a blur. He had asked Capt Pike what had happened and all the Captain had said was: "Chocolate does not agree with you Mr. Spock. Please refrain next time when you see some, trust me on that." The Captain never elaborated and Spock decided not to pursue the issue. The only thing that bothered him was the stares and giggles he got when he returned to his station. Still Spock was curious, surely he hadn't embarassed himself that much. Spock decided to throw caution to the wind and decided to alteast sample the fruit.

He took a strawberry and dipped it in the dark chocolate and slowly brought it to his mouth and bit in it. He debated on whether to dip it in the chocolate or not, but the fruit looked so naked. Spock continued to savour the taste of all the different fruits. He couldn't stop dipping them in the chocolate. It was too good to stop.

All of a sudden he began to lose his balance and had to steady himself on a chair next to the table. A small smile began to show on his usual logical face. He was beginning to feel the effects of the chocolate but couldn't stop. He had finished all the dark chocolate and was beginning another. All of a sudden he remembered he had to meet with the captain. He couldn't quite remember what for. ~ Oh yes..chess and dinner.~ Spock said to himself. ~I shall bring dessert.~ Jim will love dessert.

So Spock grabbed the other 2 bowls...don't ask me how he did it. He was a determined Vulcan. He also managed to empty the fruit tray in another bowl and left Uhura's quarters. He was glad no one saw him for they would certainly find him drunk...which he was...so very drunk...his next stop was to see his best friend Jim...and to share chocolate with him...he could hardly wait.