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CHAPTER 3: Chocolatini
September, 2254
"I'm telling you V, I'm going to flunk Advanced Phoenetics." Leila whined as she looked at her latest work score, a 68%.
"You're not. You just need to focus. After all if you weren't qualified for the subject then you wouldn't be on the class at all." Victoria reasoned to her friend.
"My linguistic skill is above average, but let's face it, I am not as great as you are. I mean you speak dozens of Terran Language and several Non-Terran languages quite fluently. I will never come as close to that." Leila was definitely frustrated. She couldn't focus well on her Advanced Phonology and she doesn't know why.
"You and I know that the reason I know a lot of language is because my grandparents used to bring me around their 'Galactic Vacations'." That was the main reason on why she knew a lot of languages and different cultures.
"And don't be ridiculous. You're brilliant in your own way, besides I think I know your problem." She winked at her friend.
"What is it then?" Leila looked at her curiously.
"I think you just need to release some…" pausing she looked at Leila with twinkling eyes.
"Some what?"
"'Sexual Tension'."
She chuckled at Leila's look of shock and confusion. If she hasn't known better she would have thought that Leila and Leonard had already sealed the deal the night they left her accidentally at the bar. But she knows Leonard, he is a gentleman and would not take advantage on her friend and besides it was far too early since his divorce.
"Shut up."
"Leila, you know it's true I mean, I saw how you look at Leonard and…" she stopped midway as she saw how red her friend look.
"Shut up. It's as if I don't know how you look at our dear Vulcan Commander."
There Victoria couldn't help but furrow her brows. Yes, the Vulcan Commander fascinates her and there may be a certain degree of attraction between them; but she doesn't think that she should do anything about it since she only categorize it as 'Fascination', nothing more and nothing less.
"Excuse me. To what look are you actually referring?"
"Those googly eyes during class when he's speaking… honestly, there were times that I thought you're going to drool." Leila was teasing her friend, though she had seen a slight flicker of something she couldn't point out in her friend's eyes for a couple of times.
"I don't have googly eyes and I certainly do not drool over one of my superiors. Now, if you'll excuse me I still need to change my attire for my next class. Goodbye." Victoria stood abruptly and headed to the dormitory to change.
Leila shook her head at her friend. "My, my…"
(*_*)
The gymnasium was quite busy and crowded. Students as well as instructors were scattered around the area talking to each other. Victoria sat on the bleachers and relaxed herself after her Physical Education class.
Today was the hand-to-hand combat competition evaluation round. They would be matched against each other and their performances would be the basis if they qualified to join the competition. The winner would be sent to the international competition to battle other international qualifiers.
"Now everyone settle down!" Professor Ulred in the microphone said as he stood in the platform on the gym. "As you all know the elimination round for the hand-to-hand combat would be done within the next week. Today we'll announce the match-up's for the leader board…" he looked at his aide, "…Cadet Johnson will announce the match-up's now."
Everyone in the room is radiating excitement, apprehension, and anxiety. Victoria was only half listening while Cadet Johnson announce the match-up's. Her thoughts was directed at outlining a possible solution for her Advanced Computer Science theory.
"…Wednesday Match-ups: Morbly R. & Francis A., Krusso M. & Carlos F., Cortes J. & Deveraux V., Jamison H. & Argorn B.…"
"Hmm, interesting. Cadet Joanne Cortes is fairly good at hand-to-hand combat, let's see how she'll fair with me." She looked at the direction of Cadet Cortes who was huddled up with her friends.
After the announcement of match-up's Professor Ulred went back to the platform and spoke.
"Okay now that you know who you'll be facing the other judges and I will be seeing you next week. The rules and regulation will be posted at the academy board. Any changes regarding the event shall be posted there too. Goodluck!"
Right after Professor Ulred finished his last message she picked up her bag and got up then headed towards the exit. It was her final class of the day so when she got back to her dormitory she immediately headed to the shower.
(*_*)
Spock wasn't shocked to see Cadet Deveraux at the gymnasium and to hear her name as one of the contestants for the hand-to-hand combat competition. Professor Ulred was quite vocal about his admiration to the young woman. It did irritate him quite a bit that another male admires her, although quite illogical but he couldn't help it and he doesn't even have the slightest clue why. He know that he's acting territorial to a woman he doesn't even have a claim for and it conflicted him.
He was looking at her while the announcements were being made. He could see how her eyes scan the room for her opponent, Cadet Cortes. He had noticed while they were discussing the several distinguishable difference between the Romulan and the Vulcan language that she has a pair of deep blue eyes that almost appear as violet. It marvelled him how it shines with passion while she spoke about the subject.
(*_*)
It was already 1930 hours when Victoria got up from her meditative position. She took her robe off and changed into a more comfortable t-shirt and pyjama. She had already finished all of the assigned works for her a day before, so tonight she's free to do anything; which on her standard means doing little things.
She prepared dinner for herself; a nice Lasagna, a Dom Pérignon, and three scoops of chocolate ice cream, while listening to Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' & 'Für Elise'. Needless to say, she's having a nice romantic evening with herself.
It was 2045 hours when her com rang. It was of course Leila.
"Hey V. It's Friday night and it's been a while since we've gone out to party. We'll be at Andromeda at 2130 hours. See you there!"
Victoria sighed, Leila didn't even gave her a moment to respond.
"Oh well…" she put down her com and went to her closet to choose some clothes. She wondered if Spock would be there like the last time.
"I doubt it. I don't think that he'll be there."
It didn't take her long to get ready. She wore a black long sleeve crop top beneath her dark denim vest, she also wore a black acid wash ripped skinny jeans along with a pair of leather ankle boots. For final touch she added a polarized glasses to her look. A little sprinkle of perfume and she's off to go.
She locked her room and walked to the parking lot. Her hover bike arrived a two weeks after she arrived at the university. Putting on her helmet she rode her hover bike to the Andromeda Club.
(*_*)
Spock was just finished meditating when he noticed that the blinds of his window is not aligned. He walked to it to arrange it when something caught his attention. He didn't noticed it before but directly to his quarters – from the opposite side of the building – was the room of Cadet Deveraux. The Dormitory #4 was the nearest student dormitory from the faculty dormitory. He was surprised nevertheless as he saw her silhouette move and the lights were suddenly dimmed giving the signal that she was going out for the night.
He was about to close the window and do his routine but he couldn't make himself to move away from the window. A minute passed and he saw her again on the parking lot as she approached a hover bike. He watched her leave rooted to the spot.
"Where is she going? Will she be meeting somebody? Why is she alone?" He caught himself asking. Internally he was battling himself. He didn't know why he was suddenly feeling concerned about where she was going or who she's going out with.
Tearing himself out of his spot on the window – the blind's misalignment completely forgotten – he looked at the stack of work he had on his desk.
"Maybe it will take my mind off her." He thought then started to do the paper works.
An hour passed since he started – more like tried – to do all his paper works but his mind kept drifting to her, again. Putting down his stylus he looked at the wall in front of him and stood. "Just one look and I'll leave." Grabbing his coat he left to follow her. Somehow he knew, and he doesn't know why, where she would be. In the place where he first laid his eyes on her.
(*_*)
"One Supernova!" she ordered to the bartender as she walked to the bar. Leila just contacted her saying that they would be late because Kirk decided to stop by and pick up some girl from another dormitory. Knowing human understatements she assumed that the 'late for a while' statement would mean an hour or so.
"Hey Miss, can I have your name?" A rather bulky man with brown hair looked at her with a look which she would presume as his 'seductive' look.
"Why? Don't you already have one?" She answered quite haughtily. The man smiled but she could feel a slight irritation and embarrassment radiating off him.
"Forgive me but you look familiar. Haven't I've seen you someplace before?" the man tried again. She could see another bunch of guys looking on their direction.
"Yeah, that's probably why I don't go to that place anymore." She almost laughed at his expression. She thought that he would leave but he tried again.
"You know, beauty must run in your family." Again, the he gave her his 'seductive and flirty' look which almost made her gag.
"Yes it does…but apparently in yours it does not." She looked at him smugly while sipping on her drink.
She figured that they he must have done a bet for her as the men on the table was once again whispering with themselves while handing each other money.
(*_*)
Spock arrived at Andromeda Club quite unsettled. He doesn't know why he was there, it disappointed him that he acted based on his emotions and instinct rather than his logic. He also felt quite out of place as he sees the flickering lights and hear the loud music blaring thru the speakers.
He was about to turn his back when a scene that caught his eyes made his blood pressure rise. Trying not to clench his fist he looked at her at the bar talking to a man. He examined her demeanour which he noticed with relief were signs of dislike. The man was as he could see was slowly becoming agitated and angry as he talked with her. He then decided to interfere.
(*_*)
"I believe the woman doesn't want your company mister."
Victoria was utterly startled as she looked at the owner of the voice. There he stood with his Vulcan glory, looking at her then the guy with his usual mask of coolness.
The guy looked at Spock and dismissed him as if he didn't hear anything and continued his pursuit.
"I'm heading back to my place. You want to come?" Another overused suggestive pick-up line. She almost felt sorry for the poor man.
"Sorry, you strike me as a person who comes all by himself." At this she smirked, and she could see out of the corner of her eyes a little quirk on Spock's lips.
"You bitch." The man was definitely angry now. He snarled at her and took a step towards her.
"I think you should stop now or I'll have to escort you out. You are disrupting the evening of this woman and causing a scene at a public establishment." Spock said as he looked at the man. She noticed that his eyes had darkened at the man when he took a step to her.
"Shut up. Go find your own bitch."
"If you don't leave the premises right now I'll have to drag you out of the establishment and report you to your superiors." She admired how cool his voice is even if the situation is kind of irritating.
"Fine." The man had probably noticed the dark look from the Commander and walked away.
"I must say, I'm quite impressed Commander. Thank you." She bowed her head to him and smiled.
"No need to thank me Cadet Deveraux. I just did what is logical." Spock replied as he unconsciously studied her.
"Well then as an appreciation for what you've done I'll treat you a drink."
"Alcohol doesn't work for me Cadet."
"Just call me Victoria sir, we're outside the Academy."
"Very well then. Just like I said Victoria, I'm Vulcan and alcohol doesn't have a slightest effect on me."
She almost smirked at him as a devious idea entered her thought.
"I know a drink that will certainly affect you, Spohkh." He was certainly startled when she spoke his name in Vulcan. It induced a feeling to him that made his temperature go up and certain parts of his body twitching.
"Two Chocolatini please." She told the bartender and smirked at Spock.
"Cadet…Victoria. I'm Vulcan chocolate is…" she cut him off with a smile and thanked the bartender as he handed her the two beverage.
"I know sir. I know what chocolate does to Vulcans. However, I want you to try this…" she handed him one of the Chocolatini, "…just try. If you don't like it then don't finish it."
Spock looked at the drink then back to Victoria. Chocolate on Vulcans have the same effect to alcohol on humans. Somehow he doesn't want to deny her, he doesn't want to disappoint her. So he took a sip of the drink and put it down. It actually tasted quite good, he could taste the mixture of chocolate and vodka. It wasn't strong as he had expected so he took another sip.
Victoria smiled at Spock. She knew that it was wrong to look at her superior in the way she's looking at him right now but she couldn't help it especially when he looked so adorable and hot at the same time, while having an excess chocolate on his upper lip.
"Um, hey…you have...ah…you have an…" she tried to point it to him that he has excess chocolate on his upper lip.
"Pardon?" He looked at her curiously. What was she trying to say and why was her struggling to say it to him?
"Never mind." She sighed and leaned onto him and lightly sucked the chocolate off his upper lip.
He was surprised when she leaned onto him and sucked his upper lip. Her lips were warm and soft just as he guessed it was. He could feel his heartbeat accelerating and his temperature slowly rising as he felt her. A jolt spread through him, he felt warm all over; especially on certain areas.
About 5.6 seconds passed when she lifted her lips off him and smiled nervously and sat back down. She was flushed. She didn't even know what compelled her to suddenly suck the chocolate off him, when she could have just gotten a napkin and wiped it off his lips.
"But his lips are too inviting." A part of her mind reasoned to her. It was wrong, she was fraternizing with her superior which was technically morally wrong and under Starfleet regulation is lawfully wrong.
"He didn't stop you." Another notion on her brain said. Yes, he didn't stopped her. Not even a single flinched in fact she had felt him trying to respond during the last second of the kiss.
"I'm sorry sir. I…" She stood and rushed outside heading to the parking lot to leave.
"God! Victoria what are you doing? What's happening with you?" she racked her brain for possible explanations for her sudden impulsiveness. She certainly cannot blame the alcohol since she's half-Betazoid and alcohol does not affect her that much; and she only consumed one Supernova (which is not a strong alcoholic beverage) and a couple of sip on the Chocolatini.
She was too consumed on her thoughts that she did not noticed someone following her. Picking her helmet she almost jumped to her feet when a hand grabbed her and spun her around. She heard the helmet hit the floor but she didn't care.
The only thing she care is the warm lips placed on her own. She knows who was the owner of the lips because he was the reason why she tried to leave, and now she couldn't believe that he was there initiating it. Her hands clenched themselves in front of his coat, she was absolutely on fire.
Moments passed, he pulled away and leaned his forehead with her.
"Come with me."
She nodded and gave him the control of her hover bike. She wrapped her arms around him to secure herself on the bike and breathe his scent and smiled to herself.
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