One Drink Too Many pt.2

One Drink Too Many part 2

by Quills

Rating: NC-17 - English – Romance

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Trip Tucker awoke from a restful sleep. He could not remember sleeping so well in years.
He looked over and was surprised to see T'Pol lying by his side staring intently at him.

"Mornin'" Trip said as he sat up.

"Good morning." she responded.

"I wasn't sure you were gonna be here when I woke up." he told her.

She looked at him with a raised brow. "Why would you think that?" she asked.

"I don't know. I guess...I guess I figured you woulda come to your senses
and be revolted by the whole evening. Us bein...intimate." he explained

She looked at him thoughtfully for a moment before saying anything. "I admit that last night's...events...unsettled me." she told him "I was revolted, but not by you, Trip. I was revolted by myself and what I did to you."

He tried to protest but she put her hand up.

"I seduced you." she said with shame "I purposefully maneuvered you into a situation where I
could...'have you'. It was a selfish and dishonorable thing to do."

"You were drunk." Trip protested.

"That is no excuse." she countered "My...intoxication...was only a small portion of my weakness."

She looked down, ashamed to look Trip Tucker in the face.

"I...I wanted you." she confessed" I have been attracted to you for some time now. I acted on my feelings for you...my emotions. I gave no regard for your feelings. I only cared about being in your arms...in your bed."

"You can't be this hard on yourself." he told her "We were both drunk, but I wasn't drunk enough that I couldn't a stopped ya....if I wanted. The fact is I wanted to be with you as much as you wanted to be with me. I just...just never thought you had any feelin’s for me. "

"I may not express my feelings Trip, but I do have them. I have them for you." she said with a hint of a smile.

He smiled back at her. "So, what now?" he asked.

She paused for a moment before speaking. "If you’re agreeable, I propose we explore an intimate relationship with one another." she told him.

"I love it when you talk all clinical." he said smiling.

She raised an eyebrow again.

He leaned in and put his hand behind her neck, drawing her closer. His lips pressed against hers startling her for a moment, but then she responded in kind meeting him kiss for kiss. After a few moments they parted. T'Pol was the first to speak.

"I may take your action to signify that you agree to my proposal." she asked

"Oh yeah, I sure do." he said smiling again.

"Excellent, I'm sure we will both find each other's unique qualities a source of stimulation and..."

"T'Pol." he said interrupting her.

"Yes?" she asked him.

"Shut up and kiss me again." he told her.

She leaned in, closing her eyes once more. Her lips met his and they
both fell back to their pillows as they embraced in a lingering kiss.

*********

Commander Tucker and Sub Commander T'Pol have returned to Enterprise from a successful trade negotiation with the Bentaxians. Captain Archer has received new orders from Starfleet for Enterprise to rendezvous with the USS Blackfoot. A Starfleet scout ship stationed at trading post K-3. Enterprise is currently on route. Captain Archer is currently dealing with other matters.

"All right, I want an explanation." said Archer.

"It was...a misunderstanding, sir." said Reed.

"Mister Reed, what do you take me for?" asked Archer, clearly annoyed.

"Sir?" said Reed.

"You two were at each others throats when YOUR security detail showed up and separated the two of you." he said.

"Yes, sir" replied Reed.

"May I remind you that the rec deck is not short for wrecking and decking." he told both Reed and Tucker "So, once more, I want to know what the hell happened to set you two at each other."

"It was my fault Cap'n" said Tucker "I...I lost my head."

"Exactly what did you lose your head over?" asked Archer

"Uh...it was really nothin, sir." answered Trip

"It damn well better not be nothing." said Archer "It's bad enough you two were fighting, but having you two fight over nothing is even worse."

"It was something I said sir." Reed told Archer

"What exactly did you say?" asked the Captain

"A few of us were sitting around when the Commander joined us." explained Reed "We asked him how the summit went and he mentioned the 'wild' party he and Sub Commander T'Pol attended." Reed looked over at Tucker but the Captain wasn't about to let things grind to halt again.

"Go on Mr. Reed." said the Captain

"Well, sir." he started "we started joking about the party and...well sir, I made a comment about the Sub Commander."

"What kind of comment?" asked Archer

"The non flattering kind, sir." said Reed

"I see" said Archer " and exactly what was the comment?"

"Sir, I rather not repeat it. " said Reed

Archer looked at Reed hard. "I don't care what you would rather do. I want to know what you said." he told Reed

"I called T'Pol a walking freezer unit who wouldn't know what to do with a good stiff one." he said.

"I see" said Archer "and then what?"

"Well sir...then Commander Tucker stood up and proceeded to get right in my face. Telling me I had better take it back or I would be "spittin’ teeth." said Reed. "I should have just apologized. It was a stupid thing I said, but I didn't want to back down. So...I told him he was welcome to try and well...he did just that and basically we started fighting until the security detail showed up."

Archer looked at Commander Tucker. "Is that how it happened trip?" asked Archer

"Yes sir" answered Trip "That's about right."

"Commander, I'd like to apologize" said Reed "I shouldn't have said anything. I didn't really mean it. It was just a stupid comment and I didn't think it would offend you."

"You’re right Mr. Reed" said Archer "It was stupid and I expected more from you mister. You’re not some green recruit fresh out of the Academy. You’re supposed to be setting an example to the junior officers."

Archer stood up and walked behind Reed, circling him.

"I will not tolerate any disrespect between crew members." Archer told him. "I realize we are a long way from Earth and friendly conversations and gossip come with any ship, but this is a Starfleet vessel and I expect this crew to behave like Starfleet officers. Is that clear mister?"

"Crystal, sir" replied Reed "It won't happen again sir."

"See that it doesn't Mr. Reed. I would hate to loose my tactical officer to a transfer" said Archer. "You’re dismissed."

"Yes, sir" he said as her turned.

"Oh...and Reed..." Archer added.

"Sir?" he said turning back to Archer.

"I think you might consider stopping by T'Pol's quarters later." said Archer. "I think you owe her an apology."

"Yes, sir" replied Reed.

Archer went back behind his desk and sat down. He looked up at Trip who was still standing at attention.

"Trip, what the hell got into you?" he asked.

"Me, sir?" protested Trip "What about Reed?"

"Reed said something he shouldn't have." said Archer "You were right to correct him, but to start a fight. That's not like you Trip."

"I know Cap'n" said Trip "I just got mad as hell and the next thing I know I'm sluggin’ Malcolm."

Captain Archer looked down at his desk and then returned his attention to Trip Tucker. "Trip, is there something going on between you and T'Pol?" he asked frankly.

"Cap'n, I...I don't think you can ask me that." he told Archer. "Even as the Captain."

"Trip, I'm not asking you as the Captain. I'm asking you as a friend." he responded.

Trip looked at him for a moment and then shook his head.

"How long?" asked Archer.

"We just started." he said "The party after the summit. We slept together."

Archer was more than a little surprised. Aside from the fact that neither T'Pol or Tucker seemed to ever get along, T'Pol was a Vulcan. The thought of a Vulcan and a Human having a romantic relationship seemed hard to believe, but the strangest things can happen.

"Well, for what it's worth I hope things work out for the two of you." Archer said with a smile.

"Thanks, Jon" said Trip.

"Just make sure you keep a reign on that temper of yours." said Archer. "I don't want to see you in here again for disorderly conduct. Understood?"

"Yes, sir." said Trip

"Dismissed. Trip. Go get some rest." said the Captain.

"Yes, sir.' replied Trip "Thank you, Cap'n."

Trip turned to leave and then paused turning back. "Cap'n, I haven't disappointed you have I?" asked Trip.

"No Trip" Archer said with a smile. "It'll take more than that to disappoint me."

Trip smiled and turned making his way out of the Captain's office.

Archer turned back to his desk smiling. Trip and T'Pol he thought...amazing.

**********

Trip Tucker had decided to take his Captain's advice. He had been resting in his quarters when there was a buzz at the door."

"Come in" said Tucker

Sub Commander T'Pol entered his quarters.

"T'Pol." said Tucker in surprise "What are you doin here?"

"I came by to see how you were." she told him "Lt. Reed explained what had happened on the recreation deck."

"Oh..." he said.

"He also apologized for the comment he made about me." she told him

"Well that's good." said Trip

T'Pol looked at Trip. "Trip, is something disturbing you?" she asked.

"I...I don't know. I guess I'm just mad at myself for loosen my head. I got so angry with what Malcolm said I just couldn't let it slide. Now, the whole ship probably knows about us. I'm sorry."

"Self deprecation does not suit you." she said. "You have nothing to apologize for. Though I question your actions this afternoon I can appreciate your motivation. If I were in your position I would be equally as compelled to defend you. "

He looked up in surprise. "So you’re not angry?" he asked.

"Trip, I am a Vulcan. I do not 'get angry.'" she told him. "Even if I did, you have given me no cause to hold any anger towards you."

"What about the crew knowin about us?" he asked "It won't take em long to figure out that somthins going on between us."

"Though I would prefer to keep our personal life outside the scrutiny and conversations of the crew I accept the fact that a private existence is difficult to maintain aboard ship. However, I am not ashamed of you and I hope I bring no shame upon you." she explained.

"Good god, no" said Trip. He stood up and went to T’Pol putting his hands on her arms. "Darlin, I could never be ashamed of you." he said.

He looked into her eyes. If he did not know better he would swear that her eyes were tearing. He began to speak when T'Pol interrupted him with a kiss. He responded by putting his arms around her.

He moved his lips down her neck; slowly explored her with his tongue. He nipped at her moving from her neck to her breasts. T'Pol swallowed quickly as she felt his teasing strokes. She knew it was not logical but she did not care. She had longed to join with him again. Running her hands gently down his front she removed the loose fitting tunic he was wearing.

He responded by slowly removing her form fitting uniform. Slowly pulling it past her well formed breasts and then past her waist exposing her beauty. Trip closed his eyes tightly, trying to pay attention to pleasuring his partner and not to the temptation she was offering him. His eyes opened as she wrapped a hand around his hip and pull him to the soft contours of her body. She bit her lip hard as she felt him move into her. He stroked his fingers around her bottom as he pulled himself inside her completely. He began to move slowly and cautiously. T'Pol placed her head down on his chest, overwhelmed by the sensations she was experiencing. It was nothing like she had ever felt before. Trip smiled as he felt a small shudder from T'Pol. He touched her, and she began to approach the edge of her sanity. She was so close. His lips met hers in a final passionate embrace of fire as he pressed his hand against her. Trip heard her cry into his neck and then suddenly she began shaking her body against his. After a long moment she gasped. He slowed his movements, trying to prolong her pleasure as he watched her try to regain her austere Vulcan composure. Trip moved his hand back up to caress the back of her neck. He kissed her gently. "I love you." He whispered as he felt the heat of her body radiating off her. His made out the faintest a smile. Propping himself up on his elbow, but she pushed him down and moved on top of him. Trip gasped as T'Pol began to move against him. He wrapped his arms around her again feeling the tension building inside him again. She began nibbling at his neck as she pinched his nipples. That was all it took to send him to the edge and beyond. After a few moments she drew lazy circles along his chest. He lifted his head met her lips softly. "I love you Trip Tucker." she whispered. "I know." said Trip. He rolled to one side, pulling her along into an embrace where they laid for the rest of the night holding each other in a smoldering embrace of passion that they gave into and gave into.

FIN

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