Vacation Plans

Posted on Wed Jul 27th, 2022 @ 9:10pm by Nicholas 'Nick' DeMarco & Captain Maia Sterling

Mission: Shore Leave
Location: Maia's Quarters
Timeline: Stardate TBD

Nick had just finished his last set for the evening in the lounge. He now stood outside Maia's quarters with a red rose in hand to give the Captain and hopefully make plans for the upcoming shore leave on a unique planet for such things. He pressed the door chime and waited for a response from the occupant.

"Come in". Maia said.

"Hi Nick I was just about to have dinner would you like to join me?" Maia asked.

"I would love to." He gestured to the replicator. "Would you like me to get it?"

"Sure how about seafood alfredo and some chardonnay?" Maia suggested.

Nick crossed to the replicator and ordered two plates. He placed them on the table, then procured the two glasses of Chardonnay. He stepped over to Maia by the window. He looked out at the plethora of interstellar matter streaking by. "Penny for your thoughts."

"I just saw some reports that a contingent of Ferengi and Orion Pirates are operating in the area and I was just thinking that what if they somehow got control of the master computer on Omicron Delta?" Maia stated.

Nick sighed and chuckled slightly as he gave a shake of his head. "We have an opportunity to spend some real time together, uninterrupted by missions or duty and you want to think about what could go wrong."

"It's a habit that has kept me alive after all the things we've been through. You're right though we should really concentrate on each other. I hope I don't scare you off its just the way I am, it usually turns out for the best. I have good instincts and they usually pay off. Any fantasies you want to let me know about, Nick?" Maia asked.

"Hmmm, now let me think." Nick pondered Maia's question for a moment. "I could go for a full weekend, just the two of us, in a luxurious hotel suite. Maybe take in a Frank Sinatra lounge show, fine dining, and dancing. What about you?" He raised a curious eyebrow. "Any special fantasy you want to share?"

"I have lots of fantasies, especially with you. The life of a starship captain is so prim and proper, especially for a female. Sometimes I fantasize about the opposite of that and just letting go."

Nick wrapped his arms around Maia and looked her squarely in the eye. "You are, without a doubt Maia Sterling, the most beautiful [i]and[/i] most formidable women it has been my pleasure and honor to know. So, this shore leave will be about your getting to relax and enjoy."

"I am always up for relaxing, could have done so just as easily on Risa. This planet will be a nice diversion though. What kind of games do you like to play?" Maia asked.

Nick gave Maia a gentle squeeze as they looked out the window. "We can discuss what I like after you get to relax. I would like to hear your fantasies first."

"My fantasies?" Maia asked.

"I have mostly romantic fantasies involving you believe it or not," Maia said.

Nick looked down into Maia's face and smiled. He gently brushed her cheek. "Promise me one thing."

"What's that?" Maia asked.

Nick took a deep breath and gave Maia a lingering kiss. "I want to spend this shore leave with Maia Sterling the beautiful woman. Not Maia Sterling the Starfleet Captain."

"As long as nothing happens to prevent that," Maia said.

Nick nodded. "Deal." He lifted her chin with a finger and gave her a long kiss.

"Pour me another darling," Maia said.

"Dinner is almost ready" she added.

Nick refilled their glasses and brought them to the table. He watched as Maia brought the serving bowls to the table. "We never seem to get enough time for us to just be us."

"Well, you have to admit, we've been pretty busy lately," Sterling said.

Nick pulled out a chair for Maia to sit in at the table. "Well, with any kind of luck, we'll just be us once we get to the planet."

"A pleasant dream in any reality, Nick," Maia said.

She sat down and poured the wine one for her and one for him. Then she waited for him to sit down gave thanks and dug in. She was famished.

The Ravioli was excellent.

"So how is your work going?"

Nick gave a light-hearted chuckle. "I probably have the easiest job on the ship. I literally only have to sing for my supper." He paused thoughtfully for a moment. "I have been giving thought to having theme nights. Kind of like the Christmas pageant. Karaoke contests, amateur poetry and crew musical performances and such."

"What kind of theme could we do for July in the Alpha quadrant?" Maia asked.

Nick appeared thoughtful for a moment. "Perhaps we could have a talent contest. Have the officers, crew, and civilian contractors showcase their own special talents."

"That sounds like the kind of job a morale officer would do."

Nick shakes his head with a light-hearted chuckle. "Too much paperwork."

"You think so? you should see my load of paperwork. The administration is always a headache fortunately I have a good yeoman to assist me." Maia said

Nick took the dishes back to the replicator for recycling after they had finished dinner. He returned to the living room with two fresh drinks, giving Maia one as he took a seat next to her on the couch.

Maia sipped her drink and then snuggled up with Nick. He was the only one she was vulnerable in front of. He seemed to accept that aspect of her. At this time she was exactly what she seemed, a woman in love. So that is what she did, made love to him over and over until they both passed out into blissful sleep.

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A post by:

Captain Maia A Sterling
Commanding Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

&

Nicholas DeMarco
Lounge Performer
USS Leto NCC-80916