Now it truly begins

Posted on 09 Apr 2026 @ 1:35pm by Lieutenant T’Mari Rael & Lieutenant JG Tevik

2,175 words; about a 11 minute read

Mission: Acceleration
Location: T’Mari’s Quarters
Timeline: February 6, 2391|| 1900 hours

The table was laid, the meal was ready, and T’Mari was feeling nervous, and excited all at the same time. It was almost 1900, she was dressed in a dress she’d been keeping for a special occasion and this was that occasion. She pulled out the bottle of Betazoid wine she’d been keeping chilled and awaited Tevik’s arrival.

Tevik stood outside T'Mari's quarters. he had used the computer to find where they were located and now his finger hovered above the door chime. He was excited for this dinner and being with T'Mari as they grew closer and learned more about each other.

T’Mari sensed Tevik’s presence outside her quarters, Betazoids tended to sense everyone within their range, but Tevik stood out more to her due to their bond. Walking across to the door she opened it smiling as she greeted Tevik. “Good evening, please come on in and make yourself at home.”

"Good evening T'Mari." Tevik replied as he entered her cabin. he stopped and looked at her. "Your dress is most flattering. I like it very much and what is that enticing aroma I smell? One of your interpretations?"

T’Mari nodded. “It is indeed, a traditional Betazoid meat dish with a mix of Vulcan, and Betazoid vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and bovril gravy. The gravy is a Human roast dish accompaniment that I’ve come to like. I just hope that you’ll enjoy this meal as much as I do.”

'The aroma is most appealing. I am sure the taste will be as equally pleasant." Tevik replied. "I am sure I will enjoy this meal as much as you do. How could I not? Good company, and absolutely divine aroma. What is not to like?"

“It’s all ready to be plated so please make yourself comfortable and I’ll dish up the food.” With that she headed to plate up. Putting the meat out on the plates with both new and roast potatoes along with the Yorkshire puddings, she brought the vegetable selection to the table in bowls for them to help themselves to whatever they wanted, along with the gravy. Going back to fetch the plates she returned a few moments later, placing them down before taking her own seat. “I hope you enjoy it.”

Tevik pulled out a chair and sat at the table as T'Mari brought out the food. "It looks as good as its aroma." he observed . "It looks like a feast T'Mari." As he eyes the potatoes as well as the vegetable selections she had prepared for them. " What kind of gravy is that?" He asked his curiosity getting the best of him as he took some vegetables and placed them on his plate with the potatoes and meat.

“It’s made with beef bovril, a stock cube from Earth. It gives it a meaty flavour that I quite enjoy.” T’Mari smiled as she plated up some food before adding her gravy. “I wasn’t sure what you liked so if there’s anything you don’t like I won’t be offended.”

"I am sure I will like everything T'Mari but thank you." Tevik replied as he took some gravy and poured it over his potatoes and meat. He then took a forkful of vegetables and after chewing and swallowing smiled. "Quite extraordinary T' Mari, my compliments."

“Thank you” She smiled warmly. “Heavens! Why do I feel so awkward? It’s not like we haven’t spent time together before, although that time was more driven by our forced desires.” She paused to eat some of food. “I want for us to truly get to know one another, so I can be the wife you deserve.”

Tevik paused in his eating. "I believe because we are not consumed with as you put it our forced desires and we are making, taking the time to actually know each other." Tevik observed. "I wish to be the husband you deserve T'Mari." he answered honestly.

T’Mari nodded. “I know my father is waiting for the day that we finally have children, it was at his behest that you and I were bonded to begin with. He is the true embodiment of what it is to be Vulcan, so far I’ve failed to live up to his expectations. My mother is the understanding one, she tries to impart her Betazoid way of seeing things, but my father isn’t an easy man to please.”

"You must be true to yourself T'Mari. yes, we all want our parents praise and for them to be proud and most of all their understanding. When they aren't or refuse to understand it makes everything more difficult." Tevik stated. "I am happy your mother does understand. You can at least talk to her.”

T’Mari nodded. “You would make a very good Counsellor Tevik” she smiled warmly before she politely carried on with her food. Once dinner was finished she tidied away before motioning Tevik to the sofa. “Please make yourself at home, I just need to go and get something from the bedroom, I’ll be right back.”

"You are most kind to say so T'Mari. However I will leave the counseling to you." Tevik replied as he sat on the sofa. "And I will stay right here and await your return." He assured her.

As promised she wasn’t gone too long, returning to Tevik in a nightdress that would make any man’s pulse race. “I want to make this evening everything it should be between us.” She moved to sit beside him barely giving time to breath before kissing him with every ounce of passion she had.

Tevik had he not been Vulcan would have gasped at the nightdress T'Mari came out in. It was sheer and mostly see through that left little to the imagination. "You are certainly on the right path. I approve your choice in a nightdress." He managed to reply before she began kissing him. His hands came up and around her to encircle her and bring her close. His lips found hers and he peppered her throat and neck as well.

“Perhaps we should continue this in the bedroom?” T’Mari suggested as she let her inhibitions go. Up until now lovemaking had been purely by the demand of their genetics, but this time it would be her choice.

"An excellent suggestion and one i fully agree with. Please lead the way." Tevik answered as this time their lovemaking would be more personal and not so scripted where their desires ruled them.

Taking his hand T’Mari lead him to the bedroom, she had no qualms, and no doubts in her mind at all. Slipping out of her nightwear she moved underneath the bedsheets waiting for Tevik to join her.

Tevik stood beside the bed and looked down at T'Mari. Seeing her, he was even more sure they were soulmates . Like T'Mari he had no qualms about being with her. He undressed quickly and slid underneath the sheet next to her.

“The more time I spend with you, the more I’m sure that this is what I want” T’Mari smiled. “This is our new beginning.”

"I too feel as you do, that this is what I want and you are the woman I wish to be with as we begin a life together." Tevik replied as he kissed her neck and throat.

T’Mari smiled as her fingers ran through his hair and down to his neck, simply taking in a tactile sense. She wanted to encourage him, to spend a night truly feeling the love Tevik had for her. “We would have been drawn together again soon anyway, I’m glad to have this time with you now.”

Tevik smiled as T’Mari ran her hands through his hair and returned his kisses. "Our time here is better as it is not governed by our hormones. it is because we choose to be together, to grow closer as well as enjoy each other and make the most of this time."

“Then let’s not waste it” T’Mari answered as she encouraged Tevik to show her just how much he wanted her.

"Agreed." Tevik replied as he kissed her again and again all while proceeding to show T'Mari just how much he desired and loved her.

~ Sometime Later ~

T’Mari lay wrapped in a tangled array of bedsheets and Tevik’s body, their lovemaking had been frenzied to say the least, as both had let themselves enjoy the natural progression of their desires. She smiled as her fingers trailed back and forth across his chest. “That was amazing!”

Tevik stroked her cheek as they lay together, enjoying, truly enjoying each other's company. He kissed her cheek and ran his fingers through her hair. "You were amazing. This was better than all our previous love making affairs for we allowed ourselves to enjoy each other and the moment.'

T’Mari nodded. “That’s true, and I never really felt our bond so much before either. I guess letting myself feel instead of just trying to satisfy our mating time helped as well. I am glad we’re finally together.”

"I believe that to be a very true statement T'Mari. Instead of our hormones ruling us we took the time to know each other and make this most satisfying indeed. it as made our bond even stronger and more intimate. I am glad we our finally together as well." Tevik answered .

“Wait until our parents find out we’re together, I think my mother will throw a party next time we go home!” She grinned. “I’ve no doubt your parents will find it agreeable as well.”

Tevik allowed a smile to cross his features. "You are correct T'Mari. My parents especially my mother will say one word, "Finally! and my father will most be pleased at our union. He has always been fond of you."

“Seriously? I didn’t think fondness came into it where Vulcan logic is concerned.” T’Mari paused. “I’m sorry, that wasn’t nice, you have shown me love something I never expected from a full blood Vulcan. I’m only half Vulcan, and I didn’t purge my emotions unlike you. I’ve never really bothered with my Vulcan heritage, but I will learn from here on out.”

"I am most serious T'Mari. My father sees in you the perfect mate. One who can help me to not be so rigid in my emotional control." he looked at her, "Perhaps we can learn from each other.: That is if you are agreeable to this proposal." Tevik replied.

“Of course I’m agreeable” T’Mari nodded as she lifted her head to look at him. “I don’t remember your father that well, but what I do recall of him from when I was younger was that he seemed very stern and unemotional. When you’re young an impression of someone can last a lifetime, and he made that impression on me. Perhaps we should arrange to meet with your parents during shoreleave so that I can make a new memory.”

"Your memory of my father is not incorrect. He is quite stern. To use a human term, he is a taskmaster. He demands and expects the best from those around him especially his children. He demanded our best at all times. and constantly pushed us to be out best, which is not a bad thing but it leaves little time for anything else." he paused, "A visit with my parents can be arranged and you can have the chance to form a new memory of him." Tevik answered.

T’Mari nodded. “I guess it all depends where we are, and where your parents will be when shoreleave time comes around. Right now we have time to fully get to know each other better, we also need to make sure we keep our relationship aside when on duty. As much as I hate the whole professional detachment bit.”

"A most logical statement ." Tevik agreed. "We can discuss it further when the time arrives. For now I wish us to know each other better. To truly become closer. As for when we are on duty. it is a necessary requirement that we remain and maintain professional detachment, it is a minor annoyance once done when we are alone and together."

T’Mari nodded before laying her head back on his shoulder. “I would like that very much, I made a mistake not getting to know you better before but that changes now. I was always meant to be with you, and this is where I want to be.”

"No, do not feel like that. You made no mistake. We will simply start now in learning more about each other. I am where and with who I want to be. You are for me and I for you. That is what matters." Tevik replied as he held T'Mari close to him.

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