"Captain's Log Stardate 7674.0: The USS Maverick is on routine patrol in the Four Corners region. The inhabitants of the area have been uncommonly quiet. With this reduction in demands on the ship, Chief Engineer Chanu has begun an overhaul on the dilithium crystals. The rest of the crew is amusing themselves as they see fit."

Chris ended his log and looked around the bridge. Lieutenant Standish was at his post at the security console running a diagnostic. Commander Wilmington was at his place at Chris's side. Josiah and Nathan were off on their own since it was their day off. His two youngest command officers were also off and Chris was surprised he hadn't received a call from sickbay that one, or both, had been hurt. Vin and JD seemed to attract trouble and when they were together the threat was doubled. Chris sat back in his chair and smiled. He had a special evening planned with Vin tonight. Ever since he had helped Vin through Pon Far a few months ago the young Vulcan had become an insatiable lover.

Nathan couldn't explain Vin's behavior since most Vulcan's only looked for sex at certain times in their life. Obviously being raised by humans had been good for Vin. At least Chris wasn't complaining. He had a special treat waiting for Vin in his cabin. The Vulcan had a notorious sweet tooth and his one passion was the chocolate he got from the replicator. Real Chocolate was hard to come by. Since the Cocoa plant had become extinct on Earth, humans were forced to get chocolate from the replicator. Then, a diplomatic envoy to Ferenginar had made an astonishing discovery: The Cocoa plant was considered a weed and grew prolifically all over the planet. When it was explained to the Ferengi what they had, they began to produce chocolate. The only problem was that Ferenginar wasn't part of the Federation of Planets and therefore not governed by the fair trade acts. When they found out other worlds were willing to spend any price for the rare real chocolate they knew they could get whatever price they wanted. A black market had sprung  up where it could be obtained for the exorbitant prices the Ferengi asked.

Chris wanted Vin to taste the real thing so as a surprise he tried to get his hands on a few pounds. This proved more difficult then he thought. Being a Starship Captain made it difficult for him to obtain the item on the black market. Chris had been forced to turn to Ezra. The Security Chief had smiled and nonchalantly asked how much he wanted. Buck had laughed and told him he should have known to ask Ezra first. His old friend also teased him about the price he paid for this little gift. Chris didn't mind since he knew Vin would be pleased. Ezra was able to get Chris two pounds of chocolate in bar form and a bottle of syrup. Chris smiled as he thought about tonight.

"What are you so happy about?" Buck asked when he saw Chris smile.

"Nothing," Chris answered gruffly.

"That ain't a 'nothing' smile," Buck teased. "Meeting with someone special tonight?"

"Really, Commander, do you think it polite to ask the Captain of this vessel about his plans with a certain individual?" Ezra commented.

"Well hell yeah Ezra," Buck laughed. "I tell all of ya's about my dates."

"That's because you are an unrefined rogue," Ezra said.

"Rogue," Buck said testing the word. "I like that."

Chris just shook his head as a verbal argument began between Ezra and Buck. The First Officer didn't stand a chance against the walking Dictionary but he gave it his best shot. Chris tried to pass the time by going over the ship's reports. He was reading a rather boring one when it was snatched out of his hands.

"Go on Chris," Buck smiled. "You're only wasting your time here."

Chris didn't need to be told twice. He left the command of the ship in Buck's capable hands and headed for his cabin. The turbo lift doors opened on his deck and he walked a short distance down the corridor to his cabin. When he opened the door he was surprised to find Vin asleep on his couch. The Vulcan was curled on his side with his hands tucked under his face and his knees drawn up. His long hair was pushed back revealing his pointed ear.

Vin was the only Vulcan Chris knew that actually slept. Most Vulcans only meditated. Chris guessed Vin had adapted to this, as he grew up surrounded by humans. He didn't need as much sleep as a human and could even go for a few days without any at all. Chris smiled as any idea formed in his mind. He went into his sleeping quarters and changed into something more comfortable. When he was finished he came back to Vin's side with some of the chocolate. Chris carefully opened it broke off a piece and put it in his mouth. He let it melt for a few minutes then leaned over and captured Vin's mouth. The Vulcan stirred lazily and Chris gently pushed his tongue into Vin's mouth. Vin's tongue pushed inside his and tasted the chocolate. The next thing Chris knew he was pulled into Vin's strong embrace while the Vulcan ravaged the inside of his mouth.

"What is that?" Vin asked as he sat up.

"No hello?" Chris teased.

"Hello," Vin said. "But what is that?"

Chris laughed at Vin's one-track mind. When Vin wanted answers he latched onto a topic and wouldn't let it go.

"It's chocolate," Chris answered.

"No it's not," Vin said perturbed. "Doesn't taste anything like the chocolate from the replicator."

"It's not from the replicator," Chris said giving him a quick kiss. "This is real chocolate."

"Can I have more?" Vin asked like an eager child.

"You'll have to take it," Chris said as he placed another piece in his mouth.

Vin didn't need an encouragement and pulled Chris into a toe tingling kiss. Chris had let the chocolate coat the inside of his mouth and Vin's invading tongue sought out ever bit. While Vin was busy Chris began to remove Vin's clothes. He undid the fastener holding Vin's pants and Chris wasn't surprised when Vin's cock leap out from the confining garment. Chris could feel his member growing harder inside his silk pajamas. Vin ended the kiss when the chocolate was gone.

"More?" Vin said with a smile.

"First let's get you out of the rest of your clothes," Chris suggested.

Vin jumped off the couch knocking Chris to the floor. Chris wasn't sure what had gotten into the Vulcan but he didn't mind as he watched Vin strip before him then give him a predatory look.

The Captain sighed realizing it was going to be one of those nights. He had wanted this night to be slow and easy but it looked like Vin had other plans. Vin smiled that lopsided grin at him and he just laughed. Chris got up off the floor and led Vin in his sleeping quarters. After he had changed, Chris went around and lit a bunch of candles around the room. On the table next to the bed was the bottle of chocolate syrup and Chris picked it up. He poured some on his fingers and offered them to Vin. Vin took his hand and ran his tongue seductively around his fingers lapping up the chocolate. He placed Chris fingers in his mouth and began to suck on them. When they were clean Vin let them go.

Chris pushed Vin down on the bed so he lay on his back. He reached over to the table and broke off a piece of chocolate and held it to Vin's lips. The navigator took the piece in his mouth, closed his eyes and made a contented purr. Chris cock jumped at the sound. He straddled the younger being and Vin didn't even seem to notice as the chocolate melted in his mouth. Chris leaned over a grabbed the bottle of syrup and poured it on Vin's chest. This got his attention and he opened his eyes.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"Having my desert," Chris answered huskily.

Chris leaned over and took one chocolate covered nipple in his mouth and began to suck on it. Vin's hips bucked and Chris was almost thrown off the bed. He laughed and continued to lick the syrup from Vin's chest. Vin began to writhe beneath him rubbing his cock against his. Chris raised himself off Vin so they wouldn't rub and continued his assault. Chris was totally unprepared for what happened next. Vin flipped him so that he was now on top. Chris tried to struggle but his strength was no match for Vin's. The Vulcan easily held him in place as he reached for the syrup. He poured it all over Chris, getting an equal amount on himself in his haste. Chris had never seen Vin like this before. Sometimes the Vulcan was aggressive but never like this.

"Vin," Chris called. "Slow down."

Vin just gave him a feral grin and Chris knew he was in for a wild ride. He was going to try to reason with the frenzied Vulcan but all coherent thought went out the window as Vin began his assault. He started on Chris's nipples sucking and nipping them as he cleaned them of the chocolate. Vin held Chris's arms pinned to the bed as he moved further down, removing the chocolate in a straight line down to his dick.

Chris gasped when Vin took his engorged shaft deep into his throat. He thrust hard when he felt Vin's tongue swirl around it licking and sucking. Chris couldn't hold on any longer and he shot his seed into his lover's mouth. Vin swallowed some of it but removed his mouth so that some of it coated Chris's still chocolate-covered chest. He squeezed Chris's balls gently until he was empty.

"Shit Vin," Chris gasped.

He was panting and trying to catch his breath when Vin began sucking and licking the mixture off his torso. Chris groaned as he felt Vin's engorged cock pushing against his opening. He spread his legs to give Vin more space wanting him inside him. Vin growled as he pushed inside Chris while continuing to lick the chocolate and cum from him. When he was fully embedded Vin slowly began to pull out then push back in, starting a pattern. Chris could feel his cock was again rock hard.

"Do me Vin," Chris gasped. "Harder!"

Vin snarled as he began to push in and out faster and harder. Chris screamed in ecstasy when Vin hit that special place inside him and he felt his juices spray from his cock coating both of them. Vin slammed deep inside Chris one last time as he released his seed. When he was spent Vin sat back on his heels and pulled Chris up so he was sitting in his lap. He didn't want to pull out of Chris yet and hugged him close. Chris lay his head on Vin's shoulder panting like a fish out of water. Vin was barely breathing hard and Chris silently cursed. He knew Vin would be ready again in a few minutes but he needed some time. Chris eased out of Vin's lap and lay on the bed. He grabbed one of the towels he had placed by the bed and began to wipe off the last of the chocolate. Vin reached across him and broke off a big chunk and began to suck on it as he watched Chris with passion-hooded eyes. Chris just smiled and moved over to wipe him off.

"So what do you think of the chocolate?" Chris asked.

"I wuv it," Vin said around a huge mouth full.

"I'm glad."

"Love you to," Vin said after he swallowed the chocolate.

"You better," Chris smiled. "That stuff cost me a fortune."

"Don't worry," Vin said mischievously. "I'll make it up to you."

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Chris woke up the next morning to an empty bed. He wasn't surprised to find Vin gone but he wished just once he could wake up with Vin in his arms. Chris rolled over and stretched. He grunted as his abused muscles protested the movement. Chris chuckled when he thought about last night. Vin had certainly made it up to him. They had made love twice more before Chris had collapsed from exhaustion. He rolled out of the bed and stepped into the sonic shower. It only took a few minutes then he was clean. He stood in front of the mirror as he got dressed and noticed a black and blue mark on his right side. Chris touched it and winced. It was the perfect shape of Vin's mouth. The Vulcan had gotten a little rough last night and Chris knew he was going to be sore today. Chris looked around at his ravaged room and sighed. There wasn't a scrap of the chocolate left and Chris couldn't believe they had consumed two pounds plus the syrup.

"Oh well," Chris said. "I can always get more."

He made his way out of his cabin and headed for the bridge. He arrived on the bridge to see Ezra, Buck and JD at their stations. Vin was also scheduled for this shift and he was surprised he wasn't there. He went to his chair and sat down. Buck glanced at Vin's chair then back at Chris and gave him a wink. Chris scowled, which only made Buck's smile bigger. Chris was about to reprimand him when Ezra exclaimed.

"Vin are you alright?"

Chris turned to see Ezra help Vin off the turbo lift. The Vulcan looked rather green even for him. Vin immediately sank to the floor as soon as he was out of the turbo lift. He curled into a ball and a moaned miserably.

"Vin!" Buck and Chris yelled, racing to his side.

"Not so loud!" Vin hissed as he covered his ears with his hands.

"What's wrong Vin?" Chris asked in a soothing voice.

"Ain't sure," Vin said piteously. "Head hurts, so does my stomach."

"Come on, let's get him to sick bay," Chris said as he went to lift him.

"No!" Vin protested. "I ain't getting in that thing . It made me feel worse."

"Nathan!" Chris called over his combadge. "Medical Emergency on the bridge."

Nathan arrived in record time, stepping off the lift and over to Vin.

"What's happened?" he asked.

"Don't know," Chris said. "He stepped off the turbo lift like that. Says his stomach and head hurt."

Nathan ran the tricorder over the stricken Vulcan and frowned at the results.

"Vin did you eat anything different?" Nathan asked.

"Nathan, all of Mr. Tanner's eating habits are strange," Ezra commented dryly.

"Chocolate," Chris answered.

"He's had chocolate before," JD said.

"No real chocolate," Chris added, which made Nathan go into a fit of laughter. "Nathan what are you laughing at"

"He's having withdrawal pains," Nathan laughed.

"What?" Chris asked confused.

"The caffeine," Nathan explained. "It acts like a narcotic to Vulcans."

"You mean he got high from the chocolate?" Buck asked amazed.

"Yup that's what I mean," Nathan said. "This should help."

Nathan hit Vin with a hypospray and Vin relaxed. This explained some of Vin's behaviors last night and Chris smiled. He wouldn't be getting Vin any more real chocolate that was for sure.

"Come on Vin, let's get you down to sick bay," Nathan said.

They helped him to his feet and Chris pulled his left arm over his shoulder and held onto the younger being. They got into the turbo lift and Vin looked over at Chris.

"Let's just stick to whipped cream from now on," he said.

The last thing Chris heard as the turbo doors closed was Buck's hearty laugh.