A little…TOS
Now that he was faced bringing the gift to his husband, Jim felt a bit silly. He was second and third guessing himself. Spock wasn’t exactly the cuddly type, well except sometimes with Jim, when he felt like it, of course, and certainly not the gift receiving type either, but hell he was committed now.
He opened the door to their San Francisco apartment, picked up the box with the present and stepped inside.
“Spock?”
“In the kitchen, Jim.”
Jim smiled to himself and headed for their kitchen. He could smell one of his favorite dishes cooking, a vegetarian chili that Spock made often because Jim had a tendency to gobble it down whenever Spock made it. Also on the counter was a plate of peanut butter cookies, his favorite.
For a moment, the love and happiness Jim felt at having Spock here with him, back and remembering more and more all the time, made his chest ache and his throat clog with emotion. God, he loved Spock, and he cursed himself for waiting far too long to tell him. Had they wasted the time they could spend together on stupid nonsense that hadn’t even mattered? Jim did.
Spock turned toward him, wearing the white robe he so often favored these days, giving him a questioning look. “Is anything wrong?”
“No.” Jim cleared his throat. “Absolutely nothing. Everything smells great.”
“Since it is our anniversary, as you pointed out, I thought I would prepare some of your favorite foods.”
“And I love you for it. Thank you.” The noise at his feet, made him glance down at the box. “I, uh, I have a present for you.”
Spock’s eyebrow shot up. “A present? I do not need presents, Jim.”
“I know, but I saw this…uh…her…and just something made me.”
“Her?”
Jim laughed. “Yeah.” He bent down, opened the box, and removed the fluffy orange kitten. He put her in Spock’s arms.
The kitten, smart little girl, immediately started purring. Spock’s eyes melted and before Jim knew it, his husband was smiling softly.
Okay Jim, he thought, you did well.
Jim leaned over and kissed Spock’s cheek. “What do you think of the name Butterscotch?”
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10 responses to “Flash Fic 02/28/2020”
Awwwwwwww! The only times Spock was totally overtaken by soothing purring – the tribble and the black cat. And now a Butterscotch of his very own. So so sweet in a week where not everything was IRL. Thank you so so much And the picture added so much. Seeing that little one, I’m not sure K/S actually didn’t have to warm up dinner much later. Because….they were playing with the sweet kitty, of course! 💚❤️
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Definitely we could all use some Spirky cuddles. And yes wasn’t that kitty just the cutest thing? I want one like that!
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Ooof my heart! That sound you heard was it melting into a puddle. Love this. The tenderness and affection, Jim’s uncertainty coupled with his absolute knowledge in his love in Spock.
Perfection!
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Yep your ❤ can melt along with the cool stern look in Spock's eyes just melting away at this purring kitten 😀
thank you!
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This is just so cute! Love it! Love the accompanying photo too.
Of course Jim knows just the right gift for Spock. Spock was always a softie for soft cuddly animals. Awwww!
❤️💚😘🖖 🎁 🐈
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Thank you!
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Totally off topic- can you recommend some of your fluffier or Less angsty stories to read? I’m having a tough time with my daughter and need some happy Spirk to see me through.
Thanks. ❤️💚🖖
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I replied to this only it ate my reply some how! Grrr
So sorry you are struggling
Five Times Jim Tried to Kiss Spock and One Time Spock Kissed Jim, With This Ring, Riverside, The Fantasy, He Loves Me Not and He Loves Me, The Moment You Know,
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Thanks! 💚❤️😘🖖
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
omg so cute. So perfect!
Loved this
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