Jim noticed Spock was walking slightly hunched up as they approached Spock’s quarters after they’d had dinner in the mess.
Spock hesitated for just a minute before pressing the control for opening the door and Jim was pretty sure he knew why.
He followed Spock inside though and let the door close behind them.
“You know if you don’t want me to spend the night with you, it’s okay to say.”
Spock turned dark startled eyes on him.
Jim smiled. “I know it’s still new between us and if need your space then…”
“That is not it. I just…my back is paining me and I do not believe I will be up for sexual activity.”
“I thought it might be bugging you. Hang on. I’ll be back in a bit.”
Spock looked confused, adorably so, but Jim went toward Spock’s bathroom, remembered the new ship didn’t have connecting bathrooms, and with a sigh walked out of Spock’s quarters to his own.
After changing quickly out of his uniform, he got the supplies he needed, and then went back to Spock’s quarters.
Spock eyed him. “What are you wearing?”
“Sweats and a tank top. This is my uniform.”
“Uniform?”
“Uh-huh. Strip down and lie on your stomach.”
“Jim—”
“Relax. I’m not a sex maniac. Okay, I am, but I can control myself. I’m going to give you a massage.”
“A…massage?”
“Yep. Back before I became the sexiest Starfleet cadet on two legs—”
“Two—”
“Cadet Rashah.”
Spock nodded.
“Anyway, back in Riverside I was trained on massages. So at least take your shirts off and lie down on your stomach.”
After Spock complied and was on his stomach in the bed, Jim reached into the little sack he’d brought with him for some oil.
He could see Spock had his neck turned so that he could watch Jim’s movements.
“When did your back start bothering you?”
“After the battle on Cathica 12.”
“That Klingon kicked your back pretty hard. You refused treatment from Bones.”
“His methods normally turn my stomach.”
“Vanilla, strawberry or lemonade?”
“What?”
“Essential oil. I rub it into your back muscles.”
“Vanilla.”
Jim nodded. “Good choice.”
He crawled up onto the bed and squirted out the essential oil to apply liberally all over Spock’s back.
“It is cold.”
“I know. Not for long.”
Then he started massaging Spock’s back, rubbing the oil into his back, paying attention to the spots that made Spock grunt and especially tight areas.
After a while, Jim realized Spock had fallen asleep.
Being careful not to jostle the bed, he got back off, packed up his oils and went to return to his own quarters.
“Computer lights off. Temperature raise 15 degrees.”
“Love you,” Jim whispered, as he exited the quarters.
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13 responses to “Flash Fic June 17, 2020”
Hurt comfort! My favorite. And oh just how lovely it is to do something to care for the person you love. Jim took care of Spock without any pretenses and just care for him. And the ending was just perfect!
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thanks 🙂
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Aw. Poor Spock with his hurt back. I’m glad Jim was able to help him feel better and relax 🙂
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Can you imagine a Klingon kicking you in the back? Ouch!
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…Not and surviving it like Spock for sure!
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Right! that had to be mega painful
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Aw. Sweet. Focus on the comfort in H/C, I like that a lot. What a wonderful thing to do for someone you love – take care of them. And all the way, as the ending shows.
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thanks 🙂
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Awww! Jim taking good, loving care of Spock! What’s not to love about this?! We all need a Jim in our lives. ❤
❤️💚😘🖖
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it IS all about love so yes 🙂
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Ok – it has to be said: “Yep. Back before I became the sexiest Starfleet cadet on two legs—” “Two—”
“Cadet Rashah.” Spock nodded.”
OK, that’s an entire ‘nuther fic right there!!! Spock NODDED??????? Everyone just agrees this Rashah being is sexier with unspecified multiple legs than Jim???
That’s one of the funniest interchanges you’ve ever written between them!!! I LOVE THAT. 😈 (just pretend that is green instead of red. Why the heck isn’t there a specific green horned smiling devilishly emoji when you need one????)
Anyway, Spock obviously knew Jim loved him. But as Spock drifted to sleep, THIS action by Jim showed Spock that Jim really really really loved him – the depth and breadth and height his soul can reach. That can be shown in an entirely different physical way. Spock knows without doubt now that Jim is the real deal.
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Yep Alas Jim is only the hottest on 2 legs lol
That devil is purple on my screen!
Yes Jim is the real deal and ahh aren’t they both so lucky! And so are we, to have so many ways to read about them! Long live Spirk
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Make it so Mr. W.
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