Once more we visit these two from Who Does Spock Wake Up With/Hospital
Jim sits at a table at a teashop with Spock and his friends. He has stopped paying attention to whatever it is they talk about because over the few weeks of their relationship, Jim is aware Spock’s friends dismiss him as though he is nothing. Pretty much a passing phase for Spock.
Or so they all seem to believe.
Two of them are also Vulcan, a male and female, who Jim knows are a bonded pair. They have made references to Spock bonding someday to a mate, and they barely spare Jim a glance when they do, most often alluding to the fact Spock will bond with a Vulcan.
The other one is Uhura, who, apparently, since she could not consider Spock her boyfriend any longer, has decided to insert herself in his intellectual group of friends who meet weekly over tea as they are now.
Every one of them, including Uhura, like to pretend their intelligence is far superior to Jim’s. It’s complete bullshit and he knows it. He’d match wits and knowledge with any one of them and he’d likely win too.
But whatever.
They always share an enormous pot of tea that tastes like a combination of licorice and smoke. Jim hates it.
After two times of barely drinking it, he brings his own thermos of coffee to drink, and besides ignoring their superior sneers over it, he also ignores the proprietor of the teashop’s side-eye.
This time he brought pumpkin spice cookies with him and he munches on them while they continue to blather on about subjects he has no interest in.
Once in a while one of them says something to him about whatever it is they are speaking about, certain he will get the answer wrong. He can see it in the superior way they address it to him. When he answers correctly and without hesitation, he can see they are surprised.
Spock never is.
Finally, the evening wraps up and the two other Vulcans make their exit first.
Uhura still sits with them and she is now eying Jim’s cookies. “Are those good?”
He smiles and scoots two of them over to her, they are shaped like pumpkins and have frosting on them.

She bites into one. “You were quiet tonight.”
Jim shrugs.
“They are good. You should bring more next week.”
Jim thinks about saying he’s had enough and won’t be coming next week, but doesn’t. He doesn’t want Spock to feel weird about his friends and including Jim.
“Okay.”
Uhura eats a few more cookies and then rises to leave. She leans down toward Spock as though she plans to kiss him, but straightens and pulls away at the last second with a look at Spock.
“Goodnight, Nyota,” Spock murmurs, his eyes on Jim.
When she leaves, Jim smiles. “You want some of that tea to go?”
“No, I have had my fill. Jim.”
“Yeah?”
“If your uncomfortable at these gatherings I will make no objection should you choose to skip them.”
He gets up and so does Jim. They leave the teashop then and Jim is certain the owner is happy so she can clean up after them.
“I don’t. Want to skip. It’s fine, Spock. You like them.”
“But I am aware you do not care for them. Nor the tea. I don’t wish for you to be unhappy.”
“Eh. You put up with Bones and Finnegan. That bunch.”
Spock’s lips twitch. “Barely. But very well. Should you change your mind, I will not be offended.”
Jim nods. He can’t wait to return to the apartment because usually on such evenings, Spock likes to make up for Jim’s boring evening by being very enthusiastic in their lovemaking.
He is glad, later, to discover this pattern has not changed.
He lies on his back in their bed, naked, sweaty, and sated. Two recent orgasms have blown most thoughts out of his head. Spock has risen to get warm, wet cloths to clean them before they sleep.

Jim stares rather sleepily at the small pumpkin he has decorated the end table with. He loves how Spock indulges his nonsense. And yes, that is certainly part of the reason he indulges Spock’s friends.
And this…aftermath.
Spock returns to their bed, leaning down to kiss Jim’s mouth even as he wipes him down with the wet cloth. “Ashaya.”
“Love you,” Jim whispers, his eyes closing, exhaustion taking over and rendering him even more senseless than usual. He laughs.
“Jim?”
“Nothing. Just happy.”
Another kiss. “Go to sleep. I love you too.”
You will see them again at the end of this month!
October 14, 2020 at 4:15 am
People who adjust to each other’s idiosyncrasies. and weirdnesses and inexplicable preferences. That’s true love. Anyone can do the other stuff. Doing it with such love and endearment and respect – nothing can compare.
I speak in faith.
You know, going to sleep is one thing. Waking up with someone….there’s the difference.
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October 14, 2020 at 8:07 am
Yes very much different. And yes, you are more likely to make it I think in a relationship if you try to be tolerant of differences.
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October 14, 2020 at 4:57 am
I love this so much. I love it Bc it shows them just….doing what you do for the person you love. And it quiet and a support and it just makes me so happy. And then, of course, the care taking. Absolutely love it. Well done and yay!
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October 14, 2020 at 8:07 am
thank you!
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October 14, 2020 at 2:52 pm
Sometimes just being with the one you love is enough. Love how Jim wants to be with Spook, although he’s bored.
He’s quietly supportive of Spock and the makeup lovemaking and after care is such a loving act. They are tolerant and indulgent of one another’s idiosyncrasies! But I do feel Spock should stop the Vulcan couple’s talk of him bonding with a Vulcan. I hope Jim is assured that Spock and him are the ones to one day bond! Looking forward to seeing more of them later in October! ❤️💚😘🖖
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October 14, 2020 at 3:37 pm
I think in Spock’s case he just is so used to what they say he doesn’t really hear them, ya know? He’s not trying to hurt Jim or anything or let them hurt Jim, it just goes in one ear and out the other!
You’ll see them at the end of October and once more in November. Than probably pick their story back up in January.
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October 14, 2020 at 7:23 pm
I love them so much. They both go along with the others interests and friends despite not really enjoying it bc love and t’hy’la 🙂
Can’t wait to see them again!
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October 14, 2020 at 7:55 pm
thank you 🙂
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October 15, 2020 at 1:05 am
They obviously love each other a lot, both of them tolerating the others “friends” and their quirks, supporting them despite not really enjoying themselves. Spock probably is so used to the talk about mates that he doesn’t hear it anymore. I love that Jim answers their questions without even listening. And let’s be honest here, for those rewards, I’d probably endure those weirdo friends as well.
And now I want cookies. 🙂
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October 15, 2020 at 8:08 am
I want cookies too! ha ha
Yes that’s the way I viewed it, that Spock doesn’t really hear it anymore. I love the Jim is super smart trope 🙂
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