We will see these two cuties again in 2021. The “so far” only roommates!
It was nearly time for the winter break at the Academy and Spock’s roommate, Jim, had not said anything about what his plans were for the break.
Spock was, of course, merely curious. Whatever Jim decided to do would have no direct effect on him. And yet, one evening as the date quickly approached, Spock decided to ask.
It was a Friday and Spock anticipated Jim would likely go out to party as most cadets do. Jim didn’t do it that often, Spock noticed, but he did it certainly more than Spock.
Jim was dressed quite casually, nonetheless, wearing a pair of faded and ratty looking jeans, a burgundy tank top, and nothing on his feet. He was putzing, as he called it, around the kitchen.
“Jim, are you planning on vacating the dorm during the winter break?” Spock asked.
Jim was spraying whipped cream out of a can directly into his mouth when Spock asked. He took a moment to swallow, lick the cream from his lips, and then set the can on the counter.
“Nah. I’m not going anywhere.”
“No?”
Jim shrugged. “As you know, my mom’s on her ship. She’s pretty much the only family I have these days since my bro took off when I was just a kid. No need for me to go back to Iowa to an empty house. I figure I’ll just stick around here.” Jim smiled. “How about you? You going to Vulcan?”
Spock inclined his head. “I thought to stay here also. I had considered spending the break on Vulcan, but since my parents were just here and I visited with them, I have decided to forgo a visit at this point.”
“Oh. Cool.”
Spock hesitated. “Unless you wished to spend the break alone here.”
Jim laughed. “Why would I care about that? We’re living together in this dorm now. The break doesn’t make any difference. Hey, we can keep each other company.”
“Indeed.” Spock found himself somewhat pleased at this prospect. “Are you headed out tonight?”
“Nope. Gonna stay in. Get a pizza and watch old time Christmas movies on the couch.”
“That sounds…interesting.”
“I don’t know about that.” Jim grinned and then took out his communication device, presumably to order his pizza.
Spock wanted to ask to join Jim, but words failed him. He had hoped Jim might say something rather casually like, ‘want to watch with me’, but he didn’t. And Spock was far too shy to insert himself into Jim’s plans.
Yet he was surprised to hear Jim’s pizza order.
“Two cheese pizzas. One with vegan cheese please. Yep. Okay.”
Jim smiled at Spock. “Be here in about forty minutes.
“Jim, you ordered one with vegan cheese.”
“Sure. Aren’t you going to want some?”
Spock blinked. Did not answer at first.
“You aren’t going to join me?”
“I…am. Yes.”
Jim’s smile brightened. “Then vegan cheese. Trust me. You won’t regret it. It’ll be fun.”
Spock cared not at all for the holiday movies, but he was pretty sure Jim was correct. He would not regret it.
November 23, 2020 at 3:57 am
Cuties is right! I just love them so so much. Spocks hesitancy just warms my heart and I’m glad they’re spending time together.
Can’t wait to see what their future holds. 🙂
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November 23, 2020 at 8:27 am
Me too. I look forward to watching their love unfold in 2021!
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November 23, 2020 at 8:16 am
And again, it’s like we’re right there. What a delightful scene. The whipped cream right in the mouth particularly. Spock didn’t even flinch.
Maybe that was just me.
Anyway, thank you!
You haven’t said. What are you doing for Thanksgiving? Being in CA, are you even allowed to do anything? See your mom?
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November 23, 2020 at 8:33 am
I knew that whipped cream part would get to you!
Yes, I really like these two so we will see what happens next!
In the past, it’s been at our place, but my 94 year old mother has trouble getting around these days and we have stairs into our townhome. Since we’ve been seeing my mom and sister all along during the pandemic we consider that our “household” and are going over there and making turkey and all the fixings there at my sister’s house where my mom is. As for being “allowed” we are ignoring all that. I mean obviously we aren’t having a gathering of a bunch of people, but we are still having Thanksgiving. I think most will. I know the couple that often come to our house ordered their meal from one of the local grocery stores and they will just reheat theirs. So I think we are all doing our best with it and trying to celebrate as well as following guidelines as much as we can. But we aren’t being nutty about it. After all our governor doesn’t think the rules apply to him as I am sure you heard about him going to one of the most expensive restaurants in the country. Idiot, lol. But I think most people are choosing to have their thing, modified, but still having it. We are having the cousin to our house the next day for a little mini Thanksgiving as well. But we’ve seen her a few times and will do the outdoor thing then.
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November 23, 2020 at 8:33 am
OMG such cuties.
I love the slow build between them.
Can’t wait to see more of them 🙂
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November 23, 2020 at 8:34 am
thank you! me too!
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November 23, 2020 at 2:17 pm
They really are a couple of cuties. I love how Jim just knows that Spock will join him for pizza and a movie. Sounds like a comfy kind of date. Shy Spock thinking, at first, that Jim didn’t want to be with him and not able to ask Jim if he could join him. I am glad that Jim took the initiative! Spock really was caught by surprise. They have a bright future together. I wonder what movie Jim will pick.
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Day with your family. 🍁 🦃 I’m off Tuesday and Wednesday nights… sadly have to go into work at midnight on Thanksgiving day. On night shift the holiday is the eve… so Thursday night is just my regular day to work. Ughhh!
❤️💚😘🖖
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November 23, 2020 at 2:50 pm
Thank you, I am sure we will. As I said in the comment below we are all trying to make the best of a really rotten situation. But we are grateful for what we have for sure!
Sorry you have to work but glad you get some time off before.
They are cuties and I have a suspicion Spock is already wrapped around Jim’s finger!
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