The conclusion
It wasn’t until lunch the next day that Spock, together with Jim, joined their friends at the Academy’s Universal Cafeteria. It was well-known to serve food known to every Federation planet. Spock often chose Vulcan dishes, though on that particular day he chose vegan potato leek soup. Jim chose the same thing.
At the table, already seated, were Nyota and Jim’s friend, Leonard McCoy, who had been lately making himself more at home with their group.
“Where were you two all day yesterday?” McCoy asked.
Jim grinned. “Oh. Well. Spock and I were getting to know each other a little better.”
“Haven’t you guys been roommates for months, why would you…” McCoy suddenly turned red as Jim laughed. “Never mind.”
Nyota was covering her own laugh with her hand.
“Sorry, Bones. But yeah, we, uh, spent the day together.”
“I see.” He huffed. “Does that mean I have to do the shovel talk?”
“Bones—”
Spock took a sip of his soup. “Allow me.” He turned to McCoy. “Should you ever interfere with my relationship with Jim, your family and friends will never find a trace of you.”
“What the hell!”
“Spock.” Jim was now squealing with laughter. Nyota was joining him.
“I am,” Spock said slowly, coldly, “of course…jesting.”
“Oh, of course.” McCoy leaned back in his seat, arms across his chest. “Now listen here you green blooded—”
“All right, enough,” Jim interrupted. “No insulting my boyfriend. It’s not cool.”
“Jim is correct. It is not wise to throw insults at me. I should warn you that I have contacts with several nefarious organizations that can see to it that you are never heard from again.”
“Spock.” Jim smiled and shook his head. He briefly touched his fingers to Spock’s. “Bones is going to think you’re serious.”
“Hmm. I can see how things are going to go around here now. Luckily I have a class.”
Nyota pushed back. She picked up her frappe. Spock was starting to think that was all she ever had. “Me too. See you two lovebirds later.”
And then she chased after McCoy, as they left the cafeteria together.
Jim smiled faintly. “Nefarious organizations, huh?”
“Indeed. At least five.”
Jim reached his spoon over to Spock’s soup and stole a mouthful.
“You have your own.”
“It doesn’t taste as good.”
Spock nearly rolled his eyes. “It is the same.”
“Maybe.” Jim rested his chin on his hand. “What do you say we go home?”
“I have a class in an hour and you have two,” Spock reminded him.
Jim sighed. “Yeah. What do you say we go home anyway?”
Spock’s lips twitched. “To get to know each other better?”
“Hell yeah.”
Spock pushed away from the table. “I say again, terrible influence. We really must attend our classes tomorrow.”
“It’s a Saturday.” Jim grinned as he hurried to keep pace with Spock’s long strides.
“Monday then. Yes, let’s go home.”
February 5, 2021 at 4:05 am
I have a big smile on my face. Ah they’re perfect I love them! So much turmoil for them but they worked it out. And I loved that this was from Spock’s POV. You write from Jim’s more often than not, and I know why and get it and appreciate it, but it’s lovely to see Spock as the narrative character sometimes too!
Well done all around and thank you! This has made my mornings. Looking forward to all that’s coming up next.
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February 5, 2021 at 11:19 am
thank you, they are perfect lol
Yeah I have a few works from Spock’s only but many more from Jim’s and of course mixed!
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February 5, 2021 at 4:35 am
Classes on Saturday, def skip 🙂
Best to keep getting to know one another.
Had to snort at Bones wanting to give Spock a talk and Spock turning the tables. Nefarious contacts lol
This was great and I could totally keep reading more about them ❤️
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February 5, 2021 at 11:20 am
Yep Spock doesn’t mess around when he does his talk!
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February 5, 2021 at 5:13 am
LOL! I couldn’t stop the giggles at the end! And Bones trying to give Spock the shovel talk just to have it turned around on him (and OMG, nefarious contacts?) was just brilliant!
This is such a wonderful story! I haven’t managed to keep up with the updates all the time, but at least didn’t slip up too much or too often. And each and every part has left me happy and smiling.Thank you!
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February 5, 2021 at 11:22 am
You are welcome and thank you for reading and commenting
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February 5, 2021 at 10:23 am
Oh I see what you did there! It’s Friday for them too.
What a perfect ending. Bones not even getting the chance to throw threats at Spock. (Though we know, hell yeah, Bones would take Spock out if he ever hurt Jim. Good thing Spock not only will never do so, but will treat Jim as no one else in the universe ever could.)
Totally gratifying story. Thank you!
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February 5, 2021 at 11:23 am
Yes I thought it appropriate to have them end on a Friday and be a Friday. I’m so pleased you so enjoyed this story. I had a ton of fun writing it for these last few months and finally getting it finished!
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February 5, 2021 at 2:45 pm
I definitely loved this story and looked forward to seeing it updated each time. This chapter made me smile. Spock’s warning to McCoy not interfere made me laugh, but if I were McCoy I wouldn’t mess around.
I’m going to miss these two. They are so cute together.
❤️💚🖖😘
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February 5, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Me too but on to different versions of our boys 🙂
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