“I heard somebody was grumpy.”
Spock looked over the rim of his teacup. Jim stood at the foot of biobed, smiling gently at Spock.
“I am not.”
He held out his hand for Jim to come to him and Jim came, quite willingly. He grabbed hold of Spock’s hand, sat on the edge of the bed and leaned down to kiss Spock softly on the lips.
“How are you feeling, honey?”
“Remarkable well, considering,” Spock replied. “You are well?”
“Not a scratch on me. I’m sorry I wasn’t here when you woke. I was on the bridge.”
“Yes. And I know you do not…”
“I hate that part, yeah.” Jim squeezed Spock’s hand. “I don’t ever want to hurt you.”
“Your history with domestic violence,” Spock said with a nod. “It is not the same, ashayam.”
“I know. I do. But I’d still rather not. Anyway, you have to stop playing the hero.”
“I was not playing the hero,” Spock insisted.
“Hmm. I may have been a little harsh with Ensign Mayo just the same.”
“When can I get out of the medbay?”
“I’ll have to check with Bones but I’m sure you aren’t ready.”
“I am sure that I am.”
Jim laughed. “We’ll see.” He kissed Spock again.
“Captain to the bridge.” Sulu’s voice,
Jim sighed. “Duty calls.” He rose and gave Spock’s hand once last squeeze. “I’ll check with Bones and come by later. Love you.”
“I love you also.”
Jim gave him one last kiss and then left Spock alone. Spock sighed. Maybe he was a little grumpy.
Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto) 
June 21, 2021 at 4:19 am
Hurt comfort! Love and affection! Emotion! Everything I love.
This made my morning.
I love how much you can pack into the flashes.
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June 21, 2021 at 7:34 am
thank you ❤
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June 21, 2021 at 7:23 am
Ensign Mayo. Ah. The proverbial fly in the proverbial ointment.
(Mayo of course reminds me of Airplane! when Captain Oveur is on the phone.)
Well, it’s KIND of a relief to know it’s not Jim’s fault this time. And Spock is grumpy merely because he believes he’s well enough to get out of medbay. Which, I kind of agree with them, as he wouldn’t have come out of his healing trance had he not been, well, healed. I guess.
Anyway, I love how you made this a 2-parter (so far) and cleared up our major question!
And I’m wondering when you’ll be back home and back to work. And if your work has set up a schedule that includes you going back to your new (though not new now) office sometimes.
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June 21, 2021 at 7:39 am
ha yes I don’t know why I used Mayo, just easy I think lol
Alas I am back to work today. So is M. First day and all. This is the end of this one but yes this time it was not Jim’s fault 🙂
Though Spock might be angry at Mayo for endangering Jim.
At this point, I think I may be still working from home for the rest of 2021. That is how it is looking. They are reworking our office space to be “hybrid” and our office isn’t expected to be ready until fall and then it’s supposed to be “voluntary and if you are fully vaccinated”. I am, of course, but I am not volunteering 🙂 So we shall see
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June 21, 2021 at 12:18 pm
Grumpy Spock is so lovable. Sounds like Ensign Mayo was the cause of Spock’s injury. He’s not going to be Jim’s favorite person for a long time! Not that Jim would retaliate, but Mayo better watch his step!
Spock is so cute in this story. I enjoyed reading this!
Hope you have a good week back at work.
❤️💚😘🖖
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June 21, 2021 at 2:14 pm
thank you!
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June 21, 2021 at 12:53 pm
Grumpy Spock is adorable.
Glad he is awake and alright. And of course is ready to leave medbay 🙂
Thank you for continuing with these two!
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June 21, 2021 at 2:15 pm
You are welcome!
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