
Jim had the best idea. Or so he thought.
There was a ship-wide malfunction that was causing all sorts of problems with temperature control. His quarters were steaming hot and he could not lower them. Spock’s was icy cold.
He came up with the brilliant idea of going to Spock and telling him they should share Spock’s bed to keep each other warm.
Okay, yeah it was a blatant way of getting into bed with the Vulcan, but Jim had been hinting for weeks that they should act on their mutual attraction, assuming Jim was accurate in that assessment, and either Spock was being deliberately obtuse or Jim was being way too subtle.
This malfunction had been fortuitous.
“Hey Spock, I have an idea.”
“What is that, Captain?”
And Spock looked absolutely adorable. He had wrapped himself in several layers to ward off the cold in his quarters. He even wore a knit cap to cover his ears.
Jim smiled faintly and pointed to it. “Where’d you get that?”
“Nyota presented it to me. I believe she made it herself.”
“Cute.”
“You were saying, Captain?”
“Right. Since your quarters are so cold and mine are so blasted hot—”
“You are suggesting we exchange quarters until the situation is repaired?”
Jim closed his mouth.
Spock nodded. “That is a brilliant suggestion. The heat will not bother me at all. In fact, I will relish it. And since you are often too warm, you will be reasonably comfortable here. I must say, Captain, that is the perfect solution.”
“Uh, glad you like it.” Jim deflated. Well, hell. That was stupid. He should have guessed Spock would think he meant that. Honestly, maybe he should have meant that.
And as he watched, Spock prepared to gather his belongings to temporarily switch quarters with Jim.
In his head he could hear Finnegan’s voice, “Yeah, Jimmy, you’re an idiot.”
Yes, he was.
As soon as they’d made the exchange, Jim felt even worse. Sure, he was usually a lot warmer than Spock, but Spock’s quarters still felt like he’d be bedding down in an igloo.
He couldn’t stand it.
“Ah, Bones, how would you like a roomie?”
****
“You spent the night in Doctor McCoy’s quarters.”
Jim winced at the blatant hostile tone of Spock’s voice. He’d almost call it some sort of weird accusation if it hadn‘t been his first officer.
“Er, yeah. How did you know?”
“I went into my quarters for something I forgot and you were not there, so I asked the computer to locate you.”
Jim definitely heard some kind of attitude there. He stabbed at his pancakes as he contemplated his response to the almost angry Vulcan sitting across from him.
He shrugged. “It was cold in there and the blankets weren’t doing it.”
“Then why did you not advise me you wished to switch back?”
“I wouldn’t. You were happy to be warm. It was no big deal. Bones’ quarters are normal temp.”
“Did you share a bed?”
Jim laughed. “No. Geez. What exactly are you asking, Spock?”
Spock blushed. “I do not understand why you made the suggestion to change rooms if you would be uncomfortable.”
Jim sighed. “I didn’t.”
“What?”
“I wasn’t suggesting that. You just…assumed, so I let you think that.”
“Then what were you suggesting?”
“That I stay with you in your bed so we could huddle for warmth and uh you know, be together.” Now Jim was blushing.
Spock frowned. “Why didn’t you just say that?”
“I don’t know. You seemed eager to change quarters. I felt kind of foolish. Like I have for weeks,” Jim admitted. “I’ve been…” He licked his lips. “I’ve been trying to get you to notice me for weeks and take this-this whatever to the next level and well, I’m guessing you aren’t interested. And that’s totally okay, Spock.”
And he tried to make it okay, but honestly it would hurt, it did hurt, and he knew it. This was why he didn’t do love.
Yes, he was in love with Spock. Not just lust.
“Jim, you are not a subtle person.”
“Well, okay, but—”
“Why did you not speak plainly in your attempts to get me to notice you?”
“I guess I was trying to woo you?”
Spock arched a brow. “Consider me wooed.”
Jim closed his mouth, thought about it, and then asked, “What does that mean?”
“You will be sharing a bed with me tonight.”
“Oh.” Jim grinned. “Oh.”
Spock smiled slightly and shook his head. “It is time for shift.”
And side by side, they made their way to the bridge.
February 25, 2022 at 5:23 am
I love the absolute romcom feel of this. Jim trying to be subtle, Spock missing it entirely, and then the blatant confrontation. Absolute gold.
I love it!
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February 25, 2022 at 7:09 am
thank you
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February 25, 2022 at 7:45 am
What is it about Friday flashes? Or maybe – what is it about Fridays!
Cause every Friday, it seems the flashes have extra oof – extra sparkle. Extra extra. Read all about it.
I just love this one too! And I don’t blame Jim one bit for just – going with what Spock said, since Spock obviously hadn’t considered the possibility of … sharing warmth.
But at least he does now! I don’t see how either of them got through their shift with any kind of efficiency. It would have seemed like days to me! Guess that’s why THEY get the command jobs. Self control. When needed, I mean.
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February 25, 2022 at 7:46 am
(BTW – the word “corny” is NOT written into my book. So shut up! 🙂 )
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February 25, 2022 at 7:57 am
(ALSO PS – Urban Dictionary tells me I meant “oomph” not “oof.” I never get that right!)
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February 25, 2022 at 8:33 am
yes I think “oof” is the sound you make when a football slams into your stomach lol
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February 25, 2022 at 8:40 am
LOLOLOL – I get it! And yeah, that fits some of your fic chapters!!!!!!!!!!!! LOLOLOL
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February 25, 2022 at 8:34 am
Oh corny is definitely written into mine, I have been accused of it many times ha ha
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February 25, 2022 at 8:34 am
thank you, this one was kinda fun because poor Jim was like, damn, he just doesn’t get it, ha ha poor Jim and poor Spock!
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February 25, 2022 at 8:42 am
Well, ain’t nobody gonna be feeling sorry for them after their shift!
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February 25, 2022 at 1:47 pm
Love this flash. Jim’s suggestion being misunderstood and Jim not explaining is so spot on.
Love Spock’s apparent jealousy. I’m glad he talked to Jim about why he was in McCoy’s quarters!
I also love how Spock calls Jim out on his inability to just ask Spock outright to share his quarters.
Then this: Spock arched a brow. “Consider me wooed.” Love it!!!
Thank you for this Friday flash!!
❤️💚😘🖖🛌🥶💕
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February 25, 2022 at 2:46 pm
Thanks and hope you are surviving the bed weather
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February 26, 2022 at 7:53 am
Jim had a good idea, he just didn’t factor Spock assuming a more logical idea LOL
BUt it all came together in the end. 🙂
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February 28, 2022 at 8:07 am
yep
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February 26, 2022 at 12:32 pm
Ivan, I’ve noticed that lately although I check notify me of comments, when I post my comment, I have not been getting the separate email saying that I wanted to follow comments and to subscribe… (if that’s the phrase it says). 🤷🏻♀️ Idk.
I’ve just been going back to see what comments are on your flashes.
I was off Thursday night, which was the night of our snow/ice event! Yeahhhh! Every other time it snowed this winter, I’ve been scheduled to work. Looks a lot nicer, when you don’t have to leave the house.
We had a few days recently around 60°, then down to the teens! Spring needs to hurry up!
❤️💚
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February 28, 2022 at 8:08 am
Yeah unfortunately I have no control or inside knowledge on wordpress and it’s idiosyncrasies! If Only! LOL
Glad you missed one awful weather nights by having the day off!
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