
Now that he was faced with returning to Jim’s apartment for dinner, Spock regretted accepting the invitation to dine with the Human.
It wasn’t at all that Spock didn’t like Jim. In fact, he did. Which was precisely the problem.
Spock was infatuated with Jim. He was gorgeous and interesting. He was exactly the sort of “type” Spock would be interested in on a normal basis. But his situation was anything but normal.
Spock had wished to work at the Science Institute for the simple reason it would afford him the use of the Institute’s extensive science knowledge. Extensive for the primitive period Spock found himself in anyway. His hope was that there would be some way to discover a way for him to return to his own timeline.
And if he reached that hope successfully, anything Spock found here in the present would need to be “ditched”, including any friendships forged.
Spock’s ship had somehow crossed into this primitive time in the 21st Century and crashed. The ship was unsalvageable, but he had hidden the pieces in the warehouse he’d taken shelter in that he had later been forced to vacate. He’d buried those pieces underground in that area in case there would be something he required to return.
Still the plain truth of it was that Spock did want to spend time with Jim. He was the only one so far he’d forged any kind of friendship with and Spock was a bit lonely. So, after getting things settled in his apartment and removing the knit cap and setting it on a nearby table, Spock left his apartment for Jim’s.
The door opened only seconds after he tapped on it and Jim, smiling so brightly his little rabbit front teeth showed, stepped aside to let Spock in.
Jim had changed out of the suit he’d been wearing into what was called sweatpants and a gray tank top with the words California Dreaming written across the chest.
“Something to drink? I don’t have Sake, but I have some beer or wine. Iced tea and soda too.”
“Iced tea would be ideal.”
Jim nodded. “I’m a strictly unsweetened guy but I have sweetener if you want. I keep it on hand when friends come over. I have Sweet & Low, Equal, Splenda, and like regular sugar.”:
“I prefer unsweetened as well.”
Jim took a glass out of cabinet, filled it with ice from the freezer, and then poured tea from a pitcher.
“The food smells good,” Spock said as he took the tea from Jim. And it did. Spock hadn’t eaten much all day and he realized he was hungry.
“It’s a pretty simple stir fry but I think you’ll like it.”
“You are not a vegetarian, are you?”
“Nah. And I bought some shrimp to cook up on the side for me that I’ll toss into my portion. But I knew you would only want the vegetables.”
“Did you anticipate inviting me for dinner?” Spock asked.
To Spock’s surprise, Jim blushed a bit and then laughed.
“You found me out.”
“Found you out?”
“Yeah, I mean, I did want to invite you. Truth is, I really like you and wanted to ask you out. I even went to the restaurant where you said you worked. Congrats on getting that Science Institute job by the way.”
Spock felt a bit nonplused. But the longer he remained silent the more uncomfortable Jim looked.
“Uh, did I say something wrong? Not interested in guys?”
“I am,” Spock admitted.
“Not interested in me?”
Spock blinked. “You have looked in the mirror, have you not?”
Jim laughed. “Uh yeah, but—”
“I am very interested in you,” Spock said bluntly.
“Yeah? That’s a relief.”
“It is a bit…complicated.”
“You’re married? In a relationship?”
“No. Nothing like that. My time here in the city might be short.”
Jim deflated some, but he nodded. He was still smiling. “Okay. Well, we can just see where things take us. As a matter of fact, tomorrow after work I’m driving to Napa to see my family. I’ll be back Sunday evening.” Jim shifted a little and glanced away and then back at Spock. “You, uh, you could come with me.”
The guys will be back Monday!
April 8, 2022 at 4:22 am
Road trip!
Poor Spock. His hesitancy is so apparent and understandable. I feel so bad for him. Especially bc he’s attempting to navigate modern times.
But there’s his Jim. And Jim and Spock always are destined to be together.
I said it before but I’m loving the modern AU!
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April 8, 2022 at 6:44 am
LOL not much of a road trip. It only takes like 90 minutes to drive up to Napa from San Francisco and Spock has not yet said yes
For sure it’s a struggle for him as he really does think he’ll just have to say goodbye
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April 8, 2022 at 6:31 am
Love these boys.
I liked learning more about Spock’s reason for being in thie universe.
Road trip! Can’t wait for more!
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April 8, 2022 at 6:45 am
Yeah poor Spock is stuck in a bad place for him, he likes Jim but wants to go home
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April 8, 2022 at 9:41 am
I LOVE his bunny teeth.
Don’t get me wrong, I love his lips more than any lips I’ve ever seen. And he has an amazing non-tooth smile because of it.
But you KNOW he’s actually feelin’ it when we get to see those teeth.
I still have no explanation why I LOVE his teeth so much.
They’re tied with eyes/dimples/eye crinkles for 1st place what I love most about him.
But back to the matter at hand.
I love the explanation about Spock. I did NOT see that one coming.
Bless his heart about the crash and destruction of his ship and no way back yet.
I’m hoping he changes his mind about ever wanting to go back.
OR
He takes our fearless hero back with him!
Either way, I LOVE this story.
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April 8, 2022 at 10:32 am
I love the bunny teeth too which is why I had to include that observation in the story
Yep poor Spock crossed over time and then crashed beside. At this point he wants to return to that life but ya know he is gonna be super tempted by our boy!
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April 8, 2022 at 9:46 am
OH!!!
Oh oh oh.
No weekends.
OK.
I can do this.
I think I can I think I can I think I can I think I can I think I can I think I can
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
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April 8, 2022 at 9:47 am
(*maybe add a few ‘h’s there. I’m never sure.)
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April 8, 2022 at 10:30 am
me either
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April 8, 2022 at 10:29 am
Yes, M-F only, Weekends off!
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April 10, 2022 at 1:30 pm
Spock is in quite a quandary here. He’s definitely attracted to Jim but he wants to get back home. Spock, do what ”feels” right! ❤️💚😘🖖
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April 10, 2022 at 8:10 pm
Spock is definitely in a quandary
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