“What is your interest in Kirk?” Nyota asked Spock the moment he saw her again.
In truth he was rather taken aback by her…forcefulness. She had approached him as he obtained a to-go cup of tea from the science lab’s replicator.
He turned it back on her. “What is your interest in my interest?’
She blinked. “I want to warn you about him. He’s good looking. I won’t deny that but Spock…he’s a…”
He arched a brow. “A what, Nyota?”
“A player.”
Spock shook his head. “No.”
“Spock, at that bar he was hitting on me. Coming on pretty strong.”
Spock looked away, took a sip of tea.
“What?” she demanded.
“I learned from Jim about that night. He offered to buy you a drink and you refused, as was your right, then the other cadets approached, acted inappropriately, and tried to engage him in combat. He attempted to deflect but they persisted and attacked him unprovoked.”
She frowned. “Is that the story he told you?”
“No, Nyota.”
“I do not understand. Spock, maybe that’s what he told you but—”
“I learned that information from a meld. It is accurate.” Spock stared at her. “As for Cadet Kirk, I met him on Vulcan where he spent time with his aunt who was engaged to teach Non-Vulcan resident children. I am well acquainted with him and can vouch for his integrity.”
“I…didn’t know.”
“Acknowledged. Jim is living with me at my apartment.”
“I see.” She nodded. “Okay, Spock. I’m sorry. Looks like you know what you’re doing. I’m sorry I overstepped.”
“Apology accepted, Nyota. Now, I do have class. Lunch tomorrow?”
She smiled slightly. “Sure, see you then.”
Spock knew from experience that Jim was, perhaps, a bit of a flirt and playful, but not, as Nyota had surmised, a player.
Later, his classes at last ended for the day, for Spock had chosen a significant load, he made his way home to Jim.
Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto) 
September 9, 2022 at 4:08 am
I do love that Spock is taking no shit and firmly putting her in her place. While her intent might be to protect her friend, Spock will not entertain nonsense.
I am loving this!
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September 9, 2022 at 7:04 am
thank you
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September 9, 2022 at 6:54 am
Loving how Spock is able to tell Uhura the way it is and just shut her down. She’s just trying to “help” Spock. From her perspective, she thinks Jim is a player, but Spock can see the truth about the bar fight, as he saw it in a meld. Sets her straight right away. Ain’t nobody got time for that! Loving this! Looking forward to reading more of this story.
❤️💚😘🖖
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September 9, 2022 at 7:53 am
Home to Jim.
Cause home for Spock IS and will always be, anywhere Jim is.
And vice versa.
Thank goodness for melds.
I see her a bit more malevolently here than the others.
I think she was more than trying to protect Spock. I think she had her eye on him and was jealous. And was ready to spin a tale – no, ready to flat out lie about Jim’s actions at the bar if that’s what it took to shut down Spock’s interest soon as possible.
But I must be wrong or – why would Spock so readily accept her apology and then go so far as to invite her for lunch?
Anyway – good for more and more insight.
(Actually, my first instinct was to have a 1-word reply: B****!!!!) But I guess I should rethink my life. (that’s Star Wars)
Have a great weekend and family thing!
Sounds like rain’s on the way to your area?
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September 9, 2022 at 8:08 am
only a 50% chance so I’m not counting any chickens!
I agree with you, she’s a bitch here. Spock is just pretty forgiving and casual because he knows there isn’t anything she can do to taint Jim to him. Jim is his and that’s all there is to it.
But yeah I think her words tell you what you need to know. “Is that what the story told you?” Yep no great motives for her
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September 10, 2022 at 6:35 am
Home to Jim now 🙂
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