
Spock had gotten home only a short time ago and he was expecting Jim soon so he knew he didn’t have a long time to contact his father. But it was best he get it over with than have Sarek do something stupid like show up at Spock’s apartment.
“Live long and Prosper Father.”
Sarek managed to look grumpy without his expression changing. He was good at that.
“The same for you, Spock. You received my message.”
“I did.”
“I sent it nearly twenty-four hours ago, it seems you did not find it terribly important.”
Spark inclined his head, ignoring the rebuke. Instead he said, “It is not.”
Sarek arched a brow. “Your bond to a Vulcan female is not important?”
“Former bond, Father.”
“You had your bond dissolved?”
“Negative, T’Pring did.” Spock paused and steepled his fingers.
Sarek’s eyes narrowed. “Why would she do that?”
Spock gave a slight shrug. “She felt that my attentions were on someone else. And in fact, she was correct.”
“James Kirk. A Human.”
His voice dripped with his version of sarcastic derision. Spock was quite used to it.
“Yes,” Spock admitted.
“That would not matter. There are many Vulcans that take other lovers besides those they are bonded to.” He sniffed.
Spock wasn’t sure how many did and he did not feel like asking Sarek if he happened to be of those.
“She also prefers another. Given that we both do, it made logical sense for her to seek the sever of our bond, which she has done.”
“And when were you going to tell me?”
“When you brought it up,” Spock admitted. “As you have done now.”
Sarek stared silently at him for some time without response. Spock could almost see the wheels turning in his head.
“Your mother has informed me that James Kirk lives with you now.”
“That is correct.”
Sarek nodded. “Very well. Live long and Prosper, Spock.”
And he was gone before Spock could provide any response.
It went better than he expected, but Spock couldn’t deny some measure of anxiety still pooling in his gut. Talking to his father tended to do that for him and no amount of meditation seemed to help.
Spock turned as he heard Jim at the door and a moment later his boyfriend entered their apartment.
Jim smiled at him and came toward him, arms outstretched. It was his typical greeting whenever they saw each other after a short separation. At first Spock had been uncomfortable with such displays, even in private, but now he looked forward to them, even if he would not admit it.
He pulled Jim close, leaning in to smell the vanilla bean shampoo Jim used.
“Oof.” Jim stiffened and eased back a little.
Spock frowned. “What is wrong?”
Jim’s tongue came out to lick his lips. “Well…”
“Well…what?”
Jim sighed and stepped back. His fingers going to the tunic of his cadet’s uniform. “Let me show you.”
September 19, 2022 at 4:50 am
Dang Sarek. But it could have been worse.
But ooooh Spock is gonna be mad. I can feel it. The rage…
I love them.
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September 19, 2022 at 7:36 am
Me too 🙂
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September 19, 2022 at 5:41 am
Sarek being sarek. Hopefully he comes around to Jim
And glad Jim will show Spock his owie and hopefully he’ll put those brutes in their place
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September 19, 2022 at 7:38 am
Yep I am sure Spock will
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September 19, 2022 at 7:56 am
I’m glad the conversation with Sarek went as well as possible at this time. But seriously!!! “There are many Vulcans that take other lovers besides those they are bonded to.” Makes me wonder if Sarek has?!
Spock doesn’t need his father’s approval, but acceptance would be a good thing.
Oof poor Jim! A hug is painful., 😦 I’m glad that he is showing Spock. Can’t wait to see Spock’s reaction. Nobody lays a hand on his T’hy’la! Spock will be enraged!! 😤😡🤬
Looking forward to reading more of this story.
💚❤️😘🖖
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September 19, 2022 at 8:02 am
Yep Spock wondered the same thing about Sarek, the bastard lol
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September 19, 2022 at 8:53 am
Yeah, Sarek sounded like ALL Vulcans who were stuck married to mere inferior humans took lovers.
Sarek did one really great thing in his life: help give us Spock.
“…some measure of anxiety still pooling in his gut. Talking to his father tended to do that for him and no amount of meditation seemed to help.” = me, talking to literally ANYONE on the phone. I’ve always hated talking on the phone. (Not as badly as my sister though. Most of the time in the old days, she answered her phone with, “What?” LOL)
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September 19, 2022 at 8:55 am
I’m the same about talking on the phone or you know, to people in general LOL even face to face
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September 19, 2022 at 9:05 am
Now see, that could explain a lot. BUT for opposite reasons:
1. You write so much you literally have nothing left emotionally to physically say.
2. You write so much as the expression you are too reserved IRL to say.
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September 19, 2022 at 9:16 am
I am a huge introvert and always have been and the pandemic has made me even more so
And NOW they are talking about making us go back into the office at least part time and I am filled with DREAD
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September 19, 2022 at 9:25 am
I’m so sorry.
I fully remember how horrible you thought it would be, how much you dreaded it when they opened the new building/office and then kicked you all out to make you work from home.
I used to love change and activity and being out there all the time (though introvert myself). My family complained that my son and I were always out doing something and never stayed home.
Now there’s nothing I hate more than change. Any change, pretty much. And I don’t even like to open my door to take out the trash. Like – I’m not kidding. I don’t even know me. (I think who I REALLY am left the building about 9 years ago. Nobody that interacts with has any idea who I…used to be. They wouldn’t recognize this as the same person.)
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September 19, 2022 at 9:52 am
Yep I get it, believe me
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