Spock stared in dawning horror at the boot-shaped bruise on Jim’s abdomen just above his pelvis. His gaze rose from the bruise to Jim’s face.
“Who has done this?”
“Spock—”
“That was quite clearly done by someone. You cannot pretend you injured yourself. I want a name.”
Jim nodded and exhaled, lowering is uniform to once more cover the bruise.
“I also want to take you to the hospital for medical attention.” Spock put his fingers on Jim’s wrist, but just as a light touch.
“I saw my friend, Leonard McCoy. He’s a doctor.”
Spock narrowed his eyes. “And what did he say about that?”
Jim took his wrist away. “That’s not fair.”
“You are in a relationship with a touch telepath. Some things you should get used to.”
“How am I to have any secrets?”
“Secrets pertaining to an injury of your person are not acceptable, Jim. Were the situation reversed you would not desire for me to hide an injury or illness from you. There is no need to protect the abuser who has done this to you.”
Jim sighed. “I know. And no Bones didn’t know about this. Just the scrape to me knee.”
“What happened?”
“One of those giant assholes from that bar in Riverside spotted me on campus. I never saw him before he stuck his foot out and tripped me. Tore up my knee, which Bones fixed. While I was lying on the ground, he came up to me and stomped on my stomach with his boot. Then he left. Hurt like hell too. But I’m fine.”
“You are not fine and we are going to contact your doctor friend to examine you right now.”
“Spock—”
“If you prefer, we can take you to the emergency room.”
Jim closed his mouth.
“That is what I thought. After the doctor examines you and assures me of your recovery I will seek out the giant asshole and see that he is expelled.”
“You don’t have to do that.”
“In fact, I do. His name?”
“I think that one’s name was Ben Owens.”
Spock nodded. “Very well. Contact Doctor McCoy please.”
“Okay.” Jim reached for Spock’s hand and squeezed it. “I’m okay.”
“I prefer to get a medical opinion.” Spock squeezed his hand. “I do not like bullies.”
September 21, 2022 at 4:08 am
Me either Spock!
Ha. I love this. The way he was like oh heck no. Tell me now. Exactly what I wanted. 🙂
And I like that Jim went with it. Not wholly unresisting but knowing exactly where Spock is coming from. Perfection.
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September 21, 2022 at 7:14 am
yeah this Spock isn’t going to take shit that’s for sure!
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September 21, 2022 at 7:22 am
Oh, it NOW dawns on Jim that – yeah, the guy you live with can read your thoughts through your skin. Anyway, real couples don’t keep THAT kind of secrets, man. That’s what having a real love is! You’ve hooked yourself up with a real live superhero. Kaiidth! I love Spock saying – GET USED TO IT! CAUSE IT AIN’T GOING AWAY!
(Or something like that 🙂 )
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September 21, 2022 at 7:50 am
Yep Jim is definitely going to learn Spock ain’t playing!
Only 4 more entries left in this story!
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September 21, 2022 at 7:54 am
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
I wuv it. *sniff
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September 21, 2022 at 7:59 am
me too and I gotta figure out how to wrap it up! LOL
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September 21, 2022 at 8:41 am
I’m glad Spock is wise to Jim’s tricks. Saying he saw McCoy, but avoiding telling Spock what McCoy actually saw… tricky Jim! Spock’s “trick” was to read Jim with his light touch to his wrist. Kudos to him!
Spock is not going to let bullies target Jim, or anyone for that matter! They most certainly don’t belong in Starfleet!
Looking forward to reading more of this story, but not looking forward to seeing it end.
I’m enjoying these two.
❤️💚😘🖖
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September 21, 2022 at 8:47 am
Don’t know why you were in comment jail, but I took you out!
Yeah I am too but it’ll be time for new stories 🙂
Yes, Spock ain’t having it!
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September 21, 2022 at 9:54 am
I was wondering why I couldn’t see the comment I posted. Tried a second time to post. Figured it was my usual luck. Lol!
Thanks for bailing me out of jail.
😘
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September 22, 2022 at 4:42 am
I’m loving this little storyline!!
I have covid again (fourth time, and yes vaccinated and boosted) so this is keeping me going! That and gin (I’m British, it’s practically mandatory here)
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September 22, 2022 at 7:08 am
I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ve only had it once and it was quite mild.
Take care of yourself and enjoy the gin!
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September 23, 2022 at 2:14 am
Glad Jim didn’t hide it from Spock
I hope Spock gets that guy expelled for hurting his Jim
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September 23, 2022 at 8:17 am
Oh I am sure he will 😀
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