“Oh, hey.”
Spock could not decide based on the tone of Jim’s voice or even the expression on Jim’s face if his seeking out Jim’s location on observation deck was welcome.
Earlier, when Spock was unable to reach him, he had learned Jim was at 10 Forward, and so was McCoy, so Spock had left him to it. But when Spock went to Jim’s quarters later, Jim was still not there, and Spock had discovered through the computer he was at his current location.
“Been looking for me?”
“Affirmative.” Spock paused. “If my presence is unwelcome, I will leave.”
“You’re never unwelcome,” Jim said softly, before turning his gaze away to the stars. “You heard?”
“Yes. I am sorry for the loss of your brother. I grieve with thee.”
“I hadn’t even seen him in years, you know? He didn’t care about me, so why should I care about him?”
“Emotions are seldom logical.”
Jim snorted. “That’s an understatement.”
Spock was pleased when Jim turned and threw himself into Spock’s arms. Spock closed his arms around Jim and held him there.
“I love you,” Spock told him.
“I know,” Jim whispered. “Thank you. I need you so much right now.”
Spock was glad to hear it and though it was not yet the three words he longed to hear, for now, it would be enough.
The final three parts will be next week sometime. Not Wednesday, as Ji’s birthday flash will be that day but on the other days. We shall see which ones!
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13 responses to “Three”
Hurt comfort at its finest. I love the vulnerability here on both their parts. Of course Jim is holding back but…so good!
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thanks!!
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AW! You remembered my BD! Thank you for planning a BD flash!
So sweet here. Loving of Spock to search for Jim to give him comfort on this awful day.
I will always miss mylochkatee – i love all her art. Nice to use it here.
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Me too on the art. She is the only artist ever on AO3 that persistently did art for my fics. I used to see all kinds of art on there from others that did it for someone else’s fic and I was always too shy to ask or pursue it so I was so happy the first time she did art for one of my stories on her own. A very cool lady. I wish her well.
Of course I remembered, silly! I just hope you like it lol
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Chances are about 110% that I will!
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And vice versa. HER art inspired YOUR “Stranded” series!
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This update fits the artwork 🖼️ 🎨 so well. I too miss mylochkatee! Hope she’s well. She just disappeared! 😢Hopefully to find fruitful pursuits.
Love this update. Spock seeking Jim out to offer Jim support at such a difficult time is priceless. Jim needs Spock to be strong when he has such mixed emotions and feels so vulnerable. He can be vulnerable with Spock and let him carry the burden for awhile. Love Jim throwing himself into Spock’s arms. There is truly love between them.
Looking forward to updates and j’s birthday flash! Happy almost Birthday to j! 🥳🎂🎉🎈🎊🎁
❤️💚😘🖖
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Yes thankfully Spock is definitely here for him!
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BTW I’m not sure I spelled the artist’s name right! 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️👀
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You spelled it right. Plus she used 2 pseuds – mylochkatee on tumblr, mylochka on ao3.
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Ahhh that’s why it didn’t quite look right. Lol!
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Love the artwork added
“I love you,” Spock told him.
“I know,” Jim whispered.
Jim, you gotta say you love him back.
Can’t wait for more!
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LOL eventually he will…I think 😀
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