Five Times Spock told Jim he loved him and the one time Jim told Spock.
Spock woke to the sound of rain against a window.
No, that wasn’t right.
He woke to lying in a biobed in the medbay. And it wasn’t rain, but Jim’s tears.
Jim, sitting in a chair beside Spock’s bed, had his face hidden against his forearm, which he leaned against the bed.
“Jim,” Spock rasped.
Jim’s gaze rose instantly, tears still spraying his lashes, as he jumped up from the chair.
“Spock!” Jim leaned over him and kissed him on the lips, the wetness of his tears falling on Spock as he did so. “Don’t ever do that again!”
Though he felt incredibly weak, Spock lifted his arms to wrap around Jim to hold him close against him.
“It is all right.”
Jim pulled away and wiped his eyes. “No it isn’t! You almost died.”
“I am…somewhat relieved to find that I did not.”
“Somewhat relieved?” Jim repeated, sounding scandalized. He closed his eyes. Shook his head. Opened them again. They were pooling with renewed tears which alarmed Spock.
“Jim, I—”
“I fucking love you so much,” Jim managed to get out in a choked voice. “And this isn’t funny.”
“T’hy’la, I assure you I did not mean to imply that it is.” Spock swallowed hard. His heat beat fast. “You have never said that before.”
Jim stared at him. “What?”
“That you love me.”
Jim laughed and shook his head again. “You have to be daft not to know I am crazy in love with you.”
“I am not daft. I always believed that you did, but it is very nice to hear it for certain.” Spock paused. “Even under these circumstances.”
Jim grabbed his hand. “I will say it every day, every hour if it will keep you from pulling such a dumbass move again.”
“I will always offer my life as an alternative to yours, T’hy’la.”
“What is that word anyway? You’ve said it a few times.”
“It is a Vulcan word. It is hard to explain entirely but most easily explained to you by using the term…soulmate.”
Jim smiled. “Soulmate? I like the sound of that. I gotta tell Bones you’re awake or he’ll kill me.”
“Wait.” Spock held onto Jim’s hand. “Bond with me.”
“Now?” Jim’s brows rose.
“Not this very minute but in the foreseeable future.”
“A proposal, Mister Spock?”
“Yes.”
“And that’s what I say too.” Jim pulled Spock’s hand to his and kissed the fingers. “Yes.”
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8 responses to “Six (also known as the Plus One)”
Yes! Heh. I love the way Spock didn’t ignore that it was both monumental and also that it wasn’t the best timing. But that didn’t matter. Happy sigh. I love them.
Well done!
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thank you! Glad you do 🙂
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These guys are never assured another day of life, the way they try to outdo each other saving each other’s lives. And yeah, Spock would sacrifice his life for Jim any time, and without even hesitating long enough to think – “Oh wait, Jim wanted me to promise not to do this. Oh well!”
I’ve very much enjoyed every second of this 5+1.
I wish it was a 5+1+ epilogue.
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Yep, they will never stop trying to save each other.
Thank you it was fun to write! Well there’s still some June left so we shall see if you get your wish! LOL
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I loved this 5 plus 1. I second the call for an epilogue. Jim finally declares his love for Spock in words! ❤️💚❤️💚 But his actions all along declared his love! As he says here, “You have to be daft not to know I am crazy in love with you.” But Jim, it’s good to hear it in words.
Spock’s proposal is genuine! Love it!
Looking forward to seeing what else you write this month. An epilogue would be great. 🤷🏻♀️
❤️💚😘🖖
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An epilogue might be all you get the rest of this month here as I have 13 Christmas in July flashes to do, not to mention I want to be able to finish Cosmic Love as I am soooo ready for that to be over.
And thank you, glad you liked them!
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Yes! 😀
They love each other 💕
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Yep lol
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