Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto)

Last Christmas

“What are you getting Jim for Christmas?”

Spock looked up from his PADD to gaze dispassionately at his nephew.

“I haven’t given it much thought.”

“Correct. And that is the problem.”

“Excuse me?” Spock arched a brow.

Vanik sighed heavily. “Last Christmas was a dismal failure on your part.”

Spock frowned and leaned back in his chair. “I presented Jim with a razor.”

“Precisely. A practical present.”

“Indeed. It was quite logical. It included a shaving kit.”

“And that’s the issue. Humans do not want practical, logical presents. They want something…romantic.”

Spock blanched. “I do not know how to choose a romantic gift.”

“Yes, you made that clear last Christmas.”

“I suppose you have a suggestion?”

Vanik screwed up his face.  “Perhaps a ring?”

“Are you suggesting that I propose marriage for Christmas?”

Vanik gave him a half smile. “I think Jim would be surprised.”

“What would Jim be surprised at?” Jim asked, suddenly appearing in the living room of the apartment he shared with Spock. “Other than being surprised to see you here, Vanik. Again.”

Vanik blushed. “I came to see Uncle Spock.”

“Umhmm.”

“Vanik was critiquing my Christmas gift to you last year.”

“The razor and shaving kit?”

“Yes.”

“I loved that.”

Spock arched a brow once more at Vanik who deflated.   

“See you later kiddo?”

Vanik nodded. “Very well. I do have some homework.”

Jim watched Spock’s nephew leave and then he went around the desk and planted himself in Spock’s lap.

“Did you really enjoy the razor?”

“Of course I did”

“Vanik wants us to get married.”

Jim laughed and kissed him. “In due time, in due time.”