Flash Fic, May 16, 2025

This one is short and sweet. I’m off for a long weekend this weekend (long one next weekend as well but I’ll be in town for Memorial Day). Enjoy !

As soon as Spock opened his eyes, Jim was at his side, reaching for the Vulcan’s hand.

Spock still looked half asleep, but he croaked out, “Ashayam?”

Jim smiled. “Hi, sweetheart. You’re okay.”

“You?”

“Yes. You’re the one who has still been recovering.”

Spock was silent, considering. “Then…I did not harm you during…”

“Nope. I was a little tired but otherwise fine. And now I’ve rested. It’s over.” Jim squeezed his hand. “You okay?”

“I think so. I am relieved you are unharmed.”

“You had concerns, I know.”

“All right love birds, I want Spock to rest for another night and then he can be released back to his quarters.” Bones pushed up between them. “And you skedaddle, Jim. You’re not due to be on duty until tomorrow and you can see Spock is fine.”

“At least let me kiss my husband before I go.” Jim pushed Bones out of the way, leaned down and kissed Spock’s forehead. “I’ll be back for you in the morning.”

“Go,” Bones insisted.

“Love you.”

“Go,” Bones said louder.

“Love you too, Bones.”

And when Bones started to chase after him, Jim ran away laughing.