Title: Five Things Kirk Learned About Spock
Author/Artist: CrimsonDreamer13
Character(s) or Pairing(s): Kirk/Spock, mentioning of Uhura
Rating: T
Warnings: Implications of man-on-man sex, curse words
Summary: Five things James T. Kirk learned about Spock, before and during their relationship.
Disclaimer: Since I'm lazy, I'm just gonna do this once. Gene Roddenberry is the awesome person who owns Star Trek, and J.J. Abrams directed Star Trek XI. Paramount is the distributor.
5. Contrary to popular belief, Spock can crack jokes and flirt.
"Hey, Spock?"
"Yes, Captain?"
Kirk sighed at that, placing a light slap on the half-Vulcan's shoulder as he insisted, "It's Jim when we're off-duty, Spock. Jim. Why must I keep telling you that?"
Said half-Vulcan merely inclined his head to the side in reply, watching his captain enter the access code to his room as he spoke, "Jim, then. Was there something you wished to tell me?"
"I'll tell you while we're playing chess." The shorter man of the pair nodded while entering the room, his First Officer in tow as he pulled out a chess board. He shot another unabashed smile at his companion when they both sat in their places, carefully arranging the chess pieces as he spoke, "What were the scores, again? I don't remember."
"It is 23 to 26, si-" another warning look from Kirk "-Jim. The former being yours." Spock spoke tonelessly, though the slight quirk of his eyebrows betrayed his amusement. "There is also something I wish to inquire of you."
"And what would that be?" The blond asked with a tone of innocence as he moved a pawn from its place.
Spock glanced at the chess piece, then at the arm that pulled back as the pawn was put in place, up until the face that shone with innocence. "What is the purpose of playing chess in the...traditional Terran manner?" He spoke precisely, pushing one of his knights forward in turn.
Kirk moved another pawn forward in response, smiling as he replied, "For old times' sake, I suppose. Not much logic in it, is there?" He chuckled while watching his First Officer make another move, slender fingers sliding away as another chess piece took its place forward.
"I find it logical that you would value ancient tradition." Spock almost murmured in return, watching with interest as his fellow chess-player's grin widened. "Is there something amusing with what I have said?"
"Nah," Kirk shook his head, smiling widely all the while, "I'm just amazed. I'm not really sure, but I think you just admitted that I made a logical decision."
"I believe that is what I said, Jim." Spock raised an eyebrow as he said this, lips quirking upwards as he observed the pleased glint in his Captain's eyes. He glanced from the chess board up to the blonde that sat before him before speaking, "It is your turn."
"Oh yeah." Kirk laughed sheepishly before moving one of his knights forward, rubbing at his nape as he anxiously watched Spock's resulting move. He stared a bit at one of his rooks before suddenly blurting out, "Which way do you swing?"
Spock blinked.
Kirk panicked, mumbling incoherently about how 'that was a bad way to say it' as he fidgeted in his seat. His eyes were darting all over the sides of the room, avoiding his First Officer's gaze which kept him from seeing the clearly amused look on the Vulcan's face.
"It may be that I am a Vulcan- half of my heritage is- but nevertheless, it is flawed logic if you believe that I remember all of the steps and their direction when I dance to swing music. Assuming that I have danced to said form of jazz music, that is." Spock finished calmly.
"Did you just..." Kirk raised a disbelieving eyebrow as he breathed out, "Did you just crack a joke?"
"I did no such thing." Spock inclined his head to the board as he remarked, "It is your turn, Jim."
Kirk paused a bit, staring at his First Officer's face and onto the chess board before finally erupting into laughter. "Jesus, Spock, you had me worried there! Sheesh," He slicked his hair back with a wide grin, "People who say that Vulcans can't joke should get their asses kicked."
"Such acts of violence are unnecessary." Spock spoke before directing his full-out stare at Kirk again. "I believe this is the second time that I have to remind you that it is your turn, Captain?"
"Alright, alright," Kirk laughed as he moved another one of his chess pieces, "sorry. I just had to...bask in the amazingness of that moment."
"I will continue to pursue my goal of surprising you, if that is what you wish." Spock quirked an eyebrow as he moved one of his own chess pieces.
Kirk grinned. "I would appreciate that. But," he looked up at the half-Vulcan from his previous work of staring at the chess board as he queried, "I do think you are avoiding the question, Mr. Spock!"
Spock remained silent as his superior officer moved another chess piece, speaking only after he finished his turn, "If you would be so kind as to repeat the question?" He queried in an I'm-an-innocent-little-Vulcan tone, pushing a pawn forward and gently knocking one of Kirk's own to the side.
"I was asking," Kirk uttered slowly- as if talking to a child, Spock thought-, emphasizing each word as he pushed his rook to the side, "if you're, I don't know, attracted to men? I'm not saying that you're gay-not at all!" Kirk waved a hand in dismissal at that, watching as Spock moved one of his pawns forward before continuing, "'cause everyone on the ship knows that you're with Uhura, which clearly means you're attracted to women-" "Are you attracted to me, Jim?"
"...wha?"
Spock stared directly at him. "Are you attracted to me, Captain?"
"Maybe I am." Kirk quickly replied in a purr, fluttering his eyelashes as he reclined into his chair. "I have a thing for green, you know." He grinned lasciviously, spreading his arms out onto the armrests as he pushed his knight forward- knocking down a pawn of Spock's in the process. He had long ago realized that a good way to hide what you really meant was to make it a joke, after all.
The half-Vulcan quietly watched in response, ignoring the teasing jab made about his blood color. "It's a pity though," Kirk continued with a dramatic sigh while unashamedly staring at Spock's hands as they moved another knight forward, "if you weren't already in a relationship with our communications officer Lieutenant, oh, what I could do..."
Spock thought of telling him that his romantic correlation with Nyota had already been terminated, but decided against it just for the sake of keeping it a secret. "What might you do, Jim? I am curious."
Kirk grinned. "What I'd do? Huh. I could push you up to a wall and ravish you right now, take off your clothes slowly and tease your skin-" Spock suppressed a shudder at that "-or I could go slow...take you out on dates, give you flowers and chocolate. You know. The romantic stuff."
Spock almost quirked an eyebrow at that, but decided on just staring at Kirk. "I'd have thought that I would be the one taking the more...dominant role, if we decided on pursuing a relationship."
"Goddamn, Spock." Kirk laughed as he pushed his rook forward, wiggling in his seat as he spoke in a highly giddy manner, "If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were flirting with me!" He sighed breathily as he reclined in his chair, a weak grin on his face as he added, "Aw, Spock, don't tell me you're getting tired of Uhura? 'cause you know, I'd be totally fine with having you as my boyfriend." He finished with a laugh, though what was in his mind was, 'If you only knew how serious I am about this, Spock.'
"We'll see." Spock murmured softly, moving his bishop closer to one of Kirk's knights as he sat back in his chair.
"What was that?" Kirk raised an eyebrow in curiosity, moving his knight back as he looked questioningly at Spock. "I thought I heard you say something."
"I was verbally reminding myself of my plan to defeat you for the 27th time." Spock quipped with a quirk of his lips.
"Heh, you arrogant bastard!" Kirk grinned as he moved another pawn forward. "I'm gonna win tonight!"
Spock raised an eyebrow at that. "I'll consider it."
In the end, Kirk and Spock never got the exact answers to their questions.
Fortunately for Kirk, he won the chess game. (Even if it felt as though Spock was only being lenient on him.)
A/N: Aaahh, I don't know anymore. I planned on making the whole countdown a one-shot, but then this one became longer...so I decided to do it by chapter. Pfft. So yeah, if I needed to remind you guys, I'm a newbie to Star Trek. I might make the characters OOC, or do something else wonky...leave a review so I can correct it! But don't be too harsh, please.
A lot of thank you's to the guys who reviewed on my last ST fanfic! I really loved your reviews! And, uh, this fanfic is like a prequel-and-sequel-in-one for that fanfic, I guess? xD orz
Reviews are much appreciated.
Actually? The reviews from my last fanfic prompted me to do this. I'm sorry if this one was horrible, as I didn't have much time and energy to work on it...more reviews to keep me going, plz? lDd