Note: Okay, new story! This time I'm adding some background McCoy/Scotty. I read a fic with that pairing and found it quite adorable. Hope you guys like this story! Let me know!

"It has come to my attention that a...romantic relationship has developed between you and your First Officer." Jim just stared at Admiral Komack on the large screen in his office. Uhura had contacted Jim a couple of minutes prior and patched the call through. Now, he was staring at the scowling visage of the admiral.

"Sir, I-" Jim stared, but was cut off.

"There's no need to try and deny it. I have some very reputable sources. I called to inform you that, should you refuse to cut ties with Mr. Spock and transfer him to another ship, his career in Starfleet will come to an end." A jolt of dread flashed through Jim at what the admiral said. Starfleet was everything to Spock.

"Sir, that's not fair."

"This conversation is over Captain Kirk. You have your orders." With that, the screen's feed cut off and Jim was left staring into the blackness in front of him.

~x~x~x~

Jim paced his room back and forth. He had his options, but wasn't sure what he could do. He knew that being kicked out of Starfleet would devastate Spock. Likewise, transferring Spock to another ship would devastate him. He knew what he had to do, it was only logical, but that didn't mean he had to like it. Suddenly, Spock entered the room, pulling Jim from his thoughts. Well, there was only one way to do this. If Spock hated him, it would be easier for the Vulcan to go.

"What is wrong, ashayam?" he questioned in his soft, even voice. Jim loved that endearment. 'Well, here goes nothing.' Jim thought to himself.

"Spock, you're being transferred to another ship." Jim was fighting to keep his voice as calm as possible. He looked at Spock and saw the warm, brown eyes, that he loved so much, widen in shock.

"W-what?" Spock stuttered. Spock never stuttered. Breaking Spock's heart was breaking his. What Jim was about to say would be the hardest thing he ever had to say in his life.

"I don't love you anymore Spock. I think it's best if you're transferred to another ship to avoid any awkwardness."

"But, Jim-"

"I need a First that I can take with me on away missions. I can't do that with you anymore because I can't be sure you'll have my back." As Jim was talking, he saw Spock's emotional wall begin to slam shut. His face became passive and his eyes became emotionless. Jim felt like he was about to burst into tears at the sight. He had worked so hard for two years to bring that wall down. Now, he had undone everything he had accomplished.

"Very well." Spock said and turned on his heel, exiting the room. Once he was gone, Jim finally let the tears fall. He couldn't believe what he had just done. He and Spock had been talking about bonding and spending the rest of their lives together. Now, he was breaking the heart of the one he loved more than anything in the universe.

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Spock walked, numbly, to his old quarters. Walking in, he took in how empty the room was. It was a good reflection of how his heart currently felt. He couldn't believe what had just happened. He thought they were doing so well. Jim was the first person he truly loved, in a romantic sense. Now, all of the sudden, that was over. Spock wasn't sure what he did to cause such a reaction from Jim. If only the man would tell him, maybe he could have fixed it. Spock felt his eyes begin to sting with unshed tears. He tried, valiantly, to keep them at bay, but ultimately failed. He felt hot tears begin streaming down his cheeks as a sob wracked his whole body.

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