I noticed there was a sad lack of K/S friendshippy stuff. So here is my two cents...just a little extra added to a scene from the movie

Disclaimer: Dont own Star Trek...but if i did i would own Zachary Quinto...which would be fun

The First Step

The beaming room materialized around acting Captain James T. Kirk. Captain Pike's was still leaning heavily against him, his breath ragged. The first thing he did was glance over at the other beaming pad.

Kirk would probably never admit to the Vulcan materializing beside him how happy he was to see him. At least in that moment.

Blue eyes met brown ones. Kirk grinned and the corner of Spock's lip twitched. Kirk found it safe to presume that, that was a Vulcan smile.

The doors opened and the medical team rushed in for Captain Pike. Kirk could vaguely hear Scotty proclaiming the awesomeness of his feat; beaming up 3 people at once from separate locations and all that. Once Pike had been led away Kirk and Spock walked to the bridge.

Their steps were in tandem. Although Spock walked silently with all his Vulcan grace, while Kirk's steps echoed through the hall. Everybody else was at their stations and to busy trying to keep this ship in one piece to be running around.

The young man seemed to be overflowing with a sor tof nervous energy that could only be attributed to an adrenaline rush while Spock seemed completely calm.

Kirk looked over at the long legged, pale Vulcan walking beside him. his expression seemed somewhat blank as he stared straight ahead. At this point Kirk had learned enough about him to know when there was more going on beneath the surface…even if he didn't know what that was.

"I wasn't sure you were going to make it." He stated.

"A pointless remark since I am obviously alive" was Spock's somewhat dry reply. Kirk exhaled and tried again.

"I am just saying I'm—" Spock interrupted him

"If you are attempting to express relief for the fact that I am alive then…" the Vulcan paused. Kirk felt he was witnessing a rare event as it seemed Spock was actually at a loss for words. Spock looked down at his feet for a moment before staring straight ahead once more.

"Then know the sentiment is mutual...Jim." His tone was as blank as always but he met Kirk's stare as he said his name. It seemed for a moment like there might actually be emotion behind those brown eyes.

At this point they had reached the doors to the main deck.

"See Spock…we are becoming friends" Kirk grinned at Spock who simply inclined his head. As they entered the bridge Kirk looked pleased and Spock looked either amused, exasperated, or both, if it was possible for a Vulcan to show that must emotion.

It was a step though, communication had lead to understanding. Kirk was finally beginning to understand the Vulcan who he had at one point nicknamed "pointy eared bastard." Now he didn't know what to call him. They weren't quite friends yet and they were far beyond being acquaintances.

But at least they had an understanding…

That was the first step.

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