Hey guys! So this is the beginning of a story that I'm doing that does contain an OC (first person for now). I really have no idea where it's going, but I thought I'd just let the characters drive it and see what happens! Also, I'm not sure what kinds of pairings this will contain, if any. Just thought I'd let you know.
This is prologue is dialogue heavy. they won't all be like this, I promise.
"The name's Kirk. James T. Kirk." The obviously arrogant first-year cadet said, refusing to back down even after I had already rejected him several times.
I sigh in frustration at this man's—no, this boy's—annoying persistence. If I had come into this bar with a one night stand on the mind, I would have worn something besides my unflattering Starfleet uniform. This guy certainly wasn't getting the message.
"Listen," I finally turn to look this guy in the eye, "I really don't want to be bothered right now. I've got too many things to worry about and your ego isn't one of them."
He gives me a look of fake hurt and leans back in the stool next to me, "My ego is not a problem."
I'm just about to give this kid a violent ultimatum when I suddenly hear a familiar voice call across the bar, "You're not gonna get anywhere with that one Jim."
I look over in the direction the voice had come from to see Dr. Leonard McCoy casually strolling over. He looks at the both of us, taking in my irritated mood before sitting down on the other unoccupied stool next to me. He gives me a small smile in greeting before he looks down the counter at Jim, who had a slightly confused look on his face.
"And why is that?" Jim smiles as he questions Leonard's statement.
"Cause this one," McCoy gives me a slap on the back, "is a doctor!"
I feel my irritation dissipate as I let out a short, amused laugh before I take a swing of my scotch, "Not quite yet Leonard. I still got another year in the academy before I can be called that."
"Yeah well, you might as well be. You're more competent than most of the so called, "certified" doctors I know." Leonard says as he tries and fails to motion the bartender over.
I feel my heart lift at the praise, but I can't help but sigh yet again when I realize that I'll probably be trapped with these two for awhile. Although, I won't mind McCoy's company, but I'm not sure how long I'll be able to stand being around Kirk.
"Wa—wait… Bones, you know her?" Jim's expression becomes one of complete perplexity as we both turn our smug heads to face him.
"You bet your ass I do." Leonard says as he tries to get the bartender's attention again, "I've been mentoring her for almost six months."
"Oh, so this is the girl you've been mentoring?" Kirk says as he studies me with renewed interest, "This is Amelia?"
"The one and only." I say as I beckon the bartender over for Leonard in one swift motion.
Armed with this new information, Kirk seems to want to give his seduction techniques one last try, "So Mia-"
"Amelia" I correct him immediately.
He purses his lips for a moment before correcting it himself, "Amelia." I nod to make it seem like I'm listening, "So seeing as you are a doctor, you should be able teach me some things about the human... anatomical structure, hm?"
"I could," I say and watch as his eyes begin to light up, "but I won't."
"Accept your defeat Jim. I told you that you wouldn't get anything like that outta her." McCoy says as he leans over the bar and looks at the now dejected Jim Kirk.
"You should listen to him." I say nonchalantly as I reach and pick up my fresh glass of scotch, courtesy of Dr. McCoy.
Kirk looks at both of us and scowls lightheartedly, "You know, it's not fair that you two are ganging up on me."
I shrug dismissively before we fall into a comfortable silence, each taking the occasional sip of our drinks. The whole reason I came to this place tonight was to calm my nerves for a cardiothoracic test I have tomorrow. It's not the biggest test I'll ever take, that one's next year, but it's big enough that the intricate workings of a Gorn's arteries is still flashing through my mind from studying so much. So, as much as I hate to admit it, Kirk and McCoy did help me forget about it for awhile. I'll never admit it to Kirk, but internally, I'm grateful that he decided to come over and annoy me.
"Shouldn't you be getting back to your room?" McCoy's voice suddenly broke me out of my stupor.
"Hm? What?" I say, a little disoriented.
"Your room. You should go hit the hay. You've gotta big day tomorrow." Leonard clarifies as he jerks his head towed the hanging clock which now read 10:45.
"Oh." I say realizing how late it was and standing up, "Right!"
I hastily grab the appropriate amount of money out of my sling pack and throw it on the counter before turning and striding toward the exit. However, just as I'm about to walk out, I look back to see them both watching me. I hesitate before I shoot them both a quick smile and a wave before dashing out the door...
Right into someone.
"Shit—!" I exclaim as I begin to fall, but before I completely lose my footing, a firm pair of hands catches me.
"Are you alright, cadet?" My savior asks once I'm steady on my feet once again.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Are you okay?" I say quickly and look up, surprised when I realize that I'm talking to a Vulcan.
"I am unharmed." He assures me as he places his hands behind his back.
"Okay, good. I'm so sorry for running into you sir." I tack on the last word when I notice his Starfleet instructor uniform.
"It's quite alright cadet. The collision wasn't intended." The Vulcan states calmly.
I nod before doing a quick once over on his person, hoping he wouldn't notice. It's not every day one sees a Vulcan on Earth and honestly, it's... Fascinating. When I quickly move my gaze back to his, I see the corner of his lip twitch slightly upward for a split second before falling back into a blank expression. No doubt he noticed my curious antics.
"Right." I begin awkwardly, "Well I'd better get back to the academy."
He inclines his head an inch, "Very well. Carry on cadet."
"Sir." I say in farewell before walking past him toward the dorms. After all, I have a very important cardiothoracic test tomorrow.
Good? Bad? Should I even continue this?
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