A.N: hey everyone. First of all thanks to all those who read, favorite, reviewed the first chapter of the story. I'm so happy you liked it as it is. I hope the rest will be better. Sorry for posting this chapter 2 so late, the student life is crazy as hell. I'm currently finishing the chapter 3 so the wait won't be too long, fingers crossed to be able to post it this week-end. Hope you like this one. It's a bit longer. Again sorry for the English, not my native language remember? ;)

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"Oh dear god," Amanda muttered as the sound of her com' ringing reached her ears.

When marrying a Vulcan, Amanda Grayson knew she would have to make some compromise. The first one was to leave Earth. Something she had been willing to do for the love of her husband. The other was to drop her chocolate addiction which had been quite terrible for her. Until the day she had found a little box beautifully wrapped on her desk at their place. Sarek had never admitted he was the one who bought it but he had quite enjoyed its effect that night.

The com rang again and she was forced to get out of her bed knowing the person trying to contact her wouldn't give up.

The last thing she had to say goodbye to, was sleeping. Being the wife of an ambassador meant crazy schedule, late evenings, early mornings…whatever the species you belonged to. But the situation was worse when marrying a Vulcan. She had needed about 6 months to get used to the usual short night of her husband. She loved Sarek with all her heart but damn it, she wanted to sleep more than 4 hours.

And if she had thought, the situation was unbearable…she had changed her mind once she had had a baby.

"Morning son," she growled when she put on the com Spock's face appearing on the screen.

"Mother. Are you unwell?"

"No why?"

"You seem rather unhappy to see me."

"Oh sweetie. Of course I'm happy to see you but you know it's…3AM here. So as much as I love you, at this hour I love sleeping better."

"Sorry if I woke you up. My schedule for the next few days being hectic I thought it would be logical to call you when I was able to."

"I'm happy you did, son. Just not used you call me so early what time is it over there? 5? 6?… aren't you supposed to meditate?"

"I already did."

"Wow…did you fall asleep early yesterday?"

"Actually I found myself unable to sleep," he said quite uncomfortable.

They said Vulcans couldn't express emotions but Amanda was an expert in finding the little details that would tell her everything. A smile spread on her face as the realization of what her son's sleeping problem meant. There was only one reason.

"What's her name?"

Spock raised an eyebrow. "I don't see what you're talking…"

"Oh don't give me that lame excuse son. You can read my body language but I can feel what's going on in your head and I've already seen that look in your eyes those last weeks. A little glimpse that only a woman can trigger…so what's her name?"

It was one of these rare moments when Spock was completely speechless. How did she find out? Was it that obvious? Suddenly his cheek turned a little greener than usual and his mouth went dry.

"Nyota," he finally said after a long silence. "Her first…first name is Nyota."

"Lovely name. What's her species?"

"Human."

Amanda couldn't stop grinning. Not that she didn't appreciate another specie but she had always been scared that Spock would choose to live a full Vulcan life with a Vulcan wife. And as much as she loved these people, she knew this life wouldn't make him happy. The fact he had chosen a human woman while he had never shown any interest for a Vulcan female in the past, made her happier than ever. "You met her on the campus?"

"Yes. More than a year ago."

"A colleague of yours?"

Now Spock was really uncomfortable. How could he say to his mother he, Spock, member of the S'chn T'gai clan, son of Sarek great ambassador of Vulcan, descendant of Surak, the one for whom rules and logic were everything had broken the code of the one of the prestigious academy in the world…for a girl. "Actually…hmmm…she is and…at the same time not really."

"What? How can she be a colleague without being a…oh my…," suddenly it hit her. Amanda couldn't believe it. "Is she the Cadet Uhura you can't stop talking about? Your teacher's aide?"

"Yes."

"Oooh that's so sweet." Amanda was so delighted. She had felt something was going on with her son and this Nyota. At first, she had thought it was just admiration for someone who could challenge him intellectually. Then Spock had admitted he liked to work with her because she didn't make him feel alien.

For the first time in his life he had met someone who was fully accepting him. He had told her how this girl was making fun of him and his logic but in a nicely and joyful way. It was only teasing and now they were together, Amanda was sure the girl was just flirting. He had told her how, one day when he had accidentally cut himself, she hadn't been disgusted by his green blood. On the contrary she had found it fascinating. A word he couldn't stop using now. Never thinking her son could be romantically involved with her, Amanda had been at least happy to know he had found a friend. But now everything was different and she so wanted to know more

"Isn't she mad that you left her to speak with your mother?"

"She is not with me today. She has a Koyabashi Maru test today with a cadet who is passing it for the third time and we thought it would be better for her if she avoided some distractions. And she preferred to study in the lab."

"This explains your lack of sleep. You're missing her."

"Mother please."

"Oh don't mother me son. You're in love…this is so wonderful. Ooooh, I can't wait to meet her. You're coming as soon as the school year is over. And let me tell you, no is not an answer."

"Unfortunately I have to say no. With the enterprise's first trip at the end of the month I may not be able to pay you a visit for quite a long time."

"Well, then what about I come to see you next week? You'll tell me everything about her."

"You want to know everything about Nyota or the Enterprise?"

"Spock…did you just make a joke?" He didn't answer. "This girl has such a great impact on you. I can't wait." She yawned loudly, the tiredness overcoming her joy. "Ok as much as I love to speak to you, I think it's time for me to go back to bed…and you, don't mess up with the girl. I want to see you both happy and in love next week, ok?"

"I promise mother."

"Great. Leave long and prosper my son. I love you."

"Peace and long life."