Chekov struggles for a while trying to convince himself that a continued association with T'qella would be unwise and illogical. Never the less he soon finds himself outside her room. He stands there for some time trying and failing to talk himself out of knocking. Resigning himself to be quickly rejected or even mocked for his illogical emotions Chekov raps the door with his knuckles. Fiddling with the gift in his hands Chekov prepares himself to confess only to find himself face to face with Spock instead of the beautiful T'qella.
Chekov's courage falters in front of the stern Vulcan and he finds himself babbling nonsensically. Strangely Spock doesn't look surprised at his sudden visit, but then the Vulcan doesn't show anything easily. "Do you have your resume with you?" "Vell I was um..." says Chekov failing to understand the current situation he is in. Noticing the chocolates in Chekov's hands Spock removes them before informing Chekov that he will not get the job relying on bribery. "However I am on this occasion willing to ignore a mistake made by such an exceptional former student of mine as it would be a shame to waste such expensive non alcoholic Vulcan Chocolate." Says Spock opening the box to examine the delicate handmade chocolates, Chekov had meant to give to T'qella. Realising Chekov is still there Spock pauses, the chocolate halfway to his mouth and informs him that the tutoring will start Monday before shooing the youngster away.
Waiting in the library surrounded by teaching materials Chekov feels worse than when he took his Advanced Vulcan exam for he has hardly spent any time with anyone his own age. Despite his initial fears the meeting goes even better then he dared hope. T'qella the angel that haunts his dreams reappears even lovelier than he remembers. As they talk, just the two of them, Chekov finds himself falling further; such is the effect of her honest, intelligent yet inquisitive soul on his.
The next few weeks are spent dedicated to their studies, T'qella of human culture and the like and Chekov of his heart and soul. That said Chekov takes his role very seriously, not wasting a moment while in his sweetheart's company. Not only does he teach T'qella about the aspects of human culture deemed important to cover by the Vulcan elders but also about many of the social activities humans are particularly fond of.
Their time alone together is plentiful with the two of them going on countless field trips to cinemas, restaurants, alien petting zoos and ice rinks and more. With everyone busy trying to ensure the future of the Vulcan species and the federation no one seems to notice as the two teens become practically inseparable from one another. For Spock is far too occupied by his mandatory anger management course to worry about anything other than the rate at which T'qella advances in her studies. While a part of her cannot help but worry about her elder's views on her choice of prospective mate should they discover her budding relationship with her tutor, T'qella finds herself unable to deny or ignore the deep appreciation she feels for Ensign Pavel. His companionship satisfies her in a manner she did not think possible and upon being invited to the Vulcan charity ball he is her first and only choice of date.