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Dropping her hand Spock backed away from Nyota. "We are not as alone as I had perceived" Spock whispered as a campus security guard emerged from the darkened allay way. Nyota glanced over her shoulder "Damn it Spock!" Nyota breathed an exasperated sigh "You ruin the moment because of a security guard who probably did not even notice us?"

Spock's brow furrowed, "Nyota..." he began as the guard turned and walked back towards the dormitories " Your agitation is unwarranted, it is unwise for us to behave this way in public, particularly because you will again be my student next term, we must behave appropriately"

"Behave appropriately…right, I do not know what I was behaving as commander Spock" Nyota hissed as she stood "It seems that the only time I am not with Commander Spock is at your home, but when I am there you are too embarrassed to treat me as anything more than a friend, unless I am asleep of course." Nyota softened; he had tried after all to be romantic in his own way. "Spock I hope I am not asking for too much, Spock try to understand…"

Spock stood "Nyota, I invite you to my home, compliment you, kiss you, touch you, and reassure you of my affection for you, but this is not enough. I believe it is you, who does not understand, as I recall I agreed to try to meet your needs, I am doing my best." He stared hard at her, waiting for her to reply. She did not, she just stared back at him, her eyes large almond eyes fixed on his, then without a word she turned and walked away.

She did not look back and he did not follow her, what would it achieve he wondered, going after her when she so clearly did not want to be near him. Spock stood alone in the darkness, feeling as if he had made an error somehow, it was not his intention but what he told her was necessary.

Nyota returned to her room, it felt lonelier than it had before, she did not feel like studying, watching holo vids, or talking to anyone. She tried to sleep but felt restless; it was not easy being a Vulcan's girlfriend.

He was right, he was doing his best what more did she want? Maybe she should call and apologize. Apologize for wanting more than the few stolen moments alone with him when he was not even comfortable enough to let his guard down completely.

Spock felt bothered by the whole event as he walked home he contemplated the events that had transpired. Perhaps he had spoken a bit harshly to her, he had no intended to upset her, however she had been unreasonable. He had spent most of his life learning to suppress his emotions, emotions the she found a way to outdraw. He was unaccustomed to feeling to this extent, if he did not maintain his hold on these emotions, he was sure that they would overpower him.

A week passed she did not call, email, nothing, she was ignoring him, if he wanted to contact her he knew how, and he didn't. For a week Nyota prepared for classes as she always did yet she could not ignore the distraction in the back of her mind. Is he ok? He should have contacted me by now?

Etana had called ranting about how their parents disapproved of her new boyfriend, Talon, and after ranting about their parents all she talked about was Talon, which made Nyota feel worse.

At the end of the week Nyota went to her and Spock's favorite restaurant and ate dinner alone, she felt utterly pathetic and secretly hoped that Spock was feeling the same way.

Spock had taken a different approach, since she had walked away and left him standing in the dark, it was only logical that she would be the one who contacted him; after all he really had not done anything wrong. Spock Prepared for the next term, course outlines were complete, exams had been checked and rechecked. He meditated, prepared for next month's chess tournament, winning 85% of the time against the computer, and practiced the harp for the all Vulcan music competition. It was a very productive week for Spock, but toward the end of the week he began to feel quit bored with himself. He had also began having dreams of Nyota that were troubling him, he recalled her smooth brown skin, her long legs in that short skirt, her eyes, soft cool lips, the way her hips swayed as she walked, her scent, he awoke more than once needing a cool shower and hours of meditation. At last he admitted to himself that he felt her absence, he wanted to be near her. He began to analyze their last conversation, what was it that she wanted?

"… The only time I am not with Commander Spock is at your home, but when I am there you are too embarrassed to treat me as anything more than a friend…"

He contemplated this, and then realized what he must do, to please her and to make amends. It may not be logical, but it would be necessary, one week, one day, and ten hours since he had last spoken to Nyota he sent a brief message.

Nyota,

I hope you are well, I find your absence and silence to be a clear indication of your discontentment. I apologize. If you accept, please call me.

Yours,

Spock

Nyota stared at the small screen on her handheld, "that's it?" She thought aloud as she sat on her bed still in her night shirt, having decided wallow in self pity for the day. She was sad, she missed him, it was only a week, they had gone a week without speaking much before, especially towards the end of the term, but she at least saw him in the lab. She was angry too, why had he not called or anything? Didn't he care? Nyota went to her desk, she thought to make a video call but caught a glimpse of her tousled hair in the mirror and decided to shower and dress first, she had waited a week; surely he could wait a few minutes for her reply.

Spock waited, he received the message read alert which indicated that she had read the message, yet she had not called, would she not accept his apology? Waiting was a useless activity, Spock decided to walk to campus, perhaps he would meet her in the cafeteria, it was the only building open over the break. As he approached the cafeteria entrance she called.

"Nyota, I am pleased you have called" Spock said as he looked at her image on the screen, her smile was wide, he could tell from the painting that hung behind her that she was in her dorm.

"Spock, I have missed you" She admitted, "how are you?"

"I have…wanted to see you" Spock managed as he turned toward the direction of her dorm.

"I should apologize as well; it just gets hard sometimes to have to be so inconspicuous"

"I understand, and accept the apology. I do however have a proposition for you"

"What type of proposition?"

"I want to take you someplace…where I am not Commander Spock as you said. I am on campus now; actually quite close to your dorm can we meet?"

Nyota stared as the screen, "Ok…" she said slowly, still trying to process his 'proposition'.

When she walked out of the dorm Nyota felt the urge to hug Spock, in his own way he looked happy to see her, the corners of his lips turned up just a little and it seemed that if her were not careful he might smile.

"So where are we going?" Nyota inquired.

"I would like to study the vegetation near the Sierra Nevada, the area is known for its aesthetically pleasing scenery, since there are two weeks left in the break I thought that you may enjoy spending a few days there, with me."

"Spock, are you sure?" Nyota asked, she had thought that he wanted to take her out for the evening, but a few days seemed incredibly long, especially for Spock.

"If I were not sure, I would not have asked, I have considered the positive and negative aspects of my request, of course you are free to decline?"

"Well, I will have to consider your offer, but we need to be somewhere private, come up to my room, there is like three people on my floor, and there are no desk workers, we will sneak up the back stairs."

Spock thought that this was unwise, it was definitely a risk.

"Just follow me" Nyota smiled and walked to the back of the building, Spock followed obediently though he was still hesitant.

The first thing Spock noticed when he entered her room was how neat and organized she was. The walls were decorated with paintings of dessert landscapes and statuettes. Her bed was covered with a plush white comforter. Spock spotted the familiar cadet uniform that hung on a stand in the corner of the room.

Nyota closed the door behind them, seeing him in her room gave her a slight feeling of rebellion, her parents would never think that she would sneak a guy into her room.

Spock turned to her "Nyota, do you think it is wise, for me to be in your room" he asked quietly.

Nyota walked to him and wrapped her arms around his torso. "I do not know, but I think our chances of being discovered are quite slim."

Spock took in her scent, he embraced her tightly, he had forgotten how nice she felt pressed against him. "Nyota…" he spoke softly "do not think that I do not desire you, or that I enjoy having to treat you as I would any other student when you are much more. I know you need affection, and to be told things that I cannot tell you. You may underestimate how observant people can be, however I notice the looks we receive at lunch or at a restaurant, when people stare longer than they should, it is a risk. You will be my student next term, I cannot be seen out with you as much then, it will be difficult I know but this is the way it has to be, at least until you graduate and I am no longer your superior."

Nyota pressed her lips to his savoring the heat of his lips; she felt his hands slide down her back, coming to rest on the back pockets of her pants. Their kiss intensified as his body seemed to grow hotter pressed to her, just as Nyota began to feel a pressure against her abdomen, he disengaged from her. "Shall I help you pack? We can leave today if you would like" He offered.

Nyota smiled, noting the slight pale green tint that had crept onto his face, "that would be acceptable"

A/N: Next chapter takes place in the beautiful Sierra Nevada; I thought they needed to get out of town for a little change of scenery, what do you think ??

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