Let's Go Thataway!
Chapter Fifty - Packing for Leave
Enterprise
Late May 2268
Spock
He lifted down the large duffle and set it on the table in the dining alcove. Then he lifted down one of the small duffles and set it beside the large one. Nyota directed him to retrieve the other two duffles as well. "We do not need to take that many clothes, Nyota."
"No, but we need to buy things. We might as well take our own duffels rather than have to buy something to carry our purchases back in."
"You are correct. Your reasoning is very sound." He retrieved the other two duffels, folded them neatly, and lined the bottoms of the first two with the second two. Now she was ready to pack.
"Bring me seven tee-shirts, seven pairs of briefs, seven pairs of socks, four pair of slacks, one pair of jeans, seven shirts, and one light jacket." Having been given his orders, he headed straight to the dresser to count out what she had requested. When he had placed the tee-shirts, briefs, and socks on the table, he went to the closet to select the remainder. When he had fetched those things as well, she gave him additional orders as she folded and rolled and placed things in the duffels. "Hiking boots, running shoes, sandals. Tank and shorts for running or other exercise. Swim trunks."
By the time he had found everything she requested, she had most of his clothing packed. Now she issued different orders. "Seven bras, seven pair of panties, three pair of socks, one stretchy skirt, three pair of adjustable pants, seven tops, one sweater, hiking boots, walking shoes, sandals." The underwear selection was fairly easy. The remainder gave him more trouble, matching and contrasting colors and styles, and he was not entirely certain that she would approve of the stack of clothing that he sat down on the table, but she looked at it and then smiled at him. Apparently he had done well. It troubled him that there were several categories of clothing that she had not packed for herself. But then she began to add things. "That last pair of workout shorts I got, the adjustable ones. And that loose tank that goes with them. I will have to get a new swim suit, because I can't get into the one I have been using any more. One dress just in case we go somewhere nice to eat. My earring case."
When all off that was packed, she was rubbing her back. He came up behind her and added his hands, soothing her ache with his heat. She sighed and leaned against his hands, relishing the warmth and the firm kneading that released the knotted muscles.
"Okay, now we need the little things. Hairbrushes, toothbrushes, beard suppressant, deodorant, those small bottles of shampoo and shower gel, the small first aid kit." It did not take long to bring her those things. She gave a small sigh and settled down in one of the chairs. "All done. Seal them up." he sealed the duffels and sat them beside the door, against the wall.
"Are you hungry now?"
"Yes, I certainly am. Let's go eat." She levered herself up out of the chair and headed for the door, with him following right behind her. "And I promise not to get pizza again tonight." He could not see her grin, but he could feel it.
