Rated: PG-13. May go up later depending on the direction the story takes.
Pairing: K/S (Although nothing explicit.)
A.N.: Takes place before and during 'The Search For Spock', May be somewhat inaccurate due to my foggy memories of the movie, but this was just banging around in my head. This is my first attempt at Star Trek fiction so any feedback is appreciated. Enjoy.
Amnesiac Advice
"You told me that Vulcan did not have a word for friend specifically. I am sure that is all you meant by it. Besides you don't even remember me, so all of this is speculation until you regain your memory." Jim told Spock logically.
"You are the only thing I do know." Spock answered, unwilling to be brushed aside so easily. "When I remembered nothing, not even my parents or my home world, your face was familiar to me. I do not think that was by chance. You are obviously important to me. If you are indeed correct and I have been hiding my…regard for you, then it is obviously a large part of what I forgot. To simply ignore it and wait until I recall our specific relationship would be erroneous, and perhaps keep all of my memories from returning."
"What do you mean?" Jim asked cautiously, not liking the direction this conversation was going in, but seeing no way to change it.
"The doctors sent me on vacation with you because you are the person that I have spent the last five point two-one years of my life. Presumably you know me better than any other, my habits, my relationships, missions we've been on."
"Well I would hope so I've been your Captain for a number of years after all."
If Kirk didn't know any better he would think that Spock just gave him a dirty look.
"Since I am comfortable in your presence it would only make sense for you to help acclimate me to the present. If I am only told the comfortable aspects of my life, then I will never be as I was, only the outer shell."
"I packed your personal logs as well as a few personal effects, but wanted to wait to go through them until we both settled in a bit more. I figured we could take a look around the area first."
"Very well. Shall we explore this afternoon then?" Spock agreed, deciding the best way to work on Jim was to be in close contact with him.
"Sounds good." Jim told him, practically jumping up from the table. Just before he could leave the kitchen however he felt a warm hand on his shoulder stopping him. He was so shocked at being voluntarily touched by Spock that he stilled completely.
"May I suggest that you contemplate our relationship and just how deep you wish it to go. I believe that once I regain my memories we will be having this discussion again except I will not be put off with excuses, Th'y'la."
Kirk watched Spock leave the room and it was only after he heard the upstairs door closing that he allowed his shaky legs to drop. He slumped into the nearest chair like a wet noodle.
"God, how do I get into these situations?" He murmured into his hands despondently. Any other time and he would have been overjoyed if Spock told him that, but with him having no memories it was likely that the Vulcan was merely misunderstanding his own feelings. After all Kirk was the only thing that he remembered at all. "It's only natural that Spock latches on to me."
The longer he thought about it, the more sense it made. Kirk would just have to help Spock to remember his life even if by doing so he remembered that they were merely Captain and First Officer and very best friends.
"Damn Sarek anyway."