AN: Thanks kendrat199 and mckenamacabre for pointing out my grammer errors for this chapterI usually proof read a few times and I only did it a couple of times, this time. So again thanks.
What Would You Do If…
Chapter 6
"Are you serious, SPOCK?!" Kirk asked shocked.
"Curious, Nyota asked the same thing when I posed my question." Spock said.
"Yeah, I could imagine. You asked her what would she do if you left her on the shuttle bus asleep, and she wakes up to realize that she's in the next town and can't catch a shuttle back to the academy because it would be too late for shuttle services." Kirk said with amusement, and shock still in his voice. "Then put on top of that, you actually continued on to ask that when she found her way back to the academy what would she do if you weren't there but found you in some club sipping on alcoholic drinks!"
"I did not exactly phrase it as such, but those are essentially the facts." Spock said unfazed by Kirk's shock.
"Uhura's right, you are evil. You've actually added sub-questions to the game. One question ends up being one big series of questions even if you didn't ask them."
Spock raised an eyebrow. "How so Jim?"
"Well think about it, Spock," Kirk began. "That question you asked her probably led her to ask her own questions, that you didn't even ask. Like, did you plan ahead of time to leave her asleep on the shuttle? Why did all of sudden you decided to go to a club? Why are you drinking? When she knows you don't drink."
"She made it very clear from the beginnings of this 'game' not to 'over analyze' the inquires because they are random, hypothetical, absurd, and hold no real merit. She herself curved me when I thought too much into the game. Obviously, I would not partake in such actions." Spock answered.
"Yeah I get where you're coming from Spock, but you need to realize that's when she was asking the questions."
"As you already know, she indicated the same point and that's why I informed her that it was a double standard. Which essentially lead her to want me to participate." Spock was beginning to become irritated. He thought Kirk would be on his side, seeing as how Kirk gave him praise when he started playing the game.
As if reading Spock's mind Kirk said. "Look buddy, I'm still on you're side. You're questions have been genius, and does the male race proud." Kirk began to chuckle a little. "Like the other day when you asked Uhura, what would she do if you told her that somehow you became pregnant with her kid!? Or when you asked her what would she do if she found out that you were a cannibal, and that you being a vegetarian was just a front to cover up the fact that she was next on your list to be eaten!? And don't even get me started on the incident with the redhead chick that was priceless."
Kirk continued chuckling and pat Spock on the back, Spock's lips curved slightly upwards. Kirk continued, "But women, especially human women tend to say one thing but mean something else. Sure she allowed you to play along, but I'm sure she didn't want you to be better at it. So you're damned if you, and damned if you don't."
"So I am beginning to realize." Spock said with a slight sigh.
Over the past days Spock had been mastering the ways of the 'game'. Nyota was still playing as well, still throwing Spock off with her questions. She just didn't expect Spock to do as well if not better than her in throwing off the other person. A dilemma Spock started to realize was going to be more his problem than hers.
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The day had been very warm but not humid, Nyota was wearing her black strappy monokini she bought with Spock some days before. Her arm as usual laced around Spock's arm, they were walking leisurely across the sandy beach barefoot. A pastime they shared ever since they first met.
Spock was wearing a black button down shirt that was left open and dark jeans rolled up at the bottom, as to not get wet. Spock never really went to the beach to play or swim the way most people did, he usually went for walks instead to admire the scenery, a meditation of sorts, that he now liked sharing with Nyota.
It was evening now and much less people roamed. It had been fun day. Nyota always became a social butterfly whenever she went to the beach. She befriended some people and played games, and as always Spock was content in just observing, adoring her social behaviors.
Nyota sighed in both contentment and tiredness. Spock picked up on her weariness. "Do you wish to depart now?" He asked softly.
"Yeah soon, I want to watch the sunset first before we go." Nyota answered.
"As you wish." Spock said with slightly curved lips.
Watching the sunset was their usual farewell to the beach. They sat on the edge of the concrete where the beach met the walkways. Nyota got up.
"I'm going to go the restroom real quick. I'll be right back, Spock."
Spock nodded, and Nyota scurried off. He was looking over the landscape, patiently waiting for Nyota's return when he sensed someone approaching him. Quickly Spock snapped his head in the direction.
"Wow nothing gets passed you, huh? Hi again, remember me?" A sweet voice asked.
How could Spock forget? It was the troublesome redheaded female from days ago at the mall. Spock slightly fidgeted in discomfort as the redhead came closer.
"Yes, I remember." Spock answered dryly. All he could think to do was to be polite, but dismissive. He wanted the redheaded woman gone before Nyota returned.
"I was wondering to myself too, 'What would I do if I ever saw that handsome guy from the mall again?' I guess I can find out now." The redhead said flirtatiously, eyeing Spock's bare chest openly.
Spock swallowed. "I understand that most would find your advances flattering, but I am sure you have already realized that I am thoroughly involved with another." Spock continued speaking dryly.
The redhead laughed. "Oh yes the chocolate beauty, how could I forget? No doubt she's not far?"
"Correct." Spock answered.
"Well then, we wouldn't want another confrontation, now would we? So I think I'm gonna have to make this fast and to the point." The redhead leaned in quickly on Spock to boldly lay a kiss on his lips.
But Spock was faster and held the redhead by the shoulders and gently but firmly pushed her away. In the distance Nyota caught the scene and nearly went red with rage, she was about to storm towards them and confront the redhead from days before but stopped when she heard Spock's words.
"Miss, I do not appreciate your bold advances when I made it clear that I am not interested." Spock said in a firm and almost dominating voice.
The redhead appeared slightly shocked, but unmoved. "Seriously sweetie, are you trying to tell me that you're not attracted to me at all?" She said trying to graze Spock's arm, but he moved away from her hand.
"Correct again. It is not to say that you are not visually pleasing, but your appeal simply does not appeal to me." The redhead gazed at Spock in utter shock and disbelief. Spock continued. "Further more, as I am completely committed to another, it would not matter how aesthetically pleasing any other female would be, for I would not notice."
The redhead slightly shook her head. "Oh come on sweetie, no guy's that committed."
"Your view is bias, because I am that committed." Spock countered. "Now I would appreciate that you depart, with the realization that your cause is lost on me."
The redhead was stunned by the rejection. It was clear to Spock that this female had not encountered many rejections before. She stared at Spock for a little longer, eyes glossy.
"Wow… that's new." The redhead began. "If you ever change your mind…"
Nyota began to quickly make her way to them then. The redhead saw her approach the same time Spock sensed Nyota's presence behind him.
"Highly unlikely." Spock answered the redhead.
The redheaded female nodded slightly and started shrinking away. Under her breath both Spock and Nyota could hear her say, "Lucky bitch."
Spock turned to Nyota. Love, was evident in her eyes. "You really weren't going to respond 'favorably' to her." She said, leaping into Spock.
"That is one 'What would you do if…' that you will never have to worry about." Spock answered softly, holding her tightly while reseating himself with her in his lap.
They stared out onto the horizon, as the sun made the sky turn into rich hues. It was clear that Spock had redeemed himself in the game.
Spock could just hear Kirk now, saying something like. "Lucky Vulcan bastard has the fates work in his favor."
Chapter 7 (Final Chapter) coming soon...
AN: Thanks everyone who's been dedicated to reading my fic, especially the reviewers. I'm already working on the final chapter of this fic, so if you guys have ideas throw them at me.
I'll be posting a another Spock/Uhura fic after I'm done with this fic and it'll be a ONE-SHOT. Then after I'll be posting a FULL LENGTH origins fic of Spock/Uhura. So I hope everyone will be on the look out for those.
AS ALWAYS PLEASE REVIEW, IF YOU CAN. AND NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL YOUR IDEAS. AGAIN THANKS TO ALL.