hello! i'm sorry about the delay in this chapter. :s

thank you for all of the nice reviews! (this chapter goes to you, gracie) (ALSO stick to the end of the chapter and i'm going to try and answer some questions!)

i've been really busy with school (ive had club meetings both before and after school, and then i got sick, then back to the whole club process) and i'm still totally booked until about next sunday or tuesday. umu
but i'm sitting in bio and i don't want to pay attention so hey! take this short chapter. enjoy!

Jim straightened his uniform collar, grinning as he practically skipped over to the cafeteria. He stepped in at exactly 2 p.m., scanning his eyes around the cafeteria. Blues met with brows and his grin grew so wide that it almost hurt as he waved at Spock. Spock nodded in reply. Jim grabbed some food and rushed over to the table, sitting across from Spock.

After stabbing his fork into his food a few times, he looked up at Spock. "So, um- how's your day been?"

Spock set his spoon down and looked at Jim. "My day has been adequate so far. My students have been both respectful and responsible. How has your day been, Jim?"

Jim smiled at Spock. "My day has been okay, I mean, school. Just school, man, y'know?"

Spock raised an eyebrow. "I must admit that I do not know. How is school considered an emotion, if you don't mind my asking?" Jim snorted.

"To be honest, I dunno. I guess I'm just bored of the same thing every day." At this, Spock nodded in understanding.

"There is not much wrong with getting used to a schedule one will be following for the next 2 years." Jim groaned, stretching his arms out.

"I like some spunk in my life, Spock." Spock's eyebrow seemed to somehow raise even higher, making Jim laugh.

"Interesting." Both of Jim's eyebrows shot up as he let out a startled laugh.

"That's really interesting?"

"For you, yes." Jim furrowed his eyebrows.

"For me?"

"Yes."

Jim shrugged his shoulders. "Well, whatever."

The rest of the lunch meet was spent chatting idly and getting acquainted with each other. Jim babbled on and on about Iowa and Captain Pike while Spock mentioned some of his interests. Upon discovering their mutual fondness for chess, they agreed to meet up again, this time tomorrow at 6 p.m. for a game of chess.

Jim had never felt so giddy.

Jim slammed his dorm room door open, waking up Bones with a jolt. Bones groaned loudly as Jim snickered and jumped onto his bed.

"I'm guessing your not-date went well?" He barked out, voice muffled as he shoved his face into his pillow. Jim felt a little bad about waking him up, seeing as Bones had been taking night classes and slept most of the day.

He glanced over at Bones, nodding and setting his PADD to the side. "He called me interesting."

"You're interesting, alright." McCoy mumbled. Jim got back up, patting Bones on the head. Bones let out a grunt.

"I'll let you sleep."
"Please." Bones groaned, squeezing his pillow. Jim snorted, ruffling Bones' hair up before leaving. He felt Bones' annoyance and exhaustion jolt through their touch, so he left quickly and quietly.

He shut the door softly before turning on his heel. He left the building and went for a walk, grinning the whole way. He bumped into Gaila, her mouth quickly going to mouth his grin.

"What, did you finally sleep with somebody?" Jim laughed, brushing off the light-hearted insult.

"I had lunch with Spock." Her jaw dropped in response.

"Are you serious?! How did it go?"

"It went great! We're going to play chess together tomorrow night at his place."
"…Wait. You. Spock. Alone. In his apartment. At night." Her eyebrows wiggled spastically, her grin growing wider.

Jim coughed into his hand, blushing a little. "No matter how attractive he is, I'm not like that Gaila. You know I don't like to just sleep around."

Gaila pursed her lips, crossing her arms. "I know. I tell ya Jimmy, we could make magic happen." Jim rolled his eyes.

"You're beautiful Gai, but I'll pass."

"I knooow Jim. But if you ever want to, I'm here!" She purred, pulling her skirt up a little. Jim sputtered, feeling his face heat up. Gaila smoothed her skirt back down, a worrying look replacing the grin on her face. "Are you okay? You're looking a little green." She leaned forward, hand reaching out to her face, but Jim stepped back.

"I'm okay Gaila, I promise." She sighed.

"I didn't mean to gross you out or anything."

"Shut up Gai. You're beautiful."

She looked up at him, and then a grin spread across her face again. "I know." He bumped her shoulder and she laughed.

"Let me walk you to your next class, my lady." He bowed, and she continued laughing.

"Charmed." She said, trying to mimic a British accent. She locked her arm with his, and Jim froze up for a moment. Happy, content, loving ran through his head. He could deal with that.

They both grinned, marching together to their next class.

haha NERDS. okay q&a time!

Minecraft Guardiansaiyan - I dunno yet. I have an idea, but oi. We'll see. And man, who knows what Spock knows.

ramen-luver101 - Not for a while! I'm not 100% sure on how I want people to find out yet. But when it happens it's going to be BIG.

Gracie - Well I'm glad you're reading my fic! And ahhhh you're the reason I sat myself down to write this, so I hope you can trust me just a little!