Finally it was time to return to the Enterprise. Spock and I spent the whole day together, just spending time in each others company, not really talking about anything important.
We made our way to the extraction point where we were expected to say our goodbyes and finally depart.
As we rounded the final corner I saw the same three Vulcan's who originally met us when we arrived.
"Hello Jim, Spock and Dr. McCoy, I trust everything during your stay has gone well?" The older Spock asked when we finally stopped in front of them.
Only Spock and I knew of the double meaning to his question.
"Everything went really well," I replied while Bones mumbled something incoherently in response, I think he was still mad that I kind of forgot about him this whole trip.
"Then all is well, I do wish the best for all of you and your crew. Thank you again for coming to our aid in our time of need. I do hope you may return soon, but under more recreational purposes." The elder Spock said.
"No problem, we are always here to help. Thank you for such hospitality." I replied.
After this initial exchange, everyone said their goodbyes and we finally beamed back up to the Enterprise.
"'Ello Cap'in! Hows yer trip?" Scotty said as we materialized in the transporter room.
"It was great Scotty!" I replied honestly, smiling to myself. "I trust nothing special happened while I was gone?"
"Aye, nothin Cap'in. Everythin was perfectly fine." He stated.
"Good, good." I replied as Spock and I headed towards the bridge and Bones headed towards the medical bay.
Spock and I finally reached the bridge and were caught up on everything that happened over the couple days we were gone. We were still waiting for our next mission from Starfleet, which could take who knows how long, so I decided that the bridge crew could use a break and had them all relieved for the time being.
I made my way to my room, because I really just wanted to be alone, or with Spock but I figured I would give him a little space, we both could probably use it. I took a much-needed shower. I got dressed in some casual clothes and sat down at my desk and decided to finish up some paper work, surprise I know!
As soon as I was finally immersed in my work I heard a knocking at my door. I walked to the door, thankful that I was able to stop doing paperwork even though I chose to do it in the first place.
It was Spock. Sweet.
"Hey, come in." I said with a smile on my face.
"Thank you Jim." He said as he walked past me into the room. "When I returned to my quarters I was able to quickly finish all of the tasks that required my attention. I had nothing left to do, so I found it logical to visit you."
"So, you were bored and decided to visit me?" I asked smirking slightly, forgetting to shut the door completely.
"Essentially, yes."
"Well, then what could we possibly do?" I said as I slowly walked to him and kissed him.
That's when we heard the gasp; we quickly broke apart as if we were shocked to see Uhura standing there completely shocked with her mouth hanging open like a dying fish.
"What was that?!" she asked somewhat frantically.
"We can explain!" I quickly said. "Just come in and shut the door."
She did as I asked and then walked towards us looking at us like we were ill.
"I really hope you can explain, you two are supposed to hate each other. I'm so confused."
"Well, we don't hate each other." I said; Spock still seemed to find not talking the most logical thing to do, which was not really helpful right now.
"Obviously." She stated. "What, was the hatred between you two a cover up for your true feelings? Have you two been together for a while now? Were you together when we were dating Spock? You cheated on me! How could you do something like that to me Spock?" She was starting to get frantic. Why do girls always do this? How did she even get to the conclusion that Spock cheated on her?
Spock finally decided to speak up, "No Nyota, I did not 'cheat' on you. This relationship with Jim is quite new. While on New Vulcan our true feelings were revealed to one another over a quite personal experience."
"What happened?" She asked.
"I cannot tell you the whole truth, I do not think it is right to do so." He stated.
"No Spock, I think you can. Who is she going to tell? You won't tell anyone will you?" I asked her with a pointed look.
"No, of course I wont tell, Spock your one of my best friends, I would never do that to you." She stated sincerely.
"Very well, during the Nero incident another version of myself arrived from an alternate universe." He started, Uhura looked a little surprised but she didn't say anything. "He helped Jim defeat Nero by performing a mind meld with him explaining what he needed to do. While he performed the meld, something went slightly wrong, he accidentally imprinted memories of his own past into Jim's memory. These memories caused Jim to have trouble sleeping so they needed to be removed. While on New Vulcan, I preformed a meld with Jim to remove the memories, it was during that meld that we discovered our deeper feelings for each other."
Uhura's eyes were watering slightly, "That's so romantic. Do you love each other?" she asked trying to fight back her tears.
I startled a little at the question, but it made me think. Did I love Spock? I mean, I'm willing to take this relationship slow, which is really weird for me, I think I have taken one other relationship slowly in my life and even then it only lasted 3 months and I was like 17 years old. I have liked him for a while now, but I haven't ever considered love. Did I love Spock? It was a startling revelation but I think I might have.
I looked over at him and I saw a lot going on behind that Vulcan mask, it seemed like he was having the very same conversation with himself.
I decided to speak up, "Yeah, I think I might."
Spock and Uhura both looked at me at the same time, both with somewhat bewildered looks. Even though Uhura asked the question I guess it was still surprising to see Jim Kirk say he was in love with another person.
"Oh." Uhura said. Spock was still staring at me, his face having gone completely blank.
"As illogical as it sounds," Spock started, still looking at me. "I too find myself in love with you, this relationship is quite new and we still have much to learn of one another but I believe that we can do it. I have tried many times over the past few months to see who it is I would be with in my life and every time I do I see you." At some point he had walked closer to me and Uhura had left, but I barely noticed, my whole being was focused on Spock.
"Was it really me every time?" I asked.
"Yes Jim, it has always been you."
A/N: Thank you everyone who read and especially those who reviewed. Reviews are amazing and i love them! And thanks for understanding my little computer problem, i hope the story didnt suffer too much, i think if anything did it would be this chapter, i didnt want the story to end this quick, but dont worry! i get my computer back in about a week so i'll start the sequel then, look forward to it in a couple of weeks :)