"So, where is my son taking you this weekend? He couldn't decide between the cinema and the new aquarium this morning." Amanda said cheerfully, as soon as Jim stepped into the room. "The cinema is a bit boring and cliché, and not a great place for a date, I mean you just sit there, unless you are going to do the other teenage activity at the cinema." Jim went bright red as he sat on the sofa; it was awkward talking about making out in a movie theatre with you boyfriends mother. It had been two weeks since the last date, and Jim's last weekend off before Christmas break, so they were going to make the most of it.

"I've never been to an aquarium before." Jim said quietly, with a lopsided smile.

"Yes, he said. I heard it's beautiful and has many interesting species of marine life." Jim nodded, letting Amanda continue. "You should come over for dinner one night."

"Maybe… it's still early days."

"All you two can talk about is each other; I know because I have to listen to it," Jim chuckled at that, smiling at his hands in his lap. "It's a lot more than a crush Jim, you and Spock know that. You are always welcome over, anytime you want." Amanda smiled at him, as she poured some tea for them, handing him his mug.

"Thanks."

"Now, the reason you are here. How's the last week been? Anymore episodes?"

"I got out of maths in time before I could have one, and I hid in the bathroom for a while. But it's been better, works been keeping me busy." Amanda nodded as she listened intently, jotting the comment down. "Okay, it hasn't been… It's hopeless, I'm never going to get better and you know that."

"Yes, you will. I know it seems like a long shot at the moment, and it will take time, but you will get better." Jim shifted uncomfortably, staring at the floor as the older women sighed. Then she had a brain wave. "How do you feel when you are with Spock?"

"Not… lonely. Not empty. He makes me happy when he compliments me, or smiles at me. He's a great guy. I think your right about it not just being a crush." Amanda smiled fondly at Jim, who was in a little world of his own, a giddy grin on his face.


Spock picked Jim up early Saturday morning, treating him to breakfast before they headed out to the aquarium. As soon as they arrived, Jim ran around like a small child, amazed and breath taken by the beautiful fish, pressing himself up against the glass to see right through. Spock watched him, smiling softly; he hadn't seen Jim this happy since he came to town, and wanted him to enjoy himself, regardless of what people were muttering around him.

"Spock! Come look at the turtles! Come on!" Jim yelled, grabbing the older teen's hand, pulling him over. A turtle glided past the glass, gratefully swimming over their heads, Jim watching with glee. "I love turtles, ever since I saw Finding Nemo, and these are the first real ones I've seen." Spock looked down at their hands, before back to Jim's face. "Oh… sorry."

"I didn't state that I wasn't enjoying it." Spock replied, squeezing Jim's hand. The blond grinned ear to ear, before another turtle flew past with some babies, and Jim was off again. Spock followed him, entwining their fingers again.

"I want a turtle. Can I have a turtle?"

"I believe it is illegal to keep such animal as a pet, however, you may have a stuffed toy one from the gift shop."

"I'd like that, thank you. Whoa! A shark! Come on!" Spock was, once again, dragged around.


After the date, they went over to Spock's house, as Jim had promised to have dinner with the Grayson's. There house was huge! And very clean. The living room was filled with modern gadgets mixed with artifacts and weapons brought back from Africa. Spock led Jim over to the sofa, sitting down, Jim's new cuddly turtle, called Tyler, held close to the blondes' chest.

"I had fun today." Jim said quietly, with a smile. "The most fun I've actually had in a while now, in a very long time." Spock cocked his head to the side, not because he was confused, because he wanted to know why. Jim dug in his bag for a while, pulling out his notebook. "I trust you enough to look at this, because I really like you Spock, and I know you won't say a work to anyone." He handed the notebook over, rather sheepishly, and stayed with that expression as Spock read the notebook slowly.

"I… apologise for not realising you were in such distress all this time." Spock said quietly, placing the book on the coffee table, before pulling him close. "Who is the man you speak of in it?"

"The first person I fell in love with… and the guy who killed all those people in New York."

"Does my mother know of him?" Jim shook his head, leaning against the older man. "Would you tell me?"

"I met him on the tube, I was crying and he took me to get something to eat. He was about 30, but he was the first adult to be nice to me so I just went with it, he gave me a place to stay, and I said yes. He didn't try anything for a week or so, and then he was having a party with his friends and kissed me." Jim chuckled slightly to himself, snuggling closer to Spock. "He told me he loved me on a daily basis, and I was 15 so I believed him, and he made love to me every night and I let him, because I loved him back. Then, we went shopping. And he pulled out a gun, and just murdered all those people, right in front of me. I was the one who called the police, but me and 8 other kids were stuck with him for 5 days, before they came and shot him." Jim found himself in tears, held against Spock.

"That… is awful."

"And for a long time, I thought I was still in love with him. I tried to forget him, and just slept with a lot of people. But I'm getting over him." Jim leant back to wipe his eyes, and sat on a remote. Music blasted through the house, making Jim jump. "I am so sorry!" he began hitting the buttons franticly, and only managed to change the song to 'Reet Petite' by the Overtones. "Well, I do like this song."

"Yes, they are my mother's favourite band." Spock stood up, holding his hand to Jim. "Care to dance?" Jim took his hand, pulling himself up, and was spun around the room. Jim laughed through his tears, as he bounced around the Grayson's living room, like an idiot, with Spock, who smiled at him. The song ended, to a slow, soft song. Spock pulled Jim close, swaying gently around the room, giggling nervously.

"This is the highlight of the day." Spock smiled at him, before leaning down to kiss him softly. "No, this is the highlight of the day." Spock laughed, before kissing the blond again, this one lingering longer, with more longing. Moving back, Jim fell onto the sofa, laughing with Spock, before claiming each other's lips again. The older man pinned Jim to the sofa as they kissed, oblivious of Spock's parents stood in the doorway. Until Spock's father made them aware.

"Excuse me?" He said, making them both jump and blush. Spock almost scrambled off of Jim, helping the blond up. Mr Grayson looked very similar to Spock, but about 30 years older and Spock had his mother's eyes, who looked rather amused at the whole situation. "You have a bedroom for those activities."

"Yes… of course. I apologise father." Spock said, very quietly. Jim just stood there, cuddling Tyler close. "James, this is my father Sarek, and you know my mother."

"Hi, Jim, nice to see you." Amanda said, obviously trying not to laugh. "I'll just start on dinner now, and if you want to continue, I think it's best to move to your room."

"Nope, moods been killed." Jim muttered, sitting back down on the sofa. Amanda did laugh at that, pulling her husband into the kitchen. Spock was bright red, sitting next to the blond, who leant in again. "Well... awkward."


Dinner with the Grayson's went well; Sarek asked him lots of questions about his life, and apart from showing no emotion what so ever, he seemed like he liked Jim (?). Amanda was as lovely as ever, and was an amazing cook. And he got to make-out with Spock in his car before going home. Win.


Hello guys! Here is the link to the song Jim and Spock had a little bounce too. I couldn't get the image out of my head when I heard the song! Enjoy!
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