26 Ways They Say I Love You
Asking Spock if he wants to turn up the temperature in their quarters even though Jim is already starting to sweat.
Brewing coffee before Alpha shift.
Catching Spock's eye on the Bridge and not saying a word.
Describing what he will do to Jim once they have completed their shift.
Eating only vegetables because Spock prefers kissing him when he hasn't eaten meat.
Foregoing poker night to spend the time alone – together.
Glancing over at Jim just to make sure he is still there.
Hopping in excitement because Spock finally arrived in their quarters after a double shift.
Insisting that no, absolutely not, I do not want that last apple.
Just listening even though he really wants to talk.
Kissing secretly in the turbolift.
Looking all over for Jim's missing boot even though that made them both late for Alpha shift.
Massaging the strong muscles of Spock's back because Jim knows he can hear the love through the touch.
Not minding that Jim takes up more than his share of their bed.
Ordering room service on shoreleave so they didn't have to really dress to leave their cottage.
Pouncing on Spock as soon as he enters their quarters, even though Jim inevitably ends up on the bottom of their pile.
Quizzing their friends who know Jim best to find the perfect anniversary gift, and getting it exactly right.
Running his fingers through Spock's once perfectly ordered hair.
Staying up until Jim returns from the away-mission, even though he was gone for more than 48 of the ship's hours.
Translating his favorite Shakespeare sonnets into Vulcan.
Using their bond to make plans for after Alpha shift.
Violating a direct Starfleet order because no way in hell was Jim letting Spock die on that God-forsaken planet, consequences be damned.
Watching Jim sleep.
Xeroxing his butt because Spock would have no idea how to react.
Yearning then having.
Zealously guarding their free time so they can spend it together.
Yes, real life is starting to interfere but I had to write this one. All 332 words of it!! Hope you like it. Shakespeare said "Brevity is the soul of wit." Hmm...