Chapter Twenty: Medical Exams
Younger me left last week. She left while she was asleep. I was in Bones' apartment studying until he walked in with Jim.
"Hey, guys!" I said looking up from my book.
"Hey Lydia," Jim said hugging me from behind. I looked up at him and smiled.
"How's studying?" Bones asked.
"Tiring," I said.
"Well, you better be prepared. You're taking your test tomorrow," Bones said.
"What?" I asked confused.
"We asked them to let you take your test tomorrow so you can join us sooner," Bones explained to me.
"Really?" I asked them.
"Yeah."
"No worries, Lydia. You'll do great!" Jim said messing my hair a little.
"Great."
"You'll do fine. Besides, I'm mentoring you."
"I know."
"You'll do great, Lydia."
The next day, I took my medical exams. They were awful. Once I got back to Bones' apartment, I saw Jim there and he looked at me.
"How was the exams?" Jim asked.
"I want to cry," I said tiredly. I flopped onto the couch and Jim walked over to me.
"You did fine," Jim said. I looked up at him and got up. He sat down and I leaned against him.
"So, you like Chekov?" Jim asked me.
"Shut up," I smiled softly.
"You know, I can help you guys," Jim said.
"Jim no."
"What's wrong with me helping?"
"Cause we're both still young. Leave us be," I said.
"You two are around the same age now," Jim said.
"I know. But still."
"I remember how young you were," Jim teased.
"That was just last week," I said.
"I know. But you were just a kid and now look at you. Almost able to drink," Jim said.
"Jim, knock it off," I smiled.
We sat in Bones' apartment watching movies from my time period and Bones came home.
"Hey Bones!" We shouted.
"Jim, why are you still here?" Bones asked.
"Came for support. How did Lydia do?" Jim asked him.
"Well kid. They were impressed," Bones said. I stared at him nervously and he smiled at me. Jim walked over to Bones and they quietly talked.
"When will I get my results?" I asked.
"Tomorrow. Jim, why don't you get home? It's almost midnight," Bones said.
"Alright. Bye Lydia. Later Bones."
The next day, I was at the apartment with Bones and I heard a knock on the door. Bones got up to answer it and he let in Jim.
"Hey Jim," I smiled.
"Hey, Lydia. I got some great news," Jim said.
"What is it?" I asked.
"As Captain of the NCC 1701 also known as the U.S.S. Enterprise, I'd like to personally welcome you to the crew," Jim smiled.
"I got in?" I asked.
"You got in!"
I smiled widely and hugged Jim. He hugged back and I pulled away. I looked at Bones and hugged him as well. He hesitantly hugged me back and I looked at the both of them.
"This is great. I can't believe I got in," I said.
"We're so proud of you," Jim said.
I smiled at them and I gave them one last hug.
"So, it's a five year mission?" I asked.
"Five year mission," Jim nodded.
"I'm going to space with you guys!" I said.