AN: New chapter up! I am SO SORRY about not posting, I've been so busy. I have a new one shot im going to put up and ch 5 and 6 are going to come soon.

Nyota

As the weeks passed, I advanced to the top of all of my classes, and enjoyed my professors, Spock especially. He challenged us and pushed us to the absolute best we can do, not letting us slack off. He taught us and disciplined us with straight un biased grades, structured criticism, and though not overly praising, he acknowledged good work and did not waste good students talent.

With each of my classes with him, I saw that though he rather intimidated most of the cadets and was one of the most strict professors on campus, he was not much older than I. Most of the other cadets hated him because of the grades they were receiving, not actually noticing that it was the fact that they had not prepared enough for the assignments to receive good grades, and as a result, scored poorly.

I watched him as he taught, my eyes following him as he strode past my desk, lecturing. His words gained speed, his speech becoming more eloquent with each stride he took. He taught with a such a passion it was a wonder the other cadets did not see it. But then, they were only seeing his mask of indifference, not looking past the cover. In his eyes, I could see sparks of excitement and

joy as he taught. In his eyes, I could see life. Others saw only coldness and stone, while I could see the truth.

I never had another chance to actually speak with him alone, though we had rather intense debates in class over some of the topics he was lecturing over. He would say one thing, I another and our minds would clash and we would spend the rest of the hour debating. His eyes answering my challenges with some of his own.

And so the days went by, and before I knew it, semester finals were staring me in the face.

I was a little worried, but I had worked hard throughout the semester. I worked quickly throughout each test, but made sure to check and double-check each question before I turned it in. Finals were over.

A week later, I was walking to my dorm when I saw him. Noticing me, he slowed slightly and paused, saying "Cadet Uhura?" I paused also and looked at him. " Yes Commander?" He answered immediately, " I understand that next semester you will be eligible to be a student aide?"

I looked at him once more curious. " Yes, but I haven't received any offers yet." He paused before answering, then said, "I have found that I have too much work to keep up with. It is then logical to request a student aide, and since you show such advanced skills in my classes, I have decided that you would be most adept at assisting me." I looked at him, knowing what he was asking, and wanted to do it, and not only because I would be able to spend more time with him, it would look good on my record . "Are you asking me to be assist you as your aide?" I asked.

He answered, looking surprisingly apprehensive, "Yes, if you find it agreeable, I should like you to be my aide." I answered, almost before he finished speaking, " Yes, I would find it extremely agreeable. When would you like me to start?" He answered, looking relieved and pleased (though not outwardly), "Next weekend, If you do not have any other plans?" I answered that I did not, which he replied with, "Then come to my office at eight hundred hours Saturday morning. Good day, Cadet Uhura, I look forward to our next meeting." I replied, "All right, see you then. Good day, Commander." He strode off, in the direction of the officer's quarters. I walked inside my dorm, wondering what this new development would come to.

Spock

I was rather apprehensive at asking Uhura to be my aide, though I did need one, and she was the only student I found qualified enough to meet my standards. It was illogical to be nervous about asking her as she could only have two answers, each easily resolved. If she said yes, I would begin to help her in knowing what she needed to now to help me. If she said no, I would choose the next cadet on my list qualified enough to be my aide.

Though I knew it was not logical, I found myself hoping that she would say yes. I found her to be extremely intelligent and talented. She was also aesthetically pleasing, though I was more concerned with her mind than her appearance. I walked toward her, feeling rather nervous as I paused to ask her. She paused for a moment after the question fell from my lips, thinking.

I watched her, her long hair pulled back, and her clear brown eyes sharp but thoughtful as she pondered my offer. She said yes, automatically making feel relieved and rather pleased. It was very pleasurable to think of Uhura as my aide, and although I knew I should not have, I was looking forward to spending time with her, to get to know her better. I was very much looking forward to my next meeting with her.

AN: Hoped you liked the update. I will continue writing, though it is hard to find time but I have to, I like it too much to stop. Oh and ppl take my poll! I really want to know your opinion! ; ) Luv you guys! R&R! Review are love!

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