Disclaimer: I don't earn Star Trek, but if I did that would be so cool.
Author's Note: Here it is Chapter 5! The best part of being on summer break is that I can write a whole lot more!
Ch. 5 Roommate Bonding Time
The Enterprise had a bit of down time before they moved on to their next mission. The stopped for repairs at and rest. Jim of course was delighted. His main crew groaned, or in Spock's cause raised his eyebrows in indifference, because they knew what downtime meant. It meant crew bonding time. Crew bonding time, usually meant the guys would go to bar, which meant that Jim would end up drunk and someone would have to bring him home.
"Captain, I was wondering if, I could be excused from participating in tonight's actives." Spock asked. Uhura giggled. Spock was usually the one to help out Bones when the Captain had too much to drink.
"No, It's male bonding time, plus I wouldn't feel right leaving you out," Jim said.
"Leaving who out?" Cadet Green asked entering the bridge.
" Me and the senior officers go out for a drink, and Spock wants to ditch," Jim said looking pointedly at Spock.
"Drinking? Were allowed to do that?" Cadet Green smirked and looked at Chekhov. "I wonder if such a small man can hold their liquor," Chekhov looked away at that.
"Sorry to disappoint you Green, but its guys only," Jim said looking amused at her. He had never seen Chekov look so nervous around someone. Though the truth was he was usually timid.
"I'm sure Commander Spock will give me something to do," She said smirking slightly at Spock. It was her usually vicious smirk, it was more playful.
"Commander, I'm sure you will have fun!" Uhura said amused.
"History does suggest I will," Spock said. Alana smirked. Who knew, Vulcans could be sarcastic.
"You boys have fun," Alana said amused.
"Wait a second Cadet," Spock said turning to Jim. "Captain, don't you think it would be wise for Cadet Green and Lieutenant Uhura to spend time together like us? They should have a night out like us." Uhura's mouth was open, as was Alana.
"What an excellent idea, Spock!" Jim said excitedly.
"What do you say ladies? Girls Night?" Bones said looking deeply amused. He didn't know Spock could be vindictive. He wished he could be witness to the words Uhura would have with him later.
"I don't see why not," Uhura said. "I'm sure we'll be the best of friends."
"Can't wait." Alana said looking at her roommate. This would be interesting
"Cadet Green, let's go," Uhura said banging on the bathroom door. She was not looking forward to this night, and wanted to get this over with.
"Fine, I'm done," Alana said walking out. Uhura looked at what she was wearing. She was wearing a dark blue dress that was very formfitting, and short.
"You're not going out like that," Uhura said firmly.
"Why not?" Alana asked.
"Because you're a Starfleet Officer, not a prostitute," Uhura said coolly.
"It's the best I can do last minute, besides why should I change?" Alana challenged. Uhura counted down from ten.
"We're going to a bar, and that kind of dress attracts attention of the wrong guy," Uhura said simply.
"What kind of guy?" Alana asked.
"The Jim Kirk type,"
"I'm changing," Alana said quickly. Uhura smirked.
"How about this," Alana said coming out with a black dress that was must better at covering her.
"Fine, now let's go," Uhura said.
They went to the first bar they seen. It was not a big bar, but was almost filled to capacity. They barely managed to find a place to sit. They had gotten the last table. They ordered there drinks right away.
"Charming place," Alana commented.
"Very, see why Spock was so excited to be going out tonight?" Uhura said taking a sip of her drink.
"He was very kind as to suggest we hang out!" Alana said rolling her eyes.
"He was being smart with me," Uhura said looking like she was fighting the urge to smile.
"Does he do that often?" Alana asked curiously. "He doesn't seem like he has a sarcastic bone in his body?"
"It depends on who he's with, and how he is feeling?" Uhura said shrugging. "It means he's really comfortable around someone."
"Really?" Alana said eyes reflecting interest.
"Yeah, he never says it, but his friendship with the guys means a lot to him."
"Why's that," Alana couldn't help her curiosity. It was one of the things that got her in trouble.
"He didn't have a lot friends growing up, because he was half Vulcan…" Uhura sighed taking another sip. "Part of the reason that he left Vulcan was because of how they viewed his father marrying his mother."
"So he didn't have one friend?" Alana said quietly. If Uhura was mistaking it, the look in her eyes was sympathy.
"Look who we have here, Mind if I buy you a drink ladies," Both girls looked up. The guy was obviously really drunk. He suddenly had his arm around her.
"No thanks, and remove your arm, or I'll break it!" Alana snapped.
"Yes, please leave!"
"Oh baby, don't be like that!" said another guy going to Uhura's side. "Me and my buddy were just try to have fun, and meet some lovely lady like you two,"
"I'm not interested, and she is spoken for," Alana said glaring at the guy.
"Let's go, Green." Uhura whispered. Alana nodded.
"Oh baby were you going,"
Smack. Uhura turned around and say one of the guys clenching his cheek. Cadet Green looked livid. The other guy looked at Green slightly afraid.
"You're lucky that's all you got," Alana glared.
"What did he do?" Uhura asked.
"Touched me where no guy should," Alana said. Uhura eyes widen in realization. Uhura grabbed her arm and they left the bar.
They found another bar. It was less crowed and looked harmless enough. Uhura could tell that Green was still fuming over what the guy did. Uhura had to admit, the girl knew how to handle drunks.
"So do you go to bars often?" Alana asked after a few awkwardly silent moments.
"No last time, I met Jim Kirk. That alone keep me from bars," Uhura said.
"So," Alana started awkwardly. "How did you meet Spock?"
"Oh he taught one of my classes, than I became his assistant," Alana looked started.
"He wasn't teaching me, when we started going out," Uhura said amused.
"How long?" Alana asked.
"Almost three years,"
"Wow that's a long time?" Alana said looking awkward.
"What about you? Are you seeing someone?" Uhura asked.
"No" Alana said quickly.
"Are you interested in anyone?" Uhura asked. Green didn't answer, just blushed.
"Who?" Uhura asked amused.
"No one, I don't think he's interested," Alana admitted.
"Why do you say that?"
"Just a feeling?"
"You know, he might be you just might be coming on to strong?" Uhura suggested.
"How so?"
"Well, like with Chekov, the poor guy looks like he's ready to flee from the room whenever you talk to him," Uhura chuckled.
"He fears me" she smirked "Cool,"
"You know you're not to bad," Uhura said sincerely.
"Don't tell people, it will kill my rep," Green said smiling at her.
"Wouldn't dream of it, Green?" Uhura said smiling back.
"You can call me Alana," She said putting out her hand.
"Nyota," Uhura said shaking her hand