Chapter 4:
A/N I actually started this during the third chapter when I got writers block, so if any of the facts don't match up that's why. Feel free to drop me a message to point them out. So this chapter is Uhura-centric and follows her thoughts and feelings.
A/N 2: So I know its been a while and this chapter won't be super long. I'm gonna start them leaving soon. (depressing music).
Chapter 4: Shopping
It had been an entire two weeks since JT's last fiasco and things had since quietened down. He had been laid up in bed for four days. That had not been fun for anyone, especially Spock who had to spend everyday with his whining and moaning about being bored. If anybody was bored it was Uhura, she had been dragged into going shopping with Gailia and although she liked her, she was starting to annoy her. She had been going on and on about the new fashions from Andorria. They weren't that nice anyway and totally didn't suit her skin colour. Uhurha had so far gotten three detentions because of Gailia and was sailing into her fourth if her last class of the day: Maths. Her teacher Miss. Ewins was completely incompetent at EVERYHING. She couldn't teach, couldn't see (if her squinty looks were anything to go by) and definitely could not control a class of 13 year-olds.
She had long since stopped listening to Gaila and almost groaned, as she pulled out space-vogue with a picture of some slutty model on the front in some latest plastic thing. Uhura really wasn't that interested in all this fashion, she would be perfectly happy with a good book and a blanket. That was one reason why she actually liked JT, he liked books. Not PADD books but real books with paper and spines and that musky smell. He had some as well, he never spoke of where he got them from, but she was content to borrow them.
The bell finally rang and Uhura along with the rest of her class, sighed in relief. Before she knew it, she was being dragged out of the classroom and through the busy halls to the entrance. She knew where Gailia was going, the mall. They had been saving up for ages to go, they both helped in the kitchens for credits. It was hard but fun work and Uhura regularly got anything left over from the night dinner. Gailia tended to sell anything she got, not in a bad way, just for a bit more money.
So there they were, sitting on the bus, decked out in the ancient Terran traditional holiday of Halloween. Uhura liked the holiday, because they all got ot dress up, and go trick or treating in the town. Last year had been a… memorable experience. She couldn't wait to make her costume for this year, she hoped JT would help her again.
They pulled up outside the mall, a few people, mainly teenagers were milling around. They headed inside to Starbucks to wait for the others, Hikaru was fencing first; Pavel was getting dropped off with JT and maybe Spock (who had stated that 'shopping for enjoyment was illogical'). Scotty and Leonard were picking up a few things for the car at the local scrap yard.
Gailia had already ordered her a hazelnut hot chocolate with extra cream, and they stood waiting for them to be made. The shop was quiet apart from (some very cute, if Uhura said so herself, and Gailia thought everyone was hot) boys a few years older than them. She knew Gaila was going to try to approach them and was searching for a distraction, when as luck would have it, JT and Pavel walked though the door. Although no Spock, JT's powers of persuasion, still didn't get past the Vulcan. He was probably doing something 'logical'.
JT spotted an entranced Gailia and quickly walked over, slinging his arm over her shoulder to trap her.
"Hey, Gailia, Uhura. How are my two favourite girls? Good day the hell you call school"
Pavel had by this pint joined their little group as Uhura answered
"We're fine. And 'the hell we call school' is fine thank you very much. How's your day with Spock been?"
"Yeah, didn't really see him much today. He spent most of the day in the office. I didn't pry onto the comm. But I found out it was coming from Vulcan, Ambassador Sarek to be precise."
"So that's your idea of NOT prying, riiight" Gailia responded coolly.
"Hey, just thought you might want to know" He raised his arm in defence.
They had migrated to the front of the store and the big comfy sofas. Pavel and JT sat at one while Uhura and Gailia sat at another. They continued to gossip about Spock ,while waiting for the others.
It was not long after that when some familiar faces appeared. Scotty had oil smeared on his face and looked around 5. Leonard looked better, but his clothes were a bit dishevelled. Sulu still had his sports gear on and looked a little sweaty, but she didn't really care about that.
What did take her by surprise was Spock, standing next to the three looking immaculate. She felt bad for gossiping about him now. She wondered how he had justified this.
"Hey, lads and lassies, how are we all, sorry I'm a bit of a mess" Scotty spoke
"Yeah, had a bit of rummage around the old hovercars" McCoy added.
"I had to run to catch the bus, that's why I'm a bit of a mess" Sulu added
Uhura waited patiently for Spock to give a reason. JT beat her to it.
"So Spock, what brings you here" JT asked
"I am in need of some items for my benefit, I deemed this shopping structure a suitable place for my needs" Spock replied
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Sulu proclaimed.
They quickly hashed out who would go with who and where to meet etc. It was decided that Sulu and Pavel would head out to the laser tag arena; Leonard and Scotty needed some supplies for school; JT and Spock were going to hit up the book store and Uhura and Gailia were going shopping round the clothes.
They quickly went their separate ways, and Uhura longed to go with JT. She loved books, and would rather spend her credits on that, than some overpriced piece of trash some model was wearing across the galaxy.
Nevertheless, Gaila was off, and there was no stopping her. She stopped in. every. Store. And wouldn't leave until she tried almost everything on. Uhura loved her friend but really hated her materialistic tendencies. She had bought nothing so far except a key-chain in Oria fashions. (Just to keep Gailia happy, she didn't want to ruin her shopping trip).
However, Gailia was onto her and before she knew it, she had been ushered into a changing room with an armful of clothes. Oh God, what had she gotten herself into…
The clothes weren't all that bad. For all her extravagance Gailia had a good eye. The soft moss green cardigan matched with a black top and a deep orange scarf looked good. The fall colours complimented her dark skin. Gailia looked smug and Uhura had to admit that she deserved it. She had matched the top with some dark brown skinny jeans. It looked stylish but subtle.
She bought the whole lot with Gailia beaming around her. She felt much better after her purchases. Retail therapy totally worked. Gailia was still going on about some fashion week or another, there were so many across the galaxies.
Gailia had dragged her to the toilets. She had shoved Uhura into a cubicle and ordered her to put on what she bought. She could be a bossy little thing when it came to it. JT had been on the receiving end of this time many times, when he had been hogging the vid-screen or something.
She knew Gailia was waiting outside, armed with the large amount of make-up she carried with her. She knew she had to come out eventually, so she did and then it began. Gailia made her close her eyes and stand still as small brushes went over her eyes, cheeks, and lips. She let herself go and just hoped Gailiua wasn't making up for the subtle clothes with some extravagant makeup.
Gailia told her to open her eyes and as she did Gailia jumped back from the mirror. Uhura looked at herself. Gailia really had outdone herself, she really did know what Uhura liked. Her eyes were smoky, her lips a maroon colour. She looked mysterious and sexy. Uhura loved it.
"Gailia, Oh My God, it's amazing, come on we need to go show the others, Like now"
Gailia just nodded her head and collected their stuff, ushering Uhura out of the toilet. They hurried down to the food court and made their way though the tables and chairs to the rest of their group. They stopped and stared as Uhura came closer
"Wow" They all said in unison. (Except Spock, but that was to be expected)
"Uhuuurrrraaaaaa, you are loookkkinnnng fiiiiiinnneeee" JT drawled in a impersonation of Leonards southern accent.
"Shut up JT, that's no way to treat a lady" Leonard scolded.
They all laughed at JT's sulky expression and entered McDonalds, After ordering their various meals. (Spock being a Vulcan didn't need to eat as much as humans he stated) And sat around a table discussing what they had been doing for the last two hours.
Scotty and Leonard had gone to a stationary store and bought what they needed. This included a black sharpie for JT's cast, which he still had after the accident two weeks ago. Leonard had already started drawing on the cast and Uhura knew they would all end up doing it. She bet Spock would as well, just to stop JT pestering him.
Sulu and Chekov had gone to the laser tag but Chekov didn't like the dark, so Sulu had stayed with him. They had actually won their game as a team, and had go to go back in again for free. They decided to be nice to the other players and ended up a joint second. They were happy and that was all that mattered.
JT and Spock had spent the two hours in the bookstore. Spock had bought a new PADD with some new reading material and a new stylus. (JT had broken his last one by accident). Spock looked almost happy despite his close proximity to JT, He could deny it all he wanted by Uhura knew they were close. They had more in common than they thought.
JT had curled himself up on a chair with a book for two hours. When Spock had started nagging, as JT put it. He had been forced to buy four of the books he had collected. The were snug in a bag, wrapped in paper. She had no idea how he could afford them, and probably didn't want to know, if his computer skills were anything to go by.
Overall it had been a fun time, tomorrow was Saturday and JT had to go back to hospital to get the cast off. Leonard was going with him, for moral support he had said. (everyone knew he just was interested in hospitals). She would be happy to have him back as a healed friend, he had told her one night while they were pouring over an Vulcan news feed, that it itched like crazy and he really wanted to get it off.
They were picked up outside the mall, JT had called shotgun and Leonard just grumbled him way to the hovercar. He ended up squashed between Pavel and Spock. She knew Spock probably didn't like it either. It was funny to see them trying to ignore each other.
She finally felt happier; JT had some new books that she knew he was going to let her borrow. Her new outfit would be perfect for winter and Uhura knew Gailia better; she understood her obsession with looks was part of her, like Uhura's obsession with linguistics was part of her.
It was nice to have a family.
A/N OMG like that took FOREVER to write. Sorry if it is rushed . I have been super busy with school and homework and having a two months long half-term. Which sucks. So I am away for the week so may be able to write, but not publish a chapter. I also have like 5 different projects to finish, then it's Halloween. So I may put in a few drabbles here and there to keep you all happy because I feel mean leaving you all hanging. Not sure what will happen in the next chapter, might have a bit of Sulu and Chekov or maybe Spock and Uhura. Who knows. IF anybody has any ideas feel free to message me.
p.s had to write this on a version of Word, with n spell-check. So sorry about the errors
p.p.s Have a happy Halloween.
p.p. LOOVVEEE YOOOUUU ALLLL