K/S Hospital Scene bc Into Darkness was so K/S TASTIC

[done_in_3]

It was so sudden. He woke up with a flash, bright lights, soft sounds, a bed, he was alive?? But he'd died in the chamber...in engineering. Spock and he had exchanged that vulcan hand-thing whatever the hell it was. He'd died, he was dead. Was this heaven? Holy....

No. Bones was here nagging at him.

"Oh don't be so melodramatic, you were barely dead. You've been out cold for two weeks."

He was so...taken aback. What had happened? He just remembered being in the locked chamber watching Spock shed tears, glimmering tears of anguish as he slowly died of radiation poisoning... his heart lurched at the memory. He didn't know the vulcan was even capable...

And then Spock was in the room, approaching him. Suddenly... everything else was forgotten. Hell even Bones was gone in his mind, though he could hear the doctor put in a "You know Uhura and I had something to do with it too."

"....Thanks, Spock... for saving my life..."
 

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[spohkh]

[Spock closed the door and followed Leonard into the kitchen... and tilted his head in slight confusion.]

While I do find your natural pigmentation brighter than others, I have never once reflected a light source at your person.

[Have fun with Buzzkillington at your party...]

[demon_prosecutor]

_{[Jim and Leonard shared a dry chuckle. The doctor reached for the bourbon bottle asking Jim in a quiet voice 'should I open it?'. Jim smiled and nodded.]}

It's a southern vernacular, Spock. It means ya took a liking to 'im... _{[He glanced between both men, now wondering if that wasn't the exact truth.]}

Why are you really here, Jim?



_{[The captain turned the skewers over on the grill, face pointed down at his work... but his eyes lifted to engage Spock's. They should tell his best friend, his brother...]}

[spohkh]

[Spock shared that look with his T'hy'la, and inclined his head...]

I believe it would be prudent to...as you say... 'break the news' to Doctor McCoy at this time.

[A very small smile play at Spock's lips as he regarded Jim. Of course you can tell Leonard... he was your family after all.]

[demon_prosecutor]

_{[McCoy looked between them a tad confused.]}

Break what news? I....

...Jim... Jim did he...

_{[Then he looked to Spock, completely serious but hopeful. His eyes were focused and for a moment he was silent. He knew how lovesick Jim was about Spock. He was the only one who knew his brother's woes about the most unpredictable partner he could have ever chosen. They'd drank about it night after night, McCoy had been his shoulder to mope on. Had he gotten his wish? He knew Uhura and Spock broke up... Spock had reacted so harshly when Jim died... had he... had a change of heart?]}

Yeah, Bones. He did. And we are.

[spohkh]

[Spock quirked an eyebrow.... While he did understand that humans had many ways of communication, he still found himself amazed that entire concepts could be perceived through a few words.

The Vulcan looked between his Captain and Doctor McCoy...

Standing straight with his hands behind his back, Spock finally addressed McCoy with a raised eyebrow.]

I believe it is a human custom for one to seek a 'blessing' from a family member. Since the Captain sees you as family... might I have your approval Doctor McCoy?

[It was awkward as heck...but Spock was trying.]

[demon_prosecutor]

<sub>[Jim smiled to himself as Spock continued on. Yes, very awkward but that's what he signed up for with you. Awkward, painfully blunt, decidedly logical, and... magnificent...

McCoy on the other hand was giving Spock a cryptic stare and only in the passage of about a minute did his eyes soften and grow perhaps... almost fond.]</sub>



Can I ask what changed your mind?

[spohkh]

[Spock did not look fond.... Because the situation surrounding Spock's realization is something that he would care never to see again.]

You may...

And to answer your question... [Spock seemed to struggle to find the right words...]... it would seem that death is a very enlightening experience for all of those involved Doctor.

[Vulcans were very reserved with their emotions, and who they share them with. Spock and Leonard aren't exactly friends.... so for Spock to say this much was almost pushing it.]

[demon_prosecutor]

_{[Well lucky for you, Spock that's all Leonard needed. And you two could work on this whole 'becoming friends' thing. He understood. Jim died and you realized what you'd lost. Simple enough. In fact it sounded really...you.]}

I see... well... consider me satisfied. Though Jim, you and I are talking later.

Got it. _{[Jim seemed pleased, casually so even.]}

Well Spock... Jim's incredibly illogical as you'd say. I'm sure you'll both have no trouble staying occupied.

[spohkh]

[Spock tilted his head...regarding McCoy with a too innocent look.]

I find it quite fascinating that you of all people would qualify Jim as 'incredibly illogical', Doctor McCoy....
I believe, in this instance, the Terran saying is...'pot, meet kettle'..

[Have a very small smirk. That was for the 'occupied' comment. Plus, arguing with Leonard was a rather satisfying pass-time.]

[demon_prosecutor]

_{[He chuckled then, an honest to god chuckle. Spock you weren't all bad...]}

Never said I wasn't the same to a degree, Spock. Self awareness isn't something the vulcan people have a monopoly on.

_{[He only meant that you were now responsible for Jim's adventurous nature. He saw the whole world, his whole life as an adventure waiting to be had. You'll be busy with this one... wait did you think he implied sex? Oh no no! GOD no! Don't put that in his mind!]}

Jim qualifies as illogical even in my book, Spock. That's saying something.

_{[Jim feigned a pout.]}

Hey...

Let me know when you want to do the party scene. XD

[spohkh]

[Monopoly? Spock quirked an eyebrow at the entire scene... Ka'adith, what is, is.
Also, humans were always talking about sex... it was a logical assumption. Want some bleach?

The Vulcan started to remove himself from the kitchen... wanting to give the other two some space. He'll just go over there...see? Busying himself with taking down some glasses and displaying various drinks for when the rest of their company arrives.]

Please excuse me....

[Spock was always aware that his company sometimes put a...strain on certain conversations. If he removed himself, then he knew that they could talk about whatever they wanted. He doesn't mind at all....]

In about tag or so~ and it's Chekov and Sulu. Who are maybe totally getting together.

[demon_prosecutor]

<sub>[Well Jim would be sad if you left only because you thought you were unwanted. but for now your con has worked. They are not suspicious. In fact McCoy could be heard speaking in a hushed tone to Jim.]

Well congratulations Jim, you got what you wanted.

I know... I'm still trying to adjust...

So what, it just happened this morning? When he came to the hospital? Boy you two sure move fast.

I'm not patient and when Spock knows he wants something that's more or less it. No reason to stall.

Sounds like you two are some starcrossed lovers.

You're not far from the truth...

Aha....wait, what?

I'll tell you later.

[Ah, another knock on the door. There was a giggling on the other side... it sounded like chekov...]</sub>

XDDDDD

[spohkh]

[Spock couldn't help but hear what was being said.. superior Vulcan hearing and all that... and what he heard made his ears blush green. Were they moving too fast? But it was illogical to wait if it was right...
These were questions he would ask Nyota if she was still inclined to be his friend.
At the knock, the Vulcan looked up from placing glasses on the table and went to the door.
Ah... their navigator and helmsman..]

Welcome Mister Chekov... Mister Sulu... Please, come in. [Again, the Vulcan gestured for them to come inside. Be it never said that he wasn't a gentlevulcan.]

They are so cute~ Also I can play Nyota talking to Spocki if you want.

[demon_prosecutor]

_{[Sulu looked rather pleased to be here but not so much as his partner who was almost bouncing with glee.]}

Commender! Keptin!

<sub>[He paused, then ran to the bar, sitting to the side of McCoy, already abuzz with excitement. His captain was alive!! Pavel had wept when he heard the news... his captain had made the ultimate sacrifice and he was both moved and destroyed by that gesture. He'd felt so guilty, completely to blame for not getting Enterprise up and running in time, for not fixing it well enough to even warrant Jim having to re-align her himself.

Jim greeted them both animatedly. Then in short order the rest came. Scotty and Keenser, Carol... and Nyota.]</sub>

Actually, that would be awesome. XD HAPPY 300

[spohkh]

[Spock had greeted each guest at the door and had shown the same polite manner to everyone...

...but it was Nyota that made him hesitate.]

Nyota... please, come in.

[Spock held her gaze for a moment... then opened the door wider to let her in. He wished to speak with her... and there was a balcony that would serve as privacy from the rest of the crew..

...but he didn't know how to ask exactly.]

Say no more, lovie~

[demon_prosecutor]

<sub>[The guests were all chattering with Jim, he whole crew was happy to see him and everyone was carrying on. No one would notice if the two of them slipped away for a moment...

Nyota stepped in, eyes cast downwards. She had almost not come tonight. She didn't know that she could stand seeing Spock so quickly throwing her away. Any other man and she couldn't have been bothered but Spock... she loved him. She hated the choice he made but she could respect it. And this party was a show of strength. She wasn't going to run away and cry while Spock moved on, clearly almost overnight.

Quietly she handed Spock something, a hand-made collection of various teas from around Earth. She'd given them to him periodically throughout their relationship and she was pretty sure he enjoyed them.]</sub>

This is for you. Don't read anything into it. I had it for a few weeks and never got around to giving it to you. You may as well have it.

[spohkh]

[Spock looked at the box of tea in his hands... then up at Nyota...He respected her, and part of him still loved her. With time, he hoped that they could have the family vibe that Jim and Leonard had...
...but that would take time.]

Nyota... I wish to speak with you. [The Vulcan looked over at the guests...]

May we relocate to the balcony?


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[demon_prosecutor]

_{[She didn't even look at the guests, she just nodded. This was already tremendously awkward for her to be here so it would do for her to get it over with. She stepped over to the balcony, opening the door to the outside. When she turned to face him she said noting, but waited to be addressed.]}

[spohkh]

[Spock looked out onto the San Francisco bay...standing straight with his hands behind his back.]

I have often said that apologies were illogical... However, I am compelled to apologize to you Nyota...

... you did not deserve this.
[Spock looked over at the beautiful communications officer...]
It is my hope that we can remain friends.

[demon_prosecutor]

_{[It was with strained effort that Nyota maintained control. She could have yelled then, just how much this was a slap in the face to her and did Spock respect her at all? But she wouldn't humiliate him in front of his friends. She knew better about Spock. He was emotionally immature, just a sprout. He didn't really understand the unspoken sins he'd committed against her and she held no anger for him. She had envisioned herself being his nurturer and letting him grow with her unyielding support... that he chose another only made her sad. Depressed even. Not vengeful.]}

I am aware of that... I... appreciate your apology.

_{[Didn't change that you still did it but you admitted it so she'll forgive you. She'd always forgive you...]}

I had hoped you wouldn't cut me completely out of your life...

DAMMIT YOU'RE GONNA MAKE ME CRY! XD

[spohkh]

[Spock turned to fully face her...
He breathed for a moment, almost as if to prepare himself. Well, that's because he was. He had done this woman a grievous wrong...
...but he needed to make sure she understood.]

Nyota... I am undeserving of your forgiveness. You are... as they say... too kind.
[Spock took another moment to collect himself.]

You... were the first to accept me for who I was, and for that, I will always be thankful to you.
You are a remarkable human being Nyota Uhura... Very deserving of love... a love that I cannot give to you.. nor ever could give to you. I am certain that you will find someone deserving of being your partner... an emotional equal.

[Spock shifted his shoulders in a show of nervousness... He had hoped that he conveyed properly what he was thinking to Nyota.]

Then stop smiling about it DX here! grab a tissue

[demon_prosecutor]

<sub>[She'd heard this before from so many guys pandering to her 'womanly afflictions' when they dumped her. She was so kind and they'd never forget her, they'll always be grateful to her for being their personal stepping stone to their next woman. They can't love her the way she deserves, it's not her it's them... Spock meant it in all sincerity but it rang a bit hollow for her when he brought up her getting the partner she deserved. If an unemotional Vulcan from a planet that didn't consort in the insipid, two-timing, self absorbed courting processes of Earth could remind her of Earth's men and their rejections then what chance did she have? She had an emotional equal. She had Spock! He was the one man she could take seriously who was willing to be completely mutual on that front! He respected her, he wasn't motivated by his sex drive, he wanted to understand her mind and personality, not just her body... and then that jackass Jim Kirk just stole him away. Jim Kirk who was the epitome of what she hated in Earth's men. Arrogant, vapid, promiscuous, self serving, flaky, and unrepentant.

Spock was a gem and that bastard would dare to defile him? Jim Kirk... could he even show Spock the love HE deserved? Nyota had her doubts but when Spock made his choice what could she say? She had to let him go with dignity.]</sub>

Right... I know.

I worry about you on that front more than myself.

_{[She knows there aren't many good fish in the sea. And unlike Spock she can spot a bad one... and don't doubt she has her eyes on their captain harder than ever before.]}

:|

[spohkh]

[Spock stood there for a moment...
This was all he could do... and he had a feeling that she knew that. From this point on, it would take time to establish their friendship... but he was sure that they would get there.
But then he tilted his head in confusion.]

Worry? You have no need to worry about me Nyota. If you have any lingering anger... you must direct it at me, and not at the Captain.

[demon_prosecutor]

I'm not going to lash out at him.

_{[She certainly was going to give him an earful though...]}

And I can't be angry at you about him. And he's not our captain in this context. He's Jim Kirk.


... How is he by the way? Are you alright?

_{[She really does fear Jim would just use you and spit you out. He was not a long term kind of man, she knew his type...]}

Or am I not allowed to ask about that anymore?

[spohkh]

[Ah... Nyota truly was a very good human.]

Myota... you may as of me anything you wish.
Jim seems to be adjusting relatively well. So much has happened since we left the hospital... I am certain it will only get easier as time continues.
As for myself... I am...

...[Spock hesitated... If he respected Uhura as much as he claimed, he would only give her the truth.]

...overwhelmed. Jim truly is... very emotional. There are times when I do not know what to do.. or say. Then again... it has only been a day.