Disclaimer: Star Trek and Characters belong to Gene Roddenberry. The Movie Is JJ Abrams’s.

AN: Takes place after the movie. I can proudly say I’ve now seen it three times, although Spock/Uhura will never be my cup of tea.

Spock sat in his quarters on the U.S.S. Enterprise with a meditation candle sitting in front of him; the events of the last few weeks had thrown him into turmoil along with the rest of the universe.

Vulcan was gone and only ten thousand were now alive, he had lost his mother during the planet’s destruction, and he had met an older version of himself only yesterday before leaving Earth. His older self had talked him into staying on Starfleet on continuing to serve on the Enterprise.

He was now second in command to James Kirk, how Kirk had managed to return to the Enterprise after being marooned he did not know. This human was so confusing but Spock felt a pull toward him he’d never felt before.

Just then the chime sounded at his quarters, “Enter” He called out.

Nyota Uhura walked in and smiled, “Am I disturbing you?”

Spock stood up, “Not at all, I’ve been wanting to talk to you.”

Nyota sat in the chair he indicated, “Nyota you are a great friend and a great student…but that’s all I feel toward you.” Flashes of the kisses she’d given him came into his mind, “I know you were attempting comfort during the times you kissed me, I am appreciative of that but I do not wish to lead you on.”

He hated to see her dark eyes filled with hurt, “I do care about you Spock.”

“And I care for you and I hope we can continue to create a wonderful friendship.”

Nyota stood up, “I hope so to Spock.” She stood up and went out the door. Spock couldn’t think of anything more he could say to make her feel any better than she currently felt.

James Kirk currently had the gym to himself as he did pushups, he fervently hoped the older Spock had been right and he would be a good captain. He still felt the tingle of the mind meld and despite the older Spock’s efforts memories had come through the meld.

In the older Spock’s time what they had shared together could only be described as glorious and also difficult. He had been so jealous when he’d seen Uhura kissing Spock in the transporter room.

Why had this Spock stayed? Jim still felt bad for making him lose his temper on the bridge so he could take command like the older Spock told him too.

He increased the pace of his pushups wishing he could get both Spock’s out of his head.

Spock made a decision, he needed to talk to Captain Kirk, if that computer on Nero’s ship had been right he’d become an ambassador and somehow Kirk knew something.

“Computer what is the location of Captain Kirk?”

“Captain Kirk is in the gym.”

Jim looked up as Spock came in and quickly came to his feet, “Hello Commander.”

“I thought we agreed to call each other by our first names when we were off duty.”

Kirk smiled chagrined, “I’m sorry Spock a lot has just happened.”

Spock placed his hands behind his back, “No apology is needed.”

“Spock I’m sorry for the scene on the bridge a few days ago…”Jim eyes took a faraway look.

“What really happened Jim?”

They had pledged to always be honest with one another, “I met an older version of you, he came to stop Nero and correct the time breach. He told me I needed to take command.”

Spock stepped closer, “I met my older self as well, he told me I needed to stay in Starfleet and that we would have a friendship that defines us both.”

The images from the meld came back into Jim’s mind.

“Jim what did he tell you?”

“Spock it’s kind of hard to explain.”

“Jim there’s a technique called a Vulcan mind meld, I’d like to initiate one with you.”

Jim took a deep breath, “I…I” Who knew what would happen, after all the fabric of space-time had already been shattered. “Let’s do this.” He blurted out before he could change his mind.

Spock placed his fingers on Jim’s temple and images came into his mind as a steady stream. Soon it ended and Spock looked at Jim stunned. “Spock I’m sorry…”

“We had love in the other universe, being T’hy’la is nothing to sorry about Jim, it’s the most revered bond among my people.”

“It’s not us Spock.”

Spock stepped closer; he now understood the strange attraction he had felt when he had stood next to Jim Kirk at the honor board meeting. “We are in uncertain times James we will not know the future. I believe the expression is just wait and see…”

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THREE YEARS LATER

Jim stormed around the gym steam rising out of his ears that damned Vulcan drove him crazy. Why couldn’t he just use plain English when he talked?

The name Enterprise had become legendary and so had its crew. Jim had earned their loyalty and trust a million times over. He and Spock had shared laughter and tears, chess games and glaring matches.

He loved Spock more than he wanted to breathe.

Spock walked in, “Jim.”

“I’m still ticked at you!”

Spock’s face held its usual calm, “You assumed I had something going on with Nyota, I told her gently years before I wanted only friendship with her, I’m happy she has found love with Mr. Scott.”

“You could’ve told me that! When she asked me to perform the wedding ceremony for her and Scotty, I stood there gawking like a damned idiot!”

Spock gave his half smile, “but you gawk so well.”

Jim let out of shriek of anger and moved to storm past Spock, Spock grabbed him in an iron grip.” You have avoided me too long my T’hy’la.” His voice had gone husky.

Before Jim could protest, Spock’s lips came down hard on his and a raspy tongue gained entrance into his mouth. Jim moaned as his knees threatened to buckle and his vision began to swim.

Spock released him, “You are mine T’hy’la, I will follow your orders on the bridge and on missions, and you will always have the Enterprise. But off duty you belong to me.”

Jim felt so turned on; “you make it sound like I’ve got no choice, no way out.”

Spock nipped his ear, “No you don’t.”