Trust

[lah_mrh]

Fandom: Star Trek TOS
Pairing: Kirk/Spock
Rating: G
Summary: Spock explains why Kirk's casual flirting doesn't bother him.
Words: ~400
Notes: What can I say, I got tired of all the fics where Spock is ridiculously jealous and possessive. Anyone involved with James Kirk would have to expect some flirting, especially since most of the time he's doing it to save himself or his crew, rather than just for fun.

"Y'know, just once I'd like to go on an away mission where we don't get chased or captured or nearly killed. I don't think that's so much to ask!" McCoy waves his hands about in agitation, clearly gearing up for a full rant.

Spock tunes him out with practiced ease and stares over to the other side of the cell, where Kirk is trying his charms out on their female captor. From the way she's smiling at him, it's working.

McCoy, apparently realising that no one is listening to him, breaks off his rant and comes to sit next to Spock. "That doesn't bother you?" he asks, following Spock's gaze.

Spock glances at him. "What do you mean, Doctor?"

McCoy gestures at Kirk. "Jim charming the pants off that girl. It doesn't bother you?"

Spock raises an eyebrow. "If he were actually removing her pants, then yes, it would bother me. As he is merely flirting, I do not see the problem."

"But there's no guarantee it'll stop at flirting," McCoy responds. "I saw how cranky you used to get whenever he'd try out his charms on some pretty young thing. I'd think that with the two of you being lovers that would've doubled."

"On the contrary, Doctor," Spock says. "Now that Jim and I are involved I know that his interest is in me and me alone. He may flirt with others to put them at ease, or gain their trust, but he would never even consider being unfaithful to me. It is just an act." He frowns. "And I was not cranky."

McCoy gives him an assessing look. "You really trust him that much?"

"Completely," Spock replies immediately.

Their captor finally leaves, trailing a hand down Kirk's arm as she goes. Kirk watches her leave before coming over to them and sitting down next to Spock. "She's going to talk to the others," he says. "I just hope I convinced her."

His hand finds Spock's almost absently, tangling their fingers together, and Spock basks in the warmth and love coming through the touch. "You were wonderful, as always," he says, and Kirk smiles. It's a different smile to the one he gave the woman; warmer, more intimate, and Spock knows that it is meant only for him. He squeezes Kirk's hand gently and together they settle down to wait.

* * *
When the three of them are released two hours later, McCoy concedes that there might be some advantages to trust.

Comments

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[romanse1.livejournal.com]

I LOVE your icon!!!!

[rinsbane.livejournal.com]

This makes me smile. Lovely!

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it!

[ivycross.livejournal.com]

Oh McCoy is such a doubting Thomas.
I loved how sure Spock was of Jim and was rewarded for his trust.
A great fic, truly

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! And I like your icon. :)

[desds.livejournal.com]

Sweet!

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[tracionn.livejournal.com]

Aaaww, it's so sweet! And I loved the atmosphere and Spock's utter trust as well as Kirk's unshaken love for him. That's how it's supposed to be, isn't it? :)
What a wonderful TOS posting, thank you so much!!

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

That's how it's supposed to be, isn't it? :)

I like to think so. :)

[ariadnechan.livejournal.com]

Jim always accomplished things by mere flirting and kissing so why don't using it?, Off course Spock doesn't mind he will know if Jim was really into the girl or the boy now that they are together, before that he was jealous of everything that moves around Jim, because he wanted Jim for himself alone, now he have him. ;D

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I always figured Kirk sees flirting as another tool in his arsenal - if he can use it to help his ship and his crew, why wouldn't he? And given the number of times Kirk flirting with/pretending to seduce some alien woman saved all their lives, Spock would be kind of stupid to try and stop it. He knows Kirk would never actually cheat on him, so what's wrong with a little flirting?

Anyway, glad you liked the fic!

[romanse1.livejournal.com]

Very nice! I enjoyed this and I normally don't read pieces as short as this.

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[shayalyce.livejournal.com]

Tracionn said it all for me, but I still wanted to put in my two cents....

I *physically* relaxed when I got to the end of this. I'm serious - every muscle in my body unwound with relief. I *rarely* have such reactions to fanfiction. When I do, it's because an author has so totally nailed the main characters' relationship or personality (in my opinion, of course!) that my psyche just revels. You have SO nailed Kirk and Spock for me. This is going to be my 'go to' story whenever I read something that knots my muscles again. :-)

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

You have SO nailed Kirk and Spock for me. This is going to be my 'go to' story whenever I read something that knots my muscles again.

Wow, thanks, that means a lot. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[corcalamus.livejournal.com]

I really liked your story. :) Made me smile.

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[unbidden-truth.livejournal.com]

This was lovely! I loved fact that Spock completely trusts Jim. Exactly how I imagined it. And the last bit where Jim absently tangles his fingers with Spock is just perfect :)

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

love your fic!

[parallaxd.livejournal.com]

I LIKE THIS. You're right, possessive!Spock gets overdone. This makes a nice change. Off to read the rest of your work & fingers crossed for more...

Re: love your fic!

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

You're right, possessive!Spock gets overdone.

Mmm. I don't really see him as a possessive person - not counting pon farr - so it can get a bit wearing.

Off to read the rest of your work

Oh, please do, and I hope you find something you like!

& fingers crossed for more...

More of this fic is unlikely, but there'll definitely be more fic in general - I still have lots of ideas I haven't got round to yet. :)

[the-physicist.livejournal.com]

:D great! i am such a fan of this fic! :D jealousy and possessiveness is actually quite a dislike of mine, personally, so i think that may have doubled my enjoyment of this one ;)

[lah-mrh.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it!

I admit to liking a little possessiveness in pon farr fics, but other than that I can't really see Spock as a jealous or possessive person. He knows Kirk loves him and would never cheat on him, and that's all that matters. :)