( open ) so darling, save the last dance for me

[winscenario]

who: Jim Kirk & YOU!
what: last month Jim asked for some dance lessons on the network, this is a log for said lessons + people randomly walking in on him practicing on his own, and finally the actual date with Victor
when: throughout July
where: various places
warnings: none, will edit if need be

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[jolting]

[As if the formal invitation, the look, the waltz, the music and the atmosphere weren't enough]

You're really spoiling me tonight, you know. There's not some special occasion I'm missing, is there?

[winscenario]

No, you're not forgetting anything. [ The corners of his eyes wrinkle with a grin, and he squeezes his fingers through Victor's. ]

I just felt like doing something special, is all. And you know I don't need a special date or occasion to show you that I love you. And— yes, to spoil you a little too.

[jolting]

No, I know that. [He squeezes back, reaching up with his other hand to catch a stray hair and carefully push it back in place]

I love you too, James. I think I would've loved you even when I was cursed. And even if I lost memories of you and this place, I think I'd still love you.

[winscenario]

[ His smile wavers a little, when thinking of the possibility that he might forget all about Riverview, and his experiences here. It's something he's been afraid of almost ever since he got here. ]

I won't forget a thing. [ He says it matter-of-factly, as though he can simply will it to be so. ] I'm never gonna forget you, no matter what.

[ If he can get Victor through the portal with him, then he sure as hell can make that happen too. ]

[jolting]

[Victor has already lost his memories twice, so it's a definite concern of his that when he goes through the portal he'll lose them again. He lets out a breathy laugh, bumping their noses together]

We won't. Trust me on this: the mind may forget, but the heart always remembers.

[winscenario]

[ It's a small comfort, but Jim welcomes it nonetheless. He smiles a little, head tipping and cheek brushing against Victor's before he places a soft kiss there. ]

Yeah, well— I still want my mind to remember.

[jolting]

[He lets out a soft sigh, returning the kiss]

Then I expect you to come visit me while I'm at the academy, captain.

[winscenario]

You can count on it. Every chance I get.

[ He's often there for lectures and speeches already, anyway. It's really nice, though, thinking about the possibility of Victor joining the Academy if he went back to his world with him. ]

[jolting]

You know, last time I was in school I didn't have that many fellow students I liked. I have a feeling I'll be noticed a lot more once they find out I'm dating you.

[winscenario]

I think you'll be noticed a lot more thanks to your name alone. [ Jim points out, brow raising. Doesn't take being a fan of Earth 20th century culture to know about Doctor Frankenstein, after all. ] But— yeah, that too. I mean, not to brag or anything, but I am kinda famous.

[ Maybe bragging just a little bit. ]

[jolting]

[He snorts, kissing James on the corner of his mouth] Oh, I would always brag about it. Might as well embrace it, babe.

[winscenario]

Oh, I have, trust me. [ He says that with a pointed raise of his eyebrows. ]

I wasn't always famous because of the things I've done. Took me a while to... accept it. And to figure out what I wanted to do with it.

[jolting]

Hmm. Sounds familiar. [He sets them down near the fountain, mostly so he can put his arm around James and hold him for a while]

Even with all the negative ways people see me, I wouldn't want to be anyone else.

[winscenario]

[ Jim leans into Victor's hold, head resting on his shoulder. ]

If they see you in a negative way, then they're definitely looking at you wrong. [ A hint of teasing to his tone; he does know what Victor means. ]

[jolting]

[Victor laughed, kissing into James's hair. He'll risk messing up the styling to show some affection]

I think I've had plenty of positive looks for a while. At least from people who aren't you.

[winscenario]

[ It's fine, he'll smooth it right back into place. Far be it from him to ever stop Victor from messing up his hair. ]

Mm, I've noticed. Making some friends around here. I do hope I'll never have to pull the jealous boyfriend card on anyone, though.

[jolting]

Of course not. You're the only starship captain from Iowa in the Quarantine, and even if you weren't, none of them are named James T. Kirk. So that rules them out to be of any interest to me apart from friendship.

[winscenario]

[ Jim chuckles at that answer, grinning wide. ]

I was kidding! I know that, you silly. [ Tugging on Victor's collar. ] I feel the same. For the record.

[jolting]

[He rolls his eyes] You just like the way I inflate your ego by saying stuff like that, don't you?

[winscenario]

Yes, I do. Don't you like hearing me say how much I love you, and how you're the only one for me?

[jolting]

[He kisses James's nose, and then his lips]

You did far more than just saying it tonight, geliebte. I'm a little reluctant to go home and leave this, after all the work you put into it.

[winscenario]

We can stick around a little longer, you know. We don't have to go home yet.

[ He did rent the place for the whole night, after all, and Lucy's staying with the sitter, so they can take as long as they want. ]

[jolting]

[A little smile touches his lips]

Good. You found a nice place. I feel like we could be anywhere. The Quarantine, Storybrooke, some garden at your academy... It's nice to imagine.

[winscenario]

[ Jim chuckles, brushing his nose against Victor's cheek. He holds one of the doctor's hands, threading their fingers together. ]

I don't really care where we are— as long as I get to be with you.

[jolting]

Hm. You keep talking like that and I'll start calling you Treebeard instead of Captain Charming.

[Because he's being so sappy. HE KNOWS JOKES]