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( closed ) how about you and me
who: Jim Kirk & Leonard McCoy
what: a failed dinner date surprise
when: now
where: their place, shared housing
warnings: gross domesticity, probably some smooching and general self-indulgent shippy stuff. will update if need be!
All in all, Jim had liked the flower festival a little more. Granted, he'd still been getting used to life in Riverview then, but the mood in general had been livelier and more festive. Not that people were in any way sadder or more unpleasant, but there was definitely a lingering feeling of grief and loss that just didn't sit well with him.
Most of the aspects weren't really up his alley, so he skipped on a lot of it. He accepted any lanterns only so he wouldn't be rude, but he didn't share any stories, he didn't hang any lanterns. He was honestly debating on whether to send a single lantern down the river in a few days, but he had time. Until then? There was one tradition he could get behind, at least.
Or... well, try his best, anyway. Because cooking really wasn't a strong suit of his.
He organized himself so that, hopefully, it wouldn't be too disastrous. Choosing a recipe: check. Buying ingredients: check. Getting some little decorative items just to set the mood: check. Oh, and a cute fancy apron (fundamental, clearly): check.
It all seemed fairly straightforward. He set up the table for two, simple but with a couple of candles and a small jar with flowers, the rest of the flat tidied up to near perfection. And it would've been perfection if it weren't for the fact that halfway through keeping an eye on the meat roasting in the oven, he let the rice burn and stick to the bottom of the cooking pot, and by the time he took care of that there was an even stronger smell of something burning in the air. He opened the oven and— ah. Great. A curtain of smoke right into his face that quickly enough spread through the rest of the flat.
Windows open, Jim was currently using a kitchen cloth to force the smoke out, looking a bit like a mess from having to deal with the disaster of his cooking attempt. Bones shouldn't be back so soon, though, so he could still try to get them takeout. Wouldn't be as special, but it'd have to do— and that way Bones wouldn't have to see the complete mess Jim had made of the kitchen, or the charred roadkill that should've been their dinner.
what: a failed dinner date surprise
when: now
where: their place, shared housing
warnings: gross domesticity, probably some smooching and general self-indulgent shippy stuff. will update if need be!
All in all, Jim had liked the flower festival a little more. Granted, he'd still been getting used to life in Riverview then, but the mood in general had been livelier and more festive. Not that people were in any way sadder or more unpleasant, but there was definitely a lingering feeling of grief and loss that just didn't sit well with him.
Most of the aspects weren't really up his alley, so he skipped on a lot of it. He accepted any lanterns only so he wouldn't be rude, but he didn't share any stories, he didn't hang any lanterns. He was honestly debating on whether to send a single lantern down the river in a few days, but he had time. Until then? There was one tradition he could get behind, at least.
Or... well, try his best, anyway. Because cooking really wasn't a strong suit of his.
He organized himself so that, hopefully, it wouldn't be too disastrous. Choosing a recipe: check. Buying ingredients: check. Getting some little decorative items just to set the mood: check. Oh, and a cute fancy apron (fundamental, clearly): check.
It all seemed fairly straightforward. He set up the table for two, simple but with a couple of candles and a small jar with flowers, the rest of the flat tidied up to near perfection. And it would've been perfection if it weren't for the fact that halfway through keeping an eye on the meat roasting in the oven, he let the rice burn and stick to the bottom of the cooking pot, and by the time he took care of that there was an even stronger smell of something burning in the air. He opened the oven and— ah. Great. A curtain of smoke right into his face that quickly enough spread through the rest of the flat.
Windows open, Jim was currently using a kitchen cloth to force the smoke out, looking a bit like a mess from having to deal with the disaster of his cooking attempt. Bones shouldn't be back so soon, though, so he could still try to get them takeout. Wouldn't be as special, but it'd have to do— and that way Bones wouldn't have to see the complete mess Jim had made of the kitchen, or the charred roadkill that should've been their dinner.
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He let out a chuckle at Bones's words, not really pulling away even to look at Bones. "Thought you were already successfully wooed before, doc." Well, sort of. And while wooing Bones hadn't been exactly what he had in mind doing all this, it was a nice perk. He just really wanted to do something nice for the doctor, Setting up a date himself seemed like the perfect way to show Bones that he was willing to put in some extra effort too, that it wasn't just a one-way street.
Moving Bones's hand and settling it on his chest, he let go of it so he could settle that hand on Bones's waist too, keeping him close. "This is nice."
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Least he could do was answer that honestly. Not that he didn't try for Jocelyn. It just never worked out. And it never felt like this either. Tipping his head into Jim's he reveled int he warmth and proximity as he let out a soft sigh. Sliding his hand on the shoulder to the back of Jim's neck, the other splayed out over Jim's chest softly, pressing against the feeling of his heart. "Yeah, real nice."
Letting out a soft sigh, he had a feeling he could get far too used to this. Not just dancing, but the warmth and the closeness. It felt too good to be honest. "Jim, you know... I mean it when I say you're all I want, right? Guess want isn't really the right for it."
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"Really? Kinda like that, I've got to admit," he smiled softly, turning his head just enough to catch a glimpse of the doctor's face. "It's nice to know we both still have some firsts to experience with each other." Even if he didn't think that was vital to a relationship, it was pretty exciting anyway. And Jim liked being able to surprise Bones like this, to be able to give him experiences he'd never had before.
"Yeah? And what would be the right word for it?" He said, both curious and teasing.
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And he didn't know what could possibly make Jim switch gears from friendship to something like this. But maybe all the giving of himself and never walking away came to somethin'. Turning his head a little with Jim's he met his gaze for a second before his eyes lowered just slightly. "Well, I do prefer having somethings about me that surprise you. And to be honest, didn't think you'd ever do anything like this. It's pretty amazin'."
Biting into his lower lip a moment, he dropped his head down to rest his forehead on Jim's shoulder just a second. He didn't know if he should answer this question to be honest. Things were goin' well as they were. Did he really want to mess that up? "What word do you think I mean?"
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Felt nicer that way, though. Knowing it was all spontaneous and a little thoughtless. Made it feel more genuine, like it really was what they both wanted. More than anything.
"You never had to win me over," he said with a hint of fondness, tipping his head down a little as he smiled in a way that, if one didn't know Jim, was almost shy. "You had me all along, Leonard McCoy."
Well, maybe not like this, but... honestly, it felt like such a natural step to their relationship, looking back now Jim couldn't say why they didn't get here sooner. Probably their jobs, in good part. Jim's own tendency to sleep around. The latter was no longer an issue, and the former was— well, not quite as relevant in this place. As much as Jim missed his friends, his crew and his ship, he was also grateful for the kind of personal freedom this place afforded him. Both of them, actually.
Jim tipped his head a little as he felt Bones press his forehead to his shoulder, raising an eyebrow curiously. Even if he did have a feeling he knew what Bones meant— and wasn't quite sure he knew how to handle that just yet. "Don't know, doc. If I did then I wouldn't ask."
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In a good way. Especially when Jim went and said things like that and looked so ridiculously cute. Tipping his head a little, he brushed a soft kiss just below Jim's ear as a smile pulled at his lips. "Funny, it's about the same for me, too." Even if their first meeting he just wanted to patch the kid up and help him, it just naturally progressed one step at a time.
The hand still splayed against Jim's chest moved, softly curling his fingers around his neck so he could run the pad of his thumb along the line of Jim's pulse. Breathing in slowly, he finally lifted his own head to softly rest it against Jim's. Truth be told, he didn't know if he should say it. What if Jim didn't want to hear that just yet?
"Think maybe I'd better wait then." He felt a little light headed at that. Unsure. "Cause it doesn't matter Jim... Even if we weren't like this, I'd still be here. I'm not gonna leave you behind and I never will. You're my best friend and you always will be. But maybe I could say it this way... you're it for me."
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But then that was why this was a unique kind of thing for the both of them. In different ways, of course. Bones had definitely done serious before. Too serious, probably. Regardless of his success rate, he was sure to have a hell of a lot more experience when it came to dates and the like. Jim, on the other hand, was just sort of winging it. Lucky for him, he was just naturally good at most everything he tried to do.
Curling his arms a little tighter around Bones, he pulled him closer, closing his eyes and turning his head so he could plant a warm, lingering kiss to his temple. He wasn't really sure what to say just then, but he did know he had to say something. Anything, really. Even if they ended up just dancing around the topic for now (pun not intended).
"Never thought I'd do anything like this either, you know? Thought it'd be... more difficult. Like there'd be expectations and letdowns and just... too much trouble than what it was worth. But with you, it's just... it's easy. It just feels natural and right," he shrugged lightly, pulling Bones along as he kept swaying to the music. "Guess that must mean you're it for me, too."
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He'd just been brought up differently. Taught that there was just one person to spend his life with. Much like his ma did with his dad. He wanted that kind of love some much he'd jumped into the worst marriage even if it gave him his pride and joy in the end. So maybe it wasn't all for naught.
But this? This feeling of Jim's arms around him and the feeling of Jim's lips on his skin made him shiver softly. Pulling him closer, he knew it wasn't necessarily all that conducive to dancing, but they seemed to manage it alright. Lifting his head up, he turned to look at Jim leaning in close enough to nuzzle his cheek gently as he spoke those words.
"Guess it's easier to be close to your best friend." He remembered his ma once telling him to marry his best friend. He thought he had. Boy, had he been wrong. Even if Jim wasn't really promising him anything finite, he still smiled warmly, one hand sliding around to slide into his hair and cup the back of his head. "Wouldn't want you to do anything that didn't come natural... But I do know, you never gotta worry 'bout losing me. Not like that. Guess the only thing is that I have never been fond of sharin'. Think you can forgive an old fashioned idiot for that?"
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But he was glad that there was an exception to that norm, just like with everything. He was also glad that Bones was that exception, for him. Even if at times he wasn't sure what was too much or too little, or if he was ready for a more serious conversation, or more deep and meaningful words.
To him, this was serious already. Serious enough that Jim didn't even think about getting involved with other people, or stopping now what they'd started. Which was why Bones's last words kind of caught him by surprise. Biting back the urge to ask whether it was even right to say they were just 'best friends' anymore, he knit his eyebrows a little at the rest instead, lips quirking and tone light even if he wasn't particularly amused by the implication.
"So what, you think I'd just go and sleep around anyway? I mean, I know I have a reputation, but," he trailed off, shrugging and pursing his lips. "Thought you knew me better than that. I don't want anyone else, and I'd never cheat on you."
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And wow, he really did know how to make a mess.
Cause he wasn't sure about anything. Maybe it was ridiculous insecurities about himself, but he wasn't considering Jim's 'reputation' to be honest. More just the idea of Jim could possibly want to try something like this with him. "No, you wouldn't do that." His voice came out quiet, but not unsure. "Just wasn't sure I was..." Good enough for him? Probably, but he's not sayin' that kind of shit out loud. Not when Jim just made it pretty clear that wasn't the issue.
"'M Sorry." It was more a mumble, an admission that he'd fumbled that one. But he was a little stuck on that particular wording Jim used. "So... puttin' it that way, does that mean this is a relationship? Whole nine yards, with dating and gifts and showing up places together." God, that sounded ridiculous, but the smile was pulling at his lips before he could stop it. A stupid kind of hopeful smile. Especially when they'd already done most of that even without the official 'dating' attached to it.
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"You're very silly sometimes, Bones," he said with all the fondness in the world, huffing a chuckle at Bones's question. "Thought we were doing all those things already," he hummed, though he knew what Bones meant. They could still very well be doing that and just keeping a strict 'friends with benefits' policy. But no, that hadn't been what Jim had had in mind, and he figured Bones wanted more than that too, himself.
Unwinding his arms from around Bones, he slid his hands up his front and tugged lightly at his shirt collar. "But yeah, I'd like that. Assuming you want that too."
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Leaning back when Jim pulled away, he bit into his lower lip while focusing on the feeling of those hands sliding up his chest. His hands drifted down Jim's back, dropping until the caught the curve of his hips and squeezed softly. "Like you said Jim, I don't want or need anyone else."
And really, that word he couldn't quite say yet burned on his tongue, daring him to say it out loud. But he didn't. Even if he met Jim's eyes and all he could think was how goddamn much he loved him. And honestly, admitting that to himself was hard enough. A smile pulled at the corner of his lips, just as the corners of his eyes crinkled in that purely happy way that really, only Jim managed to drag out of him if not Joanna. He missed her like hell, but he wasn't mad about being here.
Not when he could look at Jim like this. "Swear to god, you've got me wrapped around your little finger, ya know that?"
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They were barely dancing anymore at this point, he noted, so he set out to fix that. Sliding his hands down Bones's shoulders and arms, he caught the doctor's own hands, pulling back a little and tugging him along, trying to get him to do a little twirl.
"Mm, that's nice to know," Jim hummed with a smile, pulling Bones close again after that twirl and stealing a kiss from his lips.
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His smile warmed all the more as he felt Jim moving him into a twirl. Something he let him do, but with no small amount of laughter. God, he didn't laugh enough. He attributed most of those moments to Jim though.
"Sure it is. Bet you're already wonderin' how to use it to your advantage." Well, he wouldn't lie if Jim asked, but he certainly hoped that were the case. Cause he trusted him with that even if there was a chance he shouldn't. Smiling against his lips, he returned that kiss before giving him a light grin. "See if you know this one..." He furrowed his brow in thought, calling up the words before speaking the words carefully trying not to mix in too much of his accent and mess it up. "Love is not love, which alters when it alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove."
Ducking his head, he knew he walked that dangerous line when he used that word, even if it was part of a sonnet. "O no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempests and is never shaken. And that... that is all I remember from it. But I figure with all them books you've read, you know that one." After all, even Leonard knew Shakespeare when he heard it.
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"You make it sound so bad. You could get plenty out of me too, if you wanted to," he pointed out, raising a brow as Bones seemed to be deep in thought. His expression opened up in surprise as soon as Bones started reciting that sonnet, lips stretching to a small smile, then finally a grin as he chuckled at his last few words.
"It is the star to every wandering bark, whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken," he started slowly, picking up where Bones had left off with relative ease. "Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle’s compass come; love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, but bears it out even to the edge of doom."
Curling his arms around Bones's neck, he stepped closer and kissed him, soft and lingering. "You are a damn gooey romantic."
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What shouldn't have surprised the good doctor was him quoting the rest of that sonnet to him. Ducking his head, he laughed softly and shook his head. Of course he would know it. Lifting his head he let his eyes run over Jim's face a moment before arching a brow along with that amused smile. Amused and utterly melted to the goddamn core. Leave it to Jim to turn it back on him.
Leaning into that kiss, he wrapped his arms more around Jim's waist. "Yeah? You complainin' gorgeous?" Cause even if it was just a sonnet, it held more meanin' to the both of them than he wanted to really put into words. Even if Jim never said he loved him, the sentiment matched. And that was more than enough for him.
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"No, not ever," he shook his head a little, nose bumping lightly against Bones. The doctor really could be a sap sometimes, but Jim couldn't imagine ever being bothered by it. Especially now. Canting his head, he pressed his lips to Bones's again, lingering in a softer and slower kiss this time around.
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"Good to know. You have this knack of bringing it out in me." Smiling softly, he tipped his head to lean in closer till their lips were near touching. "Figure you're just gonna make it worse." He's full on smilin' by the time their lips touch in that kiss. Cause damn it, he knew that Jim would make him a fine mess if he kept up this kinda thing. Dinner and dancing'...
God, Jim was gonna spoil him rotten if that were the case.
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"Mm... see if you know this one, then," he hummed as he broke the kiss, stealing another quick peck as with his arms and hips he coaxed Bones to move to the music. Then, although it didn't match the song currently playing, he started singing in a soft voice, breathed warmly against Bones's cheek. "Heaven, I'm in heaven... and my heart beats so that I can hardly speak..."
He trailed off, pausing a moment just to see if Bones would pick up where Jim had left off.
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Arching a brow slowly, he waited for Jim to start whatever it was he wanted him to guess. Suddenly laughing softly when Jim started to sing, he felt like his heart might burst in his chest. But at the same time, he felt the heat and red run into his cheeks. Leonard was good at a lot of things, but singing likely wasn't top of that list. Not like Jim who made Frank Sinatra songs sound just as good as the original.
Still, he had to give it a try cause he knew Jim left off like that for a reason. "And I seem to find the happiness I seek..." The doctor huffed at himself then at least finished that verse. "When we're out dancing cheek to cheek..."
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Jim's expression brightened as Bones picked up where he'd left off, and he chuckled and let out an impressed sound, taking a couple of steps so they moved slowly around the room, and closer to the couch. "Not half-bad, doc. I'm impressed."
Well, to be fair he was more impressed that Bones actually humored him and sang that, but still.
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"But that, darlin' is a lie. I am the worst at singin'." Well, not the worst. But he sure as hell knew it wasn't anywhere near impressive. "You're the one with the voice." And god, he may have never complimented Jim on it before, but he loved the moments Jim would start singing for whatever reason.
"You know, speakin' of," may as well make up for that lack of complimenting. "You make me crazy with that voice of yours." Oh, he was likely going to pay for owning up to that.
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"You're not the worst, don't say that. It's... tolerable," he said finally, huffing a small chuckle. Well, it wasn't much of a compliment, he knew. Bones had a lot of things he excelled at, singing just didn't happen to be one of them. Then again they weren't exactly on karaoke or open mic night, so it's not like it mattered.
Eyebrows raising just so, his lips curved into a sharper smile, and he pulled Bones closer as the back of his knees pressed against the armrest of the couch. "Mm, do I? Only when I'm singing, or... when I'm doing other things, too?"
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"Tolerable." Snorting at that, he rolled his eyes before shifting a hand to pinch his side. "I know I won't be serenading anyone any time soon with favorable results. And if it worked on you, I'd know you were just showin' me pity." Still, he tried if only for Jim so he could say Leonard cared enough to try if nothing else. Jim was worth that.
Glancing down at the couch, the brief shift in his gaze reverted back to those luminous blue eyes, his body shifting to lean into his chest. Not too much, but enough Jim could feel his presence against him, warm and solid. "Mostly when you're singin'. Had to fight down most of my reactions to you talkin' to me that I don't notice as much. But..." He took in a slow breath as he tried to decide if he should explain it, the doctor finally finished his thought. "Sometimes when you get passionate about somethin' you're talkin' 'bout, or when you're voice gets low and soft... You definitely work me over and leave me a mess." And each time he did it got harder and not easier to ignore what it did to him.
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Not that he didn't have his moments of doubt and weakness, of course. Bones knew that better than anyone.
"Oh, did you? God, don't tell me just my voice was enough to get you all worked up," he practically purred, unable to stop himself from teasing the doctor as much as he could. Moving his hands to Bones's chest, he curled one finger into the placket of his shirt and tugged lightly, and he tipped his head to plant a trail of soft, warm kisses along Bones's jaw. "Guess I'll have to start exploring all these things my voice can do to you, then."
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