Damn if that short text doesn't shoot a jolt of pleasure right down his spine. Jim bites back a groan and that's all he can do not to trip all over his feet while he's walking.
Immensely unfair— but immensely satisfying to know he can affect Spock so easily. He types up a quick text —a brief but still teasing yes, sir— then there's nothing more coming from him, and there won't be until he finally makes it back to the ship.
At this point he's sure his destination isn't a secret to the rest of the group, nor is what he and Spock are about to do. Well, the general idea anyway. No way they could know the details (except maybe for Bones, who might've caught a glimpse of the start of their conversation when he had the phone in his possession).
Regardless, what matters is that none of them try to stop him. Bones makes a vague comment about tradition but then wanders off to his own quarters, while Jim all but runs down the hallway on the deck of their bedroom, stopping for a brief moment while standing right in front of the door.
Spock's waiting for him on the other side. Jim can't even begin to imagine what might happen the moment that door slides open, but he has no doubt that his fiancé is going to catch him off guard as soon as he steps inside. Something that makes him feel both nervous and excited, and after taking a couple of deep breaths, he finally reaches the control panel.
rolls with it
Immensely unfair— but immensely satisfying to know he can affect Spock so easily. He types up a quick text —a brief but still teasing yes, sir— then there's nothing more coming from him, and there won't be until he finally makes it back to the ship.
At this point he's sure his destination isn't a secret to the rest of the group, nor is what he and Spock are about to do. Well, the general idea anyway. No way they could know the details (except maybe for Bones, who might've caught a glimpse of the start of their conversation when he had the phone in his possession).
Regardless, what matters is that none of them try to stop him. Bones makes a vague comment about tradition but then wanders off to his own quarters, while Jim all but runs down the hallway on the deck of their bedroom, stopping for a brief moment while standing right in front of the door.
Spock's waiting for him on the other side. Jim can't even begin to imagine what might happen the moment that door slides open, but he has no doubt that his fiancé is going to catch him off guard as soon as he steps inside. Something that makes him feel both nervous and excited, and after taking a couple of deep breaths, he finally reaches the control panel.
The door opens, and he steps inside.