Star Trek// Spock x OC -> I'm ready

6// Late

Third POV

Kirk stares at the entrance of the party, unable to enjoy the festivities because of his friend Spock. Kirk had realized maybe he wasn't there for Spock when he needed him to be. Kirk wants to make sure Spock is okay. When he sees Spock is late for the party to him that was not a good sign. He sighed to himself.

"You wanna go looking for em?" Bones places a hand on Kirks shoulder.

"I wanna give him space but I wanna make sure everything's ok. I'm thinking I should wait but man this hurts." Kirk sighs as he crosses his arms.

"I wanna make sure to talk to him too. Now that I think about it, seems like everyone moved on but him, he was so angry I don't think he ever took time to grieve.." Bones pinches the bridge of his nose..

"Hey there Dr. McCoy, Captain Kirk, have either of you seen Nova?" They wince at her name remembering what had happened in medical. They look at Tiva, she wears a classic southern get up similar to what Bones is wearing.

"First of all miss, you can call me Bones or Leonard. Secondly I have not seen Nova.." Bones shrugs, Kirk still deep in thought forgets to respond.

"Why thank ya Leo, but it's not like my friend to skip parties." She sighs now joining the waiting group.

Meanwhile Nova goes to her quarters to redo her makeup. Spock insists on waiting for her and of course Nova invites him in. Spock looks around amazed. Many weapons sat on the wall and on tables sat metal scraps in the middle of being built.

"My I inquire as to what these are?" Spock says looking at the metal object closely. It had some type of screen on it. Nova, who finally made the last touches to her makeup, comes out of her bathroom.

"Oh sometimes I tinker with things and try to build new stuff. It's my favorite way to pass time! The one you are looking at now is my attempt to create what earth humans would call a video game? At least I think so.." Nova shrugs looking as Spock closely examines it.

"Fascinating.." He mutters to himself.

"I'm all ready to go then. You look great by the way!" Nova smiles at Spock in his traditional Vulcan clothes. Spock trains his eyes on her, slightly surprised at her remarks.

"I must say that I have the same sentiments about your wear." He nods, seemingly back to his Vulcan self. Stoic but happier.

"It would be an honor to escort you to the party," Nova bows to him, Spock does the same.

"Lead the way. Let's see how much you were paying attention during the tour." There was a playfulness in Spock's remarks. Nova smirks at him. She had already read the location of the party and planned ahead where to go.

"I'm sure you will not be disappointed." They exit Novas room. They walk side by side, there shoulder's were barely an inch apart. Now that they've touched they must control the urge to touch again. Neither will admit it, but it was there. It might've been a mistake to do so, them both being touched starved. They couldn't bring themselves to regret it however. Now that they felt so comfortable and admired by the other, a silent trust was there. It almost felt safe to touch the other rather than anyone else. They bump occasionally as they walk.

It was silent on the way there. Nova silently sighs to herself realizing that this could be a problem, simply because she had never been in a situation like this before. She had never felt these types of things before. Neither has Spock, his chest still feels warm from there exchange. Her smile still effects him. They didn't know what was happening, but it didn't feel bad. So it couldn't be a bad thing, right? Ignoring it was probably the best option because it'll simply go away, right? Nova smiles to herself, Spock looks at her; himself also deep in thought. Again that infectious smile affected him, but even more so now than ever. They make it to the party.