He shouldn't. He really shouldn't. He hadn't eaten anything since breakfast and the chocolate was sure to hit his bloodstream immediately upon swallowing, and it would only take another eight point two seconds for it to get to his brain.
But here they sat, both of them making an honest effort not to kill each other, annoy each other, point out each others flaws. Not engaging in blackmail or extortion, or pulling rank, and while Jim was still making strange sexual comments and gestures, Spock had told himself to accept it as an immutable part of the man's very fibre of his being. It would be illogical to destroy this fragile attempt through some worry that he could not hold his chocolate.
"Yes." That came out softer than he intended. Spock reached down and took one from the container. Once he had it in his hand, he could divert most of his attention away from Jim, eyes focused on the fruit held between his fingers. He did not eat it in the way that Jim had--sucking, eyes closed, chocolate on his lips--a combination of movements that was...unnecessary. No, Spock took a little bite, enough to get the chocolate and the strawberry underneath, but leaving plenty left for subsequent bites. Taking it slow.
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Date: 2009-08-15 10:52 pm (UTC)But here they sat, both of them making an honest effort not to kill each other, annoy each other, point out each others flaws. Not engaging in blackmail or extortion, or pulling rank, and while Jim was still making strange sexual comments and gestures, Spock had told himself to accept it as an immutable part of the man's very fibre of his being. It would be illogical to destroy this fragile attempt through some worry that he could not hold his chocolate.
"Yes." That came out softer than he intended. Spock reached down and took one from the container. Once he had it in his hand, he could divert most of his attention away from Jim, eyes focused on the fruit held between his fingers. He did not eat it in the way that Jim had--sucking, eyes closed, chocolate on his lips--a combination of movements that was...unnecessary. No, Spock took a little bite, enough to get the chocolate and the strawberry underneath, but leaving plenty left for subsequent bites. Taking it slow.