The BLTS Archive - Summer Storm by Omega (alisasheldon@hotmail.com) --- Disclaimer: Paramount owns the Boys, the ship, the entire Trekiverse. I'm not making one red-cent off of this. This is my response to the Soothing Summer Shower Challenge --- Hmmm. Looks like it's gonna storm. I guess I'll go for a walk anyway. At least then I'll be able to breathe easier away from him. God, what am I saying? As long as he's near me, I won't be able to breathe easier. I haven't taken a deep breath since that mess with Khan. Not since he died. Not since I destroyed my ship. Not since we brought him back to life. What? Yes, I'm sure I'll be all right, Spock. If it starts raining, I'll easily find shelter. Don't worry about me. Hmmm? Yes, I know, worry is illogical. Sue me, I'm human. No, it's just figurative speech. Se ya later. It's nice being back on Earth. I'm a spacer, but I find it nice to walk on the grass at times. These are the things worth remembering. The little things. Like the smell of honeysuckle or the look in Spock's eyes when I come to in Sickbay... stop this! You're gonna make yourself even more depressed than you already are, Kirk! But how can I not think of him? Think of what we had, the friendship..the trust....the love. Lost to us on that fatal day. We've got the chance to get it back, but I don't know if we ever will. Someone's following me. It's starting to rain. --- I am following Jim. There is no logical reason for me to be doing so, yet I am. It feels....right to be in his presence. To have him smile at me. I do not know why, but I cherish his smiles. But they are rare. I have some memories of my other life. I remember things each day. I remember the day I met him. I remember the day we became friends. I've told him these things and he smiled, looking both relieved and sad. I continue to disappoint him, something I dreaded doing in my former life. I still dread it. Humans are most fortunate on this world. Rain is very common here. On Vulcan, it is very rare, however they have an abundance of it here. It feels good on my skin. It feels familiar as well. Like tears. Aaaah, I remember Jim crying on my shoulder. I remember holding him, comforting him. I remember... kadiiith! I remember... kissing him... having the kiss returned. I remember... nights spent in passion... I remember... love... complete and unconditional love. I have moved too quickly. He has seen me. --- Hmmm. Looks like Spock decided to follow me. Wait a minute, what's what expression on his face? It looks like... revelation... dammit, Kirk, don't get your hopes up. Oh great, now it's really pouring. "Spock, is something wrong?" "No, Jim... .I have just had...some memories return... " My god, he looks so beautiful with his hair so wet, his eyes so bright, his lips so full... aaaah, I remember the feel of those lips on my skin..how good it felt. I don't want to rush him, but I'm dying to know what he remembers. "What did you remember?" He is so kind to me. Not wanting to rush me. More memories unlock in my mind. Memories of how he stood by me in my worst moments. How he welcomed me and made me a part of the ship's family. Memories of how he forgave my flight to Gol. Of how he loved me. Of how he was my t'hy'la. I remember... I remember.... "I... remember... everything... t'hy'la." Is it too late for us? Have I moved too quickly. I am still unsure of myself, but one thing is certain: I am incomplete without him. I don't believe it. He remembers! I'm standing here, in a summer storm, next to the man who holds my soul, with tears running down my face. The only thing I can do is sob his name. "Oh, Spock... I couldn't hope that you would remember... " "Shhh, no more sorrow, t'hy'la. Some things are still unclear, but with you, I am complete." He moves into my arms, completely molding his body to mine. I have never felt such... completeness... such joy in this life. The clouds part about us and sunshine surrounds us. Birds start singing... celebrating with us. I am home. --- The End