The No Good Very Bad Day

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

Leonard considered himself a very thoughtful individual, but right now he'd give an arm to just forget everything.
The death certificate had been signed and filed, the family alerted, and the glass of scotch had been poured...the only thing left was to drink it.

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[done_in_3]

Oh that accent was great. Jim felt a touch weak. He laid his head on Bones' pillow.

"Morning. How'd you sleep?" He thinks Bones got good rest. He's also unsure what to do now. How to behave with his favorite doctor now?

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

"Like the dead, surprisingly." He blinks at Jim, as his mouth curves into a small smile.

"Can't say I was expecting this...but how 'bout we do breakfast and have a conversation?"

This was important, and he didn't want to fuck it up.

[done_in_3]

"Good. I'm glad." He smiled gingerly. He blinked at the offer then grinned.

"Have a conversation huh? Sounds boring." He teased "let's do it." He wanted to lean in and kiss Bones even just a peck but he didn't think it was appropriate before they talked.

They're both still in their uniforms. "Okay. Officer's mess then?"

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

Leo looks down at his rumpled uniform, and he knows what a mess his face is right now...

"How about I meet you there? I really need to clean up."

He takes in Jim's appearance, it seems as though nothing will make that kid unattractive, and notes the puppy look he's receiving. Well, this is interesting.
Bones leans forward, giving Jim a closed lip kiss, quick and chaste. "Don't worry, I won't keep you waiting long."

[done_in_3]

Sure he's a mess too but he's aware how being rumpled improves his appearance. Does Bones know how much better he looks now? Jim nods obediently and is about to get off the bed when Bones kisses him. It's quick but he sighs and closes his eyes. He follows Leo's lips when it's over.

"...yeah...Meet you there. Right." Must put thoughts back in order.

Jim disappears to his own quarters and he'll be clean and polished when Bones arrives in the mess hall.

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

What the hell is he doing...

Seriously....


What the fuck is happening?

Leo tries not to have a panic attack while he washes up, because there's so many things that could fuck this up.
Or, it could also be the best thing that ever happens to him.
Bones is presentable when he finally walks into the mess, grabbing a tray and sitting across from Jim.

"Let me start by apologizing for my behaviour last night, sure there was a lot going on, but that was no reason to yell st you like I did. I'm sorry."

[done_in_3]

Jim has picked a secluded table and when Bones starts he's a little confused.

"Don't apologize. I'm not mad. Hell, I think you're entitled to be mad at me. I was an ass for antagonizing you. Though I'm not upset where that brought us." And there they are, better talk about the loving business.

"If you're not mouthing off somehow, Bones, I'll be suspicious you don't care."

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Leo chuckles, hand wiping through his hair nervously.

"So how long have you loved me as more than a brother?"

[done_in_3]

That laugh was infectious. Jim chuckled.

"I was gonna ask you that. K realized it in the hospital after you brought me back to life. I think I've actually loved you for years." This was scary to admit but he hoped Bones wasn't uncomfortable with that news.

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Leo hummed, thinking about that time... He was so close to losing Jim, if not for that damn tribble, Jim wouldn't be alive right now.

"For me it was back at the academy, when you insisted on not leaving me alone. I was satisfied with being whatever you needed, whether it was your best friend or your brother."

[done_in_3]

Jim blinked at him, almost shocked.

"Really? That far back and... when were you planning to tell me? Don't say never." He takes a swig of coffee.

"If you'd said something then we'd have had this conversation then, not now." He had lot of things to think about.

"We're lucky we've got the five year mission together. Plenty of time." He reached over shyly to touch Leo's hand.

"What if we hadn't ended up on Enterprise- wait. That isn't why you got me on the ship is it?"

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

McCoy blushes...looking down as he gently grasps Jim's hand.
"Like I was tellin' you earlier, I need you. I couldn't leave you there Jim. I couldn't."

Leo takes a moment to think about his words.
"I need you to understand something Jim, if we do this, we do this slow. I've been burned before, so badly that I thought that a relationship was forever impossible for me. You're my best friend, hell, you're family to me and I can't lose that. If we do this and it doesn't work out, then I won't survive losing you and what we had. I'd rather live a life pining for your ass and keep you as a friend, you get me?"

[done_in_3]

He squeezes Leo's hand and listens intently. He knows Bones has been through hell. He knows he's got enough baggage for the both of them. He also knows Bones is a damn good man he's lucky to have.

"I'm okay with that. You say slow, we'll go slow. I want this to work. And... you know I'm a shameless flirt. That will never change." He hopes Bones notices that Jim hasn't slept with anyone since the mission with Khan.

"I get what you're saying but I don't want us to live pining when we can have this. I think it'll work. We've both got baggage and trust issues but we're going to make this work. You name your terms. I'll meet them."

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"Really?"

Leo sits back, arms crossed as he considers Jim. He wants many things, but most of all, he wants to have Jim in his life for the rest of his life.

"I wanna date you, or at least date you as much as our job and this tin can will allow."

[done_in_3]

He grinned at the request.

"Me too. We can start tonight... observation lounge alpha. You bring the booze. I'll get the food." He's excited by that, ready to get this shift over so he can have uninterrupted time with Leo.

"Is that the only condition you have?"

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"I don't want to outright day no to anything, but I would like to leave sex off the table for now, just in case this doesn't work out. Isn't there paperwork we have to fill out to change our relationship status?"

He's fairly certain the crew will be fine with this, especially since half of the, thought they were fucking already.

[done_in_3]

"I figured you'd say that. I'll get the paperwork ready for tonight. And... I don't think we won't work. But I'm pleased you are taking it this seriously. All the more reason it'll work."

Jim can't imagine failure or not having Bones in his life.

"Can I kiss you at least?"

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"Yeah darlin', you can kiss me."

Leonard smiles, and he feels like it's the first genuine smile he's given in a long time.
He doesn't really care who is looking, Leo leans forward, his hand reaching out to grasp the back of Jim's head, dragging him into a sweet southern kiss.

[done_in_3]

Jim can give a damn who's looking too. It happens to be Uhura and Sulu who don't even notice. Jim sighs into that kiss, he melts a little he swears. He'd just start to moan if the kiss didn't end as soon as it did. His eyes are half closed and he looks dreamy when he pulls away.

"I like it when you call me that." he leans in for another kiss. "And when you grab me like that, Leonard you may well sweep me off my feet."

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Leo chuckles. "You ain't no damsel, so stop acting like one. But James Kirk, I will sweep you off your feet because you..."

Leonard emphasizes this by standing, and kissing Jim softly and soundly in the mouth.

"....you are mine. See you after shift darlin'."

[done_in_3]

He's speechless as Bones walks away. His lips are slightly swollen, he's breathing with his mouth open. He watches his man walk away, his words echo in his mind.

"because you are mine. I will sweep you off your feet."

He can't wait for shift to be over. Good thing it's pretty uneventful right now. They were between planets. He had plenty of time to queue up the paperwork they needed and sign his portions. Come date night, he had the forms ready for Leo to fill out his part and a nice steak dinner ready. He's trying to be as impressive as Bones is.

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

Bones shows up wearing a well loved white dress shirt and dark washed jeans. It feels amazing to wear something that isn't his uniform, but he's also painfully aware of how good looking Jim is...

...so hopefully Leo measures up.
He's carrying a small bag.

"I my nose didn't know any better, I would swear that was real meat."

[done_in_3]

Jim had been staring out the viewport when Bones showed up. Whatever words he was about to say died in his mouth.

"Wow. You look great." he stepped over to him, looking him over the whole way across the room. Damn, Leo was a gorgeous man, Jim knew this he just.... forgot what he looked like outside of a uniform.

"You are correct, good sir. I got us the real deal. There are perks to being the captain of my own starship." he gestured for Bones to sit.

"You brought the booze?" he looks to the bag excitedly. "Oh! Before I forget, I got the change of relationship papers all ready. I signed my parts, the padd over there is for you to finish yours."

[leonard_horatio_mccoy]

"Actually..."

He hands Jim the bag.
"I brought dessert. I wanted us to share something a little more precious than alcohol."
Inside the bag Jim will find two preserved peaches, obviously from Leo's hometown.

[done_in_3]

Jim takes it and looks inside. He nearly gasps and quickly grabs one and brings it to his nose to sniff. He closes his eyes and moans softly.

"Oh god... that's amazing. How are you storing these?" he is so charmed right now. He sits across the table and sets the peaches down gently.