A Star Trek Fiction

"James Tiberius Kirk and Leonard McCoy, a.k.a. Bones, the perfect duo. They complete each other, plus they provide loads of entertainment."

Waking Up is a Pain

5xs Jim woke up Bones & 5xs Bones woke up Jim

Story 10: Always

Bones is having a decent day, it's pretty relaxed. Sickbay is practically empty and the only people in there are the staff members who are running inventory. The Doctor sighs and leans back in his chair, folding his arms across his chest.

Actually, this past week has been quite slow, no injuries, no emergency calls, and definitely no Jim. Bones hasn't seen the kid in days, Spock had expressed his concerns about the Captain yesterday to Bones, but he simply brushed it off, telling Spock that the Captain is probably going through some sort of 'phase'.

Bones gives a huff, squeezing his eyes shut, enjoying the silence that consumes him. He's at so much peace that he doesn't notice the Vulcan step into the room, hands clasped suspiciously behind his back.

"Doctor." Spock says, getting his attention.

With annoyance Bones clears his throat before replying, "Yes Spock, what can I do for you?"

Spock raises an eye brow at him, obviously picking up on the Doctor's irritation, "I have come to speak with you about our Captain's well-being."

Damn he's persistent, "Spock, the Captain is fine, like I said before he's probably going through a phase." Bones responds sharply, not meeting Spock's intense gaze.

"His absence on the Bridge states otherwise Doctor." Spock remarks and Bones' attention suddenly settles on the Vulcan.

"What do you mean?" Bones questions, skepticism clearly written across the man's brow.

Spock remains expressionless, keeping his normal demeanor, "I mean the Captain has not reported to the Bridge today."

"Shit." Bones breathes and bursts out the door, passing Spock without another word.

He doesn't care; all of his thoughts are on Jim now. Bones rushes down the halls as calmly as he can and crashes into Jim's room, quickly entering his medical code to get passed Jim's security override. The Doctor enters the room, releasing a shaky breath.

"Jim, you okay?" Bones calls out, making his way to the bed.

Jim doesn't reply, he's sound asleep on the bed, curled up in a tight ball, fidgeting. Bones comes beside him and places his hand on the kid's forehead. Jim's only little bit warmer than he should be, but it's normal for the kid since he runs like a mini heater when he sleeps.

"Jim, wake up." Bones tells him, shaking the kid until his lazy blue eyes peel open.

Jim jumps and pulls out a phaser, aiming it directly at Bones' head, "Woah-woah Jim! It's me, Bones." The Doctor exclaims, his breathing quickening.

The blond stares at him, his eyes clouded over, the gun shaking within his grasp.

"Jim, its Bones. Please, don't shoot, just put the phaser down." Bones continues, hands raised in surrender as he slowly approaches Jim's bedside.

"Bones…?" Jim mutters, his eyes wild and flickering back and forth before finally settling onto Bones' brown eyes.

"Yeah, it's me kid. Now please, I don't wanna be rude but I'd rather not have a hole blasted through my brains." Bones chuckles despite his situation.

Jim glances down at the phaser in his hands and immediately drops it as if it burned his hands. He squirms away, kicking the gun to the ground and pressing his body up against the headrest.

Bones sighs and lets his hands drop by his sides before coming over to Jim. He scoops the phaser and places it on a table before sitting down next to the shivering blond.

The Captain looks at him, letting go of the blanket and allowing it to pool down in his lap, revealing his sweaty shirtless body.

"Bones I'm sorry." Jim whimpers, pulling his trembling hands onto his lap to conceal them, but nothing gets passed the Doctor's eagle eyes.

"Jim," Bones starts, grasping his best friend's quivering hands, "-it's alright. Don't worry about it."

"But-" Jim begins.

"No Jim, don't worry about it. It's okay." The Doctor reassures and Jim nods his head solemnly.

Bones smiles gently and wraps an arm around Jim, letting the silence consume them, trying to formulate what to say as the time ticks by.

"Jim you missed your shift, wanna tell me why?" Bones asks finally, examining the kid's sudden expression.

Jim seems slightly confused, but then his features relax and he lets a sigh whistle through his white teeth, "Sorry it's just I haven't been able to sleep. I guess I slept through my alarm." Jim admits, eyes downcast.

Bones studies him but then brings the kid into a hug. Jim just whimpers, wrapping his arms around the Doctor. He relaxes, feeling Jim's hot breath against his cheek. Bones places his hands on Jim's head, playing with the unwashed golden hair.

"Why can't you sleep and why the hell did you point a phaser at me?" Bones questions, stroking Jim's hair soothingly.

"My mother wants to meet with me. Guess it triggered some bad memories." Jim states bluntly, sinking into the Doctor's lap.

Bones chuckles softly, "So it won't be your typical family reunion I suspect. Hopefully no phaser shooting is involved."

Jim smiles, pulling his head out and resting his chin on Bones' shoulder, "No, no it won't. But that's just my typical life."

Bones laughs, breathing in Jim's scent, the kid needs to bathe more, "Yes I know Jim."

"Yeah, but that's why I have you." Jim whispers, placing his hands on Bones head, feeling the soft brown hair underneath his fingers.

"Always." Bones breathes as he draws Jim closer, shutting his brown eyes.