Title: "By Strength of Will"
Author: IDIC (idic0375 @ yahoo.com)
Codes: K/U
Rating: [PG-13]
Series: TOS
Part: NEW 1/1
Summary: A glimpse of how Kirk reacts to his feelings toward
Uhura after "Healing Touch."
Disclaimer: I earn no riches from Trek other than my fantasies.
Archiving: That would be divine.
Beta: Not at this point in time…I wanted it to be a surprise.
A/N: As close to a birthday present as TK is liable to get. I'm no
good at holding stories...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In the reality of Alpha shift, I ignore the curve of your neck,
the tempting pulse at the base of your throat.
I will it away-- I will you away--
But you come to me in the Dark and I brush my lips against your
skin, lose myself in your soft hair, your scent... .
In the harsh light of the Bridge, I ignore the velvet of your
voice as you give me a communications update.
I will it away-- I will you away--
But in the Dark, you come to me and whisper in my ear, your warm
breath arousing me without effort... .
In the relaxed atmosphere of the Rec deck, I ignore your playful
flirts with the crew, with everyone, save me.
I will it away-- I will you away--
But you come to me in the Night, and I stand before you,
demanding your attention from all the others... .
During the seriousness of a briefing, I ignore your luminous eyes
and seek no solace in those depths.
I will it away-- I will you away--
But in the Night, you come to me and I lose myself in those
moonless orbs and take more than comfort... .
During the heat of battle, I ignore the fear in my heart when I see
you flung from your post.
I will it away-- I will you away--
But from the Depths, you come to me and I caress each bruise... .
And now, I lay here, caught between reality and fantasy, too
spent to fight and too consumed by Duty to give in... .
And, I will it away-- I will you away--
~FINIS