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Accepting Your Inner Nerd (Yukirin oneshot)
By: GGJ5 Date: August 6, 2013, 9:32 pm
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“Normally, I don't like sci-fi movies, because they're usually
hard to follow and half the things that happen make no sense,”
Erin rattled off, kicking her legs in and out as if she could
use the couch as a swing. “But at least when that happens in
this movie, it looks awesome.”
The computer screen was showing a planet imploding on itself,
caving inwardly as though being sucked through a vacuum. It
looked incredible. Stuff like that was cinematic art, and even
if sci-fi always felt like it was forcing too many ridiculous
pseudo-scientific theories into their stories, this one was
still beautiful to watch.
“And the characters are awesome, too,” she continued, “Which I
totally didn't see coming. I mean, like, the original show is so
old, but I actually care about what happens to these guys. Like
how Spock can't really figure out how to fit in with his own
people or with humans, it just makes me wanna hug him and be
like, 'It's okay, you can be both!' But he probably wouldn't
know what to do with that. And people keep doubting Kirk can be
a leader just because they see his adventurousness as
recklessness, but he obviously knows what he's doing and cares
about the people he's in charge of. It's like--”
“Shhh.... I can't hear what they're saying.” Yukito was leaning
forward, elbows on his knees, watching the screen intently. He
reached out one hand to raise the volume, but it was already up
as loud as it could go.
Erin made a face at him, but she leaned in to listen better,
too. If it was one of those annoying pseudo-scientific theories,
she'd need Yukito to have heard it so he could explain it to her
better. The people who wrote these movies always expected you to
take the time to think about the science part, but the story
happened too fast to give you a chance to do that, anyway.
“We must gather with the rest of Starfleet...” Spock said
urgently, “to balance the terms of the next engagement!”
“There won't be a next engagement!” Kirk contested. “By the time
we've 'gathered,' it'll be too late! But you say he's from the
future - knows what's gonna happen? - then the logical thing is
to be unpredictable!”
“You're assuming that Nero knows how events are predicted to
unfold,” Spock replied. “The contrary, Nero's very presence has
altered the flow of history, beginning with the attack on the
U.S.S. Kelvin, culminating in the events of today, thereby
creating an entire new chain of incidents that cannot be
anticipated by either party.”
Yep, it was the complicated pseudo-science. But the way they
talked about it made it a little less annoying. Erin bumped her
shoulder into Yukito's and pushed back, a silent order for him
to sit back in the couch so she could cuddle against him. Her
head resting against his shoulder as Spock continued to explain
the creation of an alternate universe, Erin suddenly gave a
laugh.
“What?”
“He sounds like you.” She poked Yukito gently in the ribs. “So
logical that it should be illegal sometimes.”
“You can't make something illegal sometimes, Erin. That doesn't
make sense.” He glanced over at her with a smirk. She knew he'd
said it on purpose, but she couldn't help but laugh.
“See?! That's exactly what I mean! And you remember when Kirk
told Spock, 'I'm coming with you' on that mission-thing earlier,
and Spock was all, 'I would cite regulation, but I know you will
simply ignore it?' That's totally something you'd say.”
“Yeah?” Yukito raised an eyebrow, his arm wrapping around Erin's
shoulders as he pulled her closer to him. “You know who I'd say
that to? You.”
“Wha-at?” Erin laughed, this time a full, long laugh. “What are
you implying?”
“I'm not implying anything. I'm stating the well-known fact that
you can't stand taking orders.”
“Well, what kind of person likes being bossed around?” Erin
retorted quickly. A beat passed, then she giggled a little. “But
you let me boss you around sometimes...”
“I learned quickly that if I comply to you, my chances of
getting to make out with you increase exponentially.” That smug
smirk came back onto his face, and Erin felt the heat in hers.
He was far too good at knowing just when to give her that look.
“Oh, my god, shut up.” Erin gave Yukito a shove, albeit an
ineffective one, since she was still nestled against him and
couldn't move very much to begin with. “I don't know why I'm
surprised that you analyze your chances of makeout sessions.”
She couldn't hide her grin. “But when you look at me that way,
your chances are really, really good.... after the movie's
over.”
“Oh?” A note of surprise resonated in Yukito's one-syllable
remark.
Erin rolled her eyes. “Everyone knows you only make out during a
movie if it's a crappy movie, or one you've seen a billion
times, or you're at a really long, boring part. This movie isn't
any of those, so, yeah, after the movie.”
“Of all the rules you invent, this is the one you enforce,”
Yukito observed, a low chuckle passing his lips.
“Yep! Wait-- what do you mean, rules I invent?”
“Hm, you once told me that I couldn't throw away my soda without
playing the soda-tab game you always play. Another time, you
told Jeremy that he couldn't play the Skip card in Uno against
someone who already called 'uno.' And you also--”
“All right, I get it!” Erin interrupted, spilling into laughs.
“But the movie kissing rule really is an important one! And it's
logical, too, Mr. Spock, so you should appreciate that!”
“Maybe I am as logical as Spock,” Yukito mused aloud, his
fingers rubbing Erin's shoulder like a mini-massage. “But you
are as impulsive as Kirk. I like that.”
The amount of laughter this evoked in Erin shook her so much
that her head slipped from his shoulder and landed in his lap.
“You totally just compared us far too perfectly with Spock and
Kirk! Oh my god, that's too great. New couples' costume!”
“Wh-what?” Yukito sputtered.
Erin sat up and reached out to click the space bar on the
computer, pausing the movie. She looked over at Yukito, still
giggling. “That would be so much fun! Only I'd have to totally
go with the cute outfit like what Uhura wears.”
“Wait, you're serious?”
“Well, duh. Why not? It's fun, and totally, hilariously
accurate. You said so yourself! And I am always thinking of the
next, perfect costume for us for obvious
birthday-slash-Halloween reasons.” She grinned. “I'm gonna go
get my computer and start looking for ideas! That way we can
keep watching the movie! Be right back!” She gave him a quick
kiss, then disappeared to find her laptop.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
“But, Erin, it's not even close to your birthday.” Yukito
frowned, staring with confusion at the pointy fake ear tips Erin
had dropped into his hands.
“I know, but the band is going out to see the new Star Trek
movie tonight, and apparently everyone and their brother dresses
up for these things, so we'll totally fit in!”
“Eh... okay.”
“What?” It was Erin's turn to frown. “You don't like it?” She'd
spent a lot of time and energy getting everything together for
them, and if she'd been totally blind to his not wanting to be
in on it, she'd feel awful.
“No,” Yukito replied. “I'm surprised. You're usually the one
teasing me for being a nerd, and all.” A smile played at the
corner of his lips.
Erin felt her face flush. “Well, I dunno, it's just... good...
and stuff.” She spent a lot of time avidly not liking about half
of the stories and movies Yukito liked because they were “too
geeky” and being “caught” liking one enough to make a couples'
costume was a little embarrassing. Even if it was only in front
of Yukito-- or maybe more so because of that.
But Yukito just laughed, a solid and real laugh. “Erin.” He
grinned. “Do you know how glad I am to share a little of my
'nerdy' with you?”
Despite being a bit put off by falling under the label of
“nerdy,” his words still drew a smile from Erin. If it made her
happy, and made him happy, and they could share in a little
geekiness together, then really, being a little nerdy sometimes
wasn't so bad, was it? Feeling a bit bolder, Erin added, “You
can show me how glad you are after the movie tonight.”
Yukito groaned as if he'd just stubbed his toe. “The 'Makeout
During Movies' regulation needs to be reassessed.”
Erin giggled. “I really like the way you just said that... you
can totally show off your accent with that sentence. Anyway--”
she jumped to the next topic before Yukito could comment. “You
need to go change so I can do your makeup! Mine won't take as
long, so hurry up!”
“As you wish,” Yukito replied with a nod, quickly turning to go
change.
Behind him, Erin called, “Wrong fandom! But I still love you!”
Yukito must have purposely waited longer than he needed, because
by the time he reappeared, Erin had had plenty of time to put on
the basics of her outfit. With the help of people who could sew
far better than she ever could (and who had the patience for
that sort of thing), Erin had acquired and now wore a gold
“Kirk-colored” version of the Starfleet uniform dress. It was
just long enough to cover what was important, but short enough
to keep things interesting. She'd also found she could easily
use her own black boots for the ensemble, which left more money
for the cool makeup stuff Yukito would need, and the 100%
necessary wigs. She'd stuffed her abundant locks of hair up into
a topknot as tight as she could make it, and did her best to
hide her brunette features under a blonde pixie-cut wig. Her
makeup wasn't done, really, but it would be pretty much the same
as her standard every-day makeup.
Yukito had it pretty simple, clothes-wise. Although, Erin
couldn't help but grin at just how utterly nerdy they were both
being. He was there in slacks and powder-blue Starfleet shirt,
insignia and all, waiting for her to make him into a Vulcan.
She'd practiced on him before, of course, and it wouldn't take
long at this point. But it was just kind of simultaneously
endearing and ridiculous. Him waiting there for her to make him
into a half-alien from a sci-fi franchise. Raising one eyebrow
briefly, Yukito looked her over and commented, “Fascinating.”
Erin snickered. “Is that an in-character compliment? Is that how
Spock flirts? Oh, my god...” She started giggling. “Don't make
me laugh when I'm doing your makeup and ears and stuff. It won't
end well! You'll turn out like a zombie-Vulcan or something, so
hush!”
She whirled around and gathered up some of the makeup stuff that
wasn't already in a convenient bag. It was too much to hold all
at once, though, and little bottles and brushes started spilling
all over the floor. Swearing at gravity, Erin swooped over to
pick them back up, only spilling what was left in her arms. She
swore more, taking her time this time to bend down and pick up
each item and put it in the makeup bag she thought she wouldn't
need to use.
Suddenly she felt a weight on her back, and Yukito's hands at
her waist as she stood up. “Huh?” Erin looked down and saw
Yukito holding a hoodie at her waist with shaking hands. Neither
of them were very good at putting the laundry away on time, so
the hoodie itself wasn't too unusual. The shaking and the
holding was odd, though. “What? What are you doing?”
“Eh-- nothing, it's just...” Yukito looked down at the floor.
“Your dress is short.”
“It's not that short,” she retorted, laughing his worry off and
pushing his hands away. “I thought you wouldn't mind the length,
anyway.” She reached down to pick up the last couple of tubes of
concealer.
“They're bright orange,” he blurted, shoving the hoodie back
around her waist.
Then, Erin started laughing, long and loud. She collapsed onto
the floor in laughter, holding the hoodie that had fallen from
Yukito's hands. “Yukito!”
“Sorry...”
“No! You're freaking adorable!” she shouted, still laughing.
“Your face is all red and your hands were shaky, and you're so
cute and embarrassed! We do our laundry together, goofball!
You've seen all my underwear anyway, so why'd you get so
embarrassed? It's adorable, though...”
“It's different when you're wearing them...” came Yukito's
mumbled reply. He was still looking away, and he was rubbing the
back of his neck as if that would remove the redness.
“Awww...” Erin giggled, feeling genuinely lucky that Yukito was
a guy that still cared about boundaries.
“And the others could have seen...” he added, making Erin's
laughter come to a halt.
“Oh, you're right. Good call.” She pointed at him, nodding in
approval. “You, I'm okay with. Anyone else-- NO.”
An embarrassed little smile crossed Yukito's face. “Ah...
thanks?”
“Oh, shut up and get down here and let me do your makeup,
Spock.”
Yukito sat down across from her on the floor, reaching over to
be sure the hoodie covered what the skirt did not. “Affirmative,
Captain.”
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