Star Trek Drabble: A Simple Word
DRABBLE: A Simple Word
(S/U prompt table: “Stay”)
by SlwMtionDaylite
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I own nothing. Paramount, et al. own all. I really wish they would let me borrow Spock for a while though.
Rating: G
Genre: Romance
Pairing: Spock/Uhura
Word Count: ~113
Summary: It was a simple word. And yet, when used in a certain manner, in a certain tone, it could be laden with meaning.
“Stay.”
By definition, it meant to spend a length time in a place, in a situation, or with a person or group. It was a simple word. A common word. And yet, when used in a certain manner, in a certain tone, it could be laden with meaning.
Both of them stood before the open door. Neither moved. Neither spoke. They regarded one another.
The single uttered word stood in between them. Hanging.
Her eyes sought his. Questioning. Why?
“Stay,” he repeated quietly, carefully.
His voice was without inflection. His eyes, however, spoke volumes. Stay with me.
She smiled softly and set her bag back on the floor.
And the door slid closed.
The End