In his final year, Spock briefly meets Kirk at the Academy Winter Ball. One day, many years later, the man who made a lasting impression on Spock assumes command of the Enterprise. Shamelessly romantic, this was written for the 2008 K/S Advent Calendar.
I really enjoyed reading this story! Characters are so well-written that this can easily be what happened during the original series and academy years. The romance somehow feels completely natural for the characters and fits flawlessly with the actual cannon, explaining why our favorite boys had to spend years apart before forming a true bond. Definitely one of the best K/S stories I have read.