#updating early in honour of AO3 coming back online!

[starlightervarda]

let the sun rise (and I'll break you, till I break through)

let the sun rise (and I'll break you, till I break through) by Starlighter_Varda

(AKA the Angsty Friends-with-Benefits-to-Lovers AU)

— CH 2/?  

Summary:

The course of true love never did run smooth...

When Vulcan practices fail to help Spock with his trauma surrounding the Discovery, it is only natural to cultivate, rather than neglect, aspects of his humanity.

His experiment with human experiences leads to an unforgettable night with enthralling stranger on shore leave. But, against all odds, they meet again, and again, becoming lovers then friends.

Each time, he loses sight of his goal and more of himself to James Kirk, who understands him like no other—yet feels light-years away.

Could having so little of Jim be enough? Or will what was meant to help become what hurts him most?

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