STAR. TREK.

jamest-kirk Answer:

Okay, ignoring the Academy, consider this:

• Sulu is the first to know, alright? Sulu catches up on that shit faster than anyone else. He sees those glances. Recognises the way Uhura smiles at him, because that’s how he smiles at Ben, too, when the other speaks about work. Spock is mostly quiet and reserved, but to Uhura he speaks his mind. They sit together in the recreational areas - closer than most friendly coworkers would, and they talk. Uhura’s all wild gestures and office gossip, Spock listens intently, and adds on to whatever gossip Uhura doesn’t know yet. Uhura might back off a little when she catches Sulu looking, but Sulu knows better. They are absolutely dating.
  
• Chekov is a little more oblivious, but he catches them outside Spock’s quarters. He’s just minding his own business, but he catches sight of Spock leaning in to kiss Uhura’s cheek, and since then - he’s paying attention. Sulu laughs about it when Chekov tells him, saying a simple: “I know”, and the two of them spy on Uhura and Spock now and then.
  
• Bones knows, too. Of course he does. He’s not very subtle about it, either. “There anything you wanna tell me?” he asks Spock during his medical checkup, and Spock shrugs lightly. “You are the professional here,” Spock says, “I expect you to tell me if something’s wrong.” “Nothing’s wrong, Spock,” Bones says, “you’re as healthy as a Vulcan should be.” “Good,” Spock nods, and he’s quiet for a few seconds. Hesitant, before adding: “I know you illegally brought Jim on this ship.” “Illegally? No,” Bones replies, “merely bent the rules to my advantage.” “That’s cheating.” “You need him on this ship.” “Arguably.” “Just like you need this,” Bones starts, now hellbent on making Spock uncomfortable, and so he reaches out into the drawer of his desk, placing a handful of condoms in Spock’s hands, “can’t have unprotected sex on this ship. You can thank me later.”
  
• He doesn’t. 
  
• Even though he’s secretly grateful.
  
• “Aye, fuck sake,” Scotty complains loudly when he catches yet another couple in a quiet corner down in the engine room, “git a room! And I dinnae mean this one!” But he falls silent when he recognizes Spock and Uhura, smiling at them a little uncomfortably, because that’s his First Officer and his Communications Officer right there. Like most, they’ve found a quiet corner down in engineering right after the alpha shift ended, and just before the beta crew is entirely into place, so it’s usually more quiet. It’s not the first time Scotty’s found people hiding out for makeout sessions, but it’s the first one he finds the two of them here. Much to Scotty’s disapproval, though, it’s not the last time he runs into them.
  
• But Jim, Jim is fucking clueless. By now, Spock and Uhura suspect everyone knows, so they’re not even subtle about it. They share coffees in the morning, talk quietly and don’t hold back from gentle touches in public. But apparently, Jim’s none the wiser. It explains his surprised look when he joins Uhura and Spock in the transporter room, getting ready to rescue Pike off Nero’s ship. “Come back to me,” Uhura says quietly, and Spock nods. “I promise, Nyota.”  Jim frowns, trying not to invade that conversation, especially not when Uhura shoots him a warning glare, but the moment they beam aboard - rather than following their direct mission, Jim walks closely next to Spock. “Her first name’s Nyota?” He asks quietly, and Spock huffs. “Can we focus on our current objective?” “You two are dating?” Jim presses, a little louder. “Yes, I thought that much was clear,” Spock hisses quietly. “Clear to whom?” Jim asks, and Spock sighs. “Everyone.”