Fruits and Nuts

Fanfiction
Title:	Fruits and Nuts
Author(s):	Jenna Sinclair
Date(s):	1997
Length:
Genre(s):	slash
Fandom(s):	Star Trek: TOS
Relationship(s):	Kirk/Spock
External Links:	Fruits And Nuts
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Fruits and Nuts is a Kirk/Spock story by Jenna Sinclair.

It was published in the print zine First Time #46 and later online.

Summary

"Kirk and Spock come together over shared nuts."

Reactions and Reviews

1997

It seems Jenna Sinclair is really a ...multitalented author! It isn't easy to write a funny story, but she does it with the same perfection as her STS stories (by the way WHERE is your third novel?)! Oh, I love funny stories, can't get enough! And I love this one! MORE, please!

We're told right at the start that this is not part of the Sharing the Sunlight universe, but I don't think that needed to be said. It's very clear that this couldn't possibly be part of the Sharing the Sunlight universe. It -almost- comes into the PWP category, being (as it is) full of double meanings in what is basically a 6-page seduction scene. It's silly, a bit of nonsense, but it's cleverly done, and I bet Jenna had a lot of fun doing it.

It’s so hard to write humour. Every time I read a good humorous story I treasure it, it makes me feel good inside.

Charmingly funny and delicate, this short story of Jenna's is a delight. Get into the mood of the story and laugh and smile from such a clever tale.

I loved this part where Kirk wrestles with his inner voice. " 'What? Who are you?' 'Voice of reason and caution.' 'Oh. No wonder I didn't recognize you.' " And I loved their popping those exotic nuts into their cheeks and having one thing lead to another. But I adored: " 'We'll take turns!' he said suddenly inspired. 'And since I'm the captain, I'm going first!' "

I am also thrilled that a Jenna Sinclair story is in a Merry Men Press zine. Yeah!

I love a story like this − sweet moments between Kirk and Spock, in a first-time scenario. I enjoyed the intimate and casual observer telling the story, privy not only to Kirk and Spock but as if from on high, to how the crew as a whole feels about their captain and his Vulcan.

And it had a sort of "fairy-tale" style (for lack of a better term), e.g., the ending referring to their 132-year relationship after this story's end. 132 years! I love thinking of it like that.

The opening was a bit of local color/daily shipboard life, but then the electronic daily news seemed wasted − it never figured into the story any further.

A charming story of how Kirk decides to and does pursue Spock. He loves seeing Spock's almost-smile. "Getting Spock to almost-smile was even better than outsmarting a Klingon." Lovely. But of course our Spock is no shrinking violet. He knows how to get his captain into his quarters.... Amusing and sweet dialogue, full of innuendo, while Spock is cracking nuts one evening. And the nicest part is a little intimacy that leads into a beautiful stream-of consciousness passage about how Kirk imagines it would be between them; and then how he feels after this little intimacy.... Really delicious. Also some funny inner dialogue between Kirk and his conscience. A sweet, charming story.

A delightful story! As sweet at the Ma'antha nuts the guys are eating one night. It's such a pleasure to read a light and humorous bit of nonsense now and then, and Jenna knows how to make it sweet but not overly silly. The third person narrator here is just right — removed enough to comment deliciously on Kirk's foibles but close enough to smile tolerantly and lovingly as two friends struggle to become lovers. My favorite bit is Kirk imagining how his medical exams will change if Spock becomes his lover. "Images of ice-cold speculums danced in Kirk's head."

Jenna, you sly auld dog, I didn’t know you had it in you. I chuckled and giggled all the way through this delightfully funny first time encounter. I loved the way you set up a mildly humorous paragraph (chuckle) and then topped it off with the perfect one line (giggle). Excellent timing.

1998

This brief confection is a coming together tale by an excellent writer. The nuts involved are Ma’antha nuts (sure they are) and they are a part of Jim’s campaign to woo Spock. Brief war, lots of chuckles.

Humor is a difficult concept and it’s even more difficult to write, but this story manages just fine. The author captures Kirk’s perspective to good humorous effect, especially his slight tendency to impulsive behavior.

Jenna wrote a sweet delight that successfully skimmed that frothy edge between sugar and saccharin. Thanks for the laughs.

2001

Oh, Jenna, I'm running out of adjectives to describe your talent! This exceptional tongue-in-cheek foray into lightheaded humor is a perfect example of the kinds of surprises that await at the hands of a person with runaway imagination. And what a delight it is! Putting this kind of slant on our guys and showing that they don't always have to be embroiled in the serious and life-threatening save-the-universe kind of situation is so refreshing. It's just a quiet and promising evening together. Spock cracking nuts (not those kind!) and Kirk observing and daydreaming and wishing.

It is just great the way Jenna tells this story. It is droll and dry and simply delightful - every clever word of it. Iadore the way the crew is said to feel about their CO.: "The Old Man, the crew agreed, was crazy about Mister Spock because of all the times Spock had pulled his nuts out of the fire...they nodded sagely to themselves. Yep, the Old Man and his nuts were in good hands with Mister Computer." The care and respect they feel for their Captain is really felt, isn't it?

And when things get a little more sticky, there's this kind of descriptive prose: "Oh. Dear. God. Almighty. Klingons were going to have to start crawling out the ventilation ducts to stop Kirk now." Isn't that just the most refreshing way of saying that James T. Kirk loves Spock of Vulcan with every fiber of his being?? Every line bubbles with this sort of freshness.