You had no idea how, but your friend had convinced you to go to a Star Trek film at the theatres. It definitely wasn’t your scene — a nerdy, old film that you usually wouldn’t have paid a second thought to. Yet there you were.

And not to your surprise, it wasn’t your favorite. The movie had ended and you’d only not regretted the popcorn and candy you got to eat.

“Did you like it?” your friend asks as you walk outside of the theatre. You lean against the side of the building and shrug.

“It was okay. Just not really my thing I guess,” you respond. “Plus that Spock guy was really annoying.”

Your friend can’t help but laugh, arms crossing and eyebrow raising. “And why’s that?”

“He was just… I don’t know. I didn’t like his voice and how unemotional he was the whole time. Either he was a bad actor or the character was just meant to be annoying.”

And then a voice responds… but it isn’t your friend. “Actually Vulcans are known for their strict adherence to logic and reason and their suppression of emotions, so he was supposed to act like that.”

You turn to the voice, eyes landing on a man around your age standing near you. His lips form into a tight lipped smile as he gives an awkward wave, and you can’t help but note his outfit — definitely the type of person to watch Star Trek.

But he was also really cute.

You can’t help but laugh faintly as you turn to him. “So he was meant to be annoying?”

“Well- no. I suppose that’s just your opinion, but the Vulcan philosophy of logic and emotional control came from the teachings of their leader to lead them away from their volatile past. It’s essential to the characterization.”

You stare at him for a few moments, ideas warring in your head, before you step closer. “I’m still not convinced,” you say, a smile forming on your face. “Wanna convince me over some lunch?”

“Yeah!” he says, voice raising in excitement. But then you see the moment of realization come across his features, the blush and widening eyes. “Wait- uh, what? Lunch?“