DISCLAIMER: Much as I love Sea Patrol I do not own these characters so please dont sue.
A/N: When you see something that's in italics it means that whoever's POV it happens to be is thinking.
"Buffer get out!!" were the first words I heard screamed at me as I pushed the door of the closet open. Mumbling apologies I shut the door. As I hurried away I sighed. I am so in love with Lieutenant Nikki Caetano but she doesn't know it. She was the one who had yelled at me to get out. As I made my way on to the deck, I saw the CO of the HMAS Hammersley, Mike Flynn.
"Sir," I said with a brisk nod.
"Morning Buffer," Mike said. "Have you seen Nav this morning?"
"Uh yes I did," I said hurriedly. "Would you like me to go get her?"
"Please," Mike said. I gave a quick nod and hurried off.
As I reached the closet where I had last seen Nav and ET, I gave a short knock. There was silence inside.
"Nav, it's Buffer," I called anxiously looking round for any approaching officers. "The CO needs you on deck now." After a short pause the door opened and Nav came out.
"Why didn't he come looking for me himself then?" she asked impatiently as we hurried toward the deck. I sighed.
"Fine then," I said. "Next time he needs you, and you and ET are together then I'll just let him know where you are if that's what you want." Nav just tripped me so I stumbled and, laughing, we made our way to the deck.
It wasn't until later that day that Nav and I had another chance to talk. "Uh Buffer?" Nav asked. I looked at her. "Thank you for not telling the CO where I was." I grinned at her.
"No problem," I said easily. "I was happy to help." I was gratified to see Nav's smile, the one that always makes me feel like she knew, and she loved me to. Although I am doubtful that she loves me I always feel that she should know just how much I love her, that i should tell her how much she actually means to me.
A/N: Please review. This is my first story and I would like suggestions if you have any.
