A/N: I had no intention of posting this. I swear. It was going to stay in my notebook for my own personal giggles. Then Regnasis got a hold of it. He told me to post it. Then another friend read it. HE told me to post it and he doesn't even read fanfics. Clearly, I'm out numbered. Callback is mine, don't mind her. And I want to thank Astrisk78, PhantomEmpress, destinationzer0, Karama9, Val, tophat, AF Iron 135, RFK, and Regnasis for the reviews; Dreamin, Catsi563, A Flying Tomato and Regnasis for the favs; and hannahrulzthehart and Regnasis for the alerts for Gift of a Rose, you all are the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And without further ado, enjoy!


"Do you think Scarlett really believes her 'love doesn't exist' speech?" Breaker mused aloud to Heavy Duty as they made their way through the Pit's training level.

"You all clearly don't listen to base gossip do you?" The brunette Marine who went by the name Callback asked from behind the two men. When they glanced back, they saw a smirk that would do the devil proud across her face.

"I normally dismiss it as just that: gossip." The bigger man shot back coolly.

The American woman's smirk grew to a full-blown grin. "I'm pretty sure this isn't just gossip. Seems your girl Scarlett is doing the horizontal mambo with the mute."

Breaker's eyebrows shot above the frames of his glasses. "How do you know its not gossip?" The computer specialist asked curiously.

Callback slung an arm around the Moroccan man's shoulders. "I share barracks with the woman. And believe me, our boy Snake is a damn good ninja, but he ain't invisible." With a wink, she released Breaker and moved away from the Alpha Team members. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to do my part for the base gossip." She looked out across the open training hall and yelled: "Hey Beach! I'm ready for that rematch you wanted any time!"

"Damn cheatin' Jarhead! Ah'm goin' ta wipe the floor with yo sorry ass!" An angry lane instructor yelled back, his southern accent getting thicker with each word.

"I'd like to see you try, you damn green Ranger!" Callback hollered in reply. She glanced at the two men behind her one last time and whispered: "He totally wants me." Still grinning, she took off for the sparing mats.

Breaker looked at Heavy Duty. "Do you think she was telling us what I think she was telling us about Snake and Scarlett?"

The Brit just shook his head. "I don't know and I don't think I want to."