Kowalski's POV

I locked myself in my lab to get away from the others. I needed some time to think to myself.

The more I stay away from him, the more I want to go back.

The more I try to deny my feelings, the stronger they get.

The more I punish myself, the more I forget why I'm doing it in the first place.

I waddled over to my desk, sat down, and put my head in my flippers.

I was so confused about everything. Nothing makes sense anymore!

I let out a sigh and felt myself start to get a headache. Migraine probably. I've been getting those all the time since this problem came about.

I mean, Rico is just a close friend of mine. I don't know why my mind has started developing a romantic attraction towards him.

The headache was getting worse. I decided to get up and go look for an aspirin in one of the cabinets. After I took one, I brought the container back to the desk with me, just in case I needed some later on.

I don't know what I'm so afraid of! I can normally solve everything! I guess in the end love is much harder than even the most complex algorithm.

The pain was starting to feel a bit better, but it definitely wasn't gone. I felt like I would collapse the next time I got up.

I rested my head on the desk and tried to get comfortable.

The others wouldn't think of me any different, right? Surely not! I mean, Skipper and Private are already together. Why not us as well?

Then again, that still doesn't explain how Rico would react.

I observed my surroundings. The only light source in the room came from the lamp in front of me, and even that wasn't all that wonderful.

Kowalski against world. Why is it always like that?

I should tell one of the others about my problem, but I don't think I can. If anything, I should tell Rico first, since he's what this is all about.

The clock ticked on the wall behind me. The small sound echoed across the room and provided as the only silence breaker.

He wouldn't want someone like me. The only thing that's special about good ol' Kowalski is his brain, and I don't think he would be very intrigued by that attribute.

I don't have the best looks, I don't have the most interesting hobbies. To be truly honest with myself, I don't think anyone would want someone like me.

Tears started to form at the corner of my eyes and slowly started to roll down my face.

He is my only chance of being truly happy. I can't just let it slip away from me!

I started to regain some confidence, and soon the tears stopped coming.

What would I have to lose? The worse thing that would happen is...being rejected.

I lifted my head and looked at the clock.

The evening's still young, I thought to myself.

I'll ask him before the day is over.

I gave gave the idea a nod of approval, knowing that the conflict inside of me would soon be resolved. The whole time I was thinking, I didn't even notice that my headache went away.

My eyes started becoming heavier and I felt myself growing drowsy.

I suppose I could take a short nap.

I rested my head back down on the desk and soon fell into a deep sleep.

The more I hold on to you, the more I don't want to let go.

The more I look into your eyes, the more I don't want to look away.

After this is all said and done, I'll just want you more.

Hello my wonderful readers! I finally got around to doing a Kico one-shot and here it is! I hope you all enjoyed and thanks for reading! XD