Credits: Bridget Silver belongs to Jade-And-Blue over on DeviantArt, but Calamity belongs to me. Subodai and Pirate101 belong to Kingsisle

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Bridget blushed as Calamity nudged her teasingly. "You and Subodai are the cutest pair I've ever seen!" She said. "I don't understand why you don't see it." Bridget squirmed uncomfortably as she tried to focus on sailing. Kobe and Subodai, the two pirates' first mates, stood near the back of the raft as they made their way back to Blood Shoals.

"I don't know why you think there's anything more to our relationship," Bridget said honestly. "We're just friends."

"That's what they all say," Calamity cocked a red brown, brown eyes sparkling with mischief. "It was so cute the way you defended him earlier too. That nasty rat had it coming to him."

Just a few moments before, the two pirates and their small crews had engaged in battle with a few scoundrel wharf rats who threatened the security of Skull Island. One had managed to stab at Subodai and cut a little deeper than expected. Subodai was still recovering as they spoke, but Bridget had taken it upon herself to avenge her companion, rendering the worthless rat completely useless. She had been furious, but she hadn't defended him because she loved him, had she?

"You would have done the same if it had been Kobe," Bridget said. "There is nothing between Subodai and I."

"Right," Calamity grinned, knowingly.

"Your captain has something for you," Kobe pointed out to Subodai. The horse barbarian snorted.

"I don't know what you mean." He said. He glanced back at his captain, the beautiful Bridget Silver. She had soft hair the color of gold and green eyes that shone like emeralds. She was perfect in every way- kindhearted, innocent, sweet, confident. He was smitten, but he was certain the captain did not share his feelings, so he kept these things to himself. Kobe smirked.

"Don't be so modest, old friend," he said. "She defended you in battle with such ferocity that could only come from the flames of deep admiration."

"Again, dear friend, I do not see what you do," Subodai stated again. "The captain would have done the same for any of us."

"Are you blind, Subodai?" Kobe insisted. "She feels something for you. It's very obvious." Subodai's face began to burn at this statement.

"No," he shook his head. "She couldn't"

"How sweet, my friend, you have yourself a little crush on her don't you?" Kobe jeered. "Sobodai loves Bridget, doesn't he?"

"Silence," Subodai shot at him sharply.

"It's so cute!" Kobe went on, disregarding Subodai's sharp tone. "The two of you shall marry and there will be little Subodais running around this ship. I can see it now, first comes love, then comes marriage-"

"I said silence!" Subodai drew his sword. Kobe chuckled loudly.

Later that day inside the ship

Bridget hurried down to the barracks for a quick snack. She was so embarrassed by what Calamity had said and now wondered if it could maybe be walked up to the bar in the kitchen area and stopped in her tracks when she saw Subodai sitting at it. Her face burned as he turned to see her.

"Hello, Captain." He greeted her, sitting up straight. "Did I disturb you?"

"N-no," Bridget answered honestly. "I just wanted to get a snack." She said and hung her head low as she manuevered passed him to grab a banana.

"Captain?" He asked. She looked up at him.

"Yes, Subodai?" She asked, face red as a tomato.

"When you d-defended me," He began, nervous sweat rolling down his face. "Why did you do it?"

"I-" she started, but stopped herself. It was the same conversation she had with Calamity. The red head insisted that she liked Subodai and now that she thought about it, she truly wondered if she was right. "Subodai, I have to tell you something," She said finally.

"W-what is it, Captain?" He asked, voice unsually gentle.

"I-I think... Subodai... I'm in love with you," She finally forced herself to say it. The horse barbarian's face turned bright crimson. "I-I'm sorry I probably shouldn't have-" she turned to leave in shame, but he grabbed her arm before she could go. She turned to look at him.

"Bridget," He said sweetly. "I feel the same way." He pulled her back gently. He stood and gently cupped her cheek in his hand. Then he kissed her warmly, blissfully. Bridget's heart flipped in giddy somersaults as they backed away from each other. She smiled brightly. Subodai smiled as well.

"This will be kept a secret," he promised. "My love, my captain." He grabbed her hand and smooched it then walked off, leaving her to stand, tomato-faced and giddy.