Chapter 1

Understanding

It was the middle of the night. Everyone was asleep in their shared bedroom. Well... Nearly everyone. Zane wasn't with them. No one knew that he snook out at night. Everybody wondered why he was so tired in the morning. Maybe it was because he misses his father? It's been a week since he died, so maybe he's been crying in his sleep? The sound of tapping filled the room. Everyone else was snoring but only Jay heard, so he groaned and opened his eyes slowly, to hear the sound of pecking at the window. He rubbed his eyes and slowly got up. He yawned quietly and tiptoed towards the window, drew back the curtains and slowly opening the window. He let the falcon in and let him walk up his shoulder.

"Is there something wrong with Zane?" He asked the falcon quietly.
The falcon merely pecked his head and flew out of the window. Letting out a sigh, he climbed out the window and shut it behind him. He followed the robotic bird.

Three hours passed and Jay was exhausted from running. When the falcon stopped flying by landing on a tree near Ninjago forest. He leaned against a tree and rested for a while. Afterwards, Jay had no choice but to go and see what was wrong with Zane. He entered shivering. Not because he was scared, because he was cold. He wished a brought a jacket or his blanket.

When Jay finished walking he could see a dim light just up ahead. He knew it was Zane and walked towards it slowly. As soon as he was close enough, he hid behind a tree and saw Zane sat next to a campfire. He looked at the fire with a sad expression on his face. Jay was confused. If Zane wanted to go camping then why wouldn't he tell anyone? He was lost in thought, until…

"I know your there", the nindroid said.

Jay's body froze in place hoping that Zane would ignore him, but failed. Zane got up and found Jay with ease. He dragged Jay by the wrist and brought his to the fire.

"Sit. I suppose I better tell you why I come here" Zane said with an irritated voice.

"Okay. No skipping out on details. I wanna know every single bit." Jay replied, sitting down opposite Zane.

Zane nodded, "I come here because I want to be alone. Ever since my father died last week, I couldn't help but isolate myself and come back before morning. When you four go to sleep I sneak out. I never knew that my falcon followed me. Sorry if he woke you but I've been really lonely and I can't help myself. I just want someone to care for me besides my falcon."

Jay was shocked and felt upset for Zane. He didn't know how he felt. This was probably the reason why Zane is always tired on a morning. Jay put a sad expression on his face and sat next to Zane and hugged him tightly. Hopefully, he could ease his pain like this.

Zane didn't push him away and returned the hug to jay. Jay heard a sob, only to make him hug tighter. Jay whispered into Zane's ear "Can I tell you something?"

Zane nodded and stopped hugging. He put a hand on Zane's shoulder. Jay spoke, "For some time now…I've been thinking that…well…I...I like you Zane…and not just in a friend way. I mean it in a…different way. More…complex…if you know what I mean." Jay started to blush and looked away. Zane was surprised at what Jay said and smiled.
"To be honest, I was thinking the same but I've had a lot in my mind." Zane replied holding Jay's face in his hands. They both started to blush and they stared into each other's eyes. They were both lost in trance. Zane opened his eyes wider and pulled away, blushing heavier.

"Uh…sorry…I don't know what came over me…" Zane spoke hiding his blush.
"It's fine. I don't know what came over me too…" Jay replied blushing heavier than before.

Zane lent forward and kissed Jay's forehead. Then hugged tightly, never wanting the night to end…

Okay! Here is a new story! Yay! It's a pairing! I enjoyed writing this. There will be 1 more chapter after this! If you have any favourite pairings in Ninjago, please tell me and I will try to make stories of them!

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