Lin: Oh, Toy Story fan fiction..So many ideas, so little time.

This one is more of a drabble than anything..kinda. I dunno, but it shall be a quickie. Maybe more, I dunno. Like I said, lots of ideas, so little time.

Oddly enough, no spoilers here. Set after Toy Story 2, about a week or so after the end of it.

"Bo! Can I talk to you?" Jessie asked, whining slightly. "I feel like I'm gonna go nuts if I don't talk to someone about this!"

"Sure," Bo replied sweetly as she gestured for Jessie to sit down with a smile on her porcelain face.

Seeing how his girlfriend was more than likely going to be busy for a few hours, if not longer, Woody had started to get up from his sitting position besides the lamp. He had just about straightened to standing until the hook of Bo's blue crook reached up around his neck and tugged him back down harshly.

"Now now, dear," Bo talked to the now laying Woody. "We still have much to chat about. Stay, we will continue our chat after this."

"Yes, Ma'am." Deciding the floor would be safer for his neck, Woody flipped over so that he was laying on his stomach with his hands in front so his chin would have a place to stay. Looking between the two females, Woody waited patiently for the discussion to begin, knowing that Bo would not let him leave until she was done with him and that would be way after her conversation with Jessie.

"Unless you have a problem with him staying, Jessie?" Bo asked the watching Jessie.

"No..he might be able to help.." Jessie thoughtfully replied, watching Woody closely. Reaching a hand up, she grabbed the end of her braid from behind her back and brought it over her shoulder, tugging on the strains slightly.

"Very well," Bo noted Jessie's actions with her eyes, already able to tell that the hair grabbing was a nervous habit. "What can we help you with? Are you adjusting well to living here?"

"Oh yeah, living here is just fine," Jessie continued to tug on her braid. "All the other toys are pretty accepting of having me around and Molly is wonderful. Andy seems like a good kid as well, never leaves me out of hero missions or anything.."

"Andy is a good kid," Bo nodded her head. "So is Molly, such a sweet little girl..So, then, what's the problem?"

"Well..not EVERY toy here is as accepting as I originally thought." Still tugging on the braid, Jessie looked down at the floor. "The one toy I want to fully accept me..is ignoring me."

"Who?" Woody interrupted, looking annoyed. "The other toys know the rules around here, I don't get why any of them would break the rules."

"Rules?" Jessie leaned a bit closer to Woody, blinking curiously. "What rules?"

"He means the rules about new comers," Grabbing Jessie's attention with her voice, Bo continued. "All pre-existing toys in Andy or Molly's room must treat new comers with respect and open arms. We were all new at one point after all, we all know what how nerve wracking it can be to be the new toy in a room with other toys."

"Exactly," Woody nodded his head. "Bo actually helped me create that rule. I had the idea originally, but Bo helped me define it a bit more. Us toys got to stick together, after all."

"Which is why it is so sad to hear you say that one of them is not accepting you," Bo shook her head. "Which one is it? We will have them straightened out in no time."

"Erm..well, see, here's the thing," Jessie looked between the two. "I should have been a bit more clear..See, he's fine with me being around but he does not LIKE me as I want him to like me."

"Who?" The couple asked, although both have their guesses already in place.

"It's..Buzz. He's just so..I mean, he's friendly and all but he keeps giving mixed signals and.."

"Mixed signals?" Woody looked very confused, staring at the cowgirl.

"Yes, he..I..Bo, you get what I mean?" Jessie looked at Bo hopefully, feeling rather silly on the inside for acting so girly.

"I completely understand," Bo reached a hand out and placed it on top of Jessie's hand that was not moving. "Poor dear.."

Watching the interaction between the two, Woody was about to interrupt and asked what exactly they were talking about when Jessie yelled.

"I just don't get it!" She yelled, sitting up straighter as her voice grew louder. "My first day here, he likes me. Now he's ignoring me!"

"Ow! No so loud, Jessie!" Woody winced at the volume, but was ignored by the two.

"That's does not seem right though.." Bo pondered. "Buzz is not like that, he's very straight forward."

"Then why is he not reacting to me like he did on the first day?" Jessie asked quietly, looking like she wanted to cry enough though she could not. "I like him, Bo. I really do and I thought he liked me. He said I have beautiful hair and I said he was the most thoughtful space ranger I have ever met and just..Why is he acting like this? Why is he now treating me just like every other toy, even less some times! It's like we are not even friends with the way he avoids me sometimes."

"That does not sound like Buzz at all," Bo frowned, rubbing Jessie's hand gently. "I was pretty sure he liked you as well, you both seemed it hit it right off."

"I know! Yet now..he's being so distant."

"There has to be a reason.." Blinking, Bo allowed herself to looked up at the ceiling for a moment before continuing. "A reason that we will be finding out..Or rather, Woody will be finding out."

"What?" Woody looked stunned at his sudden entrance into obviously girly conversation. "Finding out what?"

"Why Buzz is being so distant, of course." Bo gave her boyfriend an odd look. "Were you not listening?"

"Woah, woah..no." Woody shook his head, looking shocked. "I'm not going to be finding anything out."

"Why not? Your his best friend, he would tell you in an instant."

"It's..Bo, it's not my place to ask. Jessie needs to ask Buzz herself why he is acting that way and the two of them need to solve the problem together."

"Woody, dear..Can't you see how hard this already is on Jessie here?"

"Of course I can!"

"Then be a dear and ask Buzz what is wrong. Please, Woody? Your the leader in Andy's room, it's your job to solve problems betweens toys."

"Not romantic problems..Come on, Bo, you know that Jessie should be asking and not me."

"Not in this situation..Woody, please, I'm sure it would make Jessie feel better. She's so distraught already, knowing the reason would make everything better."

Letting out a soft sigh, Woody looked at Jessie. Truly looked at her and saw exactly how upset she was. Her eyes were wide, her mouth was frowned and her whole posture showed despair. One of her hands was hidden under Bo's while the other was still tangled in her braid, continuing to pull the red straw for hair under her hat.

"..Alright, I will go ask him." Woody pushed himself up, getting to his knees. "Just this once, alright? I'm not good at the whole..'solving romantic problem' thing."

Out of the corner of his eyes, Woody saw Bo let out a soft, scornful laugh at his statement. He would of continued to watch her except for the next moment he was full of Jessie.

"YE-HAW! Thank you, Woody!" Jessie cried out as she hugged Woody tightly. "You don't know how much this means to me!"

Reaching out, Woody hugged Jessie around her middle, pulling her closer to him in the hug. Letting his chin sit on top of her head, Woody let Jessie nuzzle his neck.

"No problem, Jess," Woody smiled. "I don't like seeing you in pain."

Woody watched curiously as Bo glared at the embrace the two shared, noticing how her expression changed as soon as she noticed Woody watching her.

"Why don't you and I go back to Molly's room, Jessie?" Bo asked as she stood up herself, slightly dusting off her long pink skirt. "That way, Woody can talk to Buzz to Andy's room and he won't think we are listening in."

"Great idea, Bo!" Letting go of Woody, Jessie jumped up before reaching a hand down to Woody to help him to his feet. "Come on, cowboy, up on your feet!"

Grabbing the offered hand, Woody pulled himself up to him feet before stretching out slightly.

"Meet us in Molly's room," Bo told Woody as she linked a arm through Jessie's. "We will be waiting."

Instead of replying, Woody just waved to the two in confirmation before wandering into Andy's room.

'Where is he?' Woody thought to himself as he walked around Andy's room. 'It's normally so easy to find him..Yet he's no where to be found.'

Woody had walked around the room twice already, looking and failing to find the space ranger. If Woody wanted to be truly honest with himself, he would admit that not being able to find Buzz worried him slightly. Buzz was never one for hiding, he was always out and helping the other toys. If not helping other toys, he was helping Woody with leadership duties or simply chatting to make the time pass.

Actually, Buzz seemed to always go immediately to Woody whenever he entered the room. Buzz's attention always went to Woody first, then the other toys after. Woody did not mind though, the two of them were best friends after all. Plus, Woody had never truly had a best friend before Buzz, so for all Woody knew this could be normal behavior between best friends. He did, however, realize that none of the other toys thought the same as he. Although they tried to hide it, the other toys were constantly talking about how Buzz and Woody acting around each other, Mr. Potatohead and Hamm especially. All of them had different theories as to what was going on between the two, some being that the two were just close while others were about them being lovers. Woody himself refused to comment, finding it silly that his friendship was being questioned. Besides, he had Bo. Sure, Woody made sure to drag Bo into a private place when she wanted to be..'affectionate' but everyone knew that the two of them were together romantically.

Stopping at the edge of Andy's bed, Woody reached forward and pulled the bed spread up before walking and ending up under the bed. Allowing his eyes a moment to adjust to the dark, Woody was relieved to see Buzz was under the bed as well, seemingly thinking about something.

'Most likely Jessie,' Woody thought as he walked towards his best friend slowly. 'Maybe he just does not know how to act around her.'

Now only a few inches away from Buzz, Woody decided to do something out of the ordinary and greet the space ranger in a different way than normal. After all, he had made Woody walk around silly looking for him, he deserved the shock.

Bending down, Woody licked his lips slightly before leaning close to Buzz's purple covered ear. His helmet was down, like it normally was, so Woody had an easy time getting close to the space ranger's ear.

"Howdy, partner," Woody said, making sure to blow on Buzz's ear. "I've been looking for you."

Woody expecting Buzz to chuckle and punch his arm slightly. Maybe roll his eyes before turning to greet the cowboy. What he did however surprised even Woody, for Buzz had stiffened and then jumped up and away from Woody as if hit.

Blinking in confusion, Woody help up both hands in a sign of peace. Buzz did not seem to notice, his eyes were wide and his mouth was panting slightly.

"Woah, calm down," Woody moved his hands back and forth, but stayed in place. "It's just me, Buzz. I didn't think you were going to react like that."

"Woody.." Buzz still looked dazed. "When did you get so sneaky?"

"Sneaky?" Woody shook his head. "Look, I have been looking for you. What are you doing under the bed?"

"Oh..Just, you know, looking for something." Buzz looked around himself for a second, as if proving his point. Woody could not help but chuckle.

"Oh really?" Woody teased slightly. "Want any help? I'm sure I could find it faster than you."

Why Woody was acting this way was beyond even himself. He could not help it though, Buzz was easy to tease and the mood seemed right for it.

"I doubt it," Buzz chuckled, seeming to finally relax. "Why were you looking for me?"

Deciding to take his teasing even further, maybe the boredom of Andy getting older was finally getting to him, Woody walked over to Buzz and placed an arm around his shoulders with a look of mock hurt on his plastic face.

"What, I can't look for my best friend in the whole wide west?" Woody asked, squeezing Buzz's shoulder slightly. "I'm hurt, Buzz. I thought we were close."

"We are!" Buzz looked at Woody. "I'm just..surprise is all."

"Well, no need to be surprised," Woody patted Buzz's shoulder before letting go and stepping away from him. "I found you and that's what matters. I need to ask you something."

"Oh?"

"Yes. It's..about Jessie."

"..What about her? She seemed fine this morning."

"How do you know?" Woody frowned, looking over his shoulder. Maybe this was all a joke that Jessie had set up. "From what I have heard, you have been ignoring her."

"What?"

Startled by the sudden loudness, Woody jumped and refaced Buzz.

"Huh?"

"I have not been ignoring her! Why would you say that?"

"Calm down, Buzz!" Woody held up his hands again. "I'm only asking you because I'm on a quest, alright?"

"A quest? To tell me that I'm ignoring a new comer? I know the rules, Woody, and I follow them all! I even lecture others when they don't follow them!"

"Why are you getting so defensive? Don't yell at me, I'm only the messenger here!"

"Your accusing me of something I did not do. How do you expect me to react?"

"Calmly, I had hoped." Woody snapped, getting annoyed. "Your acting like that astro nut you used to be instead of as my understanding best friend!"

It could have been the phrase 'astro nut' or perhaps 'understanding best friend' or maybe the statement all together, but whatever it was made Buzz deflate suddenly and let out a sigh.

"I'm sorry, Sheriff." Buzz let out another sigh. "I'm not acting like myself."

"No, your not." Woody frowned. "What's wrong? Is it about Jessie or something else?"

"No, it IS about Jessie.." The space ranger shuffled his feet slightly before sitting down on the ground with his legs stretched out in front of him. "Your right in some ways, I have not been the most friendly with her. I avoid her whenever I can, actually."

"Why?" Woody asked, sitting down next to his best friend and mimicking his position. "You both seemed fine her first day here."

"We were.."

"So what's the problem then? She likes you, you like her, so why not just go ahead and date?"

"Can you not interrupt me? I was going to say something else."

"Sorry."

"As I was saying, we WERE fine. I could tell she liked me and I was pretty sure I liked her..But that all changed when I realized something."

"Realized what?"

"Realized that it would be like dating you." Buzz looked up at Woody next to him, complete honestly in his eyes. "Why would I want to date your copy when I want you?"

"What?" Woody let out a slight chuckle. "I guess I truly am getting old, I could of sworn you just said you want me."

"I did. I do want you, Woody. That's why I won't date Jessie, I don't see the point of dating your copy."

"Sorry, I didn't know my hearing could go this bad. Say that one more ti-"

Placing a hand on Woody's knee, Buzz made sure he was looking straight into Woody's eyes before speaking.

"I want you. I refuse to date Jessie because she might as well be your copy and a copy is never as good as the original."

"You..want me? Me?"

"Yes. Do you understand?"

"N-no..I don't understand, Buzz. What do you mean she's my copy? We are completely different! As for you wanting me..you must be mistaken, Buzz. You don't want me."

"I do, cowboy. I want you, not your silly girl copy."

"Why do you keep saying that? Is this some type of joke?"

"My feelings are a joke to you?" Buzz looked pissed, his eyes narrowing. "I have never known you to be so cruel. Not even when you pushed me out that window were you this cruel."

"That was an accident, Buzz. I told you th- Hey, wait, don't change the subject! Tell me again why you won't date Jes-"

Taking his hand off Woody's knee, Buzz reached up and pushed Woody's shoulder so that Woody was laying on his back. Without a moments hesitation, Buzz swung his leg over Woody and let himself sit on Woody's stomach. Grabbing the cowboys hands in his, Buzz had their fingers intertwine before leaning down and closer to Woody's face. With their faces only inches apart, Buzz breath gently as he looked into Woody's eyes, making sure he had Woody's full attention.

"I want you. As in I like you enough to want to date you. I thought I was being pretty obvious about it, but I guess I was not obvious enough."

Oddly enough, Woody was not feeling uncomfortable with Buzz on top of him. Sure, Buzz had never voluntarily placed himself on top of Woody, but Buzz had been placed on Woody or visa-versa so many times that the position was almost natural. The only uncomfortable part was the nervousness and confusion that Woody felt, seeing how Woody hated being confused about anything.

"Buzz..You must be mistaken. You c-can't like me like that. Besides, I have Bo an-"

"YOU have Bo?" Buzz let out a soft chuckle. "Don't you mean SHE has YOU?"

"Hey, what are you sa-"

"Can you honestly say that your happy with her? Happy with the way she treats you?"

"Buzz, that's not what we are talking about."

"I can treat you better." Buzz smiled. "You even said it, I'm your best friend. I can make you happier than she ever can."

"Buzz-"

Woody would of stopped him, truly he would of. Would of stopped Buzz from kissing his forehead. From kissing his temple and then his cheek, all kissing going downward until he finally reached Woody's mouth and placed a gently peck there. Woody would of stopped all this, truly he would of, but the feeling of Buzz's kisses on his face made him unable to react.

"Your in shock." Buzz cleared up for him, looking triumph. "That's fine, I can understand your shock."

Sitting up, Buzz smiled again before getting off Woody and standing up. Looking down at Woody at the floor, Buzz continued to smile.

"Think about it, alright? Truly think about it. Just say the word and I will be with you or back off. Be careful what you say though, you might regret it in the end."

With that said, Buzz turned and walked away from the cowboy and out from under the bed, acting as if the two of them had just enjoyed a normal chat like old times.

Sitting up slowly, Woody started at the place were Buzz had left, millions of thoughts running through his head. One hand reached up and gently traced his lower lip, remembering the feel of Buzz's peck just moments ago.

Woody may not of been sure how he felt, but he knew one thing for sure. He would not be going to talk to Jessie tonight. Or Bo for that matter. He knew both of them were waiting for him to come back from his quest, but Woody could not feel it in himself to give them an answer when he was confused himself.

For tonight, Woody would spend it alone. He would spend it alone and truly think about what had just happened. Think about what he and Bo had. Think about Jessie and of himself. Most of all, Woody would be thinking about Buzz.

End

Lin: Just a quick drabble or sorts, ya know? Like I said, I'm working on other Toy Story fics, but drabbles are always nice.