Secret Crushes

by: Terrell James

Nova was sitting in her room thinking about her secret romance she didn't want to share with anyone about falling in love with Sprx. She felt a little secretive and kept it to herself and from the Hyperforce. Then, came a knock on her door and in comes Sprx. He decided to check on her and sees if she's okay. He walked to her and said, "You okay?"

Nova looked a little nervous and said, "Y-Yeah. I'm doing fine. Just thought I'd get some air."

"I see. I've been doing the same, too. Just not breathing on your air. I-I've been breathing my air, not yours. Not that your air isn't good." stuttered Sprx.

Nova chuckles and said, "Well, I think your air is fine."

Both Sprx and Nova chuckled nervously and sighed. Sprx stared at Nova's eyes and said, "You know, your eyes are kinda pretty, if yours didn't suck at it."

"I always kinda thought about your eyes are kinda cute, too, even if you act like a jerk sometimes." said Nova.

"Well, I try not to." said Sprx.

Nova blushed a little bit and giggled softly. Sprx sighed and stared at her and said, "Well, I just wanted to see how you were and how you've been."

"Okay, I've been doing okay. Nothing important, really." said Nova.

"All right, well, I'll be in my room if you need me." said Sprx.

A few hours later, Gibson and Otto came to Nova's room to see how she is doing. Gibson asked, "Are you okay, Nova? You've been in complete silence these past couple of days. Is there something wrong?"

"No, Gibson. Nothing's wrong." answered Nova.

"Come on, tell us all about it." said Otto.

"Well, it's not easy for me to say, but... I think I'm in love with Sprx." said Nova.

Gibson and Otto's mouth dropped open and felt shocked. Gibson asked, "You? Sprx? You mean, our SPRX-77? In love?"

"Well, kinda. Ever since the incident after consuming himself on the Fire of Hate and joined the Skull Sorceress and Mandarin, I kinda had feelings for him. In my dreams, we're like this boyfriend-girlfriend thing and his sense of humor and brave charm made me feel safe. I just can't show it to him. That'll be awkward, you know?" Nova said.

"So, let me see if I have this right. You love Sprx and you're afraid to show it because you feels like he loves you back, but didn't want to admit it, either." said Gibson.

"Pretty much."

"Oooooh. You two are in L-U-V?" teases Otto.

"No! We can't stand each other. Besides, he looks like a jerk. A very cute jerk." said Nova.

"I think it's normal when you have a secret romance and awkward feelings. You just have to give it some time and it'll show." said Gibson.

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"Positive." said Gibson.

"I guess you're right."

"If you need to talk, just come to me. If I don't know much about it, just ask Jinmay. She might know." said Gibson.

Otto and Gibson walked out of Nova's room, then Otto turned around and said, "I think you were made for each other anyway. I can see it through you."

Nova stared at Otto and looked very angry. Otto looked at her and noticed that he's getting 'punk'd.' He laughed nervously and said, "I was just askin'. Maybe I should go, should I?"

Otto walked out of Nova's room, looking very nervous and intimidated. Nova looked at the ceiling and thought a lot about Sprx.

Later, Chiro and Antauri saw Sprx feeling a little timid and lovestruck. Chiro said, "You feeling okay, Sprx? You've been a little quiet lately. Is anything bothering you?"

"No, nothing's bothering me, kid." said Sprx, nervously.

Antauri stared at Sprx and figures something inside of him that didn't show. He said, "I can see it in your eyes. Is there something on your mind?"

"Nothing, Antauri. Nothing's on my mind." said Sprx.

"Yes, there is." said Chiro.

Sprx sighed and said, "I think I'm in love with... with Nova."

Chiro and Antauri dropped their jaw and felt a total state of shock. Sprx felt a little embarrassed after telling them that. Chiro snickered and said, "You in love with Nova? I find it hard to believe."

"What do you know about love, kid? I don't see you expressing your feelings to Jinmay and have thoughts about her." said Sprx, angrily.

Chiro glared at him and said, "Actually, I do. I kinda like Jinmay. But I got this strange urge that I really like her more as a friend."

"Okay, I get it, kid. I'm sorry. I'm just a little sensitive. What do I do about this?" said Sprx.

"Why don't just tell Nova how you really feel about her?" asked Antauri.

Sprx turned to Antauri and asked, "What kinda bogus question is that supposed to help me?"

"Antauri's trying to help you, Sprx. You just feel like you really like her, but doesn't know it yet." said Chiro.

"I can't tell her I love her. We have too much fun getting on each other's nerves and arguing about stuff. I don't do any of that lovey-dovey, sugarcoated crap for her. I don't know how she's gonna react when I tell her and I'm sure she feels the same way." said Sprx.

"Maybe give it a chance and if the time's right, just admit it." said Chiro.

"Thanks, kid. You always know just what to say, even if things don't make any sense." said Sprx.

"Not a problem. We're all here for you, Sprx. If you need any advice, just come to me or Antuari. We'll settle this out for you." said Chiro.

Sprx laid down on his bed and thought about his relationship with Nova. He sighed and thought, 'Maybe Nova feels the same way about me and that we're actually starting to-- to like each other. Man, her eyes, spirit and toughness, I like that in her.'

Then, came a little musical background in the speakers and Sprx began to sing along to the song.

Sprx: Yeah...

Nova started singing along to the song also.

Nova: Hey, yeah

That's how much I love you

Sprx: Yeah

Nova: Ohh...

That's how much I need you

Sprx: Yeah, yeah, yeah

Nova: And I can't stand you

Must everything you do

Make me wanna smile?

Can I not like you for a while?

Sprx: No

But you won't let me

You upset me, girl

And then you kissed my lips

All of a sudden I forget

Both: That I was upset

Sprx: Can't remember what you did

But I hate it

Nova: You know exactly what to do

So that I can't stay mad at you

For too long, that's wrong

Sprx: But I hate it

You know exactly how to touch

So that I don't wanna fuss and fight no more

So I despise that I adore you

Nova: And I hate how much I love you, boy

I can't stand how much I need you

And I hate how much I love you, boy

But I just can't let you go

And I hate that I love you so

Sprx: And you completely know

The power that you have

The only one that makes me laugh

Nova: And it's not fair

How you take advantage of the fact that I

Love you beyond the reason why

And it just ain't right

Sprx: And I hate how much I love you, girl

I can't stand how much I need you

And I hate how much I love you, girl

But I just can't let you go
And I hate that I love you so

Nova: One of these days

Maybe your magic won't affect me

And your kiss won't make me weak

Sprx: But no one...

Both: In this world

Knows me that way you know me

Sprx: So you won't always have a spell on me

Yeah...

Nova: That's how much I love you

Sprx: How much I love you

Nova: That's how much I need you

Sprx: How much I need you

Nova: That's how much I love you

Sprx: Need you...

Nova: That's how much I need you

Sprx: I need you

Nova: And I hate that I love you

Both: So...

And I hate how much I love you, boy/girl

I can't stand how much I need you

And I hate how much I love you, boy/girl

But I just can't let you go

And I hate that I love you so

And I hate that I love you...

So, so

Nova laid down on the bed and sighed to herself and whispers, "I love you, Sprx."

Sprx stared at the ceiling and one tear streamed down his face and whispered, "I love you, Nova."

This was inspired by Rihanna and Ne-Yo's song: "Hate That I Love You". It's very sweet and cute! R&R, please!