Is it even possible? How can it be? I have always stuck to the code of science, and yet, now, no, no no no, I can't be… no. I am a scientist, not a love-struck fool! And yet, I can look at him, and feel my pulse sky-rocketing. Well, even if I DO love him, how could such, a sweet, caring monkey, ever love someone like me? I'm a cold, unfeeling science bot. Oh, why did I ever fall head over tail for those strong arms, that sense of security when I'm around him, those gorgeous eyes with infinite depth….

"Gibson?" the sound of his name shocked him out of his thoughts. He lifted his eyes to meet the striking olive-green eyes of his long time crush.

"Yes Antauri?"

"Gibson, I'm worried about you, you've barely touched any of your meals since last week. Is every thing alright?"

Gibson pondered his answer, should he really tell him? They could go sit on the robots shoulder, Gibson could confess his undying love, and Antauri would feel the same way. Antauri would hold him in his arms, and they would slowly lean in for a kiss…

"I'm fine" the words escaped his mouth before he can stop himself. Antauri nodded, though still not fully believing him.

"Okay, but Gibson,"

"Yes Antauri?"

"If you ever need to talk about anything, anything at all, I'll always be there to listen"

"Thanks Antauri" Gibson gave his crush a reassuring smile to tell him everything was fine. Antauri noded once again and went to his room, while Gibson retired to the robots right shoulder.

Why can't I just say it? I've had more than one perfect opportunity this week, why didn't I just say it? Gibson's thoughts were whirling through his head at 100mph, and he just couldn't sort them out on his own, he decided to see Antauri…

Antauri's POV

"Thanks Antauri"

He gave me a smile to show he was alright, but it was fake, I can tell. Gibson wears most of his emotions like a badge, even if he doesn't think so. Still, I let it slide and went to my room to meditate.

I had just gotten deeper into meditation when I hear a timid knock at the door, It was Gibson's knock. I can tell the team apart simply by the way they knock on a door. Nova's knock is more of a punch to the door, Gibson's is quiet and professional, Otto knocks in rapid succession, Chiro knocks three times with one knuckle, Sprx dose that dun-dun-dundadadun-dun-dun thing, and I knock twice slowly and quietly.

"Come in" I called to him. He steps inside timidly and takes a seat on a cushion.

No POV

The second Gibson stepped into the room, he felt an instant calm, just being in the same room with Antauri made him feel... kind of... warm, like he was glowing. It was a very odd feeling that was hard to describe. But he had no time

"Antauri..." Gibson says slowly "Antauri I wanted to talk to you about something, ask some advice"

"Go on"

"Well, you see, I really like, maybe even love, a person, but I'm afraid he dosen't love me back. I've never told him about it, but I don't want him to know and see me as a freak, What should I do?"

Antauri took a moment to soak up all this new information. Gibson was in love? And he wanted his advice? Antauri would be the first to admit he knew nothing about love or realationships, but he tried to help his friend

"I can't really help you, all I can say is to not change yourself for whoever he is. Just stay yourself, you don't need to change"

Gibson stilled and stood up to leave

"Thank you, Antauri"