Chapter 3
She is amazing as always. It is not uncommon to find a man or two drooling over her, heck even I'm drooling over her! She is something wonderful. She is not just beautiful on the outside but also mentally and spiritually fit. There is a lot of competition and I have heard that many men have failed to capture her heart but I know I will be the one to win it. I will tell Lieutenant Signum my honest feelingsā¦
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Signum walked out onto the helicopter pad with her briefcase in hand. It was going to be quite a trip and there will still be stops halfway. Flying from Ground Forces HQ to the outskirts of Mid Childa was not short trip and teleportation was not allowed while in Mid Childa. That was, of course, by Admiral Chrono Harlaown's measure. Her pilot was five year veteran Vice Gransenic, a good friend of hers. She met him while he was still training in the armed corps, to be a sniper and a pilot. He was a stellar pupil by Signum's standards, with the right attitude and the determination to keep moving forward. Vice was leaning on the door of the helicopter when Signum arrived.
"Good evening Lieutenant," Vice called out.
"You can drop the formalities Vice since it's just the two of us and a three hour journey to the outskirts." it annoyed Signum when Chrono got his way with her and made her use the helicopter when teleport was available. His reason was something about being a good example of a good civilian and because he was her superior. He was lucky that she was not in a rush or in an emergency else she would have clawed him to death, metaphorically speaking of course.
"Oh, the Admiral got his way again," Signum frowned knowingly. Vice chuckled.
"Just don't let the Admiral know that I think he is sometimes a pain. His constant bragging about being superior is only tolerable to a certain extent. It would be more bearable if he did not accentuate the damn word," it was rare for Signum curse but she means well. It meant that the person is a challenge and Signum loves a good challenge.
Signum boarded the vehicle and Vice warmed up the engines. A few minutes later they were up in the air. Vice was in his comfort zone while Signum felt like a cooped up bird in a metal cage. Vice put the helicopter on autopilot and then headed to the back. The helicopter was specialized for deliveries and so the pilot is given the space to move from between the cargo hold to the pilot's seat.
"Lonely back here?" he asked.
"Not really. I'm used to it," Signum chuckled.
"How long have we known each other again?" Signum raised a brow at the question.
"Five years. Why do you ask?"
"How well do we know each other?"
"I'm not really sure. Why are you suddenly asking these questions? What is on your mind Vice?" Signum frowned.
"I was wondering, if we could be more than what we are now?" Signum looked at him in surprise. Vice decided to be direct instead.
"I've always admired you and maybe we could give it a try."
"Vice, to be honest, I do not see you as more than a friend," Signum did not want to say any more than that.
"A friend can sometimes be a lover too," he tried to be a little more persistent.
"Vice, are serious you about getting into this relationship? What are your hopes, your expectations?"
"Yes, I'm serious and I hope that maybe we couldā¦" he trailed off, unable answer the second question.
"You're not ready. You say you're serious but you don't really know how serious you are. You don't know what to expect or what you want."
"But I do really mean it when I feel that we could be something more," he tried again.
"Let me clarify for you what you feel. This, Vice, is what Hayate usually calls puppy love. You're still young and have plenty more to learn. I'm not the only person in the universe that you will find interesting or attractive. Keep looking Vice and I'm sure you'll find the right person."
"Am I not good enough for you?"
"No, I'm afraid I am not good enough for you. I'm just not the right person. You are someone I can call a younger brother. You're energetic, determined and charming, the things that most women look for in a man. You're also honest and trustworthy. Vice, you're the perfect person for someone else, not me."
Vice felt down. Signum gave him a gentle pat on his arm. Vice got up and went back to his pilot's seat and contemplated the things Signum had just told him. Just puppy love is it? He was just a younger brother? It angered him to think that those may just be excuses to blow him off or what he thought, to maybe hide her true feelings. However what she said had some truth to it. He was young and maybe she was right about everything else. He never knew Signum to lie and if anything, this was not something she would lie about.
"Signum nee san, we're going to be making a stop in a few minutes. I'll treat you to a friendly dinner when we land," Signum could feel the smile in his words.
"All right, shall I also treat you to some more advice on women?" Signum heard him chuckle.
It was the same as it always was. She would not accept their love when she herself did not understand what it meant. But she still did not find the solution to her problems. She, just like everyone else, is going to have to keep searching.
TWO MONTHS LATER = SEVEN YEARS AFTER THE BOOK OF DARKNESS INCIDENT
Signum watched from afar, Vice engaging in a conversation with a young girl suited to his age. She was glad that he moved on. She noticed it when he started going out with several women, trying one relationship after another, looking for the right person. It was a good thing.
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I hope you guys are ok with the story so far. ^^
There will be more than one pairing in this story but I won't say who's being paired with whom, you've to keep reading to find out and well, no shoujo ai since I'm not a very keen writer on the particular type. Sorry to those of you who would have preferred it that way but this story is your average maleXfemale story. I like it that way. ^^
Now, I'm shouting out to all you MGLN fans asking if you would like to join in an RP [Roleplay] which is being hosted by crimsonblade11. It's a clear out invitation to those who are interested. ^^
All the best from Hignum.
