Chapter 4

Disclaimer: See chapter 1

Secrets and explanations...

Madison leant into his embrace, "I don't know how much longer I can keep this up" She said softly. "I know I know" Nick smiled as Maddie "Its hard for me to, knowing that I can't hold your hand when I want to. I can't kiss you when I want to" Maddie silenced him with a finger to his lips. "I feel the same Nick, but we don't know how the team will react. Not to mention my sister, she would beat you black and blue." Maddie said with a laugh.

Nick rubbed his arm, "That hurts just thinking about it" Nick said as he stepped away and sat on Madison's bed. Maddie sat next to him and wrapped an arm round his shoulders. "Its ok" She whispered "If and when we tell them, I will protect you from Vida" Maddie whispered. Nick turned and smiled as he lent in to kiss her lips.Maddie sighed as Nick wrapped an arm round her waist as they leant back onto the bed.

The next morning...

Maddie woke up with a sigh the sun had rissen and was shineing directly into her eyes, she could feel Nick's arm thrown protectivly round her waist. A knock was heard on the door, Maddie sat up "Who is it?" She called softly "Its Vida, you decent?" Vida yelled back Maddie ran back to her bed. "Just a sec!" She yelled "Nick!" Maddie whispered Nick didn't stir, "Nick!" Maddie said again "Maddie is everything ok?" Vida asked

"Its fine V, just finding a top" Maddie yelled back, Maddie thought for a moment "Sorry Nick" Maddie said as she rolled him off of the bed and onto the floor out of sight. "Ouch" Xander said as he landed, "Maddie wha" Nick asked "Vida's here" She moouthed. He nodded. Maddie walked over to the door, "Hey V"

"I just came to see if you wanted breakfast?" she asked looking round the room, "Yeah i'll be down in a few" Maddie replied "I thought you were finding a top?" Vida said looking at Maddie's lack of clean shirt. "I was, but I couldn't find one" Maddie replied "Its not like you to lose a top" Vida said looking her sister up and down.

"Yeah well I'll see you downstairs" Maddie said pushing Vida out of the room and shutting the door behind her. Maddie leaned against the door and let out a breath she had been holding. Nick looked at her "All clear?" he asked she nodded. He stood and brushed himself down. He walked over to Maddie and gave her a hug, "It will be ok" He whispered as he rubbed her back.

Breakfast that morning was q quiet affair, as they ate outside to enjoy the morning sunshine. Maddie was wearing a light blue hoody with a red accents covering a white vest top with soft blue shorts. She poured herself another glass of orange juice avoiding eye contact with her sister. Vida who was currently chatting to Chip about what happened with Madison that morning.

Chip was laughing "You don't think she had a guy in there do you?" He asked Vida was just about to bite into a piece of toast. Her eyes went wide, "She wouldn't though this is Maddie, we're talking about not you" Xander put in from next to Chip. Vida glared daggers at him, Xander looked away with a cheeky grin before helping himself to the piece of toast in Vida's hand.

Mack entered the room dressed in a red shirt with the words, 'The pen is mightier than the sword' in the corner in white writing. He was carrying a hoody in one hand which he placed on the back of his chair before helping himself to some cereal. Rose who was sitting next to Mack winked at him before pouring herself some coffee. Mack grinned their night together still fresh in his mind. "So whats the plan for today?" Nick asked "Well I vote we just chill and get to know each other" Dax said with his trademark grin, the others nodded thier approval.

As breakfast was finnished the rangers moved off into smaller groups, Mack held back putting his hand on the small of Rose's back. "Hey fancy a walk?" he asked She nodded as they moved out into the Hartford gardens. " I woke up this morning with that ice pack soaking into the carpet" Mack said with a grin Rose laughed as he wrapped an arm round her waist drawing her closer to him. "Do you think they know?" Rose asked "About what?" he replied

"About me staying with you last night?" She asked Mack laughed she nudged him with her hip, "Nah don't think so, I think the mystics were more worried about Maddie. By the sounds of it she had a guy in her room last night." Rose laughed "What would your dad say about all these couples under his roof?" She asked

"What my dad dosn't know won't hurt him" He replied as they continued to walk, Maddie watched them go from her spot on the grass, she was leaning agaisnt a tree just enjoying the sunshine. She was also trying to keep her distance form her sisters awkward questions. She preffered to keep Nick in one piece, speaking of Nick he was currently making his way round the pool table. Playing against Dax, who was currently taking his shot. Nick leaned against his cue, "Nick!" Vida yelled "Great" Nick muttered under his breath as he turned to face Vida.

"Yeah V?" He asked "Did you know Maddie had someone in her room last night?" she asked she knew Maddie and Nick were close, she just didn't know how close they were. "Really V, Maddie dosn't seem the type" He said with a shrug, "Where were you anyway?" she asked Nick bit his lip, "When?" he asked "Chip said he went to your room last night and you wern't there" Vida said "Um.." Vida looked like the cat that had got the cream. Nick looked around for a way to escape...

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