Three Small Words
Chapter 4: Realization
Summary: Ever since she entered the academy, Sky had treated Syd like a child. One night changed his outlook; he realizes that he developed feelings for his Pink teammate. Syd, as well, was starting to figure that she had fallen for him. On the day he decides to confess to her, a guy comes, claiming to be Syd fiancé. When will he be able to tell her those three small words?
Disclaimer: I do not own them. : The characters and all.
Genre: Romance
Rating: T
Pairing: SkyxSydxOC
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"But not as beautiful as you." Sky said, looking directly into her eyes.
Her attention was not his at the moment. "I'm sorry. I wasn't listening. – What were you saying, again?"
"N-nothing." He looked down, avoiding her eyes. "It's getting late. We should head back."
Sky stood up and offered his hand to her.
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"Hey. – Are you guys free?" Sky was standing outside the half-opened door. Bridge and Jack were playing poker inside the boys' quarters.
Upon seeing Sky's I-have-something-important-to-tell-you face, the two other cadets swiftly stopped what they were doing to listen to him.
He entered the room and sat on Bridge's bed. The Sky at that time was so different from the usual uptight Sky they knew.
"I think I'm in love with Syd." He abruptly declared. There was a succinct moment of silence in the room until Jack and Bridge began laughing.
"Is – is that what you wanted to tell us?" Bridge said, trying to control his laughter.
"I'm not kidding…" Sky thought that they weren't taking him seriously and telling them how he feels was a bad idea. He stood up and decided to leave the room.
"Sky? Where are you going?" Jack stopped laughing; Bridge was trying to stop as well, though he didn't seem too successful.
"I'll find someplace where people would take me seriously." He looked back.
Jack stood and put Sky back where he was seated. "Look, we were laughing not because we weren't taking you seriously. We were laughing because…"
".. we already know."
Sky was astonished by this. "B-but how?"
"Dude, you're a little – just a little – too obvious." Bridge pat his at the back.
Sky couldn't believe it. "How – how obvious?"
"Let's just say that any sane guy would know. I bet even commander Cruger knows." Jack nods in affirmation to Bridge's remark.
"S-so, should I tell her?" Sky said awkwardly. This was the first time he had fallen in love; hence dating and courting had never been in his vocabulary.
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"Hey Syd! Where have you been?" Z approached her.
"Just outside. Why?"
"Commander Cruger wants to see you in his office."
This made her curious. The commander doesn't usually call rangers to his office. She tried remembering the offenses she had done lately. "Oh my god. He found out about me sneaking out last week! – I swear, I couldn't help myself! There was a sale! And not just any sale, a BIG sale."
"I'm pretty sure he wouldn't want to discuss anything near that topic." Z assured her best friend; giving her great relief.
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"Commander?" Sydney opened the door to commander Cruger's office.
"Cadet Drew, please enter." From where she was standing, Syd knew that the commander was not alone in his office.
"Cadet Drew, I would like you to meet Mr. James Staton." A tall man with a muscular body structure (similar to Sky's) stood. The moment he smiled at her, she couldn't help but melt.
"I think you have some personal matters to discuss." The commander left the office.
He was still smiling and kept staring at her like she was a sack of precious diamonds; making Syd blush.
"You have no idea who I am, do you?" James finally broke the ice. Syd, stunned by his charm, shook her head. He thought she looked cute.
"Well, believe it or not, I'm your fiancé and we are engaged." He articulated casually.
"W-what!?" The happy music playing inside her head suddenly stopped. Was she hearing him right?
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