Shooting Stars
Chapter Four
Lloyd leaned on the railing of the Bounty, watching the stars like he had weeks before. He smiled, eyes sparkling like the Christmas lights around him. I can't believe that just happened! He thought excitedly. My wish came true! He still found that afternoon's surprise hard to comprehend...Kai had kissed him! Like, really kissed him. In that moment, Lloyd couldn't have been happier.
He jumped as he felt hands wrap around his waist, and spun to face the sneaky red ninja. "Hey there," he greeted happily.
"What's up, Greenie?" Kai said. "Watching the sky for more shooting stars?"
"Well, they really do their job," the blonde replied. Without hesitation, he leaned up and kissed the master of fire. Since the others weren't around, they waited longer before breaking the kiss.
Kai was genuinely surprised at the younger ninja's kissing skills. He knew he had been Lloyd's first kiss, which shocked him even more. Lloyd's probably a better kisser than I am, he thought. He really is the master of everything…
After what seemed like hours, the two pulled apart.
"It's really more fun when we don't have an audience," Lloyd pointed out.
Kai nodded. "Definitely. Though, it wasn't half bad the first time."
"It's a first time I'll never forget," the smaller added.
Lloyd turned back around so he could have another look at the starry sky, as well as the faintly lit cities and buildings below. It was all so peaceful. Once again, his mind became plagued with worries about the upcoming battle. He unintentionally let out a quiet whimper.
Immediately, Kai tightened his grip on his friend's waist. "You okay?" He asked, concerned.
"I...I guess," Lloyd replied. "I'm just thinking about facing my father, that's all." He looked up at the taller ninja.
"Try not to worry about it, okay?" Kai said in an attempt to comfort his green-eyed teammate. He gently kissed him on the forehead. "I won't let anything happen to you."
. . .
Cole rolled over in his bed. He couldn't stop thinking about what had happened between his friends earlier. The black ninja sighed audibly.
"Is everything alright, brother?"
He leaned over the side of his bunk to see Zane looking up at him.
"Yeah, I'm good," Cole replied.
Zane wasn't convinced. He stood up and pulled himself onto Cole's bed.
The black-haired boy watched him. "You don't have to…"
"I know," the white ninja said. "I want to." He shifted so he was sitting in a comfortable position. "Now, what's on your mind?"
"I don't know," he answered. "I'm surprised by the whole Kai and Lloyd thing. A bit jealous, as I'm single as the moon. But at the same time...I'm relieved."
Zane tilted his head, ice-blue eyes filled with curiosity. "Why are you relieved?" He asked.
Cole shrugged. "Well, I suppose it's because this proves the kind of team we really are. We're the ones who love and accept each other, no matter what. Even if we're different."
"You are correct there," Zane told him. "I'm a nindroid, and you all treat me just like I'm one of you."
"You are one of us, Pinky!" Cole said. He hugged his blonde friend tightly. "Nindroid or not."
Zane smiled. "Thank you."
"Well, it's true!"
Zane thought for a minute. "You said that you're disappointed, because you're 'single as the moon', right?"
"Yeah, I said that. Why?"
The ice ninja stared into Cole's dark brown eyes. "Even the moon has its stars."
Cole nodded. "That's right," he said. "I'm not alone, and I never was. But that doesn't change the fact that I don't have anyone…like Kai and Lloyd, or Jay and Nya."
"If you're referring to a romantic interest, you're not alone," Zane reminded him. "I have no one like that, either."
An idea popped into Cole's head like a lightbulb. "Hey, Zane?"
"Yes?"
"This is kinda crazy," Cole began, "but do you...maybe...want to…"
He started blushing, and though it was dark, the nindroid could tell.
"If you're asking me out," he said, "then, of course."
Cole's eyes widened. "R-Really?"
"Yes, really," Zane replied. He pulled the smiling earth ninja into a hug. "I will be your star, Cole."
. . .
"Aww, not again!" Jay grumbled.
Nya jumped up, raising her video game controller in victory. "Yes!" She exclaimed. "I am undefeated!"
The blue ninja nodded. "Yep, you are."
She sat back down on the couch. "Man, I should've been playing video games all these months! I sure had a bunch of free time on my hands waiting for you boys to come back from your missions."
"We were really stupid not to have you come with us," Jay said. "You're probably stronger than all of us combined! When we didn't have our powers, that is."
"I had a lot of time to practice," she pointed out.
Jay laughed. "You're too humble!"
"I'm many things, Jay, but humble is not one of them."
"See?" Jay protested. "That's humility right there."
Nya raised an eyebrow. "I'm better at video games than all of you dudes."
"Okay," the master of lightning conceded. "Maybe you're not so humble."
The Samurai laughed softly and leaned against her blue-clad boyfriend. Jay ran a hand through her soft black hair.
"How do you feel about...you know...your brother being…" Jay searched for the right words.
"If you say 'gay', Jay, I swear…"
The redhead raised his hands in defense. "Wasn't gonna! But you know where I was going."
Nya shrugged. "I'm honestly not surprised. Really, I don't mind at all. I'm just happy for him." She met Jay's blue eyes with her light brown ones. "What about you?"
"Same," he replied. "I don't see anything wrong with it. I've always thought Kai and Lloyd would make a great couple."
"Truth is, I knew they'd end up together, ever since Kai unlocked his true potential while saving Lloyd," Nya explained. "I just didn't know when."
"I had a feeling, too."
"But that's none of our business." Nya said. She quickly kissed Jay on the lips. "Besides, I've got you."
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Hope you enjoyed that cheesy chapter. Please review! :)
I changed Lloyd's age to (almost) fourteen, 'cause I thought that was better.
Till next time! :)