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BQ

The voice made me do a double take when I saw Roadblock standing behind me. I almost forgot what his question was but got a response out anyway. "Sure, I'd love that."

Roadblock started off towards the exit. I slid off the bench, slowly; and not before rubbing my leg up against Duke's. I caught up with Roadblock, still feeling Duke's eyes on me and turned and gave him a quick wink before heading out the door.

Beast

I have fought with some of the best, but they all just have gotten blown out of the water. I knew he was good, however I wasn't expecting for it to get this drawn out.

After the first few blows were made it was clear that we were both holding back. We silently agreed to no longer do so when I nearly round housed him. Since then I quickly worked up a sweat and was thankful that I had changed after unpacking. My cargo pants and loose tee seemed almost standard issue after looking at some of the other women here.

Snake Eyes blocked most of my hits but couldn't seem to catch me. This is probably the only advantage I have over him since we were starting to become familiar with each other's fighting styles. Though from the way Snake seemed to avoid my blows, he was catching on fast.

This continued for I don't know how long before my arms were starting to get tired. 'My fatal flaw.' I thought to myself as I dodged Snake Eyes attacks. His last punch was too close and I couldn't block it. I concentrated on his arms for his next move. Suddenly my legs were kicked out from under me. I hissed as my back hit the floor. I moved to get leverage to stand but my hands were taken and pinned above my head. I couldn't break the hold and froze when I noticed Snake Eyes' body above mine.

I was so distracted I couldn't even think of how to counter. I could hear his breathing through the mask as I stared up at the visor. He must have been distracted too because he stopped moving. It almost felt I was spacing out; staring up at him.

I barely noticed any pain in my shoulders as I lifted my head to his and kissed him. I felt him stiffen for a second before relaxing. I couldn't feel his lips but the pressure against mine suggested he was returning my kiss. He pulled back my head inched forward a little, trying to return to his. He released my hand and stood up.

He watched me as I lay on the floor for a few moments. I sighed before getting up and brushing myself off. "That bad, huh?"

He didn't respond. He started to sign but stopped. He couldn't seem to decide what to sign.

I started to smile, "Well, I don't have much experience with other ninjas…" I trailed off.

He shook his head slightly, "What are we talking about?"

I smiled and leaned on my left leg, resting my hand on my hip. "I don't know, mister. What do you think?"

He looked at me for a moment as his shoulders started shaking as though he was laughing. My smile got even bigger.

Then there when there was a knock at the door.

BQ

I grinned as I emptied the magazine for the umpteenth time. Automatic rifles were almost my favorite, right behind shotguns. I loaded another magazine into the AK-47 and positioned it at my shoulder.

"You sure know how to handle those." Roadblock said, as he watched from beside me.

I set down the gun and flicked the safety while turning to face him. "I am a weapons specialist. What did you expect?"

"I guess looking at you; I wouldn't have taken you for one." He said as he looked down at my body.

I rolled my shoulders back, giving him full view of me. I wore a tight grey tank with a pair of skinny jeans. Hardly what Beast would deem as "reasonable attire". The only words that come to mind when describing my figure are hot and voluptuous, I have been told many times. I smirked, 'My bust size is certainly commendable.' Roadblock's mouth was open slightly.

I crossed over to him and used my finger to close his mouth. "Wanna go another round?"

"S-sure," he stuttered slightly.

I picked up the gun and reloaded.

Beast

I rolled my eyes for the eighth time, as Jinx asked if her stance was correct. 'She just wants him touching her.' I thought as Snake manually fixed her stance. She practically sneered at me every time. I returned to my book, glad I brought it. After practicing some combinations and her sensei continually fixing her arms, legs or whatever needed fixing, she finally seemed to take her training seriously; as though my reading was me submitting to her obvious intentions.

I tried excusing myself sooner but Snake Eyes stopped me. "I would like to talk to you." I watched him examine his student's movements. He seemed to feel my eyes and looked at me. I stood up and moved towards the door, motioning for him to follow. He signed to Jinx before following me.

Out in the hallway, I leaned against a nearby wall and waited for him to say something. "You were very good back there."

I looked at him questioningly, "Good?"

That seemed to get him flustered because he started signing really fast. "You fighting, you are very good. Not the kiss. Not that it wasn't a good kiss…" He kept going but his hands moved to fast I couldn't follow.

I sighed as I Snake Eyes kept signing. I wasn't normally so forward, but my body just took over. Since I got here there was something about the ninja that I couldn't put my finger on. Perhaps it's his vow of silence and his body language doesn't reveal much, but I could tell he had gone through some trauma earlier in his life. Maybe that's what drew me to him. That didn't account for the kissing, though he seemed to be getting into it before he pulled back.

"Do I make you uncomfortable?" I interrupted.

He paused for a moment and shook his head. "No, you actually have the opposite effect."

"Well then," I took a step closer, "how about now?"

"No."

I got closer. "Now?"

He shook his head.

I got even closer. "Now?" I had to tilt my head up to look at him, my nose nearly grazing his chin, our chests just inches away.

Snake Eyes didn't move.

I closed my eyes and started to take a step back. Snake Eyes caught my arm, keeping me there. I looked into the gleam of his visor, searching for his eyes. We stayed like this for what felt like hours. I was ready to shake off his hand when he leaned down, hesitating just above my lips. I could feel his breath on my cheeks. He squeezed my arm in silent question. I tilted my head, he found his answer.

We pressed up against each other, getting lost in ourselves. Our lips were not actually touching but the pressure was enough.

"Excuse me." A demanding masculine voice brought me back abruptly.

Crunch

I followed Keeper's directions to Beast's room. 'The whole place looks the same.' The Pit is probably one of the plainest bases I've ever been in. That fact that I've been here for only a week and was sick of it didn't help.

Rounding the corner on that last thought, I stopped at the sights of a figure in black at the end of the hall. 'Is that Snake Eyes?' I kept walking with a smile, fully intent on saying hello to the quiet fellow, before I stopped again. Someone was with Snake. They didn't seem to see me, Snake Eyes bent down slightly and stayed there. 'Is he making a move on somebody?'

I laughed quietly to myself, 'I wouldn't want to cockblock the man.' Strange, Snake Eyes didn't strike me the type to make a move in public, or make a move at all. I started sneaking into the next hall, but froze when I saw who Snake was with.

'Beast?!'

My heart was thumping in my chest. I wasn't even thinking as I walking nearly ran over to them.

"Excuse me."


A/N:...Does anyone actually read this? Review please. It motivates me to write.