A/N: I must admit that I had a mini case of writer's block with this chapter, I guess I got a bit too excited with the previous chapter that I didn't really thought about what comes after! LOL! But that got solved! I accidentally listened to a song which put me back on track to write this and the next chapter, though the song will be part of the next chapter not this one, but in a way it all connects. This chapter is slightly shorter, but it's because the next one will be the continuation of this one, which I already have written... I just have to edit and play around with it. I might write a teaser at the end of this chapter so let's see. ;)

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loonaticslover13: Love/Hate relationship is what I was going for, as weird as it sounds... I totally get you! You guys must be thinking... Jake is too good to be true, so where's the catch?! LOL! About your suggestion I love it! But unfortunately I can't do it because it will tamper with the sequel's plot. Oops I think I said too much! teehee!

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Her eyes slowly opened; light shinning through a gap on the curtains. She cursed under her breath at the throbbing pain in her head, she winced at the discovery pressing a hand at her forehead. She turned her gaze to her nightstand and glanced at her digital clock; 11:15 a.m.

She kicked the blankets that warmed her body and slowly sat up. Looking down at her lap she noticed that she was still dressed with her previous night's outfit. She faintly smiled to herself at the memory as she slowly stood and started towards her bathroom. She brushed her teeth, relieved herself, and stripped out of her dress before entering her now running shower.

Finished, she dried herself up and dressed in comfy clothes, which consisted of a loose t-shirt, long yoga pants and flip flops. It was Sunday, which meant that they usually had the day off unless called for an emergency; technically meaning that they didn't have the day off, but they were free to do their own thing while standing by in case of an actual emergency.

She walked out of her room; rubbing her forehead as she made her way into the kitchen, not noticing that her teammates were talking and watching TV in the common room. They stopped talking as soon as they heard the door opening and eyed their female companion with concern, Ace and Tech exchanging a worried glance to each other. The way she just walked past by them and not acknowledging their presence, usually she greets them or take in their presence because of her super hearing, but her irritated state said otherwise. So Ace and Tech decided to follow her to make sure she was ok.

She walked towards the cupboard and pulled out a coffee mug.

"Hey Lex! You ok…?" Sounded a voice behind her, making her gasp and slightly jump; almost making her drop the coffee mug, the reaction making Ace's eyebrows furrow.

She turned around to find the owner of the voice, wincing at her headache. "Yeah… I just... have a headache."

"Did you check your sugar level?" Asked the concerned brown coyote standing next to Ace.

"No… I just got up, but I feel so horrible…" She said as she returned to her previous task.

"I don't think it's wise to drink coffee." Suggested Tech, Ace turning towards him, intrigued by his response.

"Oh? How come?" Asked Lexi as she walked towards the coffee machine, clearly not wanting to follow Tech's suggestion.

"Hmm… Maybe because you had some alcohol yesterday? which you shouldn't have had because alcohol stops your body from releasing glucose; which is the sugar that floats around in your bloodstream. Meaning your sugar levels must be low, and that headache you have must be the symptoms of such thing, plus you haven't eaten anything in… I'm taking more than 12 hours…? Coffee is not the best thing you should have right now, some orange juice is though, and also make sure you have a full meal." Instructed the coyote to the female bunny standing a couple of feet ahead of him.

Lexi glared at him, and put the coffee mug back on the cupboard; now grabbing a tall glass instead. Ace walked towards the fridge and pulled the orange juice carton, he walked towards Lexi and took the glass from her. Lexi giving him a shameful look, she knew she kinda got carried away with the champagne the previous night, and now she was ill because of it.

"Look Lex, I didn't mean to sound like I'm nagging you, but you have to know that we're just worried about your well being." Tech sighed "I'll go and get some painkillers for your headache, just make sure you eat ok?"

Lexi's expression softened, she looked down at her feet in shame as the coyote left the kitchen. She felt a hand on her shoulder, making her turn her head towards Ace. He gave her a half smile as he handed her the glass of orange juice. They stared into each other's eyes in silence for a couple of seconds, before Ace broke the gaze by turning and opening the cupboard next to the one that held the cups, he pulled a plate and laid it on the counter. He glanced back at Lexi.

"I'm making you a sandwich." He informed her, she furrowed her eyebrows and nodded in response.

She grabbed the glass and took a seat on the table. She sighed and looked back at Ace who was giving his back to her while he prepared the sandwich. "Ace, I'm sorry I came back well… tipsy? I didn't know I couldn't drink. Trust me I wouldn't have if I'd knew." She took a sip of her juice, as she supported her head with her free hand.

Ace turned to look at her and noticed her distressed state, he gave her a caring look. "You didn't know Lex… But next time you need to be cautious, at least until you get better." He said as he walked towards her with the plate in hand. He placed the plate in front of her, the sound making her straighten herself up.

She nodded "Thanks for the sandwich." He nodded back and took a seat next to her.

Tech walked in with a bottle of pills and a device in hand, he placed two pills next to her plate; the action making her look up at him, she noticed the device and sighed as she stretched out her hand towards him and curled up three fingers and left out her index. He gently took her finger and pressed it against the device, he looked back at her signaling her that he was about the press the button, she nodded and he pressed, she slightly flinched while the device lightly pinched her. She pulled her hand back, he took a small alcohol swab and bandaid out of his pocket and handed them to her, but Ace took it and cleaned the dot of blood from her finger and placed the bandaid.

She gave them a grateful smile. "Thanks guys" Her voice gentle.

Tech glanced at the screen on the Blood testing device, he frowned as he read the results. "Well yesterday you were at 68, and today you're at 64. I'm sorry Lexi." He said giving her a sadden expression.

Her expression saddening as well. "Yeah, me too..." She sighed and grabbed the sandwich while Tech left the kitchen.

A couple of minutes later and the plate was empty, Ace stood and took the plate to the sink while she swallowed the two pills and finished her juice.

"Ace… I want to thank you for everything." Spoke Lexi while she fiddled with her ribbon. Ace turned to her, and returned to his seat next to her.

"Thanks for what exactly?" He asked with curiosity.

"Well... for these past couple of days, you've been there for me. Even though it hasn't been easy, but you have. You're still here."

"I thought we were best friends already, isn't that our job, to be there for each other no matter what?" He asked as he smirked and raised an eyebrow at her.

She nodded. "I know, but I haven't been easy these past couple of days… And I just wanted to thank you, for being there, for supporting me…"

He knew what she meant on the last part of her sentence. "Like I said I'll always be there for you Lex! …And you kinda thanked me last night already…" He said as his cheeks started to redden.

Her eyes widened as the sudden memory made it's way to the present. "I- Did I…? Ace I hope this doesn't change anything between us… I mean I know we're best friends, but your my boss and the fact that I got home tipsy was unacceptable, but if I disrespected you in any way last night…"

He waved a hand at her, dismissing what he knew she was going to say. "Lex relax, it's ok; I'm not mad. I was just surprised that's all." He noticed her cheeks blushing. He cleared his throat, attempting to break the awkwardness. "I uh… I wanted to ask you, if… If it was Jake who made you drink last night…?"

Lexi furrowed her eyebrows at his question. "No, not at all. He offered me something to drink and I decided to have a glass of champagne, but I guess we got a bit carried away..."

Ace frowned at her answer, Lexi noticing how weird her words sounded. "With the alcohol." She added.

He nodded at her correction. "Are you planning on seeing him again?" He asked not looking at her.

"I guess… I really had fun last night." She answered as she started fiddling with her ribbon once again.

"Oh… That's good to know" His tone lowering.

Both bunnies sat in silence for a couple of minutes, the silence broken by the tower's doorbell ringing. Both Ace and Lexi raised an eyebrow towards the elevator, the team never really got visitors, specially unexpected ones.

The rest of the team also eyed the elevator, but it was Duck who stood and took the initiative answer the door. He opened the elevator and disappeared behind it, making the rest of the team return to their previous activities.

"Hmm, wonder who that is?" Asked Lexi as she looked back at Ace. "Anyway, are you guys doing anything tonight? I was thinking that maybe we could all catch a movie later on…?"

Ace pondered at her offer as a smile grew on his face. "Yeah that sounds nice, I'll let the rest of the guys know, so what do you feel like watching?"

Lexi was about to respond but was interrupted by a large thud in front of her; making both bunnies slightly jump and turn to the source. A huge flower arrangement now blocked their view making both bunnies glance at each other confused.

"What the-" Started Ace when he noticed Duck quacking in between the bunnies.

"That thing almost killed my back!" Protested Duck while rubbing his lower back. Both bunnies giving him a confused glare, Duck noticed the questioning expression on their faces. "Oh right. It's for you Lex!" He said as he pulled a small card from his pocket, he cleared his throat before he started reading. "For Lexi, thank you so much for last night I had a- HEEEYY!"

Duck's reading was interrupted by a nervous Lexi who jumped out of her seat and literally ripped the small card out of his hand. "Duck! Did you read this?!" She frantically asked pointing at the card.

"Pfffttt well duh! It's from Jake! Of course I'm gonna read it!" He said crossing his arms.

"There's a little thing called privacy you know?" Said Lexi annoyed. She walked a few feet away from both Ace and Duck as an attempt to have a bit of privacy while she read the note.

"For Lexi, Thank you so much for last night,

I had a wonderful time with you love, and I

really hope it won't be the last. Beautiful flowers for

a beautiful girl.

-Jacob."

Lexi sighed and blushed at the message turning towards the flowers. She always had a thing for flowers, and these were just stunning, it had a couple of pink and red roses, and other red, orange and yellow exotic flowers. She sniffed one of the roses, letting the aroma enter her nostrils as she gently swayed her finger against it's petals.

"I… I think I'm gonna go to my room for bit…" She said in a low lost tone, not really making eye contact with Ace or Duck. She leaned towards the table and tried lifting the arrangement, but found herself grunting at the weight; making Ace stand.

"Let me help you with that Lex." Said Ace while he took the flowers from her grip. She kindly nodded and started walking towards her room while Ace followed.

Duck looked at the bunny duo in shock, even though he didn't really know how Ace felt towards Lexi he knew he deeply cared for her, and if he wasn't mistaken he could say the same for Lexi. So here he is watching two people who love each other and not together, Ace helping her with the flowers her new boyfriend got for her. He wasn't the one in Ace's shoes, but he couldn't help but to feel heartbroken himself, the whole image was just wrong to him. Sure he admired Jake, but if he'd have to choose someone for the female bunny, clearly it would be Ace. He shook the memory out and muttered. "Someday guys… Someday…" As he walked towards the common room to join the rest of his teammates.

Ace placed the flowers on top of Lexi's dresser, she literally had to clear the whole thing before letting Ace place it down; the thing was huge.

"Thanks Ace." She said while giving him a grateful smile.

He forced a smile out in return. "No problem Lex." Ace stood for a couple of seconds, watching Lexi as she looked around her room for something. He furrowed his eyebrows at her. "Uh… You lost something?" He asked.

"Nope! Found it!" Said a cheerful Lexi as she turned around and pointed her cellphone towards him. "I'm gonna call Jake now…" She said, with a bit of shyness in her tone.

Ace took the hint. "Oh, uh… right…" He said as he started walking out and shutting the door behind him, leaving Lexi with the privacy she desired.

Lexi smiled and dialed Jake's number, she waited a couple of seconds before she heard a "Hello" from the other line.

"Hi Jake! it's me Lexi!" She said cheerfully.

"Oh hi love! how are you today?" Sounded Jake's voice.

"I'm fine… I got ill when I woke up, but I'm feeling much better now."

"You got ill? Are you sure your ok?" Asked Jake with concern.

"Yeah I'm ok, apparently I wasn't suppose to drink alcohol with my condition…" A small hint of sarcasm could be sensed in her tone.

"Oh… Love I'm sorry, I didn't know." Jake responded with a bit of shame.

"It's ok, neither did I, but I'm feeling better now, I just have to keep following my diet and keep track of my sugar level." Informed Lexi.

"I still feel bad love, If I would've known trust me I wouldn't have offered any…"

"Jake! It's ok…" Interrupted Lexi. "Anyway I was calling to thank you for the beautiful flowers!" She said as a smile grew on her face.

"I'm glad you like them love. And a good thing you called, I know it's a bit sudden but would you like to go out today? Maybe go get some ice cream or coffee…? I just feel like seeing you love" Said Jake, his tone filled with hope.

Lexi smiled to herself at the question, mentally squealing in joy. "I would love to…" Her tone suddenly changing to a more monotone one as she remembered her talk with Ace earlier. "Oh wait, I already made plans with Ace to go to the movies…"

"Oh… Well, I don't want to interrupt your plans love." His tone filled with disappointment.

There was a sudden silence as Lexi pondered on what to say. Awkwardness now felt in their conversation. "Well… I mean the rest of the guys are suppose to come too, so you could join us if you'd like." Suggested Lexi.

"I don't know love, I haven't been to the movies in so long… I only go if I'm invited for a premier or a special screening."

Lexi frowned at his response. "Oh, I could always cancel you know… Ace will understand."

"No love, you don't have to do that. I could always join you, it's just that I don't want it to get annoying because of me." Responded Jake.

"Oh?" Asked a curious Lexi.

"If people know I'm there, the less thing you'll do is enjoy the movie… And I don't really want to ruin your time." Said Jake, a bit of sadness in his tone. "But if you really want me to come I will love. I'll wear a hoodie if I have to."

"I really do want to see you…" Teased Lexi.

"Well ok, I'll see you later then." Chuckled Jake.

Lexi giggled at his sudden change in mood. "Alright see you." She hung up her call.

She sighed at the thought of seeing him again.

She walked out of her room in search for Ace, and stood in the common room for a couple of seconds searching. The rest of her teammates were still watching TV, the news to be precise. When she noticed he wasn't present, she started walking towards his room but was stopped when she heard her name coming out of the TV, she turned towards the screen curious as to why her name was mentioned? She noticed that the segment changed from formal news to the gossip segment, as a young man with whacky hair talked in a very cheery, yet plastic tone.

"BREAKING NEWS! Jake Rabbit has a new girl people! And we're pretty sure we know who it is! Lexi Bunny from the Loonatics, though we're not 100% sure if they're officially dating or not since no statement has been made from neither one of them, but they've been spotted last night entering 'Portobellos' for dinner, and then walking around the beach holding hands. All of this happening at just a couple of days after the Loonatics saved Jake from his psycho butler who held him captive."

Lexi's eyes widened as the images on the screen replayed the previous night's events. Duck turning the volume up, She yelped in horror; which made the rest of her teammates look at her direction, their jaws dropping in shock. They knew she went out with him, but they didn't have to know how close she and Jake got.

"Oh. My. God." She spoke in a low astonished voice, but loud enough for the rest of the team to understand her words. "Turn that off Duck!" Pleaded Lexi, her voice raising in horror.

Being in the loonatics always put the team in the spotlight, and each member has been a victim of bad and false media, but it never really had to do with their love life. Only once, Ace and Lexi were attacked by a rumor saying that they were dating, but they never really let it get to them. But this was different, the rumor was true and the whole city knew about it, now it wasn't just their business, her love life was now anything but private, it meant to everyone as it meant to her.

Duck stood and faced her. "Awww how cute Lex! You guys make an adorable couple! Hope you enjoy it, since apparently your the only one allowed to date!" Mocked Duck. The rest glaring at the mallard for his sarcastic comment.

Hearing the commotion outside of his room, Ace rushed out of his room. Watching a frantic Lexi, a confronting Duck and the images shown on the screen in front of him. His eyes also widening at the images, he looked over at Lexi, a hurt look on his features as he started to back away from the whole situation and back to his room. Lexi noticed this, and decided to follow him.

She stopped the door from closing and slipped herself inside of his room. And he just sat on his bed, in a shock state; Lexi sitting next to him looking at him with concern.

She sighed before she spoke. "I knew what I was getting myself into… I just didn't know how bad it would feel for everyone to know, I lied to you guys about this date. And now the truth isn't out just for you guys, but for the whole city to talk about…" She expressed, her tone filled with sorrow. "I'm sorry…"

Ace glanced at her and sighed. "It's ok Lex…"

"No it's not ok! I wanted to tell the guys, but now it's too late! They must think the worst of me right now…" She said as she slumped her shoulders in defeat.

Ace somehow understood her frustration, he extended an arm and brought her closer to him; she unconsciously laid her head on his shoulder and he laid his against hers, he could smell the flowery sent from her, the one that he always loved since it always brought him peace. "Hey it's ok Lex, I'm sure the guys will understand. Besides it was kinda my fault that you hid this from us…"

"I know, but I shouldn't have done it. I should've said something since the beginning… Now it's just awkward."

Ace didn't really know what to respond. He sighed, and straightened his head up as an idea popped into him. "Hey, you want to go for a ride and forget about this whole thing?"

Lexi furrowed her eyebrows as she straighten herself up and faced him. "No, are you crazy?! What if the paparazzi sees us?! There must be millions outside…"

Ace raised an eyebrow at her.

"I just can't be seen with just you?! Who knows what kind of rumors they'd say!" Said a frantic Lexi as she stood and faced Ace.

"So what Lex?! You should never pay attention to what those losers say! All that should matter is the relationship that you guys build, it's your relationship not the public's."

"I know… But it's just…"

"I get it… You don't have to say it. But it's funny how you said that our friendship would never change regardless…" Interrupted Ace shaking his head in disappointment.

"Ace… I know what I said, but-" Once again she was cut short by Ace.

"Yeah, I should've known better than to think that nothing would change." He let out a sarcastic chuckle and frowned at his own words, making Lexi frown also.

"Why are you saying this? I thought you were happy for me!" Asked Lexi, hurt at his words.

"Because I'm trying to spend some time with my best friend, and here you are refusing over your and your boyfriend's image! And I am happy for you Lex, I am! but I wasn't expecting us to change!" Expressed Ace.

Lexi just stood quiet, hurt at the realization of his words, it was true; she couldn't help that gut feeling; that from now on their friendship will not be the same. She could see it in his eyes. Regardless of what Jake said to her about him accepting her friendship with Ace, she knew Jake wasn't the problem in this situation. Ace was slowly detaching himself from her.

The silence was broken by Ace. "And I'm guessing you don't want to be seen with us at the movies now?"

Lexi looked down at her feet. "I… I invited Jake to the movies with us."

"Oh! so that should save you from all the nasty rumors." He said with harsh sarcasm in his tone.

"You know what Ace? Sometimes I wonder if there could be someone worse than Duck out there, and I can't help thinking that I'm looking right at him." She said, with arrogance in her tone. She turned around leaving an irritated Ace behind. She walked out of his room and heard a loud thud coming from the inside of the room behind her; either Ace punched the wall or threw something at it. She decided not let it get to her and entered her own room; looking around for her cellphone. Once she found it, she dialed a number and waited for a couple of seconds.

"Hey Jake it's Lexi again… I was just calling to let you know that I'm not going to the movies with the guys and that you and I could go out and do our own thing if you'd like."

"Oh, is everything alright?" Asked Jake.

"Yeah, everything is perfect." Said a cheery Lexi.

"Ok, if you say so… Anyway I can pick you up at 6:00 if you'd like?"

"That sounds perfect." Responded Lexi.

"Alright then, I'll see you later."

"Can't wait!" Said Lexi as she hung up the phone and threw herself on her hammock while she closed her eyes.

But what do you call that empty feeling when friendship doesn't seem to cover the hole? It's bittersweet.

It's also bittersweet when friendship gets in the way of filling that hole….

…And as much as it hurts, I don't need bittersweet right now…


TEASAAAAAAAH! (AHEM! Teaser for the next chapter)

Ace stormed into her room and the rest ran behind him, but there was nothing to restrain. The room was lifeless, only five males occupied the room now.

Ace glanced at the time 1:00am. Sorrow now covered his features, he looked back at his teammates. "Whe- Where is she?" He asked, and the rest could see the fear in his eyes.

The rest of the guys stood in shock, they themselves asked the same question. Where was Lexi? and Why hasn't she come back home yet? Was she alright? The fear in Ace's eyes confirmed that he never meant her harm, but only worry for their female companion.

"I don't know chief…" Slowly responded Tech as he glanced at the roadrunner standing next to him. Rev took the hint and his eyes started to glow in a brilliant crimson.

And that's it for the teaser! Please review and stay put for more very VERY soon! ;)