And here it is: the last moment. I'll upload part 2 (or chapter 13) as soon as I can. Who knows, it might even happen this weekend ;)

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Chapter 12

I've made it obvious
So finally I sing it
(I've crushed on you so long)
I'm not so good with words
And since you never notice
The way that we belong
I'll say it in a love song

He looked up and down the hallway when he knocked, keeping an eye out for a very paranoid pilot who would definitely not let him bring on board an unidentified object.

Well, it wasn't really 'unidentified' in a way, he knew what it was, he just didn't know yet what exactly it could do.

"It's open!"

He entered, making sure the door closed behind him.

"Hey, Piper." He looked at her and suddenly he forgot everything he was going to say. "I, uh, I found this while on recon and I-" Her curious eyes met his. "-and I thought you might like it.

His hand came out from behind his back, revealing an emerald green crystal. Her eyes widened as she reached out for it.

"Aerrow, it's beautiful!"

"I don't know what it is exactly, but I'm sure half the fun is figuring that out."

He grinned. She finally looked up, smiling ear to ear.

"Thank you."

He almost stopped breathing when her arms wrapped around him. Almost hesitantly, he put his arms around her shoulders and held her close.

His voice was barely over a whisper when he responded.

"Anytime."