Disclaimer: Me no own so me no get sued…please.

Well since my last chapter was so short I tried to make this one a bit longer...I happen to be pretty proud of how this one came out but if you dont like it then go ahead and flame me.
The morning sun shown down through the window illuminating everything with its glistening warmth. A small cool breeze drifted through, ruffling the curtains through the opened window. This breeze drifted through and stroked the sleeping monkey sprawled on the bed. The covers all around yet not touching her. Pillows strewn over the room as if she had fought with them and left nothing but their still corpses. She shuddered from the breeze and slowly opened her bright pink eyes, immediately shutting them from the strength of the sun's light. She moaned from the exhausted state of her body. Last night hadn't been any better than the one before. She had stayed up worriedly, mind racing until she heard the mechanical footsteps and voices late into it. Then the doors closed and she heard shuffling footsteps in the rooms next to hers. The one on her left kept up for a while as if someone was pacing while on the right she heard someone flop on a bed and then silence. After a while the pacing from the other room stopped and she went up to put her ear to the wall. She heard a large sigh then more pacing 'oh Sprx…what have I done?' she thought; eventually the pacing stopped completely and she heard another flop of a bed, then silence completely surrounded her. She had tried to sleep yet sleep would not comfort her that night. Eventually she had drifted off into the world between sleep and awake with strange visions that were blurs of reality and fantasy but were immediately forgotten upon complete awakening.

In the rooms next to her she heard no sound. 'I guess they're not up yet.' Then she heard a creak of a bed to her right. 'Gibson..maybe he can help me.' She thought and slowly got up. Her body protesting as if from abuse. She groaned again.

She made her way out and knocked on his door. There was some more noise inside then Gibson opened the door surprise on his face form her presence. "Nova…What's wrong?"

"I…I don't know. I was hoping you could tell me." She said hesitantly, cautiously.

"Is this about Sprx?" he asked. She nodded. "Well come on in." he gestured. She smiled and entered.

He closed the door and went over and sat on the bed which was unmade. Nova smiled at this while she sat on a chair across from him. "I never really thought of you as a tosser-n-turner, Gibson." She said with a smirk.

"Yes well, I'm afraid you caught my only imperfection." He said matter-of-factly but with a smile.

Nova rolled her eyes. "So…what did you want to know?" he asked as he started making the bed from where he was sitting.

"Well…I...w-why does he hate me?" she blurted out.

Gibson stared at her for a moment, studying. "He thinks you hate him." he finally told her.

"I know. But…does he have to hate me back? I mean I know I hurt him but…he could at least hear me out and let me apologize."

"He doesn't hate you." Gibson stated seriously. "And he won't talk to you because he doesn't want to get hurt anymore. Last night Chiro tried convincing him to send for you but Sprx wouldn't do it, he kept telling him he just couldn't do it. The pain was clear in his eyes."

"I…hurt him…that bad?" guilt building up in her.

Gibson nodded slowly, seriously.

Nova felt the tears coming back but fought them back. "Wh-what should I do?" her voice cracked

"I really don't know. Force him to talk or listen? Possibly before the ceremony tomorrow, that would be you best chance of seeing him."

"How can I do that? What should I say?" Nova heard the desperation in her own voice.

Gibson stared her straight in the eyes for a moment. She stared back at him thinking about how similar his and Sprx's eyes are. 'One of the only physical features that prove their related.'

"You already know the answer to that." He finally said with a small smile.

"But it doesn't make it any easier." She sighed.

Gibson cocked an eyebrow. "Since when do you do anything the easy way?" he asked.

'Since I fell in love with your brother.' She thought but said "Since Sprx isn't here to do it."

Gibson smiled as if he had heard her thoughts rather than words but said nothing. A moment of silence passed then there was a knock at Gibson's door. He got up an opened it, standing there was a light purple monkey with shining gold eyes and a star on her head. "Hey…" she said with a smile that froze on her face when she saw Nova. Gibson glanced at her with a this-is-gonna-be-complicated-as-it-is-and-your-not-helping look. Nova got the message and stood up.

"I'm gonna head back. Thanks for your help Gibson." She squeezed his shoulder and walked out.

As she closed her door she heard talking in Gibson's room. She listened in.

"Who was that?" came an angry feminine voice.

"That was Nova. The teams' trainer and true warrior. I told you about her yesterday." Came Gibson's reply.

"Why was she here?"

"She needed some advice about…something." Gibson said vaguely, respecting Nova's privacy.

"Something what?"

"Something that I don't think she wants public."

"You're unbelievable."

"I know. You told me that last night." Nova blushed at that comment and tried to stifle down a giggle.

"Well since you're in such good humor, why don't you go grace the main court with your presence. The Highest is in the middle of relieving his nerves with the court jester."

"Rachelle…what's wrong?"

"What's wrong? What's wrong! Oh I don't know maybe the fact that the first decent guy I've met just so happens to forget to mention he has a---" Nova heard silence. She didn't know what had happened but had a petty good idea.

In the room next to Nova, Gibson was in the middle of a very passionate kiss with Rachelle. His arms were traveling down from her shoulders where he had grabbed her, to her waist. Rachelle's own hands were gently traveling up his chest to his neck, deepening the kiss. After a minute Gibson broke the kiss and said "She's not my girlfriend."

Rachelle smiled as she stared deep into his dark chocolate almost black orbs. "I-I'm sorry…it's just—"

Gibson shushed her, pulled her closer and gave her a small peck on the lips. "It's all right. I understand. She is just a really good friend. To me anyway. Although you may have to calm down and explain to your sister why there isn't a wedding later on."

Rachelle looked at him confused.

"She and Sprx are in love but they got into a fight and now Sprx thinks she hates him, which is why he's going through with this ceremony. His heart is broken but she's going to talk to him and see if she can't fix it." He was speaking softly, quietly, barely above a whisper. Then he nuzzled her cheek.

"So… he's only doing it to make her jealous?" she asked hoarsely

"At first I think so, but now I think it's because it hurts to know she hates him. So…he's just going to stay here."

Rachelle placed her head on his chest and listened to the steady rhythm of his heart. Gibson rested his head on hers and held her closer.

"So…are you ready?" Gibson finally asked after a minute.

"Ya…I guess so. Or...you know we could just stay here. It's not like the coffee shop is going anywhere."

"With Sprx in charge you don't know that for a fact." Gibson smirked. He released her waist and slipped his hand into hers and led her out of the room. "Come on."

Rachelle smiled dreamily, but was a little disappointed, and followed after him.

Nova had been restlessly pacing in her room all day. She was desperately trying to figure out what to say to Sprx and how she was gonna see him before the ceremony. 'Okay, okay…I think I'm ready.' Nova took a deep calming breathe that worked for about 5 seconds then the panic came flooding back times ten. 'What if I don't get to talk to him before the ceremony? What if they come to get him really early like last time? What if..' a million what if scenarios started playing in her mind. Nova finally decided that if she was going to talk to him, then she was going to. NOW. Nova took another calming breathe and left her room and walked up to his door. She hesitated for a second then opened it and walked in, the room was empty. Her heart sank as she scanned the large luxurious room there was no trace of the red monkey. Then her eyes caught a glimpse of red outside on the balcony. She took a few cautious steps toward the fluttering curtains leading out toward the balcony and then she felt her heart stop. There he was, his back to her staring out into nothing. He seemed so…lifeless; his tail was limp on the ground, his face down set and gloomy. 'I did that to him…' she thought sadly but calmed her nerves a bit because if he was so upset about what she said then maybe he really did feel the same about her.

"Sprx…"

He jumped and turned to her, eyes wide with surprise. She saw the pain, sorrow, and surprise in his eyes.

"Sprx." She said again softly.

"Hey." He said with a forced smile. 'What is she doing here?' he wondered.

"Sprx…I came…to…apologize…for what I said. I-I never meant it. The truth is…the truth is…that y-you were right." She stuttered.

Sprx cocked eye eyebrow. "Huh?"

"The truth is…you were right. I was jealous and I didn't want you to stay because I couldn't imagine life…without you." She was gaining a bit of confidence with every word and she was inching closer to him as well. "And I'm really, truly sorry that I made you think I hate you when in reality…"

'She isn't…she doesn't.'

"I..."

'No...'

"...love…"

'Yes...'

"...you." Nova barely whispered the last word then she turned and started to run but Sprx reached out and grabbed her arm forcing her to turn into him, that's when he kissed her with all the passion he had ever felt toward her. Nova struggled a bit until she realized what he was doing then she wrapped her arms around his neck desperatly and deepened the kiss. Sprx let go of her arm and snaked his arms around her waist pulling her as close as possible. Nova then felt Sprx's tongue on her bottom lip begging for entrance and she gladly let him in.

'She…didn't….she…does…' were Sprx's last coherent thoughts as he lost himself in her intoxicating scent and taste as he explored every inch of her cavern. Then to his surprise and pleasure she forced his tongue out as she made her way into his. He let her explore for a little while, while he gently ran his hands up and down her back. He smiled into the kiss when she moaned as he kneaded a spot on her lower back. He started pressing harder on that spot and groaned with pleasure as he felt her tail work its way around his waist and start working on his back. Soon they both began to feel light headed and felt their lungs begin to burn.

'Stupid…oxygen…' Nova thought.

They broke from the kiss , panting. Sprx smirked his usual cocky smirk that made Nova feel weak in the knees. He leaned over and whispered in her ear: "I love you. I always have, always will. From the moment I first heard that amazing laugh of yours."

Nova blushed at hearing this but smiled none the less and nuzzled into his neck.

"Hey cut it out. That tickles." Sprx said laughing. Nova started nuzzling harder, then she nibbled his neck a bit. Sprx kneaded that spot on her back which caused her to arch and squeak in surprise.

"Ticklish are we?" Sprx asked playfully.

"No…just pressing a nerve." She said.

Sprx pressed harder which caused her to squeak and moan. Sprx then captured her lips in another kiss. Nova moaned again as his tail started rubbing up and down her side. Nova deepened the kiss then slid her hands onto his shoulders then started rubbing up and down his chest with one hand while the other snaked around and joined her tail kneading his back. She received a satisfactory groan in response. She started biting at his lower lip then broke the kiss.

Nova stared into his charcoal chocolate eyes seeing the disappointment in them. The pleading for more. Nova lost herself in them for a minute then shook her head. "Who you 'mix' with determines how much you get."

Sprx pecked her real quick then said "Then lets leave right now. The only reason I was going to go through with it was because I thought it would make you happy."

"Really? Well I think there may be another problem though. I don't imagine it will be easy to tear Gibson from his dream girl." Sprx looked at her confused "Him and Rachelle, Gabriellia's older sister, from what the others told me earlier."

"He mentioned something about her at the bachelor party…"

"Well this morning they made-out then went out. They haven't been back since." She said with a suggestive smile.

"Hey now..I'm supposed to be the pervert. And anyway we can just leave him here if we have to. It's not like we need him for anything."

Nova playfully hit him on the arm. "OW!" he said feigning being in pain and upset. Sprx stuck out his lip in a pout. Nova rolled her eyes but smiled and pecked him on his stuck out lip. "Better?" she asked

"No. Don't you know you're supposed to kiss the spot that hurts. Honestly what kind of mother are you going to be?"

"Oh so now we're talking kids? I just admitted I love you and now you want to be a daddy? Well then maybe you should stick with your little pink princess if you wanna move that fast." Nova said pretending to be upset.

"hmmm….maybe you're right…" Sprx said mock thinking expression on his face.

Nova glared at him. "Why you no-good, perverted low life." She pushed out of his arms and started to march off. Sprx ran after her and grabbed her from behind holding her to him.

"Nova! I was joking. Com on. I would never leave you, especially for her. You know I love you!" he pleaded.

Nova turned enough so that she could see his face out of the corner of her eye, 'He looks so cute and pitiful.' Nova sighed and leaned into him with her back to him taking in his spicy scent. 'God, I love how good he smells.' She wrapped her arms around his neck and said: "I know." She felt more than heard him sigh in relief and inwardly smiled to herself that she could make him feel that way; then a nagging question came to her mind.

"Hey Sprx…"

"Hmmm…"

"Where were you last night, well not last night but the other night when you didn't come back?"

"I ran off and found myself in a field someway off and I fell asleep under a tree." He replied groggily.

"Are you tired?"

"No…just happy." And she could feel him smile down at her as he rested his head on hers "Actually…I'm pretty restless. Being cooped up here all day." He said in his usual flirtatious tone.

"Really…well I've had a very busy day and am exhausted. So…I think I'm gonna get to bed. 'Kay?"

Suddenly Sprx tightened his grip on Nova and heard her gasp in surprise. "No…that's not okay." He said.

"W-what do you mean?"Sprx felt and heard the fear and uncertainty in her voice.

"I mean you're no going back to your room."

"Why not?"

"Because you're bunking here for tonight."

"What! Sprx listen closely. I. Am. Not. Sleeping. With. You."

"Of course not." He said matter-of-factly "you're sleeping next to me."

"Sprx!" before Nova could finish her statement Sprx scooped her up bridal style "Sprx! Put me down."

"Sure thing, just as soon as we get over to the bed." He said with his signature smirk. He walked over to the bed with Nova thrashing in his arms. When he got there he stopped just in front of it. "Now are you going to be a good girl and stop squirming so I can put you down?" Nova thought for a minute still struggling in his arms. 'When did he get this strong.' Every time she moved his grip on her only tightened. She finally gave up and stopped. 'As soon as he puts me down...I'm bolting.' Sprx smirked and as if he had read her thoughts. he hopped up on the bed(with her in his arms) and walked across it to the head. When there he gently set her down but kept his arms around her and lied down beside her.

"I thought you said you'd let me go!" she protested

"No...I said I'd put you down, which you are. I never said anything about letting you go. Oh no I've waited to long and fought to hard to let you just leave. No you're mine now." He snuggled up to her and whispered the last part in her ear.

Nova started struggling again but Sprx had a firm grip on her and kept her close.

"What…is…wrong…with…you?...I…always…knew…you…were…a…pervert…but…I…at…least…thought…you….were…better…than…rape." Nova said in between struggles

"Rape? I'm not raping you and I don't plan on it at any time."

"Then…what…are…you…doing?"

"I'm simply holding you close. Admiring your spirit and giving an easier explanation for why I can't complete the ceremony."

Nova stopped struggling and looked at him. "What?"

"Well don't you think they'll jump to the same conclusions you just did? Don't worry I'm not really gonna do anything."

"But…what if they decide to punish me or something?"

"Then we'll get Gibson to pull a few strings and if that doesn't work…you're strong and capable. I'm sure you can handle yourself."

"But…"

Sprx silenced her with a kiss. "Sleep." He said and closed his eyes.

Nova lay there for a few minutes thinking about this crazy plan. "Sprx…I don't think this is going to work."

Sprx cracked his eye open. "Why not?"

"Because…I sleep on my side." She told him softly with a smile.

Sprx smiled back at her then lifted his arm off to allow her to shift positions. Nova did and turned away with her back to his chest and wrapped her tail around herself like a cat. Then she felt Sprx's arm around her once again and smiled as he rested his head on her shoulder.

"Night." She said and uncurled her tail from herself and put it around him.

"Night." He whispered. 'I can't believe she agreed to this.' He thought happily. Then just before they both drifted of into a blissful slumber, they both could have sworn they heard their conscience say: Told you so...

There. There. Everyone is 'together' now.

Happy?

Of course now that everything is pretty much perfect in the couples worlds, what could possibly go wrong?

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