I don't own GI JOE just my characters, just doing this for shits and giggles. Second to last chapter mostly filler.

-Drew-

I just woke up from a sudden nap then looked over to Duke who was still asleep. I remember very little from the cobra base but I do remember Duke yelling for me to stay awake.

'I guess he does deserves a thank you. He did help me out when I was about to give up. That and I don't think that's very comfortable.' I thought while throwing the blankets off me. I saw I was dressed in my black tank top and a pair of hospital pants. I threw my feet over the edge of the bed and steady myself as best as I could.

'Geez my legs feel like lead. I hope I don't fall down because then I have to swallow my pride and ask for help again.' I thought while slowly moving closer to Duke to wake him up. But the one thing that I didn't want to happen happened. I fell and landed on top of Duke which startled him awake and prompted me me to smack my head with my hand.

"Well so much for that." I mumbled while attempting to get up but failed.

"What are you doing out of bed?" Duke asked while I just leaned into his shoulder.

"I was going to wake you up and tell you thanks but my legs gave out from underneath of me." I said while my body refused to move. I looked at Duke and saw that emotion I saw before back in his eyes as he slowly came closer to me. He started to kiss me and I joined in but quickly stopped and pulled away from him which left him confused.

"I can't." I said while sitting up in his lap.

"Why?" he asked

"Duke, I am not the girl that goes after every man just to fill the void of losing someone. You just lost Ana again, I do not want to be in a relationship where I'm filling the void for someone else. I can't, she was my friend and I feel like it would be back stabbing her." I said while attempting to get up again but Duke held on to my wrist which caused me to fall and straddle his waist.

"Drew, I would never put you in that situation. While you were out, I made sure Ana was secure in the prison they had for her. She told me that she could see how different I have become since I met you. And I quote "You two would be a cute couple". Drew you're not filling a void, you're making a new mark." he said while gently placing my forehead on his.

I let out a sigh of relief that I didn't know I was holding. I could feel tear try to come out but I refused to allow them to.

"Thank you. You are the first man I have heard say that in three years. I guess if I have made a new mark on you, then you have made a new mark on me. You have pretty much mended my broken heart just be being my friend." I said while looking into his blue eyes with my own.

I pressed my lips to his slowly when started to pull back when he grabbed the back of my neck and pulled me down towards him. I kissed him back and ran my hands up his chest and towards his shoulders and rested them on there.

'Yup I have fallen and have fallen hard.' I thought while continuing to kiss him. I heard very light snickering coming from outside the room. I know Duke didn't hear it because it was so quiet but after living with people who tend to eavesdrop on others, you know what you're looking for when you want some privacy. I pulled away from Duke and looked out the door way.

"Derek Tyler Irons you have five seconds get away from the door before I shoot at you. And you better be taking Ripcord with you." I said while leaning into Duke's shoulder.

I heard a very amused laugh come from both Derek and Duke while I heard a very mini rant from Ripcord about how creepy that was. I chuckled while still leaning into Duke's shoulder.

"Okay, okay Drew. I'll leave you alone for the time being." Derek said and just like that he was gone.

"Why does he do that to me?" I mumbled out

"Your family that why." Duke said while rubbing his hand up and down my back.

"Don't stop. That feels nice." I said when he stopped moving his hand down my back. I gave Duke a very sly smile while tilting my head back over to my bed.

-Derek-

I walked away from Ripcord and Scarlett when they met up with each other. I looked around the base trying to find one of the two people I needed to talk with.

'There you are.' I thought while walking up to Breaker who was fiddling with an electronic device.

"Hey Breaker can I ask a favor of you?" I asked him when he turned around from his work.

"Sure General Irons what is it?" he asked

"You can just call me Derek. Anyways could you look up these two men for me." I said while handing him a piece of folded paper.

"Sure but may I ask why?" he questioned

"Just doing some research, that's all. Oh and I would appreciate it if no one found out about it for a while." I said while more than likely giving him a look that means I mean it.

"Sure I'll make sure you get them before anyone else seem them." he said and got to work. I walked around until I heard someone shout my name out. I turned around and saw General Hawk behind me.

"Can I help you General Hawk?" I asked while looking down at him.

"I would like to talk to you about something after you have checked up on your cousin." he said while signing something from one of the officers.

"Sure thing sir." I said and walked back to the medical wing after leaving Drew and Duke alone for about an hour.

'I may be his friend an all but if he hurts her I will kill him myself.' I thought while opening the door to Drew's hospital room.

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