Chapter 26
The Lovable Toy
A red light flashed on and off. A strong-minded girl gulped. She was so nervous. She wasn't ready for this. She didn't put on the right clothes. No shorts or trainers, but a purple and white long top over a pair of black leggings. The lab geeks in the room above pushed a couple of buttons. Different simulations of villains popped up everywhere. She dodged here and did flips over there. The girl zoomed around the room dodging the villains and fighting them off. The red light soon changed to green. "We'll tell you your results after lunch." boomed a voice. It was Numbuh 74.239, or better known as Gabe McCormack. A couple of kids with mops and other equipment to clean up the room. The girl took in some air. She was so tired. "Well done Ai." shouted a voice. Ai jumped and quickly turned around. "Oh hey Jason." smiled Ai. "That was amazing, I bet you score one of the highest." grinned Jason. Ai blushed a little bit. "Thanks, but I wasn't that good." she humbly said. Jason shook his head. "I mean it… All you need to do is pass the written exam and you have it in the bag." laughed Jason. He handed Ai a paper bag. "A little present." he laughed. Ai rolled her eyes, but was as excited as a five year old. "What is it?" she questioned. He chuckled, when he seen Ai's face. "Thank you." she squealed. In the paper brown bag was a box of jelly beans. "I've been addicted to these ever since I've moved here." smiled Ai. She danced around with the box. "C'mon we need to get you to your other exam." laughed Jason, he dragged her along the corridors.
"That was actually quite easy." said a very amazed Ai. "Yeah it always is." answered Jason. "They really need to spice it up a little bit… Also they should stop with the security measures. They searched me twice before I even got into the room." proclaimed Ai. She sounded a little bit fed up. "Wanna go for lunch?" asked Jason, when his stomach made an uncalled rumble. "Sure.. Because we don't want any tummy goblins banging on their drums again." Ai poked Jason in the stomach. He winced. "You're so weird." he replied. Ai stuck her tongue out at him. "Just the way I like to be." she replied, while she walked away. Jason hurriedly ran beside her. "And I would never change that." chuckled Jason. He grabbed hold of her hand and pulled her down the stairs to the lunch hall.
"Barbeque Chicken." Ai's mouth was watering. "I'll have three please." she smiled at the cooking staff behind the counter. The boy looked at her strangely. "Three pieces?" he asked. "No.. Three plates." smiled Ai. She began to lick her mouth with temptation as the boy left hurriedly to the kitchen. "You shouldn't do that to Ronald.. He doesn't people asking for extra plates." whispered Jason. "Well, he should be use by it now on Barbeque Chicken Thursdays." said Ai. Jason quietly laughed as Ronald passed Ai the three plates. "Enjoy." Ronald said, with the sweat slowly dripping off his forehead. "Thanks." replied Ai. She quickly left Jason at the counter as she tried to find a seat at the different tables. Today was going to be the best, for today was Barbeque Chicken Thursday. What more could you ask for.
"Could Ai Sanban report to the Simulation Room." boomed the voice around the Moon Base. Ai excitedly skipped to the room. She was just hoping she passed everything. Ai softly chapped the door. "Hey Numbuh 74.239. I'm here about-…" began Ai. "I know why you are here." said Gabe, while not letting Ai finish her sentence. "Did I pass?" she asked excitedly. "You need to sit down.. So we can go over the results. They are a little bit shocking." he said sternly. Ai's smile turned into a frown. She didn't pass, did she….
Jason tapped his foot. One of his best friends was getting her results for one of the most important exams ever. It was so nerve-racking. Ai banged the door closed. "How did it go?" he asked quickly. No answer. "Did you fail!" he said with shock. This must be an mistake. Ai was one of the best operatives he has ever met.. Well one of the most beautiful operatives ever. The crush didn't at all put more favouritism on his opinion of her. "I passed.. With ninety eight percentage for the whole thing!" she screamed. Jason ran at her. He picked her up from the ground and spun her in the air. His black and blue shirt moved with his body. Ai squealed. "It's like one of the highest scores ever!" he shouted. She nodded her head, while he continued to spin her. "This is the best day ever!" she shouted. Her voice echoed throughout the corridor. A few operatives stood still watching the pair. All of them were thinking the same thing, she just passed her exams. Ai was now a real operative, she was part of the team. "Lets celebrate!" suggested Jason. Ai excitedly nodded her head. "But where?" she asked. "I know." smiled Jason. Ai waited for his answer, but she received none. Jason grabbed a C.O.O.L.B.U.S and made Ai sit beside him at the front, as he flew the ship out of the Moon Base.
The air whizzed by the window, as the vehicle flew through the air. It suddenly came to a complete stop. "Close your eyes." commanded Jason. Ai rolled her eyes, but she covered them up with her hands. "No peeking now." he said softly. He pulled her hand along the street towards the Mall. Noise irrupted everywhere. Ai could easily guess where they were. "The Mall?" she asked out loud. Jason stayed silent. "Open." he commanded. Ai uncovered her eyes. "The arcade?" she said with confusion. "Yeah.. We get to have fun all day.. But this isn't your surprise." he replied. Ai smiled. "Well lets have fun." Ai tugged at Jason's arm. She took him over to a car game.
"I will beat you this time." proclaimed Jason. He was holding a disc and slider, the very competitive game of Air Hockey. "Try it Kirk." said a very Irish Ai. "I will, Sanban." replied Jason. They were both laughing uncontrollably before the game started. "Ten to One" called the machine. "At least you got one past me this time." grinned Ai. Jason nodded his head. "I am improving." he stated. "Another game?" suggested Jason. Another pair of friends walked over to the machine. "Nah.. I think we've had enough. Lets play later." replied Ai. Jason nodded, as they both walked away to another game.
"I can't believe you bet me in all of the games." said a very shocked Jason. "The only thing that I haven't won is that claw game." Ai sipped on her milkshake. "Sorry the celebration lunch isn't much." said Jason, with a hint of sadness in his voice. "It's fine. I prefer eating a hotdog, than a fancy meal." smiled Ai. Jason nodded his head. "So what is that surprise you said you had for me?" she asked politely. "Well.. You need to close your eyes again." commanded Jason. "But what if I walk into someone?" she asked, while she tried to make him change his mind. "I'll guide you." he grinned, as if he already went through this conversation in his head. "Fine." she finally said after a two minute silence. Ai finished her drink quickly and placed it in the bin. She closed her eyes again, but he tied a blue scarf around her eyes this time. Ai was about to question the scarf when Jason led her up through the mall.
The sound of the wind softly blew through Ai's hair. It almost made her blind. "We're outside again?" she asked. Jason gently pulled the scarf away from her eyes. "This is beautiful." said a very amazed Ai. The roof was covered in plants, like a greenhouse. "Did you do this?" she asked. She pulled a purple flower from it's stem. She took in the fragrance. "Yeah.. With some help from the security guard, Billy. He's quite nice." replied Jason. He sat down on a brown bench. It was surrounded with flowers and a Japanese Bonsai tree. Ai grinned and took a seat beside her best boy friend. "Thank you." Ai whispered Jason looked up from the ground to her face. "It was nothing." he replied. "No.. It was something.. Something big." replied Ai softly. Jason blushed softly. "I hope you like it." he finally said after a moment of silence. "I love it." she whispered. She gently touched his right hand. "Today as been the best day ever." she proclaimed. "Not just yet." said Jason. Ai cocked her eyebrow at him. "Congratulations." Jason took out from behind his back; a brown teddy bear with black buttons for eyes, with a deep red bow underneath it's neck. "He's pretty." she said. He lay him on her lap. "I won him when you went to the toilet." he said softly. Ai beamed with happiness. "Thank you.. I think I'll call him…Rupert." Ai clapped the bear's head. "Rupert?" Jason asked. "What?.. Do you have something better?" questioned Ai. "I don't know.. Cookies or Peanuts…. A Teddy Bear name." laughed Jason. "Well Rupert is now a teddy bear name." smiled Ai. Jason rolled his eyes. Ai smiled. "I hope you love him and give him a nice home." whispered Jason. "Of course.. He'll be the most loved toy in my room. To make you feel better, I'll give him a title 'The Lovable Toy'. How's that?" she softly said. "Brilliant." he grinned. She stared up into his eyes. A few birds flew by and made him jump. "A bit star-struck, eh?" she said in an Irish accent. "Is it be-Fanny day today?" he chuckled. She shrugged her shoulders.
Suddenly the wind picked up. Chills spread up Ai's spine. "I'm sorry I don't have a jacket." said a very apologetic Jason. He wrapped the scarf around Ai's neck. She wrapped the other end around his neck. "We can share." she whispered. He took hold of her two hands. She blinked suddenly, as if she couldn't believe what was happening. Their faces slowly moving closer. Both are not shy anymore. Jason touched Ai's cheek gently. She blushed and took hold of his face. She quickly pulled his face to hers. Both lips locking in an romantic kiss. After a moment they both take a breath. "Sorry.. Couldn't wait any longer. Considering I've liked you since-.." she began. Jason's lips smothered her own. She excitedly accepted his kiss.
"You were right. This has been the best day ever." Jason kissed Ai's forehead. She giggled, when he parted from her forehead. His lips were so soft, that it tickled her skin. A loud bang was heard. The pair sat up. Sticky Beard and his crew had just blew up the Mall's Candy shop. "So much for the relaxing." Ai's face turned sour. "Lets kick some butt." suggested Jason. "Lets… We'll add it to our list to do on dates." smiled Ai. Jason blushed. "Sure, why not." chuckled Jason. The pair ran from the roof into the building yet again. Sticky Beard was not going to get it easy.. Their date was of course ruined, because of his cannon.
Ta Da! Another Chapter finished! There is about fifteen chapters left to add to this collection. Sorry it's taking so long to upload. I promise you they will be done before March! Or maybe even the end of February.. Depends how my brain is working and of course how the school work is coming along. I do have my prelims in February, so it might be rushed or squeezed in. Thanks for reading this chapter!
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From Littlemissfg.