Second Wind
Seems like this story's getting a bit too fluffy...oh well! Have some more semi-plotless fluff! XD
I really wanted to finish this chapter because I have some exciting news for all you Ninjago fans... ;)
Chapter Eight
"Has anyone seen Morro?" Jay asked. "I asked him to get groceries about three hours ago."
Kai shook his head, absorbed in a book. Cole, who was sitting on the counter trying to annoy the blue ninja, didn't reply.
The front door opened and Morro walked in, carrying a few bags of groceries.
"I'm here," he announced. He set the bags I the counter. "Sorry I took so long." He blushed. "I met a girl!"
Jay dropped what he was doing and turned to the former ghost. "Spill," he ordered excitedly.
Cole and Kai also looked up at Morro as he began to describe what had happened.
"Well, I was on the subway," he began, "and I sat next to her. She was really friendly! And so freaking pretty!"
"What did she look like?" Cole asked, intrigued.
"Long blonde hair, brown eyes," he recalled his memories of Bansha. "Probably the prettiest girl I've ever seen."
"Ooh, sounds like Morro's in love," Cole teased.
Morro shrugged. "Maybe, guys." He sighed dreamily. "Maybe."
Kai looked down at the floor, silent. The others noticed his shift in mood. Jay and Cole understood, and didn't say a word. However, Morro didn't get it.
"What's wrong, Kai?" He asked, not noticing the black and blue ninjas shaking their heads.
The master of fire didn't look too happy. "I don't wanna talk about it."
Cole whispered in Morro's ear. "Lloyd turned him down, that's all."
Morro looked confused. "I thought they were dating," he said.
Jay shook his head. "They weren't. They like each other, but Lloyd doesn't want to date. Not right now, anyway."
"I see," Morro replied, nodding. "Don't worry, Kai," he said to the red ninja. "He'll come around."
Kai smiled half-heartedly before standing up and leaving the room.
The others watched him leave, not saying a word. After the red ninja was out of sight, Jay turned back to Morro.
"So," he said. "Maybe sometime we can go on a double date? You know, me and Nya, you and your girlfriend..."
"Uh, I don't think she's my girlfriend," Morro told him, laughing awkwardly.
Jay shrugged. "Who cares? You like her, she likes you. I'd say you two just hurry up and -"
Cole cut him off. "Okay, Jay. I think he gets the point." He changed the subject. "So, when's dinner? I know if it were my turn, it would already be in our hungry stomachs."
"Or in the toilets," Jay teased. "Well, now Morro's back with the groceries, so it should be about twenty minutes. Wanna go tell the others to start getting ready?"
Cole raised an eyebrow. "For pizza? In twenty minutes?"
"No. I'm just trying to get you out of the kitchen," Jay replied. "Now go!"
Morro giggled as Cole stormed out.
"Fine. I'll go find Kai," the black ninja announced. "He's probably somewhere fawning over Lloyd."
Jay nodded. "Isn't he always?"
. . .
"Kai!" Lloyd groaned. "Can't I ever shoot?"
The red ninja dribbled the basketball in circles around the younger boy. "Of course!"
Lloyd reached out to grab the ball, but Kai pulled it away.
"If you can steal it from me!" He tossed the ball into the hoop with ease.
Lloyd picked up the rebound. "Ha! Got it!" He bounced it a few times and shot for the basket. The ball hit the rim and flew back, causing Lloyd to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. "Aww, man," he sighed. "How are you so good at this?"
Kai smirked. "I'm good at everything."
The green ninja prepared for another throw. Right before he released, he aimed it toward Kai. The brunette didn't see it coming until it was too late, and the orange and black ball hit him right in the face.
Lloyd burst out laughing. "Well, what do you know? My aim doesn't totally suck!"
Kai laughed. "I'll get you, Greenie!" He darted toward Lloyd, who squealed in mock terror and started running away.
The fire ninja chased Lloyd onto the grass near the basketball court. Lloyd got tired of running and turned around, bowling Kai over. The two landed on the grass. Lloyd pinned Kai's arms to his sides, straddling his waist.
"Hey!" Kai said. He suddenly blushed when he realized the awkward position they were in.
Lloyd noticed his blush and looked down. He immediately rolled off of Kai, who sighed quietly in disappointment.
"Sorry," the green ninja apologized, embarrassed.
"No, it's fine!" Kai said, trying to reassure him.
Lloyd held out his hand to Kai and helped him up. Neither let go at once, though.
The green ninja smiled. He leaned up, to Kai's surprise. When he was close to his friend's face, he turned his head and whispered in his ear: "You're it."
He turned on his heel and ran off in the other direction. Kai chuckled and chased after him.
"Oh, no, you don't!"
He finally caught up to Lloyd, who was shooting hoops on the basketball court. "Want me to help you with your aim?" He asked.
Lloyd nodded. "That would be awesome, thanks!"
Kai handed the ball to the blonde boy. He pressed himself against Lloyd's back and placed his arms over his teammate's.
"Ready...and...now!"
Kai held onto Lloyd's hands and pushed the ball into the air. It fell through the hoop with a swish - without even touching the rim.
"Whoa!" Lloyd exclaimed.
Kai gave him a high-five. "Yeah, nothing but net!"
Lloyd hugged the slightly taller boy. "We make a good team."
"Yeah," Kai agreed. He had a feeling the kid wasn't just talking about basketball. "We do, don't we?"
. . .
Aww! XD
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