Reflections 14
Yellow on Blue
He thought I didn't notice.
Sky Tate was so obvious. He could hide his feelings from her, but not from me. He pretended to be reading his book but he was really watching Syd. No one could read the manual that much anyway. He must have it memorized. I often wondered what was stopping him from approaching her. He couldn't possibly think she wasn't interested. As her roommate I definitely knew she was interested. Believe me, I've heard about Sky at obscene times of the night too much for my liking. But I have to admit I was just as bad. I often turned to Syd for advice on Bridge.
Other teammates were just as clueless, but still I'm not surprised. He would do anything for Sydney. His eyes would light up when she walked into the room. He would always leave room on the couch hoping she would sit next to him. But what gave it away was when she had been slashed by one of Grumm's monsters and was unmoving on the ground. I have never seen him move so fast or scream so loud. Her name came pouring out of his mouth without concern of what it meant. All he knew was that she needed him.
She allowed him to protect her, even though she was quite capable as a ranger. He taught her to how to be more disciplined, and she taught him how to open up to the team. They had a rhythm between them, knowing how they fought they always ended up near each other, covering each other.
She is responsible for the new Sky Tate. Her kind disposition brought him out of his depression and guilt over things he couldn't control. She never allowed him to be by himself, always drawing him back to the group. And he always let her. Not that he would ever admit to giving in, but when it came to Syd he just couldn't say no.
He says he isn't romantic, but I've seen the flowers that mysteriously show up at the room when Syd's been gone. How she smiles when she smells them. How she curls up with his favorite shirt just because she misses him. He opens doors for her, and treats her with the respect she deserves. He also challenges her to be more than she thinks. He has such belief in her because she has such belief in him.
I hope she asks me to be maid of honor.