Chapter 8: Kiss in the rain

Friday night

It wasn't long that Sky realized he was walking towards the coast. He had always preferred peace and quiet, wondering why anyone would love loud music at all. No, serene is always the best option anyone can hope for. One can work best in a quiet and peaceful environment. All right, and probably some action.

 It wasn't long that Sky realized he was walking towards the coast. He had always preferred peace and quiet, wondering why anyone would love loud music at all. No, serene is always the best option anyone can hope for. One can work best in a quiet and peaceful environment. All right, and probably some action.

Kidding who? That's what I am lacking now. I live my life, rules and principles… sticking straight to values and loyalty. It's like there's something lacking along the lines. I topped in academics, so nope, no problem there. I do well in SPD academy, ended up on B-squad, well, minus the fact that I'm not the red ranger. But I've long gotten accustomed to that. So, what's missing?

Sky was deep in thoughts when he spotted a shadow at a turn.

"Who's there? Come out now! Why are you spying on me?"

Sydney gave a little shout and turned around to find Sky, standing arms akimbo, couple of feet away from her.

"What do you mean, spying on you? I was here first." Sydney stared at him, eyes widen in both fury and shock. "I should be the one pointing finger at you, not vice versa!"

"How should I know so? You are always poking your nose around."

"Sky, you are impossible." Sydney rolled her eyes and tugged a strain of hair behind her ear.

Sky looked at her little action, and swallowed. But quick as that he shot back.

"Right, as if you aren't? What are you doing here at this time? Shouldn't you be out with you boyfriends, huh? Sky pointed out with a tone of acidity in his voice.

Sydney was hurt by his words; she fought back her tears and shot dagger eyes at him.

"Do I need to seek your approval for what I do? It's none of your business. Besides, I have tonnes of people out there, queuing up to go out with me. But I rejected. And what about you? Scared the girls away with your top-notch snob attitude?" Sydney looked at Sky in a challenging manner.

"Yeah right!"

"Yeah right!" Sydney mimicked him. Ha, it's kinda fun pissing Sky. Mr Know-it-all.

They both stared at each other a while before breaking into laughter.

She looks totally gorgeous when she smiles. Weird that I didn't realize that before. We have been too caught up with our fight to notice that.

Sky had the sudden urge to grab her and kiss her breathless but restrained himself. No gentleman would do that to a lady, much less he.

Oh boy, why didn't I notice that he looked so handsome when he laughed. That's because you were too busy bickering with him to notice, silly. I can't believe I block him from my choice of boyfriend. He's like… oh god, he's the one… he's the one, a voice scream at the back of her head.

"Here, let's sit at the bench. At least it's brighter than standing there." Sky motioned Sydney to follow him.

They both sat down but kept quiet for some time.

Then…

"Syd, are you cold?" Sky asked Sydney, concerned.

"Why aren't you in bed, Sky?" They both asked at the same time.

"You say first." Both replied again causing them to laugh. This time, Sky looked at Sydney, waiting for her to reply.

"Nope, I'm not."

Sky nodded but all the same he took off his jacket and wrapped her with it. Sydney was touched by his thoughtfulness and felt dizziness with ecstasy by the spicy scent from his jacket. She murmured a silent thanks and stared into the distant sea, feeling both warm and safe. It's been a long time since her breakup.

They both fell silent once again with each other's company.

"You know, you haven't exactly told me the reason yet." Sydney turned to Sky to find him looking at her.

"Oh, I… I erm, couldn't sleep so I decided to take a walk." Sky felt like slapping himself. He had never stammered before in front of a girl.

"I see. Me too, so I decided to stroll around, but ended up coming here." Sydney started playing with Peanuts. "Aren't they lucky? Bridge and Z. They are a perfect match made in heaven. How I envy them. You know, I have never fallen in love before, yes, I've had a few dates but not the madly-in-love kind."

Sky wanted to share with her about his life too. But felt that there isn't anything fascinating about. Sky looked at her once again. Her face under the light, so angelic, so innocent. He knew he was falling in love. No one had ever triggered that emotional part of him yet. Yet Syd was able to. The last person whom he thought he ever wants to talk to. The one who he tried so hard to stay away from. The one he had hid his emotions from so carefully.

In fact, she's a far cry from the girl that I thought her to be. Bridge's right, she's different. I've been too judgmental from the beginning. And I hope it isn't too late now.

Sky was moving closer to her at the second.

"Syd, can I ask you a question."

"Go ahead, shoot." Sydney replied weakly. She was staring up into his eyes, the color of ocean, the color of sapphire while he stared into her baby blue eyes. Each of them clearly mesmerized by one another but took no action to tear away from it.

"Can I kiss you?" But before she could answer, Sky bent down and took her mouth into his. Sydney threw her arms around Sky's neck and sufficed the moment. It was a warm and passionate kiss, one that both Sydney and Sky had never experienced before. Sydney melted into his warm embrace and he deepened the kiss.

There was a little drizzle then, but no one took notice of it. They stopped only to breathe. Sydney stared dreamily at Sky, and replied huskily, "I thought you would never ask." Before kissing him voluntarily. The drizzle changed to rain.

A romantic kiss in the rain, under the lamp was a good enough surprise to last and to start.

Their story has just begun.

But right now, no, no one is going to take away their magical moment.

Ps. Im back, and a new one-shot fict is coming soon... stay tune, and oh do do do, leave a review on this chap... im quite fond of this... thanks alot