Theme Challenge: Bridge and Syd
From the Ars Amatoria Romance Themes Challenge
Challenge #23: Distraction
A/N: Set after Wired Part 2 but before Boom.
Disclaimer: Power Rangers S.P.D. does not belong to me.
Distraction
Bridge's POV
Sophie left for the Theta quadrant about an hour ago. I tried to put on a happy front while she was saying farewell, but I couldn't maintain my happy front any longer. I went to my room to lie down in my bed and do some thinking. I should be happy for Sophie. After all, this is a tremendous opportunity for her. Then why wasn't I? I thought about it for a moment, and then it suddenly became clear to me. Even though Sophie had forgiven us for expelling her from the Academy, the truth of the matter is that I hadn't forgiven myself. One moment kept playing itself over and over in my head. Sophie looked to me to stand up for her and tell the others that she would never betray S.P.D. What did I do? Not a single thing. I'll never forget the hurt expression on her face when I failed to defend her. My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a knock.
"Bridge, is everything okay? What are you doing in here?" Syd asked.
"I'm just thinking about some stuff," I answered.
Syd sat down next to me on my bed. She looked concerned about me. "So you're thinking about stuff, but you're not upside down?" Syd asked trying to lighten the mood.
I couldn't help but reply with a slight grin. "You know Syd, I don't always think upside down," I replied.
Syd laughed, but then her face took a more serious expression. "You never did answer my other question. Is everything okay?" Syd asked.
I sat up in my bed and pondered how best to answer Syd's question. I could tell her the truth, but then she might think that there's something going on between Sophie and me, which there isn't. If there's nothing going on between Sophie and me, then what is Sophie to me? A friend? Yeah, she's a friend and nothing more.
"I guess everything's okay. I was just thinking about Sophie. I wish that this wasn't the way things were left between us. I mean I know she said that she had forgiven us, but I find it hard to believe that she forgot about us expelling her. Forgiving is one thing, but forgetting is an entirely different thing. She has to still be at least a little mad at us, at me. Especially me. Of course she's as loyal to S.P.D. as the rest of us. So why couldn't I tell you guys that when she asked me to?" I said.
Syd placed her hand on my shoulder, a gesture that startled me. Syd must've noticed that it had startled me because she quickly removed her hand and placed it by her side.
"Maybe it was peer pressure. The rest of us were quick to point fingers at her, so maybe that made it really difficult for you to not put the blame on Sophie as well. I hate seeing you like this Bridge. You really shouldn't be beating yourself up about this. Besides, Sophie doesn't seem like the type of girl that holds grudges anyways," Syd responded.
Syd was right. I knew that Syd was right. Sophie isn't the kind of individual that holds grudges.
"You miss her don't you?" Syd asked.
Maybe I was imagining things, but I detected a hint of jealousy in Syd's voice when she posed that question. Jealousy? Why would Syd be jealous? More importantly, how do I answer this question? If I say 'yes', then Syd might get even more jealous. If I say 'no' Syd might think that I'm lying to her. Is there even a right answer to this question?
"Yeah. In her brief stay here at the Academy, I had quickly become her best friend, and now she's gone. I don't even know if I'll ever see her again," I answered.
Though Syd tried to hide it, she looked relieved upon hearing my answer. I take it she thought that Sophie was more than just a friend to me.
"Come on Bridge. You'll see her again. I think you're everyone's best friend Bridge. I know that you are my best friend," Syd said.
I was comforted by her words, but at the same time, I was also bummed out by her words. Was that all I was to Syd? Her best friend? Wait. If I'm Syd's best friend and nothing more, then why did Syd sound jealous earlier? Oh well. Maybe I should just settle for being her best friend. After all, I wouldn't want to do anything that would jeopardize our friendship. Wait. What am I thinking? Oh God, I can be such a coward sometimes. No. I'm not a coward. I'm just being what's the word? Practical. Yes, I'm simply being practical.
"Thanks Syd. I don't know what I'd do without you. I guess I was a little distracted, but you always seem to know precisely what to say to make me feel better," I stated.
Whoa. Was I too forward there? I certainly hoped not. The last thing I wanted to do was give Syd the idea that I wanted to be more than just her best friend especially since I am under the impression that she sees me as nothing more than her best friend.
Syd gave me a warm smile. "Anytime Bridge," she said.
There. I'm officially 1/5 done with the challenges. I don't think I'll be doing all sixty challenges. That seems like a lot to do. Besides, at the rate I'm going, I'll run out of actual episodes and have to do a lot of challenges that are post Endings Part 2. Read & Review if you like. No flames please. Thanks for reading.