When Amy saw Liz and Takeshi leaving the compound, she didn't give it a second thought, other than wondering who won their race. When they didn't show up for lunch in the cafeteria, Amy wasn't surprised. No one but her and Mark ever ate in there, anyway. Everyone else went out. But she began to worry when they weren't there for their mech control tests. Or a meeting called by Ms. Satomi. Or dinner.
They finally wandered back in at about midnight. Amy followed them covertly, feeling very ninja-like as she ducked behind staircases and into empty rooms. They didn't notice her.
They stopped when they reached Liz's room. After trailing them for so long, Amy was thankful for the rest. Being sneaky was hard work.
Amy watched the two of them stand there, staring into each others eyes, and wondered what had happened that day. Her eyes widened when they leaned forward and kissed passionately, Takeshi pushing Liz up against the wall. Whatever it was, it had been much more than just lunch. Amy couldn't help but feel a twinge of pride at what she had accomplished. Of course, Liz and Takeshi could never know. But she smiled to herself, content in her mischievous deed.
They finally stepped back, and Liz opened her door. But after taking a step into her room, she turned back around to Takeshi. A surprised look crossed his face as Liz grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him in with her. The door slammed, leaving Amy giggling to herself.
The next morning, Liz woke up peacefully once again. She was dressed differently. Not at all, in fact. She sighed, and looked over her shoulder.
Takeshi was fast asleep, his arm draped over Liz's hip. His rhythmic breaths pressed his chest against her back, and the air warmed the back of her neck as she turned back around.
"Definitely not Luca this time." she whispered to herself, and smiled.
Takeshi's slight snoring stopped as he woke up. "Hm?"
"Oh, nothing. Yesterday morning, I woke up with Luca, thinking of how this would never happen."
He propped himself up on one elbow. "Well then, anytime you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask. I'd be very happy to help you out..." he ran a finger down her side, "...in every way."
Liz giggled, and rolled over to face him. "Well, I have been a bit tense lately. Think you could loosen me up?" She kissed him, and pulled him closer with a leg around his waist.
"No problem." he mumbled, his wandering hands already sending shivers down her spine.
