After Koji-Part 7: Revelations over Breakfast
Ken and Joe discussed the latest news over breakfast.
"So, you worked things out with Jun?" Ken regarded the Condor sitting across from him.
"Yeah, I guess you could say that. She's really worried about that guy. Almost as much as she worries for someone else we know…" Joe snickered.
"Who?" Ken gave his innocent look.
"YOU! You idiot!" Joe reached over and tapped him on the head. "You mean, you don't know how much she cares about you? Come on, no one's that dumb…"
"Well, of course she cares, I'm her commander…her teammate…" Ken's eyebrows knit together.
"Her lover?" Joe laughed…he could see the steam rising from the Eagle's collar.
"Although, I think you might have been replaced…" He taunted Ken mercilessly.
"Has she mentioned having Koji join the team yet?"
"No, of course not…that's …ridiculous!" Ken felt a pang of jealousy at Joe's words. He wasn't quite sure why.
"She will…mark my words…" Joe glanced over at the cafeteria doorway.
They both noticed the slim figure of the Swan walking toward them. She placed her tray at their booth and slid in next to Ken. "May I join you?" She yawned.
Joe made an antagonizing face to Ken when he was sure Jun wasn't looking. Ken scowled and balled up his fist in reply. They both quickly straightened up as Jun looked up and spoke.
"Koji woke up, and I think he's feeling better. He even asked for some breakfast before I left." She smiled as she buttered her toast.
"You're crazy about that guy, huh?" Joe smirked and watched Ken for a reaction as he asked Jun the question. Ken's eyebrows knit together as he stared at Joe with contempt.
"I just want to get him better…and away from Gallactor. I have to make things right for him. He's been through so much." Jun eyed them both, noting a silent conversation going on between them. " Did I…interrupt something?"
Ken's face immediately lightened. "Oh no, no, we just wanted to make sure you were feeling ok. You look tired." It was a pitiful attempt to change the subject.
"I am. I was awake all night…worried, I guess…" She stretched and yawned again. "Just thought I'd get a bite to eat before getting some rest."
"Oh, by the way, I've been thinking, Koji has some great martial arts skills…when he gets better, he could be trained, maybe even join the team?" She took a sip of coffee.
"Well, let's just take it a day at a time, Jun. I'm not saying "no", but I think we need to take some time to decide." Ken patted her shoulder.
After she finished eating, Jun got up to leave. "Well, think about it, and I won't mention anything to Koji until we're sure…" She smiled and left for some much needed rest.
She cleared the doorway and Joe spoke up.
"Ding! Ding! Ding! And the Condor gets a prize! What'd I tell you? She wants him to join the team!" Joe banged the table with his hand.
"I know. I don't think that's such a good idea." Ken looked perplexed.
"Are you kiddin' me? It's a terrible idea! I'm not working on a team with that Galactor bastard! Reformed or not, I'll tolerate him for Jun's sake…but he's not joining the team!" Joe got up and skulked away from the table.
It's going to be harder keeping the team together than I thought…Ken thought as he watched Joe walk away.
