Chapter Five

Abby's POV

Finally, the cruddy day had ended, and the five of us in Sector V-T made our way to our tree house. We had to wait a few minutes, as Hoagie couldn't stop bidding Fanny goodbye with multiple kisses, and Lizzie wanted Nigel to go somewhere with her. I didn't catch the place, coz I really didn't care. But she eventually gave in and let us go. I decided to hang back a little behind the others, and tilted my hat over my eyes again. As we neared our "home", I felt a presence beside me. I looked down to see a pair of brown boots beside me, and looked up into the inviting eyes of my boss. He had moved his sunnies upon his head.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Nigel asked, falling into step with me. I merely shook my head.

"Is that all they're worth?" I asked.

"Certainly not Numbuh 5-T." He replied, shifting his back slightly. "You just seem a little distant today."

"Well, you know how Numbuh 5-T hates the foo's when they overreact with these cruddy days." I said, throwing my arms up. "It's like the end of the world for them or somethang!"

"I know what you mean, and I agree that they overreact." He replied. "But there's another reason, I can see right through you in case you haven't realized."

"Yeah, Numbuh 5 knows." I sighed. "No offence boss, but it's kinda over your head; girl's business."

His eyebrows rose a little. "Oh, I see. Well, I won't press it then, but you know you can talk to me whenever you need to. I'm always here for you."

I nodded. "So, yo still up fo tonight?"

"Of course, I wouldn't break our meeting for anything."

I smirked. "Right…Let's just go and relax. Numbuh 5 needs some earned sleep."

"I wish my life was that flexible." He replied. "Mountains of homework for me…" He gritted his teeth at the adult's torture word, making me chuckle.

"Don't worry, you'll get it done." We reached the tree house, and stepped into the elevator.

"Well, it's time to hit the sack." I dropped my bag, and stretched my arms while cracking my neck. "See y'all in about three hours."

I lazily dragged myself to my room, and fell back onto my bed. I slipped my shoes off, and flung my hat across the room before laying back and letting my head sink into the cushiony pillows. Instantly, my lids drooped, and I was out like a light.

"You can't deny your feelings forever."

A voice in my head. One that I was oh too familiar with. It was the voice of my heart.

"Follow your intuition, you know you want him. So just tell him."

I turned in my sleep and attempted to drown it out. It only got louder.

"You're in denial. Follow my advice; tell him how you feel."

"Hmm…. no…" I mumbled, burying my face in my pillow.

"You can't do this any longer. You'll lose him forever if you don't do something. You'll lose him to her."

"No." I groaned louder, tucking my arms in close to my chest.

"Stop fighting, you'll lose in the end."

"I said no…" I turned back to my side, my eyes shut tightly.

"Abby…Abby…"

"Abby?"

"No!" I shot up, and noticed Hoagie standing at the door. He looked a little shocked by my outburst, as his pupils were a little diluted.

"Sorry, Nigel told me to get you." He said. "I didn't realize you wanted to be alone."

"Wha?" I shook my head. "Sorry, it wasn't directed at you. Bad dream."

"You sure?" He asked. "Because by the way you were moaning…"

"I said I'm fine." I snapped suddenly. Hoagie knew when I spoke in first person, not to press whateva he was pressing. He merely nodded, and left without a word. I got up, and retrieved my hat before heading to the meeting room. And as I stepped in the doorway, four sets of eyes looked at me.

They obviously heard me have a go at Hoagie. Nigel looked right at me, and shook his head slightly. I lowered the rim of my hat over my eyes, and sat down next to Kuki. I didn't want anyone to ask.