The Tracy Women Part 1 Maddie

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Chapter 6: Heart broken

"Maddie. Scott is approaching," said John trying to get her attention. From Thunderbird 5 he could see the location of everyone in the house. Maddie stirred and stood up.

"Maddie I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."

"I know John. I have to go and think. Talk to you later," she said and ran out of the room as Scott entered.

"That's the second time she has ran out on me. I don't think she likes me," he said laughing.

"Hey Scott," said John trying to sound like his usual self.

"Hey bro. How are you?" he asked.

"Good. What about you. Shouldn't you be asleep?"

"Yeah but I was checking on Virgil. He is fine," said Scott grinning away.

"Well I better try and sleep. Talk to you soon bro," said John and he signed off. John knew he wouldn't sleep tonight so he got out his satellite and gazed at the stars. He couldn't believe he had told Maddie how he felt. She had seemed really shocked. He could still see her face as she slid to the floor.

Maddie had not slept at all that night. She had stayed at her desk watching Virgil sleep. What was she going to do. Last night everything had seemed perfect. The kiss they had shared had been exactly how she imagined the perfect kiss would be. She had been kissed before but it had never been that great. She then thought of John sweet, quiet John. Her best friend as a child. He meant the world to her. They had shared so much. How could he have feelings for her. Oh god what am I going to do. Someone is going to get hurt and there is nothing I can do to stop it. How do I chose between them. How can I hurt one to save the other. She lowered her head into her hands and started to cry. She heard a murmur from the bed. She quickly wiped her eyes then put on a happy smile and looked up.

"Good Morning Virgil," she said.

"Hi honey," he replied smiling at her. Maddie forced a smile back on her face.

"Well you look much better," she said trying to stay on safe topics.

"I feel it. Can I join the others for breakfast today?" he asked.

"I should think so. Why don't you go on up," she said standing up.

"Are you coming with me?"

"No. I have lots to do. I will grab a snack later. Enjoy your breakfast."

"OK see you in a bit," he said and went to the kitchen.

The day drew to a close and everyone was having dinner. Jeff suddenly realized they had an empty seat.

"Where is Maddie?" he asked.

"I don't know. I haven't seen her all day," replied Scott.

"She was in sick bay last time I saw her. She said she had a lot to do and I didn't want to disturb her," said Virgil.

"She hasn't eaten all day," said Mrs Tracy.

"I thought she came and grabbed something earlier," said Virgil remembering their earlier conversation.

"I didn't see her. Did you Kyrano?" asked Mrs Tracy.

"No I didn't."

"She must have stayed there all day. She must have been busy," said Gordon.

"She needs to eat though," said Mrs Tracy.

"Yes. I will go see if I can find her," said Tintin and she headed off. She found her still in the sick bay with her head in her hands.

"Maddie are you OK?" she asked. She got no reply. Tintin touched her shoulder and Maddie looked up. She could see the tears in the young Dr's face.

"Maddie whats the matter?" she asked.

"Nothing. I'm OK," she replied.

"No you are not."

"I have a lot on my mind."

"Does this have something to do with one of the boys upstairs?"

"Yes it does and I don't know what to do."

"Well can I help?"

"No. This is something I have to do," she said and stood up.

"OK but you know where I am if you need me," she said and then left.

Maddie found them all in the lounge. Virgil was out on the balcony. She took a deep breath then went out to join him.

"Hi," he said turning round to face her.

"Hey," she said nervously.

"I missed you at dinner. Are you OK?"

"Not really. Virgil we have to talk. It's about last night."

"I've been thinking about that too," he said moving closer to her. She stepped back.

"What's the matter honey. I know you enjoyed that kiss."

"I did but it must never happen again Virgil. We cant be together."

"Why not?"

"Because it's not right. Too many people will get hurt."

"No they wont. We can take it slow. Keep it between us."

"No. It has to end now. I'm sorry," she said and ran off. The others saw her leave the lounge. Virgil stormed out not long after. Scott went after him. He found Virgil down in Thunderbird 2.

"What's the matter bro. Did you and Maddie have a fight?" asked Scott.

"Stay out of it Scott," yelled Virgil.

"Clam down bro. What happened?"

"She reckons last night was a mistake and she said nothing can happen between us."

"Did she give you a reason?"

"No just some rubbish about people getting hurt."

"I wonder what changed. She seemed fine last night. A little embarrassed but fine."

"I know. What's going on Scott?"

"I don't know bro but I intend to find out and I know just where to start," he said cryptically and left. Virgil watched him leave then went back to his work.

Scott waited till everyone was in bed and contacted the one man who knew more about Maddie then anyone else.

"Base to Thunderbird 5."

"Thunderbird 5 here. Go ahead Scott," replied a tired John.

"Sorry to wake you."

"It's OK. I can't sleep well at the moment."

"I want to talk to you about Maddie."

"Maddie why what about her," he said his face going white.

"John whats the matter. You kook like I have just told you your world is going to end."

"Oh. I'm OK. Just tired. What about Maddie?"

"What happened between you two last night?"

"Nothing why what's she said?"

"Nothing. What should she have said."

"Nothing. Just well nothing," he stuttered.

"John what the hell is going on."

"Nothing I just well I told her that i had. Oh it doesn't matter."

"John stop talking in riddles. Spill it now or I will come up there and beat you," yelled Scott.

"I told her I had feelings for her," John yelled back.

"Oh god," replied Scott.

"I know. I can't believe it either. She wont speak to me anymore."

"That doesn't surprise me."

"Scott I didn't do this on purpose. I don't want to feel this way."

"I know John. It's just you're not the only one who has feelings for Maddie."

"What are you saying Scott?"

"Virgil likes her too. They kissed last night and now she has pushed him away."

"Oh god. He is going to kill me. I am so screwed up," said John and he dropped his head.

"John it's OK. It's not your fault. Virgil will understand."

"No he wont. I may have just wrecked his relationship."

"Oh John. Things will work out. I will talk to Maddie and Virgil. You just stay cool OK. When you coming back down?"

"Next week. I gotta go," said John and he signed off. He felt the tears in his eyes.

Scott headed back to his own room. He knew the next few days were going to be hell. He really felt for John. He wondered whether Maddie had dumped Virgil because she wanted John. He felt angry. She had made things so awkward. He would find her in the morning and sort things out.

Meanwhile next door Virgil fell into a restless sleep. He couldn't believe Maddie had been so cold to him tonight. She had seemed so happy with him the night before. That kiss had been really good. He could see him having future with her. Well not anymore he thought.

Maddie meanwhile was crying in her bed. She knew she had hurt Virgil but she hadn't known what else to do. She knew he would get over it. She on the other hand would have to live with the guilt of what she had done. She had hurt Virgil and couldn't bear that. She knew John was hurting too. She had been ignoring him since their talk. She didn't know what to say to him. Maddie finally cried herself to sleep.

Authors note: How will Scott react when he sees Maddie tomorrow and will she fess up to which one she truly wants or will they all end up being hurt. Find out soon.