Rex's POV


I was ushered into my room as soon as we arrived at the Keep and refused to look at Holiday and Six as they followed in after me As soon as the door shut behind them Holiday began typing in codes at the door's keypad and Six began speaking at the ceiling.

"Surveillance override Six voice activation. Over lap previous past 15 minute footage. Access code 49587."

I was too worried to be outraged over the apparent spying done in my own room and settled onto my bed with a noticeable droop to my posture. I was expecting the yelling of a lifetime as the only two adults I cared about turned their disappointed gazes to me.

I waited with closed eyes for the screaming to begin and nearly flinched away when I felt Six's firm hand land on my shoulder.

"How long?" He asked in an emotionless voice.

I felt compelled to tell him the truth.

"Almost six months."

"Why didn't you tell us?" The slight hint of anger and disappointment filling his voice made me regret the needed secrecy.

"I knew you guys wouldn't approve and…I didn't want to lose him….I'm sorry."

Six's grip became lax on my shoulder and I looked up at him worriedly. His face looked just as emotionless as usual, but I noted a hint of thoughtfulness peaking threw.

Holiday knelt in front of me slowly and smiled in her motherly way.

"Are you two happy together?" She asked gently.

My answer was immediate and said without a doubt.

"Yes."

She looked toward Six for a second and the two shared a meaningful look before turning back to me.

"Then we're happy Rex. If this is what you want we'll support you in whatever way we can. It's good that you're getting this chance to be a teenager. To be able to follow your heart."

I was awestruck by how accepting they were being and it must have showed because I swear a ghost of a smile passed over Six's face for a split second.

"Thank you." Was all I could force out in my shocked state. Holiday gave me a quick hug and smiled at me brightly.

"We'll see about getting White to let you hang with Noah again. If not, between me and Six, we'll be able to find a few escape routes. We're not going to let them take this away from you."

The two Providence employees exited with a determined sway and I gave a sad smile at the closed door. As much as their words had comforted me I still missed my blonde. Poor Noah was probably still having to deal with Providence agents and I knew from past experience that wasn't usually a very pleasant occurrence.

With a heavy sigh I fell back onto my bed and crossed my arms under my head. I rummaged around in my pocket for my phone and began scrolling through the pictures.

Some were of me doing acrobatics in the air, but most of them were of Noah and I.

I didn't have many pictures and it was nice to be able to see Noah's face while I'd been away. I looked through the images I did have and tried to relive the memories in each one. Noah looking super hot in his basketball uniform. Standing at our court and smiling up at me as I flew overhead. Dressed as a hippie for Halloween. With every picture that flashed across my screen I felt my heart ache for my boyfriend.

It had been bearable when I was half a world away and having the Evo to distract me, but being so close was driving me crazy. He was only a flight away and every nanite in me longed to go back to him.

I looked to the door and back for a long moment before hitting speed dial four. I was sure to have a few minutes before the cameras switched back on and I wasn't going to waste it moping. For a long moment I listened to the shrill ringing and held my breath as I waited to hear Noah's voice. Even his voice mail would have made me feel better. I only released my breath when Noah's voice cut off the ringing and made my heart skip a beat.

"Rex." He sighed in relieved happiness.

"Noah, are you okay? Did they hurt you?" I asked quietly, afraid if he said yes Providence would be short a few soldiers.

"I'm okay Rex. As soon as you were out of sight the soldiers were apologizing like crazy and telling me about White. They were only trying to protect us. I understand. Are you okay?"

The concern in his voice made my face flush and butterflies fill my stomach.

"Better now that I know you're okay. I'm sorry about what happened, I should have been more careful."

"Don't worry Rex. I'm just glad we at least had a little time to ourselves tonight. I was so happy to see you. How are Holiday and Six dealing with us being together?"

I could hear the faint hint of worry in his voice and I didn't blame him. Having the world's sixth deadliest man and Holiday mad at you was not something to take lightly. Holiday once told me she knew how to kill someone 250 different ways with just her bare hands and I'm sure Six knew twice as many.

"They're cool with us. They even said they'll keep us a secret from White and help me learn some new escape routes. I'll give White a little while to cool down and visit you again as soon as possible. I miss you already."

I knew my words would trigger his easy blush and the thought put a smile on my face.

"I miss you too Rex. Not as long as last time, okay?"

I ran a hand threw my hair and scowled as I realized I only had a minute or two more to talk.

"If I have to I'll have Bobo set off every alarm in Providence so I can get out of here."

I winced as my mental countdown got closer to its end and sighed lightly into the phone.

"You have to get off the phone now don't you?"

He knew me so well it was scary at times.

"Yeah, but I'll call again as soon as possible. I'll untap another phone within the week. Until then, stay safe Noah. I'll see you soon."

"Bye Rex. You stay safe too and tell Six and Holiday thanks for understanding."

"Of course….Bye Noah."

I clicked the end call button on my cell, feeling slightly better after hearing Noah's voice and slipped the phone into my pocket. Bobo knew better then to disturb me right now and I was tired from my emotionally draining day. I placed a finger to the wall next to my bed and ordered the light to turn off.

With a click I was in darkness and it calmed me slightly. Enough to help me to get to sleep anyway. In the darkness I only had to close my eyes to see the face of the boy I loved.

Next time I saw his face I would tell him just how much I loved him.


I feel like the fluff is just dripping off this fic. I can't help making Rex seem like a lovesick fool and Noah such a girl. I need to work on that, and the next chapter, so review this chapter and tell me what you think!

PS: This is dedicated to Bramblerose4 in retribution for all the cliffhangers she's been forcing on all us poor Noex fans lately. This is my gift and my punishment to her. Enjoy the cliffhanger!

Yours truly,

Jessica499499