Disclaimer: Joss is boss. I own nothing but the new evanescence CD.
Chapter 6: Simon
Simon had a lot to think about after the past few weeks. Some good and some bad. He had lost two friends. He hadn't talked to Wash much but the bridge felt fairly empty without him. And Book had died. Book had been so kind to them, unlike some others on the ship. Book and Kaylee had been so kind to them on Serenity.
He'd also had to think about River. They both made the quick decision to stay on the ship after Miranda. River had become pilot. She was very good too. His sister's talent hadn't surprised him but her speed did. She piloted the ship so fast through space. It wasn't rare that they had to hold on to something while coming in for a landing. They hadn't been on land much after Miranda. Captain didn't like it. But the Operative promised to look after them. He'd let them fly under alliance radar more than once in recent weeks.
Simon had spent his days in the engine room with Kaylee. He was learning about fixing things other than people and he enjoyed spending time with Kaylee. Most of it was spent talking about growing up, but they'd each had their fair share of unexpectedly reaching over to other and passionately kissing them. They would've gone much farther a few times if River hadn't come in and said things like, "Simon, don't you need to breath?" and breaking them apart. But that was what made her his mei-mei.
You can't take the sky from me.