BACKGROUND: This story takes place before the ill-fated picnic of Lisa and Rick.

NOTE: This is my first Robotech writing ever, written years ago.

THANKS!

It made sense

"CAPTAIN HUNTER! I AM ORDERING YOU TO LAND NOW!"

"Just a reminder, Captain Hayes, I am also a Captain now; and I do not have to follow your every command!"

Whyyou! A furious Lisa thought.

Rick couldn't help but smirk triumphantly as he saw her face as red as an apple of anger and her jaw clenched tightly. The only thing missing is fuming smoke blowing out from her ears. It's so fun to make her angry. Plus.. oh, that face...

Later…

Lisa Hayes stomped towards the hangar, towards Rick. "I DON'T CARE IF WE ARE OF THE SAME RANK, CAPTAIN HUNTER, BUT AS A COMBAT PILOT, YOU ARE OBLIGED TO LISTEN TO THE ORDERS OF THOSE IN THE BRIDGE, LIKE MYSELF!"

"Calm down, Lisa."

"It's Captain Hayes, and would you listen to me? Many people happen to look up to you! You have to be a good role model!"

Rick ignored her words. He was just happy that now, he not only got to see her face, but her whole body, too. It was so attractive how Lisa was so contradicting. She was a strong woman, but delicate and fragile at the same time. He realized that after the incident at Mars Base. She always yelled at him at work, but outside, she always listened to him when he complained about his problems.

Then, out of nowhere, he heard Lisa sigh. She turned around and started to walk away. Seems that these days his attention is always drifting. Well, no point in talking to him right now. I'm just wasting my breath. I'm just going to go get myself a cup of hot coffee. I really hope he snaps out of it soon for his own safety. All this worry for him. It made sense. She loved him. More than ever.

As Lisa started to walk away, things ran through Rick's mind. Suddenly finding her beautiful and attractive. Wanting to annoy her just so he could have his attention. It made sense. He was starting to fall for her.

He quickly made a decision. "Captain Hayes, wait!"

Lisa turned round and saw Rick running towards her. He had his brightest smile and his puppy dog eyes. "While flying, I saw this wonderful forest, and I was wondering if you'd like to go with me for a picnic there?"

As if she could resist him. "Uhmm... Su... Sure, Rick."

"Why don't we get some coffee while we talk over the details?"

She tried to put her senses back together. "Alright."

They smiled at each other with a new light.

In Rick's mind, he knew he wasn't going to let his chance with her go. Nothing will stop this date. Nothing and no one. We'll both have a great time. I don't care if the Zentraeddi attacks, or if Minmei calls. And you'll come even if I have to tie you up and kidnap you.