So after a while, they all explained to Chris about everything that had happened.
Chris nodded slowly afterwards hearing everything, "Sounds like I was out for a long time..."
"5 days..." said Aviva, putting her hand on Chris's bare shoulder. He still was only wearing his boxers, and had bandages all over his chest.
Chris blinked, "And your telling me, a whole five days; I was knocked out, and not one villain tried anything?"
"Nope..." said Jimmy, taking a bite out of a slice of pizza, offering the box around.
Chris was about to take a slice when Aviva stopped him, "Chris... you might not want to be that quick with things, you just woke up, and I'm not sure an everything topped pizza would be the best thing to have..."
Chris groaned, "But it's my favorite, and I'm hungry! And I haven't eaten in five days!" he almost seemed to pout as he crossed his arms, as Aviva took the box away from him. Everyone else had a slice which made Chris seem to pout even more.
But when Aviva came back, she brought his favorite thin stew. So, his pouting stopped quickly.
Martin noticed something as they ate, and chatted, Aviva slid her hand onto Chris's. And Chris didn't even notice until he moved his hand to hold the stew bowl better. And when he did move his hand, he smiled lightly at Aviva.
Martin stared and stared at his brother; he had only thought Aviva liked Chris, he never would've thought Chris liked Aviva too.
Martin smiled to himself, and looked down as he ate, wanting to keep this secret he found, to himself, and not let Chris see, he knew.
After everyone had finished eating, Kitty went to go feed Survivor, leaving the original gang all together again. Then an important subject was brought up, by Martin, "Guys, I think Kitty should join our Wild Kratt team..."
Koki nodded slowly, "I've been thinking the same thing..."
Aviva and Jimmy looked at each other, also nodding, and Aviva said, "Well, it is up to you and Chris, Martin..."
Martin smiled and said to Chris, "You know my answer bro."
"Well..." Chris wasn't entirely sure.
"Please?" Martin folded his hands and practically begged.
Chris blinked and stared at his brother, "Why do you want her to be part of our group so bad?"
Martin froze and sat up straight, "Um... I-... well, her animal powers would come in handy when we came up against Donita, Zach or-"
"Martin!" said Aviva, groaning, "Me and you both know that is not the reason..."
Martin's face went bright red, and Chris's eyes widened.
Chris opened his mouth slowly, forming a slow smile, "Bro...do you... like Kitty?"
Martin crossed his arms, and bit his lip, not saying anything.
Everyone stared at Martin.
Martin shook his head, and regretted what he said afterwards, "No... she's just a friend, and she'll only ever be a friend. And I just think she should be in our group, and that's all..."
Only if Martin knew Kitty was listening in on their conversation from the doorway, because at that moment, she felt her heart crush, into pieces of shattered glass. She walked back to her room sadly.
Chris nodded slowly, still not exactly sure what his brother was saying was true, "Okay then... she can join us.."
Aviva and Koki high fived, and ran off to find Kitty to tell her the good news.
Chris went to his room, and Jimmy went over to Martin who was sitting in his chair still looking at the ground.
"Dude, that was low..." said Jimmy, crossing his arms.
"What? How?" said Martin
"You just blew it... in more way then one..." Jimmy Z shook his head.
"What do you mean?" Martin said
"Kitty was listening in the whole time..." Jimmy walked away, not wishing to look back at Martin; who had went pale, and flushed with guilt.