A/N: This chapter is a bit short, but at least you'll understand things more from Lexi's POV, and I gotta admit I got really inspired by some of the books I'm reading LOL! I'm kinda proud of myself about Lexi's part, and I hope you all enjoy it! Seeing as there is only 2-3 chapters left... But don't worry I'm already working in my head the sequel's plot, even though I know how it's gonna go down and how it's gonna end.

Thank you guys for the reviews it really means a lot! And I hope this chapter clarifies some of your questions about the previous chapter.

As the days passed, Jake and Lexi made an official statement dismissing the silly rumors of her being pregnant. Jake wanted to sue the channel for the false rumor, but Lexi convinced him to let the whole thing slide as these kind of things were bound to happen.

Ace and Lexi only spoke for training and mission purposes, after that each went their own way. Only once or twice Lexi exchanged a word or two with her leader that didn't fall under work purposes, but Ace kept it short most of the time. The team was starting to notice the distance between the two and how their friendship has been changing little by little out of nowhere. The more Ace and Lexi distanced themselves from each other, the closer Jake and Lexi became.

It was mid November, and there she was laying on her hammock staring at the ceiling in deep thought. She felt so full of words, and yet she had no one to talk to. She stared at the door and sighed in sorrow, things had changed ever since that one night where she almost kissed the person she so desired to be sitting next to her; listening to her sorrows and giving her the support she so desperately needed right now. She straightened herself on her hammock and pulled her nightstand drawer open, she grabbed what looked like a notebook and pen before she closed the drawer again. She opened the book and searched for the nearest empty page as she pushed the pen open and started scribbling her feelings away.

"Things have changed… I've lost and gained. I think it's safe to say that sadly me and Ace are no longer friends, even though we haven't exactly spoken about it; but it's obvious that I broke a barrier that I should've never have crossed. Even though I didn't exactly get there, I can feel that I went too far, and now I regret my actions. I miss him, I miss him terribly and now he doesn't even look at me; unless it has something to do with work he doesn't exchange a word with me.

It's too quiet here, even though I have super hearing; thing's have gotten more quiet than it usually is. Ace barely comes out of his room, and when he does it's for obvious reasons, he hasn't only distanced himself from me, he's also done it with the rest of the team; and I can't help feeling guilty about it. He rides more often that's for sure, but now he doesn't include me; even though with what I have done I don't expect him to. Tech tries talking to him from time to time, and his responses are short and empty. Duck tries to joke with him like they used to, but Ace's sarcasm has drained away from him and now he just rolls his eyes in annoyance and walks away. Rev and Slam have tried multiple times to cheer our beloved leader and if he forces a smile out to get it over with it's too much. Unlike Ace I talk to the guys and try my best to keep us sane, me and Ace's troubles shouldn't affect them or us as a team.

We've had a couple of meetings and training; just the two of us, he always looks uneasy and unfocused whenever he's near me, I don't understand; I'm the one who almost kissed him… Well at least I've made myself believe that I'm the one who made myself extra comfortable with what we had, even though it was wrong since he's my boss, and I guess that's why he's upset. I backed away as soon as I realized how close I was to him though, even though part of me wants to believe that he also wanted to, but his current actions say otherwise.

Me and Jake have gotten closer, and the emptiness I feel in the tower automatically disappears whenever I see him. Right now he's the only one I have besides the team. We go out on our free time; even thought things have gotten tighter with his new filming schedule; he tries calling whenever he has a break. He sends me flowers on long days in the set, and I have to admit I don't mind them; they make my room smell fresh and their brilliant colors cheer me up whenever I'm down. Of course Jake doesn't know about my incident with Ace; and it makes me sick that he doesn't know. But I can't tell him, I've planned to do so tons of times; but the words never come out, we're always having an amazing moment that I just don't want to ruin it. I'm afraid of what he'll think of me, what he'll think of Ace… I can't bear to spread the awkwardness even more; specially to the one thing that still remains sane around me.

We've been officially dating for a month, and if it wasn't for him I would've never remembered. That day when we got back from a mission I got home to a room filled with red roses, and a beautiful emerald dress that gently laid in my hammock; there was also an anniversary card next to my nightstand. Even though it was a lovely card, it's purpose served more as an invitation to a formal dinner, and then I wondered how on earth did he breached our security system while we were out? Turns out Tech and Rev was behind the whole situation. He ended up taking me to the same restaurant where we had our first date, and it was there also where he said it. When we were done eating and toasting for the 100th time for our relationship, he took my hand and walked me towards the railing to take in the view of the city, he kissed me passionately and stared into my eyes, then he let the words out. He told me that he loved me, and it made me weak in the knees, I felt butterflies in my stomach because I knew he meant it. It sounded real, and it wasn't just his voice, his emerald eyes also spread the word like a decease. Jake was indeed in love with me, he was always trying to be with me, to make things better with me even though there's nothing wrong with us, he always has that genuine smile whenever he's with me… And it reminds me of Ace's smile, the one he used to have whenever I was with him… The smile that died and is no more. And I can't help to wonder if his gentle smile meant something else? But how could it? Someone who loves doesn't reject those he loves like he does to me. Regardless of what happened, I don't.

I can truly say that I love, but I'm confused about the way I love. I don't know if I'm in love like the way Jake loves me, and that's the reason why I haven't said it back. He doesn't asks me about it and for that I'm thankful because I don't know what I'll answer if he decides to question me about it. In fact, I don't think I have an answer, it's not that I don't love him… Something has grown inside me, something for him; even though it's not as strong and beautiful as Jake's love for me, but it's caring, it's appreciative, it's happiness and longing for him. I feel comfortable whenever we're together, I feel safe even though I can defend myself… And maybe him too… We're two opposites who attract each other, he prefers Jazz while I prefer Pop music, he prefers coffee while I prefer tea (Even though I find that strange since he's british), and if I keep going I'll never finish, but we're ok with that.

And to everyone he's the perfect match for me, my mom adores him even though she hasn't met him personally, but something tells me it has to do with his fame an money. I remember when she found out, me and Jake were at his house both relaxing in his hot tub one night, talking, flirting, kissing… And then my phone rang, he teasingly begged me to ignore the call but I recognized the ringtone; I knew it was my mother and it was almost a month since I haven't talked to her so I forced myself out of the tub and clumsily responded the call. She demanded an explanation about my recent pictures in the tabloids and about my "New boyfriend", what she read was the aftermath of that movie premier we went to. After I answered her questions she sounded happy for me but most of all excited about my new relationship. She said that she was happy that her daughter had a great man by her side…

No one in the team knows anything specifically about me and Jake. They ask about him all the time, specially Duck; and I tell them that he's ok, after all I'm the only one who see's him all the time. After the premier he kinda refuses to go up to the tower, and I kind of wish to change that, if we're planning to make our relationship more serious I want what's left of my friends to get involved more. I want him to be able to visit me at the tower and hang out with my friends, but every time I invite him he comes up with some excuse to make things the other way around, he explains that he wishes more privacy whenever he's with me; and it doesn't make any sense since we always end up in an extravagant restaurant or at a technical public place. It's like… It's like he's intimidated, like it's not his territory to step, and I can only assume that it's because we're all superheroes and that he somehow feels like he doesn't belong. But I could care less if he doesn't have any powers, even though he's not a normal person because of his fame and money; to me he's as normal as he can get, and the others seem to think the same way.

So that's why I'm planning to make a special dinner in the tower for everyone, so we can all spend some time together; let the guys bond with Jake. I know the guys won't mind, specially Duck… The one who really worries me is Ace, even though I won't force him into it, but it would mean a lot if he was there, because besides everything he really does mean a lot to me. Then again, I don't want things to get awkward and I'm unsure of how I'll act around the two of them in the same room, so in a way it will be a good thing if he decides not to come. I just hope everything turns out the way I wish they were. I have my fingers crossed!"

She closed the journal and wiped a tear away, lately she's been having a bit of anxiety issues. Not knowing how things actually are with someone you deeply care about makes you create such symptom. She glanced at her digital clock and noticed that it was almost dinner time, she composed herself before she stood and exited her room towards the kitchen.

She took her seat and her plate was already waiting for her, the rest were already seated and eating quietly, she carefully glanced at them and noticed that they were indeed too focused on their food. Things have changed alright, usually they talked over dinner, not all the time, but once or twice they would exchange a comment to each other about random things, specially Rev, but even he didn't look like he meant to talk anytime soon.

She didn't like it, not one bit that her teammates weren't the same anymore, it sounded stupid, but to her it felt like she and Ace were the parents who were going through a divorce and the rest were the affected children. She furrowed her eyebrows at her teammates and cleared her throat to get their attention. They all stared at her confused, and for a split second she stared at them speechless.

She took a deep breath. "I was thinking guys… That we should do a special dinner; you know invite Jake over, have some wine and cheese, mingle a bit… Eat dinner and have dessert."

They all stared at her confused. "Don't we do that everyday?" Asked Duck with sarcasm.

"Well… yeah we do but…" She started to nervously respond.

Tech, Rev and Slam changed their expression to a more soft one, they kind of understood what she was trying to do.

"Yeah-that'll-be-great-Lex! We'll-help-you-with-the-cooking-and-the-cleaning! Actually-that-sounds-like-fun-since-we-never-seem- to-hangout-much-lately-and-Jake-is-such-a-cool-per son-OMG-now-I'm-excited!" Expressed a cheery Rev.

"No problem Lex, just name the date and we'll be there." Tech responded gladly.

"AHBDSUDB COOK!" Expressed Slam.

Ace just glared straight into her eyes, and she stared back at him with hopeful eyes; even though she knew it was hopeless. The rest also stared at Ace with tension.

She slowly cleared her throat as she kept staring at him. "So… What do you think Ace?" She nervously asked.

And in response he carelessly shrugged to her as if to tell her to do whatever she pleased to do or that he didn't care. He stood and took his plate to the sink, but before he exited the kitchen he looked back at his teammates. "Goodnight guys…" He vaguely said before he walked towards his room.

She felt a sudden rush of anger and she unconsciously banged the table with her fist. The rest watched her in shock, and Rev automatically ran towards her to try and calm her down.

"Lex-it's-ok-I'm-sure-he'll-come-around-eventually -you-just… You-just-have-to-give-him-some-time." Said the roadrunner as an attempt to console the female bunny.

She shook her head while taking a deep breath, "No, it's ok… I'm sorry. It's just that I'm trying here and nothing seems to work," she expressed while she rested her head on her arm that laid on the table. "this is all my fault." She mumbled.

Tech sighed and stood next to the female bunny in curiosity of her last words. "What do you mean it's your fault Lex; you haven't done anything?"

Lexi straightened herself and didn't look at him but she bit her lip with guilt and faintly responded to no one in specific. "If only you'd knew… It's just complicated."

"Of course it's her fault Ace is bitchy all of a sudden. He's just freaking jealous!" Exclaimed Duck.

"DUCK! You're not helping!" Expressed the coyote.

Slam grumbled to the mallard as he agreed with Tech's words.

Lexi glared at the mallard in annoyance. "Duck, just don't ok? Not today please." She expressed irritated.

"Fine! I'll be at your dinner party thingie… But I'm not helping with anything, got it toots?!" Said Duck.

Lexi rolled her eyes at his comment. "Just be there ok?! I just want for everyone to get along."

"Lex, don't worry; hopefully everything will turn out to be ok… Just tell us what you want us to do and we'll help you set everything up." Tech said in a consoling tone.

She defeatedly nodded and stood grabbing her plate along, "I will, and thanks guys… It really means a lot," She gently placed her plate on the sink. "but now that I've let you guys know about it, I have to convince Jake about this whole thing. He tends to get a bit shy whenever it comes to me inviting him over to the tower so that's gonna be a mission of my own…" She sighed, "Wish me luck!" She said crossing her fingers as she walked out of the kitchen and headed towards the hangar.

"Man-I-can't-stand-having-those-two-not-talking-to -each-other! Everything-has-gotten-so-awkward-and-it's-kind-of- affecting-us-as-well-and-now-Ace-doesn't-even-talk -to-us-besides-giving-us-orders… It-all-feels-so-wrong! And-I-mean-come-on-Lexi's-trying-so-hard-to-try-an d-talk-to-him! I-just-wish-I-knew-what-the-problem-was-and-help-t hem-fix-it-because-it's-driving-me-crazy!" Expressed the roadrunner. Slam was currently doing the dishes, and Duck had went to his room, which only left Tech with Rev.

Tech nodded while a sarcastic chuckle escaped his lips in disbelief of the roadrunner's words. "What's happening is that Lexi's finally realizing what she already had, but it's a bit too late..." He faintly responded as he started walking out of the kitchen.

His words brought curiosity to Rev, so he zoomed behind his best friend "Wait! What-do-you-mean-she's-finally-realizing-what-she- already-had-and-what-is-she-late-for? Or-is-it-late-for-us?"

Tech stopped, took a deep breath before he responded. "She's confused."

"Ohhh! Wait-no-I'm-confused." Responded Rev.

Tech chuckled and shook his head. "Never mind." He said as he started walking again.

"I-don't-get-it!" Expressed Rev in a dramatic manner.

"That's ok, you're not suppose to!" Exclaimed the coyote as he stopped in front of Ace's door and gently knocked on it.

"So-you're-gonna-tell-Ace-what-you-told-me?! Can-I-come-too?! Maybe-we-can-solve-this-whole-thing-and-finally-ha ve-everyone-getting-along-again!" He happily suggested.

But he was cut short by Tech's hand who clamped his beak and seriously shook his head. "I have to talk to him in private if you don't mind…"

Rev frowned at Tech in annoyance, "Fine." And he zoomed towards his room.

Ace opened his door; he was seriously staring at Tech. "Can I help you with something?" He asked as he unimpressively raised an eyebrow at him.

"I need to talk to you." Responded Tech.

Ace sighed in annoyance. "Listen if it's about that dinner thing, I don't plan on showing up and I hope you guys respect my decision."

"It's not about that, but it's about her." Responded Tech with confidence.

And he looked defeated as he slowly nodded to Tech and stepped aside, welcoming the coyote into his quarters for a bit more privacy.

"Ever since the premier you've been distancing yourself from her even more, and not just her but from us too. Chief, we're your friends! I know your feelings for Lexi are strong and I can only imagine that what your going through must be hell but… That's why we're here." Expressed the coyote.

Ace sighed before he responded "Look I messed up ok? And I just think it's best if I keep my distance for a while… Sorry if I seemed hostile lately, but I just can't control it!"

Tech gave him a thoughtful look "Why are you saying that you messed up?"

"Because I did ok?! I screwed everything up with her because I couldn't control my fucked up emotions!" Said Ace in a hurtful tone.

Tech stared concerned at his leader, and yet scared of what he might've done to Lexi, "What did you do?" he questioned in a serious tone.

"I don't want to talk about it…" Responded Ace as he turned away from the coyote.

"Ace, what happened?!" Demanded Tech.

Ace sighed and defeatedly turned towards Tech, "Nothing. And yet everything." he didn't meet Tech's eyes, instead he found more comfort on the floor.

"Care to explain?" Pressed Tech.

"We were so close… I almost kissed her." He faintly expressed, his eyes still glued to the floor.

Tech let out a sigh of relief before he spoke, "Is that all?" he asked.

"I just… I can't be near her… Tech she has a boyfriend and I never meant to disrespect her. But I just couldn't control myself, even though nothing happened I know she must feel awkward and offended and… I'm just trying to get over it in my own way." Finished Ace as he walked towards his bed and sat down.

Tech followed the bunny and stared at him with pity. "Chief… I didn't know. I'm sorry that your going trough this, but she's trying so hard to talk to you sometimes… Look I'm not here to lecture you or anything, it's not my place but you guys used to be so close before you even had feelings for her; we can't make the two of you go back to they way you were if you don't really feel like it, you're hurt and we get it, but if you truly love her be happy for her. I'm sorry chief but if anything you seem selfish…"

Ace gave Tech a defeated look, "I know and I'm sorry. I'm not mad at her or Jake; or any of you, I'm mostly mad at myself for letting things get to the way they are. I never should've let myself fall for her in the first place… She's our teammate and my second in command, it's un-professional. To even make myself think for one second that I had a chance with her… I'm such a fool Tech." His tone hurt.

Tech still gave him that pity look, in some way his friend's heartbreak was his also. He may not know much in the love department, but he's seen the relationship between the two bunnies grow; ever since day one he's seen the chemistry between the two of them. The smile she always had whenever he talked, the way he looked at her with caring thought. "Ace, you can't help who you fall in love with. I've always known this would happen someday, but I always imagined it a bit different."

Ace gave him a wondering look. "Different?"

Tech nodded and looked at him. "Yes, different. Ace, you're not the only one who has feelings… I know she cares for you too, and a lot."

"Well that's a little hard to believe. If she had feelings for me how come she has a boyfriend who's not me?" He asked a bit irritated.

Tech sighed defeatedly, he had a point. "I don't know chief… Maybe she was scared, maybe she's still scared…"

"I'm sorry if I've pushed you guys away, I just feel so angry with myself. I'll try my best Tech, but you can't push me for now; I'm begging you to just give me time to heal."

Tech stood and faced his leader, he placed a hand on his shoulder to comfort him. "I understand chief, and I'm sure the others will to." He started walking towards the door to exit his room.

"Wait!" Called Ace.

Tech turned around curious at his leader's sudden request.

"Where is she?" He gently asked.

Tech frowned and slowly shook his head. "Out…" He sadly said as he answered his leader's question.

Ace frowned and slowly nodded understanding while Tech once again gave him a pitiful look and exited his room.

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She was taking her coat off as she stepped into his house, she gently placed it on the coat closet that was near the entrance door before she started walking towards the kitchen where she heard her boyfriend opening the fridge. She currently had a key to his house even though she didn't live there, but Jake provided her with one just in case she randomly felt like coming over.

"Jake? I'm here!" She called to him.

"I'm the kitchen love!" He called back, and she heard the sound of porcelain touch the counter.

She entered the kitchen and noticed her boyfriend was indeed cooking, even though he had enough money to pay for a personal chef; he enjoyed the culinary arts. The smell of his cooking made her mouth water a bit, she didn't exactly ate much earlier with her teammates.

"Mmmm… It smells nice in here." She expressed.

He turned around to face her and gave her a kind smile as he stirred some veggies in white sauce. "You hungry love?" He asked as he glanced back to his cooking.

Lexi walked towards him and hugged his back, she tiptoed to reach his cheek and kissed it. "Yes, I am now." She answered.

Jake turned around to face his girlfriend and placed both hands on her hips as he pulled her closer to him and pressed his lips against hers. "Good thing I cooked enough for both of us." He expressed.

She giggled and pulled away from him, "I had dinner with the guys earlier, I just wasn't really hungry at the time." she said as she walked towards the cupboard and grabbed a wine glass and served herself from a bottle that Jake had opened earlier.

"Well good thing dinner's ready!" He said smiling to her, "Oh do me a favor love and pass me a couple of plates." and she complied by grabbing the plates and handing them to Jake as he served them both their meals.

They were now sitting on the table eating when Lexi nervously sighed before she spoke. "Jake, I was wondering… I wanted to do a special dinner with the guys at the tower, and it would really mean a lot if you were there." She said with hope.

Jake was currently taking a sip of his glass while he acknowledged his girlfriend's proposition. "With all of your teammates you say?" He asked a bit uneasy.

"Mmmhmm." She answered while smiling at him.

He sighed defeatedly "Well when is it?" He curiously asked.

"Well I was hoping to do it this Friday." She suggested.

"I have a meeting with the director and producers Friday in the afternoon, but I guess I'll be out before dinner time. I think they're finally going to let us know about our next filming location. Haley and I believe it's going to be somewhere in Acme Europe." He informed her.

She nodded, understanding his explanation. "So you're ok with joining us?" She asked with hope.

"I don't see why not." He gladly answered. "Besides it would be nice to finally taste your cooking." He said teasingly.

"Pffft Please! I'll probably have Slam cooking!" She admitted.

He chuckled at her words. "Well now that you put it that way, I can't wait!" He joked.

And she chuckled back, "Then Friday it is." She responded.

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