A/N: Yep, I'll be updating this on a regular basis right now along with my other RvB fic, Moments Like This. I guess there's not much else to say anything else because there's barely any people reviewing this fic which is such a disappointing reception to be honest with you :/
Disclaimer: I am not the owner of anything related to Red vs Blue as it is owned by Rooster Teeth. The only characters that belongs to me is Tennessee, Calvin Knight, and Kiera Larkin.
Work And Play
By AngelEyes87
Chapter 9. Love
Kiera sighed heavily, leaning against a wall while loud noises surrounded her. The jets of the space crafts roared, some of them flying off into the distance while others were landing, entering from the open docking bay. Some faint murmurs from the UNSC workers travelled to her ears and yet she couldn't catch a word of what they were saying amongst themselves.
She was anxiously waiting for one specific ship to arrive. The American was certain it wouldn't take long at all.
As soon as she was lost in thought, a male voice sounded over the radio, promptly announcing, "The space-craft, Dark Abyss, is within fifteen feet of boarding the battle ship, Jenova."
Kiera cast her gaze ahead of her, looking deeply into space. A nimble space-craft soared, making itself seen clearly as it got closer and closer. The silhouette of an amber planet as large as Jupiter stood out in the background, making it seem as if it was engulfing the craft with its sheer size. Shortly, Dark Abyss flown through the ship's mouth, preparing for landing. The craft's wheels safely touched down upon the silver floor, accompanied with a slight jerking noise.
Dark Abyss slowly came to a halt while the engines completely cut off. With a small whoosh the side door of the craft slid open. Two people, a red haired woman and a man with short brown hair, stepped out with their helmets in their hands.
It was her Captain along with her close friend.
"Rosa! Calvin!" Kiera called out. Both of them looked at her before making their way over to where she was currently standing. Tennessee greeted her with a warm smile.
"Good to see you, Kiera. I wasn't expecting you to be waiting for our return."
Kiera chuckled lowly. "I just thought it would be a good idea to surprise you. How did the mission go?"
"A complete success!" Tennessee remarked, pride resounding in her voice. "Calvin and I prevented an enemy company from stealing artificial intelligence. Sorry to cut our chat short, but I must make a full report to my father."
The British woman took Calvin's helmet from him, tucking it underneath her other arm. She uttered "Congratulations and thanks for your loyal assistance, Calvin" before she walked off, leaving them alone.
"Hey you," he drawled playfully. Much to Calvin's surprise, Kiera launched herself into his arms, almost making him stagger back to the slight impact. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, closing her eyes in bliss.
"Don't you ever leave without me," she whispered tenderly. "Next time I'll accompany you on a mission."
They held each other in an embrace for some time now, not noticing people's curious glances in their direction. From the outside anyone would say both Kiera and Calvin were in love, basking in the glow of their touching reunion. Truthfully they wouldn't be far from wrong as indeed Kiera had strong feelings for her fellow team mate. Unfortunately for some reason something prevented her from admitting she was in love with him.
She pulled back in his arms, glancing up at him as he towered above her a few inches. Smiling, she caressed the side of his handsome face, his five o'clock shadow slightly prickling against her skin.
"You need to shave. It's a bit weird seeing you with stubble."
"I know," agreed Calvin. "Rosa teased me by saying if it were to grow any longer I'd resemble a grizzly bear."
"True. I've missed you, Cal."
"You too, Kiera."
A/N: It's about time I wrote about some of my other OCs besides Tennessee. I thought it would be sweet to show Kiera's and Calvin's developing feelings for love for one another despite the fact they're both shy. Oh, and I was inspired by Final Fantasy when I called the battle ship Jenova :)