As a month went by, Sprx and Gibson got along more and hung out more often. Everyone, except Antauri, were kind of freaked out by this. Eventually though, they got used to it and teased them about it whenever they got the chance. This annoyed the two, but they just let it slide. Speaking of the two...
"Sprx be careful! That chemical is highly explosive!"
"Then why in Shugazoom did you give me this?!"
"You said you wanted to help..."
"Yeah I said I wanted to help, not to die!"
Gibson rolled his eyes."A minor explosion will not kill you Sprx. Do you know how many times I've mixed up the wrong chemicals and it exploded?"
"Then why are you telling me to be so careful if-"
"I just don't want you to get hurt Sprx."He said quickly.
Sprx looked at Gibson, who stopped writing down formulas on his notepad. Sprx was slightly taken aback at how he said it. He sounded...scared.'What's up with him?'He went over to Gibson and wraps an arm around his shoulder.
"Hey...I can't get hurt that easily you know. Besides, you can fix me up good as new anyway. Right Doc?"He smiled at him, but realized Gibson wasn't smiling back. He frowned.
"What if I can't?"He said softly and looked down.
Sprx took a moment to respond."Well, then Otto can fix me. He is good at mechanics and stuff."
"But what if he can't-"
"Alright, stop with these what if's Gibson. Look, I'm here now and I'm totally fine. If I was hurt I know I can count on you."
"And Otto?"He made a small smile.
"Otto too."He smiled back at him.
Despite smiling, he still felt a little scared.'I can't lose him. If he ever gets hurt and I can't do anything about it, he'll never know. I'v got to tell him. He has to know. It's been an entire month and he still doesn't know that I...'
"Sprx."He said almost quietly.
"Hm? Yeah Gibson."
He felt nervous, but managed to summon up all his courage to ask."We're friends right?"He began.
Sprx was surprised by that question."Of course we are. What kind of question is that?"
"Good friends?"
'Where is he going with this?' "The best!"
"So...is there any possible chance that...you may think of me more than just your best friend?"
"W-well, uh..."He choked on his words."W-why do you ask?"
"Please Sprx...it's hard for me to say it."
"...Say what Gibson?"
He gulped.'This is it.'He looked at Sprx and hugged him. Sprx, didn't hesitate to hug him back. Gibson opened his mouth, but before he could say anything...
