AN: I had to spend a lot of time to make this one because of the storm. New chapters would be posted soon I promise. It's just the storm is keeping me from making new ones lol. Thanks for reading and please do leave a review!

My heart is like a stallion

They love it more when it's broke in

Do you wanna feel beautiful?

Do you wanna? Yeah!

- Alone Together, Fall Out Boy

They walked around as the cold wind brushes around them. She was wearing a cream colored coat, a violet scarf and maroon knee-high boots. Buddy on the other side, was wearing a long sleeve and gray scarf. She was rubbing her hands and tucking them inside her coat's pocket. The seafood restaurant was few milesaway but the pair didn't mind walking. Besides it helped Buddy think off some things.

"So... you like seafood a lot?" she asked.

Buddy chuckled and shook his head. "No, actually. I just wanted to try some today." he replied. Violet nodded and looked ahead. The town seemed to be empty today. Not literally empty but there are only few people walking around that time. The trees already changed from green to orange. It will be Halloween soon. She remembered Dash. The last time the two of them went on trick-or-treating, actually it was just Dash who suited a costume up, Violet just came to watch him. Dash's too old for trick or treat now... or maybe not. But Jack Jack... Violet wants to see Jack Jack. Violet sighed and stared sadly at the concrete sidewalk.

"Anything wrong?" he asked. Violet smiled and shook her head. "I just remembered something." she replied.

"It's not about me killing you, right?" he joked. Violet raised her eyebrow and slowly shook her head, smiling at him. "You're such a jerk sometimes."

They arrived at the restaurant and Violet could smell the delicious aroma of the seafood. After they ordered, Buddy watched as she ate her own meal. Sometimes it's hard for him not to stare at her.

"It's good." she exclaimed. Buddy remembered the first time she saw Violet. Hell, she was very young back then. Violet noticed his stares and nervously chuckled.
"Buddy, sooner or later, I'll melt. Stop staring." she joked. Buddy glanced away and smiled.

"Buddy." Violet asked. Buddy shot a glance at him as he ate his meal. "Can I ask one thing?"

"Shoot." he said.

"Where are your parents?"

The question somehow created an eerie atmosphere and Violet knew she should've stayed quiet. But she can't. She just simply can't. Buddy's blue eyes turned dark. He knew Violet would ask soon. But it was too soon. He stared at the shrimp on his plate and told her about it.

"My mother's living now in Philadelphia." he cleared his throat. "My old man... dead." It seemed to be a heavy phrase as it came out of his lips. "He died when I was four. We were all in our car. It was Sunday, June 20. We were on our way to the cinemas. Dad said one day he'd take me to see my superhero. I was all giddy and excited. Mom and Dad were talking and a truck... A truck hit us. Dad shielded me from the hit. Mom had some injuries, but Dad made sure that I was safe. He died saving me. He was my first hero, you know." he let out a soft chuckle. Violet knew the pain in those chuckle.

"Buddy. I'm sorry. I shouldn't..."

"No.. It's alright. It's been years." he smiled. "Besides, the only people who asked me about it, was you and Alfred."

"Do you visit your mother?"

"Sometimes. But right now NSA won't let me." he sighed. "I'll try to visit her before Christmas. I don't want her to be alone."

Violet smiled. This is the Buddy she never knew. This is the part of Syndrome nobody understands. Except Alfred. Except her.
After eating they walked around the town for a little while. "What are your plans? For the holiday?' he asked.

"Me? I might go back to Metroville for awhile. Spend thanksgiving there... and go back before Christmas."

"Why not spend Christmas there?" he asked.
"I promised Antonette I'd stay here with her. She can't go home to her parents and I already told Mom and Dad about it." she replied.
Violet looked up to see Jonah walking towards their direction.
"Oh shoot." she exclaimed, before grabbing Buddy to the alley.
"Hey, Vi. What's-" Buddy argued.
"Shh!" she said. She doesn't Jonah to see her with Buddy. What will he think?! That she dumped him because of Buddy? She grabbed Buddy and they hid. Jonah thankfully passed by without noticing them. Violet sighed in relief. Buddy's eye scanned her. And he knew who that boy was. It was her date before.
"Are you okay, Vi?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine." she ran a hand through her raven hair and looked up at him. Goodness, he was towering over her and Violet noticed how close they were. Violet's cheeks flushed red and she immediately walked out, Buddy follows her. Goodness, Violet Parr why are you blushing like hell?

A week passed and Violet was about to go home from school when she heard a familiar shout. "Violet!" she turned to see Antonette running towards her.
"What is it?" she asked.
"Remember? You promised me I'd meet your roomie." Antonette panted.
Violet remembered. Oh god. There's no way she can escape this one. "Alright, alright." she muttered.

Buddy was already home playing with his game console when Violet came in. Keep calm, Vi. Antonette won't kill him.
"Hi, Vi." he greeted.
"Um.. Buddy. I have my friend here." she said. Antonette peeked and saw him. "She's Antonette."
"Hi..." Buddy paused the game and stood up. "I'm-"
"Buddy Pine. Also known as Syndrome. Murderer of many supers and-"
Violet shut her up, covering her mouth. "Antonette, that's not what I wanted you to say." she mumbled.
Buddy simply laughed. "Violet, let her go. Get inside." he said.

There was an awkward silence between the two as Antonette stared at Buddy. Buddy remained calm. Violet was the one freaking out. Antonette squinted at him.
"So... I think probably right now you have so many questions." Buddy smiled at the blonde girl.
Antonette sighed and nodded. "How come you're alive?" she asked.
Violet facepalmed herself. Darn it, Ann.
"Well, I have rocket boots and zero point energy, right?" he replied. "Helped me get through the damn mess."
Antonette nodded and tapped the table with her fingers. "I don't have anymore questions but... If you as much as hurt my precious bestfriend, I'll suck you in a jet turbine. You understand that?"
Buddy laughed and Violet hid her face.
"I swear and I promise." he said. "You can kill me if I do that."
"Do you like Violet?" she asked.
Violet signaled Antonette to cut it off.
"Well, yeah. I do. She's nice... lately." Buddy replied.
"I didn't mean that. I mean.. Do you love Vio-" Violet covered her mouth and smiled at Buddy.
"I think she had too much chocolate. We'll be on my room now, Buddy. Thanks." she said before grabbing Antonette to her room.

"Ann what were you thinking?" she asked.
"Nothing!" she smiled. "I was just asking simple questions!"
"That wasn't simple." she snapped.
"I just wanted to make sure my bff's safe and sound and happy with her roomie." she grinned. "Are you happy?"
Violet didn't respond but glared at her. "Are you happy, Vi?" she repeated the question.
"Shut up." she said.

After Antonette went out, Violet was going to make dinner. Buddy was cleaning his room and he went out to see Violet, who was having a hard time getting the canned food at the top cabinet. Buddy smirked. "I'll get it." he said, moving closer to Violet and reaching the can. Violet turned to him and saw what he looked like. Dusty. Sweaty. But cute. She noticed Buddy's biceps, they were stunning.
"Like what you see?" Buddy teased. Violet looked at him and scowled before going back to what she was doing.

Buddy was on his room that night, trying to figure out about their next project. He was tired. He was going to get some sleep when he noticed an email come in.
The sender wasn't registered in his contact and it looked weird. But as he read the first few lines, Buddy's heart almost jumped out of his chest.

"We'll find you, Pine. Soon. And it won't be good."