Bellona opened her eyes and saw a white celling of Medbay. She felt sore and tired; the last thing she remembered was seeing Miranda's face before she blacked out.

Bellona looked to her right and saw Miranda's back, who was looking at the data in front of her. Miranda's back was tense, even she could see that.

Bellona didn't know what to feel right now. The last time they saw each other they both snapped at one another. Bellona felt guilt in her heart, she knew how much Miranda loves her little sister, but she just couldn't let Miranda think that it's okay to experiment on people. She knows that Miranda was wrong, and that Illusive Man was only using her.

"Hi…" Her voice was sore, her hazel eyes shut tight in pain. When she opened them again, she saw Miranda standing firmly.

Miranda didn't answer for a few moments, and Bellona wondered if she was still angry. Duh, I would. I wonder if she will slap me again…I probably deserve it.

Bellona wanted to repair the damage she had made, she felt defeated and lost. She didn't know what to say, didn't know what to do. Maybe she should say nothing at all.

"I see you are awake." Miranda took few steps closer to her bed, her features hard and unreadable. Bellona closed her eyes and nodded her head. "I'm glad." Miranda whispered softly, her face softening a little bit.

Bellona opened her eyes in surprise, Miranda wasn't angry. Maybe she should say her apologies right now before it too late. She opened her mouth, but instead she said.

"Am I going to live?" She wanted to hit herself for saying not what she wanted. Miranda looked over the data on her omni-tool and nodded her head.

"Yes, you will, you had an infection, but we give you some medicines. Furthermore, your lug was damaged so we had to clone one, and do an operation, it was a success. Your fever is gone as well, but I would like it if you will rest for two more days, before going back on active duty." Miranda went with her doctor role, yet Bellona couldn't help but chuckle when she did so.

"Thanks." Bellona said softly, and could help but wink at Miranda. "So did I saw Commander or was I hallucinating?" She could help but ask. Miranda sighed and crossed her arms around her chest.

"You did. Right now, she in her quarters, she would like to meet with you, and wants to know what happened in that colony." Miranda said, her voice hard. Bellona closed her eyes and sighed in relief.

"Veetor…What happen to him?" Bellona prayed for the Quarian boy who saved her life, to be safe. She saw how Miranda's features turned hard as she looked away. "The Commander gave him back to his people…" Bellona closed her eyes and sends a silent thanks to the Commander. Bellona wasn't stupid; she could read between the lines. She knows what Miranda would want to do with the Quarian.

Even so Bellona felt spark of anger in her, she feel frustrated because she just can't understand Miranda anymore. It's as if she not the Miranda she once knew. Maybe I just never really knew her…

Bellona opened her hazel eyes and looked at Miranda, "Can I have some water?"

She saw how Miranda blinked her eyes and nodded her head in hurry before giving her the water that was placed on the doc table. The burning sensation in Bellona's throat grew more when Miranda pressed the cool glass rim against her dry, cracked lips. A Single drop of water traced it way inside Bellona's mouth. Thick saliva lined the inside of her mouth immediately sapping any moisture that may enter. Bellona could feel Miranda's eye on her, and Bellona felt embarrassed. When was the last time we been so close to each other? The last time we touched each other?

Bellona turned her head to the side to avert her gaze, but the sudden rosiness of her cheeks gave her away.

Bellona tried to look at her side where the bullet got her; there was a fresh bullet-scar on her stomach. She could feel Miranda's eyes on her, watching her; she could always tell when Miranda wanted to say something. This was such a time.

"You should get some sleep…" Miranda's voice was soft, there was warm concern in it, and Bellona could hear it. Bellona looked at Miranda and locked her eyes with her blues. She could see it, the thing she wanted to say but didn't. The thing her pride wouldn't let her, because she believed to be right. Yet, Bellona understood what she wanted, and she was sure Miranda could see the same thing in her eyes.

They both couldn't say it, so they didn't say anything and just let them see it in the eyes. Before Bellona closed her eyes and nodded her head. She could feel herself getting sleepy. Bellona eyes widen as she looked at Miranda. She didn't…

"You didn't…" Before she could say another word she felt her eyes closing. Bellona could hear Miranda's hand on her cheek, gently stroking it, and something wet falling on her face. Rain…?

Bellona saw Miranda cry only once, when they were both kids, still small. After that incident Miranda stopped crying, she started to build walls around her heart. She had a kind of a brutal honesty that tested most friendships, but Bellona appreciated it. Bellona always knew where she stood with her. Miranda is possessive woman, when something belongs to her, she won't let it go, not without a fight. Even so Bellona loved her, loved everything about her…and now, the woman was still her best friend and yet a stranger at the same time.

Like a great rush of water, memory came back to her.

They were both young and it was graduation day, Bellona's eyes sparkle as she saw her best friend walking up to her, with flowers in her hand, and a bright smile in her face, her blue eyes sparkle in happiness.

Bellona dark dress shined in the sun. She could see Miranda's eyes looking her up and down, and could help but smirk at the blush on her face. Bellona felt so good that she wanted to just hug her best friend and snuggle with her.

"Bell, The speech was really beautiful. Here." Miranda smiled charmingly at her, and she felt her heart jump in her chest. Her cheeks became rosy, as she gave Miranda a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you Miri. Those are lovely. Nice dress by the way. You look hot. Got a date tonight?" She could help herself, but say that stupid stuff. Miranda laughed at her, and winked.

"Maybe, if I'm get lucky." Miranda hugged Bellona closer, and rested her arm on her hip. Bellona grinned at Miranda, and grown in her through. "If I was the one you were after I would never let you go…" Oh yes this she knows, flirting. She was best at it.

She could feel Miranda squeeze her hip gently as she took a step back, Bellona known she would do that, she always did, as if she was trying to distance herself from her. She known in a moment Miranda would change the subject. Miranda became really distance from her, they barely saw each other, sure they talked, mailed each other, but Bellona could feel something was changing between them. Was it good or bad thing she didn't know?

"How about I'll treat you to dinner today at our favorite restaurant?" Miranda laid a hand on her shoulder, squeezing gently.

"Oh, is this a graduation present you told me about?" Bellona could help but ask, and a free meal from Miranda is like a miracle happen in one day.

Miranda just winked at her, and took her arm, but Bellona saw a photographer coming their way, so she gently pulled at Miranda's hand and pointed at the photographer.

"First thing first let's take a pic, and then you can take me out to eat." She heard Miranda groan in distress, and could help but giggle.

"Oh c'mon, it's not going to bite you Miri." She could hear Miranda whispering under her breath.

"You never know…"

Bellona dragged Miranda closer to her, as they posed in front of camera. She felt Miranda's arm around her, hugging her closer, she could smell Miranda's shampoo so close. This was a great day, a day for only her and her best friend.

AN: Here is one more for you ppl :D, and also thanks to my dear friend fumes for helping out hope you all like it :D Don't forget Review :D