A/N: Okay hi hello! So I know this is sort of late bUT I sort of just started watching the 14th season of rvb like an hour ago cause I watched 1-13 on Netflix, and not on youtube so I actually had no idea it was out until my brain was like "wait a second" sooo I'm only on like episode 6 and I am half confused but I lOVE IT SO MUCH. Anyway um sorta SPOILIER FOR SEASON 14 OF RVB (a warning if you haven't watched it yet) but I am so awesome. On the list in like episode 4 I think? that vic showed florida of the agents that were supposed to replace him if he like dies, number one was Agent California which is AMAZING because that tooootally ties in with how I was gonna make her end up there so yes! And mini spoiler for my sequel to this story but oh whale.
Um, so to answer some reviews...
ShadowScorch the Duelmaster: Yes! I do plan on going all the way to the chorus trilogy, though it may be a while before we actually get there. I might even make it a separate story. Ya know, like a trilogy (hA)
djmegamouth: Well I don't wanna like give away too much but she probably won't be. (maybe, it's a good idea though!)
TheOtherSanics: I'm glad you like the idea!
Demondash666: (scary name bro) But I love the idea! I was actually leaning more towards the Simmons/OC thing, and having him be all awkward and stuttery around her, but Grif works too! Although I do ship Grimmons...maybe she can be with Lopez? xD
Okay, on with the chapter!
Making her way back to her room proved quite difficult for Cali. She had to avoid York and North, who were on their way to the cafeteria (she overheard their conversation and had assumed it was lunchtime). She also had to dive into a broom closet, and then convince South, who ended up seeing her anyway, to stay quiet.
"Please, nobody can know I'm awake."
"Well...what's in it for me?"
"Um...how about...well," Cali trailed off, not entirely sure what she could do.
South grinned, her light eyes glinting mischievously and ran a hand through her short, blonde hair. "Tell ya what, you cover for me later? We're good."
"Um, cover? How?"
"I'm goin' out for a smoke and I need you to tell Carolina that I'm gone, without actually telling her where I am."
Cali scrunched her eyebrows together and frowned. "What do you mean 'going out for a smoke?' You can't exactly go outside, we're in space."
"Yeah, no shit. But 479er got a hold of some, well, weed, and she and I are gonna go smoke it," South explained. "So, just make up some excuse as to why I'm not there."
Cali rolled her eyes in response, "Yeah, I'll just tell everyone you're too busy making out with everyone's favorite pilot."
"Well, you wouldn't be wrong there," South winked.
"What-"
"Nothing, get outa here before everyone else comes down for lunch."
I was right about the lunch thing, Cali thought.
'Yeah, well, hurry to your room. Three agents are about to turn into this hall,' Alpha spoke suddenly, shocking Cali.
She yelped and panicked, hearing voices coming from the hall where Alpha said people were coming. Going into Ohmyfuckinggod Mode, Cali jumped into the closest room, praying it was empty.
It wasn't.
Cali closed the door as quickly and as quietly as she could, covering her mouth and trying to slow her breathing. On the bed was a sleeping Agent Washington, who looked like he hadn't slept in about 12 years.
A thin blanket was covering about one leg, showing off the rest of his sleeping figure. Cali's eyes trailed over his body, staring at his boxer clad butt longer than she probably should have, and she just about started drooling over his bare, muscular back. Eyes stopping on his face, Cali couldn't stop the grin from appearing on her lips, which were still covered by her hands.
He was just so cute when he slept! There were obvious bags under his eyes, and stubble that hadn't really been there before. Cali couldn't deny, though, that he definitely pulled it off.
Wash's mouth was slightly parted, and a little line of drool left his lips, but Cali found it adorable, and held her giggles at the sight of her adorable David, sleeping on-
What?
No, stop. He's not adorable! And he certainly isn't mine. I made that very clear.
Cali's eyes widened as her hands moved from her mouth to her hair, nearly tearing it out. What was wrong with her! A month! One whole month she's been in a coma, and Tex said that Wash was taking it the worst.
"What the fuck is wrong with me?" Cali whispered, heard rate increasing as she looked around.
'Well, you broke the poor kids heart, then got yourself in a coma. He must be worried sick-'
"'Got myself put into a coma?!'" Cali whispered angrily, "You act like this is my fault!"
Alpha appeared in front of her, glaring angrily at his host. "Yes, your fault!" he whisper shouted back. "If you hadn't agreed to joining Project Freelancer in the first place, we wouldn't be here!"
Cali gave a very dramatic gasp, placing a hand over her heart. "How dare you! It's not my fault! It's not like I knew what the Director was gonna do! It's not like I knew he was going to put you inside my head and constantly torture you just so he could get what he wanted! Like-like...like I planned the whole thing and-and just sat back and wanted you to get hurt!" Cali was nearly crying now, voice cracking and forgetting to whisper.
"I wanted to help you, I really did but I was stuck to just lay there and-and let you deal with it all. I mean, it's not like it hasn't been affecting me too," Cali finished, tears streaming down her face, voice becoming hoarse and turning back into a whisper.
Alpha was quiet for a moment before he finally answered. "I know. I'm sorry."
Cali sighed, and wiped her face, trying to calm her breathing again.
"Oh, gosh I'm so stupid! Why did I ever turn him down? I had a chance of never seeing him again and I'm an idiot! Agghhh," Cali began mumbling to herself, pacing the room and talking louder, forgetting where she was.
Cali glanced desperately at Alpha, who was still floating in front of her. "Alpha what's wrong with me. W-why do I feel like this?" She had a pretty good idea why, but never wanted to actually admit.
"You love him," Alpha answered, like it was the most simple thing in the world.
"What? Who?"
Alpha rolled his eyes, "Him. Wash, David. You love him. He makes you feel all happy and warm, and you blush when you think about him, and your heart rate goes up. You're scared to be with him, because you've never felt like this with anyone, but I know you, Lily. And I know that you are even more afraid to be without him. And I also know that you better step in and take charge before something happens. Don't make a mistake, don't lose him." Like I did.
"Oh no," she gasped, staring wide eyed at Alpha. "I-I love him. How could I-...I turned him down but I love him."
"Yeah," Alpha chuckled, "yeah, no shit."
"God, how am I ever going to fix this?" Cali grumbled, pulling at her hair again.
"Well, I think I know a good place to start."
Cali's head whipped around as fast as Alpha disappeared. Sitting there, very much awake, was David Washington. He was sitting up now, eyes squinting, but smiling slightly.
"D-David! Y-you're...awake!" she laughed awkwardly, praying her hardest that he hadn't seen or heard Alpha.
He chuckled as well, running a hand through his already messed up hair. "And so are you," he smiled, before his eyes went wide.
"Holy shit, so are you."
Wash jumped out of bed so fast and pulled Cali into the biggest hug she'd ever received. He squeezed her tightly, and they both slid to the floor as she squeezed him back. She felt so warm and safe in his arms, and she knew one thousand percent that that was where she belonged.
Wash began to shake, and Cali felt warm tears on her shoulders. She panicked slightly, before going into what her old boyfriend Charles called her 'Mother Mode.'
Whenever he, or any of his little cousins, got sad, Lily was right there to cheer them back up. She knew just what to say, just how tightly to hug, and whether or not they needed a back rub. If they were extremely sad, Lily would make the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich that ever existed.
"Hey, it's okay," Cali whispered, beginning to rub his back. She could feel her own tears pouring down her face.
"I-I just thought-" Wash sobbed, "th-that! That I'd...never-never get to see you again, and-and-and-"
"Hey, sh. I'm here now, I'm here."
Wash pulled back, and his eyes met hers. They were glistening with tears and rimmed with red, the dark circles and bags made him look older than the last time she saw him - a month ago.
"T-the Director said he didn't know when you would wake up, even if you would. He was going to give you a few more weeks before just giving up I think," Wash sighed and fresh tears spilled down his freckled cheeks. "He wouldn't even tell us what happened. But I think I know now."
Cali placed a hand in one of his and gave a gentle squeeze. "What are you talking about?"
He squeezed back. "You. Why you were in a coma. I mean, it all makes sense now. Especially after I saw it."
"'It?' Oh, you mean...Alpha," Cali sighed, knowing there was no use in denying it. He had seen her A.I., plain and simple.
Wash nodded and swallowed before answering, "I mean, I've heard the rumors. From other agents and their A.I. Delta and Theta, which are York and North's, they um, they said it was like their creator. But everyone just thought it was a myth. And holy shit, it's real! And it's inside your head."
Cali sighed and nodded, "Yeah, he's real. He's been my A.I. for a few years now. Alpha is pretty much the only reason I'm still number one on the leader board. I really suck without him. I'm good with guns, but..."
"Oh. Yeah," Wash drawled, biting his lip and looking away. "About that..."
"Wash, what?" Cali asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Um, you've been taken off the leaderboard. Completely," Wash explained and Cali sighed, not even surprised. "Tex is number one. Then Carolina, then York, I think. 'Lina isn't happy about it, at all. I don't even think she's mad about being second, she's just pissed that you were taken off. She asked the Director about you everyday, but he never really answered her."
Cali stayed silent, not answering. In all honesty, she had no idea what to say. It seems like so much has happened in the last month, and it was slightly overwhelming.
"David, I love you," she said suddenly, surprising both of them (and even Alpha, who had been eavesdropping).
Wash raised his eyebrows and gave a short chuckle. "Yeah I heard. Um, that was unexpected though. But it's pretty obvious that I love you, too, Lily. I have for a while now."
She looked back up and into his eyes, the one grey and one blue eyes that she loved so much. They were so different, and so odd, but she loved them so much. She could look at them all day.
And then she kissed him. Softly, but passionate. Cali poured all her emotion into the kiss, everything she was feeling. The sadness, the anger, and the hurt, but more importantly the excitement, the joy, and the love she was feeling.
And Wash accepted it, he accepted all of her, and gave her back the same amount of emotion.
The kiss soon turned rough and fiery, months and months of hidden feelings came pouring out into the kiss. After nearly a year of knowing each other, the crushes they had, what turned into like, which turned into love, and along with it came the built up tension just rushing out. Wash sat up and leaned against the edge of the bed, one hand cupping her face, the other tightly wrapped around her waist, bringing her as close as possible.
Cali was straddling his legs, both hands brushing against his warm skin, touching every inch she could. She seemed to want more, and bit his lip slightly, before moving her mouth to his neck and shoulder. Wash groaned, feeling himself begin to harden underneath her touch and pushed her back slightly, awkwardly chuckling.
"H-hey, easy there, tiger," he teased, grinning, and trying to casually cover up his crotch, which he seemed to remember was covered in nothing but his thin boxers.
Cali pulled back and sat on her knees, face flushed red and breathing hard. "I-I'm sorry. I don't- I don't know anything else, I mean, this is all the guys have ever wanted and I-" her eyes began to swell up with tears of shame and embarrassment.
Wash put his hands on her cheeks and smiled softly, "Hey, it's okay. We don't have to rush into anything. I know that's how your...past relationships...may have gone, but not with me. I love you, and I want you to be comfortable and happy."
Cali grinned back, though it came out squished, due to Wash's hands holding her face, and he laughed. "You look adorable."
She smiled even more, and he laughed even harder, and they sat there, laughing and smiling and just feeling like they finally got what they wanted most in the world.