Gideon sits down in one of the chairs as soon as the door closes. "I can't believe I just did that," he says to himself. "Get your shit together and stop acting like a lovesick teenager." He sighs and smiles to himself thinking about that kiss. I hope there's more where that came from. Don't think to far ahead, mate. She may not want anything more after the first date.

Date? When was the last time he used that word? "I'm going on a fucking date," he says. Ever since he got to ATLAS his life has been nothing but drills, weapons, exosuits and missions. He'd see a pretty girl here or there, but no one that made him do what he just did to you.

Then there was Mitchell. Mitchell... He could understand why you would be attracted to him. Even a tough man like himself couldn't help but to be pulled in by those deep blue eyes of his. Mitchell was also very compliant, which is something that Gideon definitely liked. Before she got here, he was the only one who had some sort of effect on me.

Gideon vehemently denied being gay. He wasn't necessarily attracted to Mitchell, he just enjoyed his company...right? I like women, yes...but Mitchell... Mitchell was a conundrum. I can't be thinking of this while I'm out with her tonight. Just as Gideon is starting to clear his mind, there's a knock on his door. "This had better be important..." he says quietly. He pulls the door open wearing his best "Fuck off" face. His face automatically changes when he sees who it is...Mitchell.

Mitchell looked like he's been through hell and back which made Gideon feel horrible. "What the hell happened to you?" he asked Mitchell. He walks into the office and sits down, "I literally ran into [your name] and she told me she was coming from here." Gideon nods, "Yeah, I told you I was asking her out." Mitchell sighs, "I kissed her, Gideon. I kissed her." Gideon lowers his head. "I know, she told me." Mitchell stands up. "She what?" He starts to pace. "Calm down, mate. I'm not mad or anything." Gideon puts his hand on Mitchell's shoulder. "She also told me that you were trying to avoid her," Gideon looks at Mitchell.

"Well, after you told me that you were planning on asking her out, I didn't want to get in the way...make things more complicated, ya know?" Mitchell sits back down. "Don't make that face, Mitchell..." Now it's Gideon's turn to pace. "I kissed her too, Mitchell...and I liked it. I told her that I was jealous that you got to kiss her and I was, but you know what else?" Gideon stops and Mitchell looks up. "I'm jealous that she got to kiss you, too." Mitchell's eyes widen and he doesn't say a word. "I'm NOT gay. I am very attracted to women, but after all these years working with you, I've become drawn to you."

Mitchell starts to laugh and Gideon starts to feel extremely insecure, angry. "What the fuck is so funny?! I just confessed one of my biggest secrets and you laugh?!" Gideon is pissed. Mitchell stops laughing, "I'm not laughing at you, its just that I think I feel the same way about you." Gideon turns and looks at Mitchell in surprise. Mitchell smiles and stands. Gideon walks over to him and pulls him into a kiss. Mitchell is stiff at first, taken by surprise, but then he is kissing Gideon back. It's one of those kisses that make you forget about everything else.

Gideon doesn't even care. He's wanted to do this for such a long time. What the fuck is wrong with you and kissing people? He shakes that thought away and continues to kiss Mitchell. You better stop this now! Before Gideon is able to pull away from Mitchell, the door opens and [your name] is standing there in shock. I didn't lock the door! FUCK!

"Fuck me," Gideon says as he walks away from Mitchell.

"I-I'm sorry," she says as she turns to leave. "Wait," Gideon stops her. She can't seem to face him. She will not turn and look at either of them. She speaks with her back turned to the both of them. "I just came to ask what time I should be ready, but I guess it doesn't matter now." Gideon sees her head drop as she finishes her sentence. "Will you turn around and look at me, please?" Gideon says. She turns slowly still not looking up at them.

"I can explain everything-" Gideon starts. She looks up, not at him but at the wall behind him, "You don't have to, I'll go."

"Don't you dare walk out that fucking door," Gideon says, "That's a fucking order!" He can see her flinch as he says the last phrase. "We obviously need to talk," he says, "Get over here and sit down." He notices that Mitchell hasn't said a word. Guess I'll do all the talking.

She walks to a chair slowly, still refusing to look at them. "LOOK AT ME!" Gideon shouts. Her head snaps up and there's sadness in her eyes.

"Is this payback?" she asks and both Gideon and Mitchell say "What?" She is talking just above a whisper, "You both know by now that I've kissed the both of you. You're upset and I understand." Mitchell is shaking his head and Gideon scoffs, "We're upset with you so we kiss each other? That's not exactly what I would call payback. Besides, you kissed us both. You're not seeing either of us exclusively or fucking either of us so, what's there to be upset about?"

She looks at Gideon then at Mitchell. "Are you both...gay?" For some reason she whispers the last word. Gideon answers first, "No, I like women, but I am attracted to Mitchell. The only thing that has happened between us in that way...was what you just witnessed." Mitchell answers, "Gideon is the first man I've been attracted to, but I like women as well." Gideon can see her trying to get her thoughts together. "So you guys are bi? Bi-curious?" she asks. They both hesitate to answer. "I guess," Mitchell says and Gideon nods slightly.

"So you're both attracted to each other, but you're both also attracted to women? To...me?" They both nod. "Man, you guys are greedy," she says lightly and you all smile. "So..about that date...is it a no go?" she asks. Mitchell and [your name] look at Gideon. "I think we all just need to talk. Preferably, somewhere less...professional. How about we all go get drinks tonight and clear our heads?" They both nod.

"Now," Gideon says, "I wanna know, are you attracted to us both?" She blushes furiously and Gideon smiles, enjoying every second. She shrugs, "Maybe."

"That's not an answer," Mitchell says. "Whose side are you on?" She looks at Mitchell. "Right now I'm on his side because I want to know the answer." He answers. She glares at them. "Okay...fine, yes. I am attracted to the both of you." Gideon smirks smugly and Mitchell claps his hands together. "You two look like you're planning something," she says looking at them through squinted eyes.

"Don't let it go to your head, boys," she says. Mitchell starts to say something, but stops. "Get on with it," Gideon says to him, "I'm pretty sure whatever you have to say will not top what she just witnessed." Mitchell clears his throat, "It doesn't bother you?" He asks [your name]. "This," he points to himself and Gideon. "No, not really. I am a little jealous that I wasn't involved though," she says nonchalantly. Gideon and Mitchell are both gawking at her now. She laughs, "Come on, Mitchell..let's go get ready for those drinks." She grabs Mitchell's arm and he goes along, still looking confused. "See you soon, Gideon." All he can do is wave as they leave.

She was jealous that she wasn't involved? What the hell was she getting at?

This girl has more secrets than I do.