Random Drabbles and Scenarios

It's Just a Stupid Crush

"It's one of us ninja, isn't it?"

I could have sworn that my heart stopped for a split second in that moment. A brief nod was all I could muster.

A mischievous grin grew across his face. "Who's the lucky guy?"

"Would you like to guess?" I offer, my nerves getting the better of me

"What, too embarrassed to say?" he teases. I nod again. "Alright then, let me think..."

He goes silent, a rare occurrence, mentally going through any possible candidates. I can almost see the cogs turning in his head by his focused expression. His furrowed brow is a clear indication of his racing train of thought, his eyes darting around different points of the room every few minutes.

In this moment of silence, my mind starts to race. Have I done the right thing telling him? Will he really keep his mouth shut or accidentally let it slip?

Cole stands up from the bed after a minute or so of uncomfortable silence, facing me. "I think I know who it is." His voice derails my train of thought. Or rather, my train of anxiety.

"Alright then," I reply, my hands trembling. "Show me what you got."

"Okay, so it's not Jay since himself and Nya are a thing," Cole explains, pacing around the room. "It can't be Zane because he's technically still with P.I.X.A.L., you don't seem close enough to Lloyd to be in love with him and I'm obviously off the table..."

"You weren't even on the table to begin with." I murmur, rolling my eyes at his statement.

"So that leaves us with one option..." I see his lips form a smile. I feel my heart beat faster with anticipation. I knew exactly who he was going to say, and he was right. We both knew he was right. He very cleverly hit the nail right on the head.

He stops pacing and kneels in front of me, holding onto my shoulders.

"You're in love with Kai, aren't you?" he whispers playfully into my ear. Yes, it is to tease me but it's also so the others don't hear.

A blush rises to my cheeks upon hearing his name, a very visible blush at that. "Y-You're definitely smarter than you look." I chuckled lightheartedly.

"I'm not even going to bother trying to argue with that for now, we can come back to that later," Cole removes his hands from my shoulders and sits beside me. "You've got some explaining to do."

"Well, I always thought he was attractive but I guess I started falling for him a few months ago," I sighed. "But everyone and their mother knows he likes Skylor. I mean, come on, he's the straightest person in all of Ninjago! And Skylor is gorgeous... I have no chance..." I buried my face in my hands.

I felt Cole's hand on my shoulder again. "That doesn't mean you have no chance. Who knows? He could swing a different way." he reassured me.

I looked back up at him. "Maybe. But how do I even ask him without seeming suspicious? I can't just rock up and say 'Oh hey, do you like men by any chance?' without sounding weird!" I ranted.

"You'll figure something out. You always do." Cole reassured me.

"It's just a stupid crush. I don't know what's wrong with me. It's always the straight guys." I chuckled dryly.

"You'll be fine. Don't worry about it too much."

"Please don't tell him?" I grinned sheepishly.

"Of course. I'll leave it to you." I hugged Cole, resting my head in the crook of his neck.

"Thank you for listening to me." I thanked him. I felt him hug me back.

"Thank you for telling me. You can always talk to me."

"I know... Maybe the feeling will go away."

"Only time will tell, Irizu."

We stayed like this for a while. It felt good to get this off my chest. It felt especially good knowing Cole won't squeal on me to anyone.

"Hey, I gotta go. I promised Jay I'd hang out with him today." Cole spoke up after a while. I broke apart the hug and looked at him.

"That's okay. Don't let me stop you." I sounded melancholic but I was genuine.

"You sure you'll be okay?" he asked. I smiled at him.

"Yeah. I'll be fine," I stood up and walked to the door. Cole followed. "Don't worry about me, okay?"

"Okay..." was his reply. "But let me know if you need anything though." I nodded, opening the door for my brother.

"I will. Tell junkyard boy I send my regards, will ya?" I ask lightheartedly. Cole laughs before making his was out of the room to find his best friend. It was at that point I see my very own best friend (and crush), Kai, walking across the hallway.

"Hey." he greeted when he spotted me.

"Hi." I reply, smiling a little.

"Is everything okay?" he asked. He sounded concerned.

I can't bring myself to tell him.

"Why wouldn't it be? I just needed to talk to my brother about something. No big deal." I try to play it cool.

"Are you sure though? You've seemed a bit off recently and I just want to make sure you're okay." I could feel myself blushing again. His genuine concern was honestly flattering and was enough to make me fall for him that bit more.

He genuinely cares.

I just wish things were clearer.

"You don't have to worry about me, Kai, everything's a-okay." I gave him a thumbs up.

"If you say so," was his reply. "But you can tell me anything, you know that."

Not everything.

"Of course. Same goes for you."

What am I supposed to do now?

I guess I should just wait. I don't want to jump the gun and ruin what we have already.

I guess I'll just wait and let him come to me if he feels the same.

Why is it always the straight men that get me?