Red vs Blue: Chronicle

Chapter 26

Don't see his name on the leaderboard, now do I?

I was pulled out of my thoughts when someone placed their hand on my shoulder. I turned to the person, whom I assumed to be Maine or York, but it was Wash. I forgot we had a com open when he made it private.

"Hey," he said.

"Um, hi?" I replied questioningly.

"I just... Was thinking while you we're out. I'm sorry," he announced.

"After you kissed Illinois' cheek?" I snapped without even glancing at Wash.

"That was a mistake," he pulled me to look at him. The Councillor nor Director were no where in sight, that was good.

"Okay," I replied bluntly, trying to get back to my work. He didn't reply, so I took it as he was done talking. I thought it was odd he didn't walk away though. I was already back at work when I felt my helmet getting tugged off. I turned around to see who was taking it off, but by the time I was all the way around, I felt lips pressing against mine.

Instinctively, I gave in. I guess this means that I forgive him, huh?

I heard someone wolf whistling and I whipped around, accidentally breaking the kiss to see who it was. It was York, with a widely grinning North on one side. Co was laughing his ass off, sitting up, and Illinois stopped working to giggle.

"You guys are so cute!" She screamed like a giddy school girl. I blushed and tried to get back to work but Wash pulled me back. My face was burning as I whispered into his ear. "David, they're all looking at us."

"I know," he replied, kissing my neck.

"Please stop," I wanted to get back to work, but he seemed to have found my soft spot.

"Avery, just a little time won't hurt. C'mon, we can get The Mother of Invention back on later. Right now Avery, I think you should come with me." What!?!? Was he suggesting that we...? My eyes widened and I turned to face him.

"David, this is not the time." I spoke quickly.

"You're right, I'm sorry." He said, kissing me again.

I turned, pulled on my helmet to hide my blushing face and got back to work while Wash walked over to York and North.

Illinois skipped over to me, asking a whole bunch of questions, which were just jumbled up, and forgotten while I worked. I just nodded everytime I heard her peppy voice.

"It's back on!" She screeched.

I let out a whooping noise, as everyone got ready to go to the comand bridge. Illinois let her shoulders drop from the tensed position she was in before. I looked to her and patted her on the back before I turned away and headed towards the Bridge.

Pats on the back, I got a whole bunch of them. People congratulating Illinois and I for getting the ship back online. During that time of us returning to the bridge, we were able to make a jump away from the insurrectionists, which wasn't our first choice. Rather, our last resort.

I went and stood next to Wash, whom of which grabbed my hand gently and squeezed it once. The Director walked in, and I attempted to let go of his hand, but Wash held a tight grip on it. The Director didn't see it, I don't think, but The Councilor shot us a look, more than once.

I tuned out of the speech, my mind a racing mess. How could all of my problems be over so easily? That's right, they're not. I still have to deal with Maine. I looked at him but he was currently paying attention to The Director's speech.

I was starting to get so bored, so I decided a private COM with extra-extra security sounded like a good idea. I made one between Wash and I.

"I'm so booored," I whined when it was established.

"Shhh," Wash hushed me.

"Please don't tell me you're actually paying attention to this," I said.

"Pfft, no I'm not. I tuned out of it before it was too late." He laughed.

"Oh yes! So I'm not the only person who's not interested in this,"

"I don't think anyone is, honestly. Here, wanna add Co, North and Illinois to the conversation?" He asked.

"How come? Do you think they're bored too?" I questioned.

"I was just talking to them, well, messaging them." He replied.

I laughed and added them to the COM. "Boo," I whispered.

"Hey Mini!" Illinois said in her peppy voice.

"You guys are all bored as hell too?" Asked North.

"What even is he talking about anymore?" Wondered Wash.

"Fuck if I know," Said Co.

"You are all now dismissed," FINALLY said The Director, and we all got out of there as fast as possible.

Wash still hadn't let go of my hand, when I felt someone karakte chop them apart. I whipped my head around to see South standing there without her helmet one, glaring at me.

"What the hell?" I asked, angry.

"You two can show your affection, ANYWHERE but infront of The Director." She hissed.

"Excuse me?" I laughed. "Weren't you the one who hit on Mass when he first got here?"

She put on her helmet, and slowed down, melting into the crowd behind her.

"I heard my name!" A voice suddenly screached. "I heard someone say my name!"

Mass.

"Yes Mass, I did say your name." I said.

"Really? Why?" He snapped suddenly.

"Um, does it matter?" I snorted.

Wash grabbed my hand again and squeezed it hard, telling me to not engage in a stupid fight.

"Yeah, actually. Knowing your nature, you like to spread rumors about me." He retorted.

I laughed. "I only state the facts,"

Wash pulled me close and whispered to not do anything stupid, and just to keep walking. "Oh so you're going to let Washington be your savior?"

I tried to ignore him, I really did...

But instead he got a punch to the face.

"Hey! What was that for?" He yelled.

"For being a douche bag," I scoffed.

"Really Wash? You're going to let your girlfriend defend you?" Mass was really fucking annoying right now. I felt like punching him again, but I didn't. Last time I punched him, I used my bad hand, seeing as my other one was being held by Wash, and that didn't end up too well, and now my hand was throbbing lightly.

"She can do whatever she pleases," Wash stated calmly.

"Ugh!" Mass said before he stalked off down a different hallway. I laughed at him, and hopefully he didn't hear me.

As we came to my dorm, I stopped and Wash pulled off my helmet, giving me a goodnight kiss to the forehead before he left me standing there, no words.

I could feel my face burning, GOD DAMMIT.