I had learnt to become emotionless, it was easier that way, John had picked up on it, during a rescue he had opened a private channel just to speak to me on my own, I had a few minutes to rest before I needed to get going again so it was enough time to speak to him.
"Olivia are you feeling alright, you're not acting like yourself" John's stern voice greeted me, I was tempted to turn my comms off at this point.
"I'm fine" I lied, I wasn't fine, I wasn't acting like myself.
"Are you sure, if you need a counsellor or something I'm sure I can make time to come down and visit you and talk" John mumbled, he never leaves Thunderbird five unless it's an emergency or he's off duty for three weeks, and it can't be the latter because it isn't time for him to leave.
"I'm not an emergency, you don't need to waste your time on me, plus Kayo likes the new me" I hissed.
"So Kayo's triggered this, fair enough, I'm still coming down though, I need to feel the earth between my toes at some point" John sighed "Olivia just be careful alright, don't hurt yourself trying to impress everyone."
"Are you trying to hit on me" I asked, John's never warned me to be careful, he never usually checks up on me like this.
"No, I'm not, I'm a walking disaster when it comes to flirting" John laughed.
"Well you're not a walking disaster when it comes to flirting because you never care about me on missions, you never check up on me, even if I'm acting like this, you must like me a lot then if you're checking up on me" I was a little amazed by his flirting attempts.
"Ok I kinda like you a little bit but now is not the time to be discussing this, I need to regain my seriousness now" John chuckled "if you ever need to talk to me about anything I'll send you the encrypted IP address so you can contact me, be safe alright."
Aww John is such a dork sometimes.
*a few hours later*
Virgil took hold of my hand as we walked back to the rendezvous point, he nuzzled me and kissed my cheek. I couldn't stop thinking of John, maybe he's all alone up there, he needs company, I know he has EOS but he needs human company, I was worried for him.
*John's POV*
I denied the fact that I was lonely many times, it was a lot more easier than admitting it, I need someone else up here with me, I wish I had Alan up here so we could play chess together or something, I missed everything that went on down below, I missed everyone growing older, I don't like this sterile and isolated environment.
"John is there anything I can do to assist you" EOS wondered, even with her here I feel lonely.
"No, just sign off for the night, I'll be keeping watch, like usual" I sighed.
"John I can sense an aura of emotional distress which is very unusual of you" EOS told me.
"I miss my brothers, I don't like it up here anymore, I don't find it as fun as I used to" I whispered.
"It is recommended that you take a break whenever you can" EOS advised me, I should take a break but I can't.
"EOS I can't take a break, the world depends on me" I snapped, I can't do this anymore.
"John I am calling your brother, I cannot let you behave in this manner, you are physically exhausted and in need of a break" EOS argued.
"I'm not, EOS I don't need-" I protested but I gave up mid sentence. Perhaps I should take a break for a bit.
*Olivia's POV*
I was studying for a bit longer than usual, Virgil entered my room with a plate it had a cookie on it, he had a glass of orange juice as well, he placed these items down next to me.
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Painful pasts and terrible truths
Fanfiction[sequel to The Tracy Family Feud] Olivia finally plucks up the courage to tell the brothers about her past and her family life, could this have devastating effects on her relationship with the one person who cares for her and looks out for her
