**One year after the accident**
I looked at Cloud, his gaze always welcoming. Blood was always pissed off, and so was Hawk. Cougar was the nicest, being the one who liked me. Cloud had told me when they were talking Cougar had told him he liked me; Vixen. Well I'm now part of the UF (Unknown Faces). We all have nicknames. Cougars real name is Peter, and Falcons is Tobias. The leaders are Falcon and Tigris, and second in command are Cougar and Cloud. They still don't have a nickname for me, so I usually just listen to their conversations to decide on what it would be. Cloud always mentions Jay or Jabber, but Cougar says Lion or Euphrates. "Alright, meeting time." Cloud sighs. It is dreadful just listening to the arguments. "Okay. To the couch." Cougar says, rolling his eyes. Cloud takes out a clipboard and starts reading it, "So the top five from yesterday are; Jabber, Euphrates, Eagle, Quail, and Frost." Cloud says.
"I have an idea!" Cougar exclaims.
"What is it? Flurry asks. Cougar flashes me a loving glance, and tells them. "We let Vixen decide. It is her name after all." Some agreeing murmurs follow what Cougar said. Cloud looks around and then looks at me. "So, Vixen. Which one do you like?" He asks awkwardly. I hesitate before answering, "I like Quail." I say softly.
"You said Quail? Alright then, now the welcoming ceremony." Cougar cheers. I look up at him and smile. "What's the welcoming ceremony?" I ask.
"It's were we welcome you to the Unknown Faces, but we can't tell you what happens." Cloud explains. He eyes Cougar wearily, as if Cougar was an enemy. I get up and go to my new room that Falcon gave me. Everyone else departs, except Cougar. Cougar follows me back to my room, and closes the door behind him. "Do you need something?..." I ask. He looks a little scared, fear clouding his eyes. "I just wanted to tell you something... And please, don't let this ruin our friendship." Cougar says. His words are pleading, and his dark eyes are filled with hope. "Ok, tell me." I respond. "I will not let it ruin our friendship bud." I force out of my mouth, reassuring him. He took a deep breath, and then told me what was on his mind. "I uhh like you." He says. "But more than a friend...." Cougar then continues. I stare up at him, processing what he has just said. "No fucking way..." I whisper. My gaze is filled with happiness, and when I look at him I realize that I had come to like him as well. "Cougar... I like you too, more than a friend." I say slowly. Suddenly our faces are inches apart. He then leans in closer to me, our lips connecting. The kiss spreads some warmth in me, triggering a thirst inside of me. As we break apart he looks at me, warmth is his eyes. "I'm glad you took that okay." Cougar jokes.
"I guess so." I tease. He wraps his arm around my waist, signaling I was his. "I love you Quail."
Sorry for the short chapter, and how late it was! I'm having a writers block....
