"And I thought you had learned to be nicer to others" hissed the voice that has invaded his dreams night after night "It's a shame that I was wrong" Her disappointed sigh made the man wake up

"Nicky!" he exclaimed standing up. Still half numb.

"If I remember correctly, I was number one in our Top Gun class." She approached him, also looking him up and down. Taking a deep breath smelling the male perfume "And that mission of yours with the confirmed air kill you like to brag about, she was mine. But I refused and referred you. And this is how you reward me. Calling me anyone"

"No. No" He hastened to say. Surprised by the discovery "That's not what I meant"

"You Sure?"

"Of course" He smiled, trying to hide how nervous was he  "You look amazing. Brown hair suits you" he praised

Nicky bit her lip trying not to smile. Not knowing the effect it had on Jake.

"Got tired of blonde a long time ago" she said shrugging "I decided to go back to natural"

She stared into the blue eyes that she couldn't forget no matter what she did. Not wanting to be distracted, she turned to the others slamming her dark locks into his face. The smell of the shampoo making him slightly dizzy.

"What was the subject?" she asked

"Supernova is here" Coyote replied having fun with Hangman's face

Nicky raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"What did you say?" She looked in the direction that was pointed seeing a blonde woman sitting next to someone well known

"I'm thinking she was called just like us" Bob said taking a sip of his drink

"But she doesn't fly anymore" She denied "She practically quit the navy after Iceman left"

"Have you seen her before?" Fanboy asked "After all, you know Admiral Kazansky too"

"We never met in person. But I've heard some things" she explained "she was his favorite. But..."she stopped Crossing her arms thoughtfully "If she's here, and so is he, and we were called......."

"He who?" someone whispered

So she understood. She closed her eyes, throwing her head back with a grimace. Whispering a little 'shit'

"Something is wrong?" Bob asked curious

"I will not have peace, that's what's wrong" she replied looking back at the bar "I need a drink"

"The usual?" Hangman promptly volunteered. Swan looked at him surprised.

"Still remember what i like?" She asked 

"Yes" replied in a deep voice, the bright blue eyes almost sparking "I remember very well what you like"

A shiver ran up Nicky's spine, understanding the double meaning hidden in his words.

"What was that?" Natasha's. voice snapped her out of her thoughts.

She blinked a few times, taking her eyes off his back.

"Nothing" She shook her head "That was nothing"

"Where is your shadow?" Phoenix asked stopping by her side "I think this is the first time I see you without him"

"He will be here soon Tasha. I just ask that you don't kill him" Whispered making her friend laugh.

"Here it is, ballerina" Jake arrived with the drink and handing it to her "The usual"

"I told you not to call me that" growled through her teeth. Feeling regret for having told him

"Sorry babe. I forgot" Nicky glared at him and he stared back.

Jake always hoped he had one more chance to be close enough to her to win her over. And so far haven't seen Bradshaw glued to her heel. So his hopes were high that he could finally be with her. And as a bonus, rub it in Rooster's face.

Nicky never understood the man's personality changes. When the two of them were alone he was funny, amusing, considerate. He could be the perfect gentleman when he wanted to. But that person seemed to disappear when other people were around. With other people he was sarcastic, rude and offensive. It was even worse with Rooster.
Another thing she never understood. The tantrum that Jake started Bradley.

Jake Seresin was an enigma she wanted to solve. But the uncertainties and mean comments didn't encourage her much. Not to mention the various rumors and stories she'd heard from other women about him.

He managed to make her confused and in love. She thought about how amazing it was that this man could make her drool over him and irritate her at the same time. And that with the greatest ease.

Even with the loud noise of the place, a familiar engine roar had her looking toward the door in anticipation. It had been a few months since she'd last seen him. Even calling every night, it wasn't the same as being around each other.

Jake seeing that her attention was no longer on him but on the door, looked in that direction at the same moment that Rooster opened it willingly. When he realized who it was, he huffed in disbelief.

Her face seemed to light up in a unique way. As if Rooster was the source of her happiness. Jake clenched his fists as jealousy ripped through him. He wanted to be the reason for her good mood.

What does that guy have so good that she doesn't focus on me? He wondered in a bitter way. They insisted that they weren't a couple. But acted like nails and flesh.

Nicky watched Bradley walk into the bar like he owned the place. Confidence and arrogance have always gone hand in hand with him. Which sometimes caused problems that Nicky had to solve.

Now it was a good example. Damiana Schneider walked to the door with heavy steps. Looking distracted and didn't notice the pilot's presence. Causing an impact that nearly knocked her to the ground. But Rooster was faster. Holding her waist firmly.

She looked at him with an irritated expression. Which was sure to get worse as Bradshaw said something to her. She said something through her teeth causing him to release her after he was sure her feet were firm on the ground.

It was when Damiana crossed her arms trying to calm down that Nicky finally decided to intervene. Leaving a jealous and nervous Hangman behind.

And there she goes again to Bradshaw Snorted unhappily.
For others that was the best of the night.

"Hey, hey" Nicky hissed reaching between them "what's
up? "

"That crazy girl threw herself at me" Bradley replied rolling his eyes "Typical of people like her"

"People like me?" Damiana repeated indignantly "You stand there in front of the door like you're the center of the
universe, blocking the way!"

Nicky took a deep breath praying for patience. As always, Bradley starts a fire and she has to be the extinguisher.

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