“Floor 2, room 9.” The Doctor said, showing the way to Prez’s room. Monarch walked quietly, thinking about how lucky she was to be alive. It all came back to him in a flash in his mind. The Burning Sky, The Orange Lightning, and the feeling of being pressed into his seat. Monarch turned behind him to see an unconscious Prez, passed out from the 30 G maneuvers that Monarch was able to pull. Monarch tried to hide the thought, but it was too present. He knocked on the door, and opened it. “Hi Prez, how are you feeling?” Monarch asked. “Better, but my back still hurts though.” Monarch glanced at her. Prez had short, blonde hair with not only bangs, but a strand of hair tied in a pony-tail in the back. “Did you bring anything with you this time?” Prez asked. “Sorry, the wine bottles are sold out.” Monarch replied. “Maybe next time.” He added. He felt a light touch on his left hand.
It was Prez, squeezing his hand so tight it kind of made Monarch’s hand sore. Something about her gave Monarch butterflies in his stomach. His cheeks turned a bright red. “What is it?” Prez asked. “Umm, uhh… Nothing!” Monarch said, putting his hand over the back of his neck. “I just, umm… felt a bit f-flustered.” The Ace Pilot said. “You… What?” Prez replied. Prez sat up, and put a hand around the back of Monarch’s Neck. “Let me explain.” Monarch said. This time, in a softer, more quiet voice, and his commonly emotionless face now bloomed with expression. “Prez, I don’t know but I feel a certain way when I’m with you.” Monarch says. Prez replies “Go on, tell me.” Monarch took his time building up the courage to say it. “Prez, I just wanted to say, thank you for being there when I was feeling down.” Prez then softly said “I also wanted to thank you for saving my life.” “I know that you would rather keep me alive than die fighting.” Prez said. “Don’t worry, I’m doing this for the person I care about the most.” Monarch said. Then, with a slight wobbly smile, Monarch said it; “Yes Robin, The person I love is you.”
Prez leaned in for a kiss, which caught Monarch completely off guard. Monarch decided to kiss back. The two held the kiss for what seemed like for ages. Both of their faces were red with blush. “Don’t worry Monnie, we’ll get through this together.” Prez said. “Monnie” , the nickname she called him when she was flirting with him. The pieces of the puzzle came together and fell in place.
