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They had been staring at each other, for what seemed like, well, a very long time.
The electricity crackling in the air between them. Charged, was the word for it. Palpable for anyone present there for sure to feel but perhaps see as well.
Wrecker having been there observing the two and was about to say something to them, feeling frustrated of simply watching the two doing nothing. Neither making the move.
Crosshair and Hunter having the most biggest pouts on their faces, that much was sure.
Not a pretty sight, at least not in Wrecker’s mind. Seeing as the two having been prancing around each other for a good long time up and til now. Ever since Crosshair’s return at least.
“Oh come on fellas!”
But neither Hunter nor Crosshair budged, nor uttered any words.
“Fine!”
Rolling his eyes, sighing heavily, Wrecker stomped off the scene. As he really was getting tired and bored for nothing happening at all. No action whatsoever.
And yet Crosshair and Hunter did not even notice the powerhouse leaving. Their gazes remaining locked as they still stood there. Glaring at the other.
Oh the constant staring of it all!!!
What was there so interesting or irritating in the other’s eyes that kept the two in this, silent and non-violent sparring match for so long?
And this, was hardly the first time either this happening.
*
Wrecker entered the small galley of the Marauder where Tech and Echo were enjoying some caf while chatting away leisurely.
Echo and Tech being someones Wrecker certainly could rely on being in general in great moods and doing things. Ever since moving to Pabu, the duo usually having a common tune to sing to, the bickering certainly gone and them always acknowledging Wrecker, never leaving him hanging.
Letting out a soft sight as Wrecker sat next to them, getting a cup with steaming caf as he did.
“Where’s Omega?” Wrecker asked. Seeing the Kid nowhere around.
“Napping with Batcher.”
“Where did you leave Cross and Hunter?”
“Got bored of ‘em. They’re at it again!”
“Staring?”
“Yup, that one.”
“I wonder how long it will take before they realise what’s going on.” Tech sound thoughtful.
“Care to make a bet of it?” Echo chimed with a wicked grin.
“Well…”
Echo wiggled his eyes, Tech thinking for a moment only, a smile emerging as well.
“Deal.”
“Well, I’m in too.” Wrecker of course, never the one to pass up on a good bet.
“I will make the chart for it.” Tech offered and started typing on his pad, the dates popping onto the chart, each of them choosing one for their bet.
*
Meanwhile, Hunter and Crosshair remained in the cargo hold, still staring at each other.
It had been a while and they were both getting tired. The mission for Rex having been an exhausting one and they were all due for some R and R for sure as soon as they were back on Pabu. Their home.
It was Hunter, who finally broke the silence.
“Look Cross… I…”
Hunter’s gaze wavered for a spell only, not even realising Crosshair had moved.
As Hunter looked up, he was toe to toe with Crosshair with their faces mere inches away from each other.
Hunter swallowed. Hard. And then, he licked his lips, his eyes flickering onto Crosshair’s lips before their eyes connected again.
“I… Um…”
“Shut up Hunter!”
Crosshair’s lips were on Hunter’s before either of them could say another word.
The kiss was hungry and needy and filled with all those long since buried feelings the two had for the other. It had been way too long. The two tap-dancing around each other with their pouted faces.
And Hunter, did shut up.
Kissing Crosshair back with gusto.
Breaking off for a spell, the staring continued again. Only this time it was more, guess loving somehow.
“What took you so long?”
“I guess I got tired of pouting?”
They both smiled now.
“You do realise they have a bet going on, don’t ya.”
“Yeah, well, they all lose!”
This time, Hunter was the one to kiss Crosshair. The pouting and staring officially ending.