It'll Come Naturally

"You're usually on the ball. Why are you so careless today?" Kevin asked with concern. He sat back down, looking at her, smiling. He was with her, and that was all he wanted.

"Maybe I'm too hungry." Daisy said uneasily. Although they often had meals together, she was never so rash as today.

"Did you plan to eat at all? Don't get yourself so tired. You should treat your body well." Kevin was worried. She was usually after him to take care of himself. Now their roles were reversed.

"Yes. I was planning on eating something anyway. You saved me from having to go to the canteen." Kevin was like a brother to her, so she didn't mind him doing things for her. And she always felt she could say or do anything in front of him.

"How are the military exercise going? You ready?" Kevin was also busy, but he never missed a chance to see her. She still had a special place in his heart. He knew there was no way they could be together, but he wouldn't give up on the idea. He was high on the feeling he got when they were together. He just couldn't snap out of it.

"Kevin, are you trying to pry classified info out of me?" Daisy tilted her head and smiled gracefully. Her charm took his breath away. This was the first time he'd seen her smile so sweetly -- it seemed that the man she loved was good for her. She looked happier than she ever had been.

"Is he...good to you?" Kevin blurted out what was on his mind. His voice was clear and distant. He was absent-minded, completely unaware of what Daisy had asked him. The words tumbled out of Kevin's mind and fell from his mouth.

didn't hear him.

at himself. What was he doing? He had no chance with her. Why did

arm's length, he wouldn't have fallen in love with her. If he had just given up, he wouldn't

dare tell her. He missed her. Every night, he would whisper his deep love for Daisy to the stars. He stared at the sky as if he could see through the darkness and reach the window his heart longed for. When he

concern. Kevin snapped out of his trance. He'd lost the chance to tell her how he felt. And the fact that she trusted him made it worse. Her occasional silence and her sighs let him know he wasn't the one she loved.

quickly. He wanted to see her, and help her with her tasks. But he feared he'd lose control and she would notice his love eventually. He might lose the last chance

doubt. 'Wasn't he

a lot of work to do. He acted very strange lately. This wasn't the first time. I will ask him when I get

long time. When she woke up, it was almost past noon. Duke woke her

He was looking at her closely with a cunning

is he looking at me like that? Is he still not satisfied after last night's torture? Is he going to

said with a frown. He didn't like to see her stare at him like