"Well," she said, standing up abruptly, "this has been fun."
Robby looked up, eyebrows slightly raised. "That's it?"
She shrugged. "You don't seem like the heart-to-heart type, and I don't do emotional therapy, so yeah. That's it."
He scoffed, shaki...
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It was prom day. Then came the after party. But before all that? Training.
Tory, Mason, Robby, and Skye were chatting about the night ahead.
"We still need a ride," Mason said, glancing at Tory.
Robby chimed in, "Right, and I still need a tux."
Just then, Silver approached, a smile on his face. "I think it's a great idea. And you're going in style," he said, making it clear that training was about to wrap up.
Later, Robby and Skye were heading back home when they found a package from Silver waiting for them by the front door. Robby's tux, neatly folded inside, was already there.
"I'm excited to see you in a tux," Skye said, a playful smirk tugging at the corner of her lips.
Skye had been in her bedroom, putting the final touches on her makeup, when she heard a soft knock at the door.
"Come in!" she called, still focused on her reflection.
The door opened, and when she glanced up in the mirror, her breath hitched.
Robby stood there, looking almost unreal in his red tuxedo.
She turned slowly, taking him in, the way the tailored jacket fit snugly over his broad shoulders, the crisp black shirt underneath emphasizing the lean strength of his frame. The black tie added just the right amount of sharpness. He was perfectly matching the dress she was about to put on. His dark hair, normally a little tousled from training or fighting, was neatly styled, yet still held that effortless charm that made him look like he hadn't even tried.
And then there was the way he stood, casual, confident, but with that boyish charm that always got to her.
For a moment, she forgot to breathe.
"Damn," she muttered under her breath, barely realizing she had spoken aloud.
Robby smirked, his eyes scanning her in return, though she was still in her robe. "Something wrong?"
She shook her head, stepping closer as her fingers twitched with the urge to reach out and touch him. "No," she murmured. "You just look... wow."
His smirk deepened. "You checking me out?"
She rolled her eyes, but she couldn't deny it. "Yeah. And?"
He chuckled, closing the distance between them slightly. "Nothing. Just didn't know I'd have you speechless before you even put on your dress."
Skye exhaled, still trying to regain control over the rapid beating of her heart. "Yeah, well, don't get used to it."
But as she walked past him to go change, she felt his gaze following her, and she couldn't help but smile.
