A Friendly Duel

John chuckled as he caressed Mika's head, "I appreciate the gesture, but I have to go."

Mika's expression turned ugly as John stood up, "but I never see you these days...."

John smiled, "I know. We'll do something about that, soon."

"You promise?" She walked closer to him and her hands fidgeted on his chest. 

"I promise," John said and planted a kiss on her forehead before leaving. He needed to meet with Lydia and prepare for Nova's arrival with her leaders. 

He stepped out of the bedroom and walked down the stairs. He passed the lounge, extending his greetings to his fellow survivors with a wave and a smile. 

"Omg, he looked at me!"

"No, he was looking at me."

John chuckled as he overheard the teenage girls' conversation. Of course, he was not that much older than them, but with all of John's responsibilities, he now saw the world through a new set of lenses.