Another Recruit: Saved by Vasquez' sudden empathy

Nightshade remained still, watching every ball hurled at Ummi, explode after hitting something, he balled his fists, his patience running low.

He knew Vasquez was always right, but he just couldn't imagine her getting hurt and he did nothing. Even though he did not believe in falling in love for the first time,he got attracted and is growing to love her.

'Nothing had better happen to her, unless Hell will fall.' And he meant it.

He meant every single word of it, No one dared touch Cassie, Claire or Ummi.

"Are you sure about her handling them?" Nightshade finally asked, getting restless and uncomfortable with waiting to long. He could easily protect and dodge such balls without stress.

Vasquez glanced at him, his dark eyes meeting Nightshade's dark empty gaze that held a thousand emotions, especially worry. "Do you trust her?"

"Offcourse I do.'"