"Your move, Big Guy."

"I know, I know, don't rush me!"

Hunk studied the board with intense concentration as Pidge leaned back and stretched. ~Should I try this? No, wait, this! Oh, shoot, I can't do that. How about...~

Suddenly his train of thought was derailed by the Red Lion pilot bursting into the room at top speed, vaulting over the back of the near couch, and diving under the far one.

"What's eating you, Lance?" Pidge inquired, needing a distraction.

"I tought I taw a puddy tat!" came the muffled response.

The Green and Yellow Lion pilots exchanged confused looks. "Uh, what did you say?" asked Hunk.

"Just SHUSH!" begged Lance as the rec room door began to swish open again.

The two visible pilots turned their eyes toward the door, and the lone figure stepping through it.

~It's that lady who was here before,~ thought Pidge. ~She's beautiful!~ He sighed dreamily. ~Too bad I was laughing too hard to catch her name...~

"Hello, Miss Lynne," said Hunk, rising to his feet and giving her a little bow. "It's so nice to see you again."

"Hello Hunk," Lynne smiled warmly at the handsome pilot. "I thought I saw Lance come in here," she said as she cast her gaze about the room.

"He's..." Pidge began, but Hunk cut him off. "I'm sorry Lynne, Lance isn't here right now. Is there anything I can do for you?" ~Don't know what Lance's problem is, running away from a beautiful woman in a catsuit no less.~ He smiled at her flirtatiously.

"As a matter of fact, yes there is," Lynne smiled again. "You can help me eat some cheesecake. It's far too much for one person to handle."

Pidge's eyes lit up. "Can I help too?" he asked eagerly.

"Of course!" she said.

"Well, no sense dilly-dallying! Off to the kitchen!" Hunk commanded as he ushered them both out of the room. When food was at stake, especially cheesecake, Hunk wasted no time.

Just before the door closed, Lynne's voice drifted in from the hallway. "Too bad Lance had to miss out. It's his favorite flavor."

"Da--!" came an exclamation from under the couch.

--Cheesy :D