A/N: The first few chapters will be set pre-outbreak and will go into/post-outbreak. So that means you will get more other operators in the coming chapters. A little fyi Skylar has been a part of Team Rainbow for a few months but she's still 'new-ish'. And this is my first r6s fic since I've joined the fandom I'm a little nervous (as silly as that sounds) with how it's going to do, so please go easy on me. I'm still testing the water here, but I hope you enjoy!
Christmas was fast approaching and Skylar was nowhere near done buying presents for friends and family. Then again, she never even started. But with a final break from work, she finally has the time to do it. And she was happy that Ash was accompanying her.
Ash was in the bathroom finishing up braiding her hair, while Skylar sat on her bed fumbling through her phone as she waited. Since it was going to be a busy day she thought it be best to just wear a pair of jeans, her checkered vans and a plain black t-shirt.
She was far from excited for shopping so close to Christmas, the crowds, and the obnoxiously rude people weren't her favorite things to deal. Traversing buildings, and being outnumbered sounded far better than deal with those things.
"I'm almost ready." said Ash as she came out of the bathroom and went to her dresser. Her red hair was in the usual messy side braid that she came to love.
"You don't need to rush Eliza, the longer the better." She chuckled and locked her phone - setting it down next to her.
She stood up to stretch, leg joints cracking back into place. The sun shined through the curtains, illuminating the small room they shared. It looked to be a nice day out, and no doubt cold as the arctic.
"Of course that's what you would say." She scoffed and shook her head as she pushed in the last stud earring. "If you don't want to go shopping, then why don't you do it online?"
Skylar sighed - walking over to where Ash was and leaned against the dark wooden dresser that was identical to hers. "I just wanna get off base for a bit, that's all. You know how it gets being cooped up with some of the other operators."
Ash rolled her eyes and shook her head again. Her eyes scrutinizing Skylar more as she stared at her. "Or could it be the fact that you want to avoid Alexsandr?"
Her head snapped over to her, mouth slightly agape. "Why would I be avoiding him?"
She laughed, pushing herself from the dresser and walked to her bed where she sat down. Skylar fiddled with her hands, she knew what she meant by avoiding, it wasn't hard to figure out what happened two nights ago. She walked over to her own bed and sat down across from her.
"I think you had a little too much vodka at the holiday part and found yourself in his bed."
She groaned and scrubbed a hand down her face, then sighed in defeat. "Okay, yes I am avoiding him."
A small smile tugged at her lips as she thought back on that night. It was an annual holiday party where everyone was together, catching up with friends and having an all around good time.
Skylar was looking forward to relaxing, having a few drinks and talking with friends. Her plan quickly went tits up when Alexsandr brought vodka to the party. Vodka was always Skylar's kryptonite. She refrained at first, trying to occupy herself with talking with Meghan.
Eventually her mind gave up on the drink and she started to enjoy her night some more. Then she heard that familiar Russian accent behind her. Next thing she knew she was in a corner of the room taking shots with him. She still couldn't recall what happened before they made it to his room, but she could recall what happened in there.
"So why exactly are you avoiding him? Is it because of the crush on Jordan you have?" She arched a brow in her direction. Skylar hated when Ash put her on the spot with personal matters, it always made her feel embarrassed. "Or was the sex really that bad?"
She fell back onto her bed with a groan, looking up at the off white ceiling above. She sat up a moment later, looking Ash in the eyes. "No Ash, the sex was really really good. And I do not have a crush on Jordan."
"You can't lie to me Sky, I've seen the way you look at him." She leaned over, placing a hand on her knee and smiled at her. "Jordan can wait for now, but I don't see why you're avoiding someone because the sex was really good."
She looked down at the hand that rest on her knee, then up to the person it belonged to. Her red hair reflected the light coming in through the window, making look shinier than it already was.
Her eyes darting to the window, looking out to see cumulus clouds drifting with the wind. She looked down at her hands, and finally sighed. "The last time I hooked up with someone, we both enjoyed it and I found myself going back to him again and again. In the end I got hurt and I don't want that to happen again."
Ash retracted her hand and nodded. "You should probably tell him that instead of avoiding him. I'm sure he'll understand."
Skylar looked up at her, a small smile tugging on her lips. As much as a pain in the ass Ash can be, she was a good friend who helped her when needed. "Yeah, I will. After shopping though."
"Whatever you say Sky."
She rolled her eyes and stood up, checking her hair to make sure it wasn't too frizzy before grabbing her purse and black leather jacket at the edge of the bed. Pulling the jacket it on she zipped it up and tossed her bag over her shoulders. "Okay, I'm ready."
She turned to see Ash was ready and patiently waiting for her. Somehow she always ends being the last one ready, even when she's the first to get ready.
They started to make their way out of the base, but as soon as they rounded the corner leading to the front door, Skylar stopped in her tracks as soon as she saw Jordan in the hallway talking with Alexsandr. But before she could do anything Jordan spotted them.
"Where are you girls going? And Phoenix, Tachanka has been looking for you."
Ash glanced over at her, giving her a small smile before walking over to where the guys stood. She sighed, rubbing the back of her neck as she too made way to where they stood.
"We're do some Christmas shopping together."
Jordan's face lit up, making Skylar's nerves, become more persistent. "Well that's where I'm headin'. Why don't we take the same car and go together?"
"Sure, but don't complain if we taking too long." said Ash, shooting Jordan a look.
He threw his hands up like he was surrendering, and chuckled. "I won't, I won't. If I do, you girls can use one of my exothermic charges on me, okay?"
Skylar looked up at Alexsandr, giving him a sheepish grin before turning to Jordan. "I'll hold you to that. Why don't you guys head to the car, I need to talk to Alex."
She heard Jordan laugh as he and Ash walked out the door, leaving her and Alex alone in the hallway. She turned to him, her hazel eyes locking into his greyish-blue eyes. He stood 7 inches taller than her, but his stature made it seem twice as that.
"I didn't scare off the little kotyonok, did I?" He crossed his broad arms, smart phone in one of his hands.
"No, you didn't scare me off-."
"Then why have you been avoiding me."
Skylar darted her eyes to the ground, then back to his. She felt intimidated under his gaze, if it wasn't his stature, it was his voice. "It's complicated, I'll tell you when I get back. I promise."
His arms fell to his side as he walked closer to her. He brought his hand up, moving a strand of chestnut brown hair behind her ear. His thumbed traced her jaw, and she saw the satisfied smirk on his face. It made her heart skip a beat, and her knees weak.
"Looking forward to it kotyonok, I'll be sure to have another bottle of водка with me."
Skylar rolled her eyes at the suaveness in his voice. "You do know I don't need alcohol to sleep with you again right?"
Her eyes went wide at the words she just spewed out.
Then she made a mistake by looking back up to the man in front of her. The big shit eating grin on his face made her both happy and angry all at the same time.
"Lyubimaya I'll see you tonight then?"
"Yeah, you will." She rubbed the back of her neck - smiling at him. "I should get going, I'm sure Thermite is driving Ash crazy."
"Mmm"
She gave him one last smile before walking out the door. Upon walking outside she immediately saw Ash and Thermite waiting in Ash's car by the front door. She was happy she parked away from it so they couldn't see what just went on.
She opened the passenger side door to get in and sat down with a sigh.
"Make sure to bring some vodka, you're gonna need it Phoenix."