Authors note: I recently decided a few things: 1. Suki and Ray are the cutest couple on Tower Prep. Like, way better that CJ and Ian (in the season finale she was so awful, plus its kinda in my nature to hate snitches) and 2. I have way too much time on my hands. So I decided to combine the two and create a new Suki + Ray (Ruki? Say? IDK) Fanfiction. Please review (they really help encourage me to write more often) I will probably update once a week or so, because of swimming during the week. So… Enjoy!

Suki's POV

Ray came bursting through my door during lockdown.

"Suki! Are you OK?" He came all this way to check on me, and even risked getting reported by the monitors.

" Yep. All good here Ray. You should get back to your room." I didn't want him to get in trouble because of me. When I first came to Tower Prep, I thought Ray was kinda a jerk. He was a bully who cared for no one but himself. But recently, he had been growing on me. After the field trip, when he carried me all the way to the infirmary. It was so chivalrous of him! Well, I guess it wasn't much of a challenge for him to carry all 120 pounds of me, but still. Should I like him? He is cute and strong. But he's so mean to Gabe and Ian! Sigh. I just don't know anymore.

"Suki! Suki!" CJ was waiving her hand in front of my face. "What's up?" I know a confused and lost sigh when I hear one. "You aren't thinking about Ray were you?"

I tried to give her a stern look, but I guess she saw right through it. Sometimes I hate her ability. "You are aren't you." I nodded. "Thankfully I can give some excellent advice in liking guys who aren't on the best terms with your friends."

" You're talking about Cal." I didn't like where this was going. Ever since Cal and CJ were hanging out more, Ian was upset and distracted all the time. We all needed to be on high alert. Especially him. "I'm not sure if that is a good example to go by."

"Why not?" She really was oblivious to how much Ian liked her.

"NO reason. Just drop it, OK?"

"Nope. Now I'm too interested. Why aren't we the best example? I'm the star pupil and Cal is the star athlete. We are like, the unofficial power couple at Tower."

I stared at her, hoping that she wouldn't read me and make me tell her what I knew.

"You know something and you aren't telling me. Out with it or ill tell Gabe and Ian you have a crush on Ray."

"You wouldn't."

"I would. "

"You're just saying that. You wouldn't dare"

"Watch me." She got up off of her bed to go to Ian and Gabes dorm.

"Wait." I shouted after her. "Ill tell you, but you can't tell anyone."

"Well, out with it!" I explained all about Ian and how he hated it when she was talking to Cal. Ian used the escape as a reason not to talk to Cal, but everyone, except CJ, knew it was because he was jealous. Jealous of the relationship that they had and the special bond that they shared though Tower.

" Oh my god. I had no idea. I was so clueless. But its so sweet that he is hurt when I talk to other guys. Especially Cal. Thanks Suki. Now about your Ray problem… what I find helpful is writing a list of pros and cons about liking him. If the pros outweigh the cons, then you are good to go. If not… sorry."

"Thanks CJ. Ill start tomorrow morning. It has been a long day, and I need my sleep." I climbed into bed and was warm, while debating myself about Ray in my head. As one can imagine, I didn't get much sleep. .

The next morning, I was just as puzzled as ever. As I walked alone to breakfast, Cj was alreary there, I was still thinking about Ray. The was he carried melike I was a irreplaceable piece of glass. How sweet he was to me compared to everyone else. But what would Ian and Gabe think? Ray is also so… cocky. I still wasn't sure if I should continue to like Ray. Until breakfast. It started out pretty normal. I got my typical breakfast of fruit salad and eggs, and walked to my typical table with Ian, Gabe and CJ. We were about half way finished when Ray came over to our table.

" Suki, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Ray, I don't think she wants to." Ian butts in. He always thinks he's going to be the big hero.

"Suki can do whatever she wants whenever she wants."

"Ugh! Suki can speak for herself!" As much as I appreciated chivalry, I was also a strong feminist. However, I stood up and walked out of the cafeteria. Ray followed like a love-sick puppy. " Yes, Ray?"

"Um.. Suki? I was wondering if…" He looked down at his feet. Ray, shy? I had no clue that I had that effect on him. OH. Oh boy. I knew where this was going.

I took a step back and lost my balance and slipped on some orange juice that one of the students had spilled on the floor. Clumsy, right? My first crush at Tower was about to ask me out and I ruined the moment. Before I could even let out a scream, I felt a strong arm around my waist. Ray had caught me.

"Thanks Ray…" I had said, flustered.

" Do you want to go out with me?… like on a date?" all of his confidence was back.

"Ummmmm…"

"Just think about it, OK? Ill talk to you tomorrow and find out your decision."

"Thanks Ray." I calmly walked back into the Caf and sat back down at the table.

"What was that about?" Asked Ian, half curious, half really pissed off.

"Um, nothing, just the field trip project. We need to finish." I knew that Cj could tell what was going on, and I hoped to god that she wouldn't tell the guys. Everyone, including me looked at CJ so that she could read me and tell them if I was lying.

"She's telling the truth." I let out a puff of relief. My secret was safe, for now.

I grabbed my PDA and texted CJ "Thanks." She replied

"You're welcome. I get it."
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Later in History, we had assigned seats that differed each day in order for us to not talk and somehow still bond with our other classmates. Can you guess who I sat next to? Yep. Ray. Of all days, the one where I needed to think about him and make the chart. No chart, but definitely thinking was in the future for me. I sat sown and listened to History drone on about Han China. I felt a gentle nudge on my side. Ray pointed to a sticky note on his computer.

"Suki, History is about to ask you a question!" He had written. I noticed that his handwriting was nice, at least for a guy. But as soon as I started thinking about that, History interrupted my line of thought.

"Miss Sato, What was the major dynasty before the Han?" I quickly them through my head. Thank goodness that I studied Chinese history at home.

"Qin." Thank god that Ray had warned me. History would have made me tell the class what I was thinking about, and his ability was to tell if people were lying. So, in short, that could have been ugly. The rest of history I spent paying attention, because I was worried that I wouldn't be lucky enough to have Ray warn me about History.

In biology, I was finally able to complete my list. Because I had the highest score in the class, and we had an odd number of students, I got to help students on the labs if they needed it. But today, the lab was so simple, just drawing leaves. I had a chance to make my list. I finally had made my decision. I was ready to tell Ray, but it was a Friday and I was going to enjoy the remainder of the day having fun with my friends before the major storm that was about go to down when I told Ray my decision.

When I got outside, almost all students were out on the law. Some were playing Frisbee, others were sitting with their friends of boyfriends or girlfriends. I spotted Cal sitting with CJ on the other side of the green. I wanted to tell her that her advice about the chart really helped, but she was enjoying herself too much. I went over to sit with Gabe and Ian, who were discussing Buffer. I sat quietly off to the side until I could safely join the conversation. We talked until it was almost dark, enjoying each other's company.

When it was time to return to the dorms, I struggled to put on my heavy backpack. I slowly started to walk across the nearly silent green. It was really pretty in this light. The twilight made the shadows gracefully dance as the sunset. " Its really beautiful." I said to myself. I continued to walk to my dorm.

" You need help with that?" I jumped; I thought I was the only one on the green. It was Ray. He was referring to my backpack that was filled to the brim with textbooks.

" No, it wouldn't feel right because we're not going out yet."

" I insist. Its not really a problem."

"Well, if you insist." He was being such a gentleman. He walked me to my dorm room laughing about teachers and talking about our training for our abilities. When we arrived at my dorm. He returned my backpack.

" Have a nice night, Suki. I can't wait to hear your answer to my question."

"Night Ray." I almost forgot about my important decision. I opened the door to find CJ pacing the floor.

"Where have you been? It's almost time for lights out! Were you with Ray?"

I looked at the floor. She would want to know all the details like any best friend.

I decided it would just be faster to tell her the truth. I told her all about my decision and how Ray walked me to the room.

"Suki, you are so lucky to have someone who is so sweet to you! Even if it is Ray."

"I've decided what I'm going to tell Ray."

"Well, What?"

"I'm going to say no. I can't stand to have Ray constantly fighting with Ian and Gabe for my attention. Even though he is so sweet, it would just make life harder for all of us."

" But Suki! Do you know what? I'm not going to try to change your decision. It is yours and yours alone." I fell asleep still worrying about my decision. It was about to messy.

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