Madeline discovered it was Sunny Smiles

As Madeline stirred, she noticed Sunny Smiles had moved from the sleeping area and approached the rocky outcrop they had designated for the guard area for that night.

"Can't Sleep?" Madeline asked in a whisper, as if monster lurked just nearby.

"Not tonight." Sunny said softly, as if feeling Madeline's caution.

"Where's the pup?" Madeline smiled in the moonlight.

"Oh you know. Ringo can't look after himself so I tel Cheyenne to watch him." They both laughed softly.

"You know I can't believe I am so far from home." Sunny said as rested her rifle on a nearby rock . "I know it may be hard to believe but I only really know the areas just outside Goodsprings. Seems like a long way back there and Trudy and Doc Mitchel and all."

Madeline smiled and thought about how far she was from home--it was like being on a different planet.

"Well I guess you are really far from home." Sunny said awkwardly feeling as if her complaint was in comparison to Madeline's situation quite petty.

"Yeah." Madeline sighed slightly "Its kind of depressing--but its also exciting. Life in the vault was pretty drab. Sure it was safe--but felt like a prison most days. Here you have the sun and the moon." Madeline looked up into the night's sky.

"I guess I never thought about it all that much." Sunny kicked a pebble "Seeing on account of it being something I am so used to. Say--why'd you help us out with the Powder Gangers anyhow? You know it was real good of you to."

Madeline turned toward her and smiled. "Well you guys helped me out. Besides those fuckers need to all rot. I am just glad there is some humanity left out here. To be honest--most of us in the vault thought we might have been some of the last people around."

"Well I just mean to say--I think you are a swell gal." Sunny Smiles smiled.

"Thanks Sunny." Madeline returned her smile, and felt as if Sunny inched toward her in the moonlight. "I also really appreciate you helping me get to Vegas. I don't think I could have tried on my own."

Sunny slowly moved her hand along the large rock they shared for cover from the elements and possible threats. Madeline felt Sunny's fingers move onto her hand.

Suddenly Madeline felt Sunny's lips steal a quick kiss. Faster than a laser pistol Sunny's lips met Madeline's. Sunny quickly resumed her position on the rock awkwardly.

"Sorry I..." She searched for words after the paroxysm.

Madeline decided to kiss Sunny back OR tell her goodnight...