You were lion's friend. Close friend- or so he says. Unknowingly to you, He liked you. Like lovesick liked you, but he was to much of a puss to tell you, but everyone else could tell he liked you. Painfully obvious.

One day he had gotten back from training, dirt still on his face. He was talking to a few operators, tired, until you walked in, straight line towards him, and grabs his face with both hands, he instinctively leaned against them. They were soft and warm with slight roughness. You were scolding him for not cleaning up but he wasn't paying attention just focusing on your voice.

"He's practically a puppy.." Doc muttered watching you two. "A stupid one but still."

"It’s so obvious.." Ash said agreeing with him.