Amelia And Kai

Chapter 10

I woke up to my alarm beeping obnoxiously. I had to wake up extra-early today because I decided to not pack last night, meaning I had to now. I climbed out of bed and down to the kitchen to make coffee. I take a sip enjoying the blissful taste and warmth.

I grabbed a few shirts and sweaters, along with a few pairs of jeans, throwing them in a bag. I've traveled back and forth enough times now that I know what to bring. I also keep my toiletries packed, it's just way easier.

Once I finished packing I left and drove to the airport. Security still gives me tons of anxiety but I've gotten the practice I know what to do. Once through security I went to the Starbucks here to grab a breakfast sandwich.

The plane ride was pretty boring, thankfully. I just listened to music and tried not to think about Kai too much. I don't know what we are or where we stand. I mean we kissed. I liked the kiss, it was a good kiss. But did they not like it? Do they not like me like that? Maybe I read it all wrong. STOP Amelia. stop overthinking.

Walking off the plane, I headed straight to the baggage claim just wanting to get to the lab. I got a cab to the hotel, closing my eyes but not allowing myself to fall asleep. We arrived at the hotel as the car came to a stop. Opening my eyes I climbed out of the car and walked into the hotel, mainly just there to take a quick shower and wash the plane gunk off me. Then I would head to the lab.

I walked up to the front desk and checked in, grabbing the keycard. Then I continued bringing all my stuff up and hopping in the shower. Once out I dried my hair and got dressed to go to the lab.

I walked into the lab pulling on my lab coat and Kai looked up at me. They had this look in their eye, like they've been waiting their whole life for me to walk through the doors.

'You're here!" They greet, their eyes lighting up, making me blush.

"I'm here!" I reply walking towards them. "So whatcha working on?"

"Actually interesting stuff this time!" They grin at me "I'm trying to figure out if speed and temperature are factors in the success of the injection."

"Ooh, so what have you tried so far?" I ask, walking over to look at their notes. I am standing pretty close to them and it's affecting me more than I'd like to admit.

"Before I answer that," they say quite nervously "can we talk, because it's been eating at me but I've been too nervous to text because It seems more important than just a text, at least to me. Maybe it was just a dumb kiss to you but-"

"Hey, hey, hey," I cut their rambling off. "It was more then just a dumb kiss to me, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it... and you."

I see their worried nervous expression relax at my words, turning into a slight smile.

"Ok so lets start by saying, I have a family and a life in Seattle that I can't leave. It probably sounds fast, but I don't want a misunderstanding in the future. And I am not expecting you to uproot your life here to move for me." I said. They just listened, they sat and listened, they didn't cut me off that didn't freak out, they just listened.

"Shepard, I know you have a life, but I want to be a part of it if you'll let me, even if it's lying distance or if I move. I only have this research and Rindy." They stated, reaching out and holding my hands.

"I would really like that." I bunch, looking down at the ground. "But you should know, my life is messy. I am not a normal person. I express my feelings and I work with my 2 ex's and a whole lot of other stuff that will scare you off."

"Hey," they say, picking my head up to look them in the eyes. "I don't scare easily. And I never said I was normal either. No one is normal. I don't like normal people. I like you."

At this point my eyes are watering up. "What if I tell you about my past, or my family and you run for the hills?" I ask. "Everyone else does"

"Well then they suck. I don't care about the past, I care about the present and the future." They say. "I also hate running, it has never been my strong suit so the chances of me running for the hills are slim to none."

How do they do that? They just joke even in a serious conversation like this. They make me laugh even when I'm crying. They make me smile. They make me happy.

"I'll end up hurting you." I say. "I hurt everyone I've ever loved."

"Well then I guess I'll be in pain." They say quietly. They reached down and kissed me. This kiss was gentle. Like we'd been doing it our whole lives. Like some old couple who's been married 60 years and still loves each other. This kiss was exactly what it was. And exactly what it needed to be.

I know I will end up hurting them, I do it to everyone. But maybe, just maybe, this time is different. Maybe they are different.

A/N: so, thats it thats the end. I know its kind of an abrupt ending but Im hoping to catch up on schoolwork and then write a story I'm truly passionate about. Thank you for all the support and comment any notes or anything to improve. I love learning and become a better writer.

I hope y'all enjoyed. <3