THE INBESTIGATORS (EZRA'S LOVE STORY)

(3) CONSULTATION

I'm in my room, the night after helping Kyle.

I was researching the symptoms I was exhibiting earlier, and I found out that I may have a fever.

The weird thing about it is, I don't have the symptoms anymore.

I was thinking about it when Poppy knocked on my door.

Poppy: Hey, Ezra. I need your help with something.

She said through the closed door.

Me: I can't. I'm sick.

I replied while lying on the bed.

She opened the door and kneeled beside my bed.

Poppy: Are you okay?

Me: Yeah I only have a mild fever. My heart beats really quickly and my body temperature rises.

Poppy: Since when?

Me: Well, it started a couple hours ago when Maudie and I were alone at the office because Kyle went out to buy some food since we ran out.

Poppy: I see.

She started to smirk

Poppy: Do you become unfocused and anxious?

Me: Yeah. How did you know?

Poppy: And what do you think of Maudie?

Me: What does she have to do with anything?

I could feel my cheeks get warm and my heart beat quickly.

She had a a big smile and stood up.

Poppy: Yep, you're sick.

I could hear her mumble under her breath

Poppy: (love sick)

I couldn't really understand what she said but at least she knows that I'm sick.

Poppy: Get well soon.

She turned around and left the room.

I better get some sleep, there's school tomorrow.

Time Lapse to After School The Next Day

Me, Ava, and Kyle are walking to our office to help with Kyle's project.

Maudie is going to one of her dad's seminars

I wanted to go with her because I was interested in the topic Maudie's dad was going to teach.

However, my uncle was visiting and I have to help around the house while he's here.

Ava: So, Poppy texted me yesterday and told me how you were feeling. Are you okay?

Ava said with a suspicious grin.

Me: Umm yeah, I'm fine. Why are you smiling?

Ava: What do you mean? I always smile.

Me: Yeah, but not like that.

Kyle who was a couple meters ahead yelled at us to hurry up.

Ava: Poppy told me that Maudie is making you feel weird.

Me: What does that mean? Is it a puberty thing?

Ava: You have to figure it out yourself. It's one of those things that's different depending on the person.

Me: Again, what does that mean?

Kyle: Ava, can you tell me the trick to make cupcakes taste better again.

He said from far away.

Ava: Oh, no. I better go talk to him.

She ran ahead trying to avoid my questions.

I just stood there and tried to process it.

Me: I am so confused.

But couldn't.

To be continued