Why do I still feel sick?
Andrea woke up nauseated and sick. She wont leave her bed. Its been exactly a MONTH.
It does say one line. Negative.
Maybe thats how her head would like to think. What if she took it again, then this time... A positive?
"I should do it again. Maybe later."
She said to herself as she pinned down her head to her pillow. She closed her eyes again.
****
"Andrea, would you like to finish the report later at my place? "
She turned and saw Fred. He was holding their term paper. He was older by 3 years yet in the same class. He dropped some of his classes wayback son he can work at the same time. Fred was the eldest from 4 kids. Their parents got divorced when he was just 5. Now her mom is working alone to feed the family. One more semester and he will be graduating soon.
"Yeah sure. Ill just get my things back at home for tonight"
She answered. Currently, she still has a long way to go. 3 more semesters before she graduates then pre med school. She doesnt know why she really wants to be a doctor. She likes kids and maybe the thought of she changing the world. Woman empowerment.
She always liked him. Secretly. A crush. He is sensitive, funny and smart. Physically hes not that good looking (especially with the eyeglasses) but she is a sucker with guys and their eyeglasses. Kinda gives her the feeling she's the rebellious Lois Lane and he's Clark Kent. But her dreams comes first before anyone else.
After classes she thought precisely how she would look like for tonight. Its no party but its with a boy. That you like. You wanna look presentable.
She went to her place with her things. She met the family and they were accomodating. Seconds turns to minutes, and not realizing they were almost done.
She has been the studious student as she can remember. Never came to her mind the dream of romance. Its always explained thru books that attractions can lead to fatal tragedies. Romeo and Juliet?
But meeting him was unexpected. He was very dedicated to his family. Does he even have a personal life besides work and school?
"Alright. Lets just hope we dont need to make any more revisions for this paper..."
Fred said and smiled.
I guess tome to go home...
She thought. She doesnt wanna go home yet.
Strange. Why do i wanna stay longer?
She wants an analutical answer.
The mind is telling her:
Andrea, be logical. Your mom told you that everything has its time. Slowly. Go home.
He slowly looks at her eyes. She blushes. Spending the whole three weeks with him was fatally attracting. It was a routine she needs. The eager to know him more. Chemicals sent out by her brain make her body jitter. Heart beats faster when he is around.
Most of the time they keep on talking about things they like: Cooking, reading, watching movies and music. There was a spark. She can feel every jolt in her body that unexplainable happiness and thrill..
She is afraid of what can happen. It can be deadly, Love.
But the heart says:
Andrea, listen, for once break the rules. Live a little. Life is short.
Then there was this long awkward pause between them.
"So, i guess I have to go."
As she fixes her things preparing to leave. He slowly grabs her hand.
"You know before you leave... I have something to show you..."
He said. He pulls her out of the room and opens a window.
Outside you can see the red moon.
The stars and the clouds. A cold breeze went inside.
"Look at the moon"
He whispered. It was full and red.
" there's an eclipse now?
Astounded with the phenomena happening at the moment. There was a lunar eclipse. The moon was full. Red. It was breath taking. The heavens are showing it beauty.
She smiled at him. Giving him a hint to kiss her.
Please. Oh please give me this moment.
She wonders if this was a movie happening. The typical chick flick.
"I know.... that its been a while since we really got the chance to...uhm, meet..." He said then gazed into her eyes.
"I wanna ask...if..." He was leaning towards her.
OH MY FUCKING GOD. HE IS EITHER GONNA KISS ME OR ASK ME OUT!
Her thoughts are excited of the next steps. Her heart is pounding fast.
Ringgggg. Ringgggg
He was cutted out, when her phone rang.
"Sorry, I need to take this. It my dad...."
She left the scene and answered the phone.
