ODDS OF LOVE SEASON TWELVE

Episode 62

Luci opened the door to her bedroom in response to the loud persistent banging on it. She stood in the doorway, her head lifted proudly, her hands propped on her hips.

" What? ," she said sharply at the sight of Sol Klein.

Sol shook his head at her. " What is your problem, gal ? ," he demanded to know as he stood looming over her with a confused and frustrated look on his attractive young face.

" I don't have a problem. " Then she turned around only for him to snatch her by her arm gently and pull her back around to her surprise.

" Oh yeah you got a problem. Is it Willow Malden ? I mean, I know she can be a little extra but she's hurting now. Her uncle just got killed, okay? I know how she feels. My MeeMaw died..... Look. You would want comfort from friends or whatever if something happened to your uncles , right? "

Luci laughed harshly. " Comfort? That's not what I saw. I didn't see you comforting her bougie " my uncle is a rich famous singer and movie star " ass.  Okay? Comfort doesn't mean you have to kiss her in front of the whole entire neighborhood ! In front of..... Oh , whatever. Go back to locking lips, Solomon ! "

Luci tried to pull away but Sol wouldn't let go of her arm. He narrowed his eyes at her and ran his other hand through his mass of red hair. " What is up with you! Sometimes you act like you like me. Sometimes you act like you hate me ! And that boyfriend thing ...... That hurts. Don't tease me. "

Luci bit her lip. Her eyes flickered across his face uncertainly. She almost whispered," I'm not teasing you. "

Sol sighed. He let go of her arm and turned away. " Right," he muttered.

This time it was Luci who grabbed at him. She said," I'm serious. I would never.... tease you. You're my friend. My first friend here. You accept me for who I am. I ..... care about you. Really care. You're too good for Miss Willow Malden , Reese Malden's niece. "

Sol laughed harshly. " Again right. "

Luci said sharply," Look I don't know what I am feeling for you. I.... I don't want you kissing her. Okay ! "

" Why ? "

" Because I want you kissing me. I don't care about Uncle D saying I can't date till I'm sixteen. When do I ever listen to him ? I want.... I want..... "

Sol swallowed. His face was like an open book to Luci at that moment in time. So many emotions fluttered across his face; confusion , longing, affection, fear. Why was he afraid? , she thought.

Sol said softly," I'm not as smart as you. I'm dumb. You know that. No matter what Mr. Anderson says. Tell me what you want. From me. Friendship..... Or......."

" You're not dumb. And I don't want you kissing her. Or anyone. I want us to..... be like Theodore and Alan. Only not as annoying. " She smiled. " Well , maybe a little annoying. Although I guess we're more like Richie and Lewis since we live under the same roof. "

Sol looked even more confused. " Gal , what are you talking about......."

" I want to be your girlfriend, Sol Klein. I only want you kissing me. Or holding me. Not her. Or anyone. Don't make me snatch Willow bald headed. "

Sol didn't answer her. He just pulled her closer and kissed her firmly on the lips.

DuBuis was coming up the stairs at the time and that was the very first thing he saw. Sol kissing his transgender niece in the hallway. He sighed and ran his hands over his face.

Sol and Luci suddenly broke apart from each other to stare at him.

DuBuis shook his head. " I guess I am powerless to stop this.... whatever you two are doing but if you insist on dating at thirteen there's one condition. "

Sol and Luci looked at each other.

DuBuis continued on ," You both along with Theodore need to sit down with me and Spencer for Spencer's special lecture on sexual relations for teenagers. Bring snacks. It's going to be a long one. "