The salty smell of pretzels fills the restaurant where Zoe and Tracy sit. Zoe takes a big bite of the large soft pretzel Tracy bought her. The warm doughy thing has an impeccable texture, and an even better taste. Tracy is watching Zoe eat, her chin resting on her hand.
"You're always so gosh darn cute when you eat, Zoe." Tracy sighs.
Zoe blushes ever so slightly as she chews her pretzel. The dark haired girl takes a drink of her lemonade before replying to Zoe's words.
"Thank you, but I don't think Theo would like you flirting... or me... flirting back... I dunno." Zoe rambles anxiously.
Tracy narrows her eyes as she listens to Zoe. Something about the way Zoe is treating this feels off. It is almost as if Zoe never verbally promised anything to Theo.
Wait. Maybe that's exactly what's going on?
"Zoe, could you call Theo real quick?" Tracy asks.
Zoe glances up from her pretzel to give Tracy a quizzical look. She finishes another bite of her food before voicing her concerns.
"Um, I guess I can, but Theo hates using the phone... Why do I need to call him?" Zoe asks.
"I want to ask him a question." Tracy offers unhelpfully.
Zoe sighs softly, and pulls out her phone. She dials Theo's number and hands her phone over to Tracy. Zoe watches curiously as Tracy waits for Theo to pick up. It takes a few rings, but he does.
"Hello?" Theo greets.
"Hey, this is Tracy!" Tracy replies.
There's a brief pause as Theo processes the implications of her using Zoe's phone.
"...Why are you calling me using Zoe's phone?" Theo asks, understandably confused.
"Well I was on a little shopping trip with her at the mall and I wanted to discuss some things with you... About Zoe and you." Tracy says ominously.
"I don't see why our relationship is any of your concern, Tracy." Theo replies coldly.
Tracy takes a deep breath, sighing softly.
"It's my concern because I want to take a bite of this adorable girl, but she seems to think she owes you her heart now that you've gone on a date." Tracy says in a husky tone, betraying her desire.
Theo takes a few moments to collect his thoughts before responding.
"Truthfully I do not require her exclusivity as of now... it is still too early for such constraints." Theo says hesitantly.
Tracy quirks her brow and frowns. She replies, her voice laced with venom.
"Are you saying that because you have other girls you want to see, Theodore?" Tracy asks coldly.
"No. I will only be seeing Zoe for the foreseeable future." Theo refutes immediately.
"Then why?" Tracy asks, exasperated.
Theo pauses as he contemplates how to go about this. He deigns to explain the circumstances of the agreement he made with Derek and Jamison.
"...I have promised Derek and Jamison that I would allow them to also confess their feelings to Zoe, in due time." Theo explains in a hushed tone.
Tracy's eyebrows go up as she realizes just how complicated Zoe's love life is going to get. She purses her lips in thought, and then looks at Zoe. Zoe's adorable self is looking at her with a pretzel stuffed in her face. From the girl's soft pinchable cheeks to her ample bust, she is downright gorgeous in Tracy's eyes. It's no wonder all three boys are pining for her.
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The Witch's Ichor
RomanceWhen a straight boy starts turning into a girl, what does he do? This story prominently features romance and drama between teenagers in their high school years. Lots of gender bending, complex emotions, and internal struggles are present throughout...