Tike: Nice Feeling

Chapter 6

Tina
Mike and I were in Cullinary when we smelled the smoke. It began in the oven and then a fire started spreading to the wood table next to it and setting it on fire. I began coughing and suddenly my lungs filled with smoke and I couldn't breathe. Mike took a wash cloth and handed it to me just as I felt my head going light.

Mike
I begin to walk out when suddenly I see a flash of red, white, and black in the corner of my eye. I turn and see Tina on the floor and immediately panic. I calm myself down and as the rest of the class files out and the teacher grabs the fire extinguisher, I crouch and scoop Tina into my arms, bridal style. We get outside and I set her down, coughing.

When I get my breathing under control, I take the time to look at Tina. Her hair is messy and frizzy, her makeup is smeared, and her Cheerios uniform is singed and scorched. I pour a bit of water on her face and she wakes up, coughing. I hug her close and sigh in relief. She lays back d9wn and puts her hand on her forehead.

"What happened?" She says in a raspy voice. "Its okay baby. I got you, you just passed out." I smile gently and take her back to my house. We get inside and my parents greet us, they had been watching the news. "Michael! Oh we're so glad you're okay!" My mom says. "Yea me too mom, but Tina really needs a shower." She smiles gently at me and kisses my cheek, then kissing Tina's forehead.

I guide her up the stairs and turn the water on. I help Tina get undressed and we take a shower. We get out and I brush her hair, then braid it. I change into sweats and give her one of my t-shirts. We lat in bed under my blankets and snuggle close. She sends a text to her parents and wraps her arms around me. I turn off my bedside lamp and pull the blankets up to her chin and kiss her cheek. She smiles and kisses my neck. "I love you, Tina."