Chapter 2
Unfortunately, I didn't connect with Mel. The next thing I heard was the sound of the door clicking shut, so I rolled over to see who was coming in.
Eva smiled and sarcastically asked "Still mad?"
"I don't get mad. I get even." I said still a little groggy.
"I'll take my chances." She smirked. "Damian will be back in about an hour. I thought you might want to shower and eat before he does."
"That reminds me." I smiled a little devious. "I'd be willing to call us even, if you could get me some jeans and T-shirts."
She laughed lightly and said "I might be able to do something about that."
"Please." I begged childishly.
As she rolled her eyes and flopped down on the bed, she said "Okay."
As I half wrapped an arm around her waist, I said "Thank you SO much."
"So, what did you two talk about after I left?" She asked wryly.
"Wouldn't you like know?" I asked sarcastically, as I rolled myself over and sat up.
"Yes. I would. I didn't hear everything." She said faking an urgency.
"Fine." I grumbled and added "I'll think it over for you." After I thought over everything, I added "I have to admit. I'm really glad you're here, Eva. You make everything seem so ... normal and simple. I honestly don't know what I'd do without you."
"You're just saying that because it's true." After we both laughed a little, she asked "So, what do you want to eat? You've been out since yesterday afternoon, and it's almost eight o'clock at night."
"Something simple. ... How about a grill cheese?"
"Okay. Anything with it?"
"Mt. Dew."
"Besides that." She laughed.
I shook my head and said "No. I'm not that hungry, anyways."
As she stood up, she said "I'll be back before you're out of the shower."
As I got up, too, I said "Okay. See you in a few."
Just before she opened the door, she called "Alexis?"
I turned toward her and called "Yeah?"
"I really like you, too." She said with a soft smile, and I smiled back.
After she left, I grabbed something to wear and took a shower. 'I wonder why I didn't get Mel. ... Maybe, she was asleep or something. ... I was out for a day and half, though. I should've been able to get her at some point. ... She must've been asleep when I was at the point where I could connect. ... I guess I'll have to try again.' I cringed a little as the last thought crossed my mind. 'That means more venom. ... Okay. Maybe, not. I'll wait for Mel to connect to me.' As I started to get dressed, I heard something out in the bedroom and assumed it was Eva, but, when I went out there, I didn't see her or anyone else. "Eva?" There was no answer, so I walked toward the table and kept glancing around, expecting to see her or someone else. When I got to the table, I noticed she had already set a grilled HAM and cheese sandwich and an opened can of Mt. Dew on the table. 'That must have been what I heard. She opened it?'
After I shook myself mentally, I sat down and enjoyed the peace and quiet, while I ate. 'She's so easy to get along with. ... Mel and her would get along perfectly. ... I wish I could've connected to her.' I had the sudden feeling I was being watched and glanced around. I couldn't see anyone, but I knew someone was there. "You don't have to hide." I waited a few seconds and added "I know you're there."
