Unhuman Love

Chapter 3

[Ginny's POV]

I wake up with a banging headache. Make-up all over my pillow. I regret the red lipstick. Ugh. I don't remember ever getting as drunk as last night. Not to mention I've planned to head to a fair today. Manon's picking me up at 10 am. I look to my alarm clock. It reads 9:30. Damn. 

10:03 and there's a knock at the door. I open it to find a smiling Manon clutching two Starbucks. 

"Thought you'd need some caffeine after last night," she grins, handing me one. 

I smell the cup before taking a sip. "Caramel frappuccino with almond milk and extra sugar! How'd you know?"

"Master coffee guesser. It's a gift. Cheers," she winks, draining her own. "So, what's this fair we're heading to again?"

"Honestly, I'm not that sure myself," I reply. "I just thought I could get some inspiration from it and meet some of the locals."

"Wonderful," she checks her watch. "Up for a late breakfast? I overslept."

"Same," I grin. "You know the best places. Where to?"

"To the Original Pancake House we go! Some sugar'll do me good."

Two stacks of cinnamon crusted flapjacks plus two orange juices later, we're off to the fair. Manon immediately speeds to the writing area, leaving me slightly overwhelmed. I didn't see any artsy spots yet, so I head to the science workshops instead. There's plasma experiments, luminous bubble blowing and goopy volcanos. I spot a tall redhead over with the volcanos. Thinking of Manon and remembering my luck with gingers, I walk over to watch. He's tossing all sorts of ingredients in, looking very concentrated. I try not to disturb him and keep a few feet distance. He looks up at me and our eyes meet. His cheeks go red and next thing I know, his solution explodes and we're both covered in purple gloop that smells like chemicals. Both of us stare at each other in silence for a few seconds. Then I burst out laughing. 

"Oh, damn! I- I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry, I didn't- I mean.. Uh."

This only makes me laugh harder. "One moment I'm watching you, the next your little volcano pukes purple sludge all over me! Are you for real?"

"I really didn't mean to! I just lost concentration and threw in too much baking powder, that messes with the natural flow of the three tablespoons of rubbing alcohol, which makes sure the purple dye doesn't turn green and also helps the- I-I meant that.. N-nevermind. Here," he hands me a flimsy napkin. I raise my eyebrows.

"Well, that'll sure clean all this up!" I smirk at him.

I go to walk to him and introduce myself, forgetting that the floor is still covered in slippery purple goop, and.. I slip. Two strong arms break my fall. Looking up, I see a pair of sparkling green eyes. "Whoops! We're really making a mess of this, aren't we?" I smile to hide my slight blush. He smiles awkwardly back at me, going bright red again.

"Ginny!" I hear a familiar voice call. "Finally, I've been looking everywhere for you, and- oh." Manon grins as she sees me and mystery dude. "Bad time? I'll just.. leave you guys to it," she smirks at me as she turns and walks away.

"Sorry about that wonderful introduction," I say, getting up and straightening my shirt.

"Sorry for the gloopy greeting," he grins back.

"Ginny," I hold out my hand.

"Cody," he replies, taking it.

"Want me to help you fix your little experiment?" I suggest.

"You know science stuff?" 

"Know science stuff? I practically invented science stuff! Here," I take a measuring cup. "Watch and learn."

We spend the rest of the afternoon goofing off and trying every workshop possible, not just science ones. Manon joins us after a bit and her and Cody get along as if they've known each other for years. She calls it 'the ginger connection' which Cody says is scientifically proven. He gives me his number before we leave, and I'm flat out exhausted when we're back at Manon's place for some quick microwave dinner, a movie and some much needed rest.

To be continued...

AN: Thx for reading Chapter 3! Love is in the air.. ;) Chapter 4 coming soon!

-The author