Love Lies

Jealousy

        The next Saturday, Chris and I go on a date. He said that since we lost time last Saturday, we need to make it up. So, we went to the movies and then took a walk in Central Park.

        We were holding hands and watching the cyclers pass by us on the bench when he said, “So, how you’ve been? I feel like we haven’t had a full conversation since we actually got back together."

        Because of Theo, I say in my head. But I really say, “Yeah, uh, I’m good. I’ve just been really busy with trying to keep with this lab and proving that Gia isn’t pregnant.”

        “How’s that going? Gia pregnancy? You need help taking her down?" he asked, hopeful.

        I smile and say, “Not so well. I haven’t found anything that proves she isn’t. Hopefully I find something soon. And no, I don't need help. I just need you to continue pretending you guys are cool. She might slip up and spill some secrets to you. I'm pretty sure she's still optimistic about you and her getting back together.”

        “Maybe. I hope you find something soon, too. I'm so tired of her drama." He watches fellow couples walk by for a good minute. When he takes his attention off of them he looks at me and says, "So tell me about this lab partner. What’s his name again? Tim or Tom?”

        I laugh knowing he's trying not to remember Theo's name. “Theo is his name. He’s cool for someone who's new. British and tall. He has a very witty sense of humor”

        When Chris notices the smile on my face he asks, “Do you think he’s cute? Like cuter than me?”

        He’s jealous. Great, now I have to reassure him there’s nothing going on. “No! And even if he was, he wouldn’t compare. You’re sexy, not cute,” I say trying to convince him. I give a kiss that I try to make passionate. Hopefully he can’t tell I’m lying.

        Yes, I do think that Theo is somewhat cuter than Chris. And, yeah, maybe I do kinda like him. But, I love Chris. That’s what really matters. Right? Plus, Chris has more of a meaning to me. Losing him would ruin me.

        We sat there in silence for there for two minutes. It felt really awkward not saying anything. I was nervous that he didn’t believe me. I began to panic when he said, “Good. I just needed clarification.”

        “You have nothing to worry about. Nothing’s gonna happen," I say kissing his cheek.

        “I hope so,” he says suspiciously. He squeezes my hand and continues, “I feel like he’s hiding something. Something doesn’t feel right.”

        “How would you know? You barely have classes with him.”

        “I have Gym with him little Ms. Know-It-All. And he just gives off a weird vibe. He's always looking in the air during warm-up like he's plotting something. I don't know, maybe I'm just being paranoid. I just want you to be careful,” he says fearfully.

        I don’t know what he’s feeling but, it isn’t jealousy anymore. It’s something deeper with a touch of jealousy. I can’t just stay away from Theo. He’s my lab partner. But, having this conversation with Chris has put me in a weird position and I don’t want to be in it.

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