Between The Lines

forty six

                Once i step inside Morris, the whole floor seems to become silent.  I clutch my purple purse closer to my side as i slowly make my way to my office. Tasha gives me a sad smile as i pass by, i give her one in return. I pass by desks and notice everyones eyes on me. Noah's light is on, but his door is closed. Lucas stands in my doorway, a white bakery bag in his hand.

        "Thanks" I mumble, taking the bag from his hands. He follows me in and closes the door behind him.

        "How are you?" He asks, sitting in the extra chair across from mine.

        "sick" I say, "I haven't slept much"

        "I'm sure you haven't" Lucas says, giving me an innocent smile.

        I shurg, "I guess it's just part of it."

        "Your a strong girl, Soph" Lucas says

        I don't know if he means it or not, but i smile at him anyway, "Thanks"

        We just kinda stand there in silence and look around my office. It was awkward. I sat down in my chair and started on the first novel when there was a knock on my door.

        "Sophie?" I look up to see Tasha, who gives Lucas a quick smile.

        "hmm?" I hum

        "Mr Morris would like to see you in his office" She says. I nod and stand, giving Lucas a hopless look before making my way to the elevator to go up to his office.

        It dings and i step out. The big wooden doors that lead into his office are closed and i walk slowly toward my impending doom. I knock and once i hear his stiffled voice, i step inside

        What i see could send me into the ER.

        There sits Mr Morris at his gaint desk, pictures of his daughter all over the place. And Noah, sitting across from him on the other side, an empty desk beside him.

        "Miss Travis" he says, "Have a seat"

        I swallow and nod, sitting in the chair beside Noah.

        "Mr Harper has been telling me of the events that have taken place over the past two months" He says. My eyes nearly fall right out of my head

        I know he picked Britt but would he really tell Morris everything?

        I nod, "Okay"

        "And i called you here to apoligize" Morris says, "I now realize that you did not do anything to prompt the relationship between Mr Harper and yourself"

        I stare blankly at him, "I'm sorry" I say, "I don't quite understand"

        "I told him how i've been stalking you and making you go on those dates with me" Noah says looking at me. I can tell in his eyes he is lying. Something only someone who really knows him would be able to tell.

        I just blink. "Once again, I'm sorry for falsely accusing you and you are no longer banned from work activities"

        "Oh" I say, "Um, thank you"

        "You are very welcome" Morris smiles, setting his arm on his desk. I notice the crazy expensive watch sparkle under the light.

        "I have a question" I say, "If i may, what is going to happen to you, Noah?"

        "Mr Harper is to clean out his desk when this meeting is over" Morris says. My mouth falls open as i stare at the man beside me.

        Why would he lie and get himself fired?

        "Oh" I squeak. "Mr Morris is that all you have for me today?"

        "Yes" He smiles, "You may go now, I'll have your raise sent to you as soon as i can"

        "Oh" I say, "Thank you sir"

        I rush out of the office and close the wooden doors behind me. I have so many questions flying around in my head. 

        Why would he get fired?

        Why would he lie?

        What was he trying to do?

        The doors open again and Noah steps out, a shallow look on his face.

        "Noah" I whisper walking up to him, "What the hell was that?"

        He doesn't respond and keeps walking to the elevator. I follow suit and stop when i get beside him. The silver doors ding and close and Noah turns to me.

        "I over heard Morris talking about firing you because of me." He says, "I couldn't let that happen"

        My mouth falls open

        "You shouldn't have done that" I say, "Noah this job is everything to you"

        "I thought about what you said" He says, "I realized that sure, this job is cool and my dream. But you are just as important, actually, you are more"        

        "But you said you'd have to move back home" 

        "I know" He says, "But i'm gonna think of something so i can stay here"

        "really?" I say

        "Yeah" He smiles, "To be with you, for real this time"