Then Shane Happened

Chapter 4: Who's your Mama?

I'm back on my floor and Terry is trying to use my computer to hack the main security system of the HPL.

"I need a coffee" says Terry, wiping sweat of his forehead. Beads of sweat falling unto the kitchen island he is working on. He's been on the screen for 2 hours and Fionn is starting to look worried.

I work my way to the coffee machine and pour him and myself cup.

I may not show it but I'm worried as well. There's a high chance that Terry would get caught and eventually arrested for hacking into their system.

I set the mug of dark coffee beside him and he nods in response.

"Sorry, I'm almost done" he laments suddenly aware of the daggers I'm staring at him right now.

"You said that same sentence over an hour ago"
This is getting frustrating and it's making me anxious.

I hate being anxious.

"I'm in!"

"Hallelujah!" I have been waiting too long for so long to hear those words.

"So now I can take the security cameras out in one push of a button" He gushed.

"I guess your proud of yourself, huh" I teased

"I'll be even more proud when your quest is successful"
he reassures with a more serious tone. I look away quickly, avoiding his ever consuming gaze.

"I'm flattered" I mumble, slowly stirring the cup of coffee in my hand.

He gives a slight nod then stands up.

I furrow my eyebrows "Where you going?"

"Do you seriously think I'm going to sneak into the restricted section of one of the most highly protected areas in the UD...dressed like this?"

I roll my eyes.

I should have known. New haircut, same old Terry.

*

"Dressed and ready to go!" Terry yells.

"What is taking you so long?" he adds after moments of no response.

I, for some reason seem nervous, and I don't even know what worries me more, the fact that we might get caught committing a serious offense or the fact that I'm breaking the rules with Terry, he can get very reckless.

It's nerve-racking but I keep a straight face as always and don't show it.

I step out towards the elevator and as I do Terry's pupils dilate.

He finds me attractive...just great.

I raise my eyebrows in question.

"What's up? Why are you staring at me like that?" I scrunch my nose at the tall figure before me.

"It's nothing" He says shortly before the elevator doors open.

He coughs awkwardly "Ladies first..."
His smile has grown abnormally wider.

I eyeball him from head to toe

"Creep"

I walk into the elevator and shortly after, he walks in too. The air is silent and uncomfortable. I dig my hand into the pockets of my leather jacket and clench them tight.

I get my car keys and we walk out towards the garage. The car makes short beeping sound before I open the doors. I hop in and catch him looking at me.

"Are sure you ready?" he whispers. His face looks terribly nervous.
And here I was thinking he was to reckless for me. I guess the good old days are over.