Bad Girl's Nerd

Chapter 24: There Is A Little Bit Of Homosexuality In Everyone

Lia's POV:-

"Julian wants you and Ivy to make beautiful babies" I blurt out unable to control myself.

Luke blinks.

"Eww.." he recoils, dropping my hands looking disgusted.

"Why would you say that?!" he asks horrified.

"Easy there tiger. It's not that bad" I snap.

"I can't even explain how wrong that thought is" Luke shudders.

"Puh-lease" I roll my eyes. "She won't be bad. In fact she is perfect for you. She is into computers and programming. She is sweet. She is proper and well-mannered. She is normal and completely matches your vibe. AND she is pretty."

Unlike my prediction, Luke's face has the expression you get, when you finally figure out something.

"That's what was bothering you" he says snapping his fingers, like he could not believe he was so stupid. I look away still thinking how good they looked together.

Luke stands up and pulls me up despite my grumbling. He goes to his desk and sits down pulling me into his lap. I sit straight putting minimum body contact. He opens his online chats and shows me messages between him and Ivy.

"Read them and tell me what you think" Luke says leaning back in his office chair.

No matter what I thought, I had to admit their chats are awfully boring and dull. Most of the messages are links to various websites and books in pdf format. I read a few messages, and boy, this Ivy chick is hella polite. She was all please and thank yous whereas Luke gave his classic one-word responses with an occasional thanks.

"Still, I think you two are more suited for each other" I say not being able to convince myself.

"Maybe we are suited, but that does not mean I am going to date her. I never thought about her like that, even when my mom tried to set me on dates with her" Luke says frowning at the memory.

"See, even your mom likes her. Why are you wasting time with me?" I mumble getting up.

Luke stops me by keeping a firm hand on my waist, turning me to face him. He looks slightly irritated.

"Wasting time?" he asks harshly. "Do you think I am stupid? Or do you think I am some damsel in distress who needs guidance?"

"No Luke, you are getting it wrong. That's not what I meant" I say patiently. "All I am saying is that she is the better choice. She has no baggage or problems. Her worst secret would be peeing in a lake. She is not complicated and fucked up like I am"

Luke's eyes soften. "Lia, I know you have issues and secrets. But please never think, that because of those things I would, not want to be with you."

"You don't know what you are saying Luke" I laugh bitterly. "But still she is the perfect choice that will make everybody, including your mom, happy."

"My mom will be happy as long as I am happy. And right now I am very happy" Luke says smiling a little.

"Of course you are happy, I brought you coffee" I roll my eyes, not being able to stop myself from smiling a little.

"But either way Ivy will never be the right choice" Luke says mischievously.

"Sure" I say sarcastically.

"Really. See" Luke begins eagerly. "For starters her eyes are the wrong color" he says, may I add, a little shyly.

I feel a smile forming on my face.

"She won't punch anyone out of jealousy" Luke says thoughtfully. Even though it's an insult I feel my smile growing bigger.