“Look. It’s complicated okay?” I snarled
“Make it simple Zoe.
I know you’re new and hot …” I was surprised but after blushing slightly, Welsh pushed on “…
and you and E may have your differences but we are running short on time here.
You need to put that aside and work this out for our project…
Then you can go right back to hating each other.” He ended.
I leaned back in my chair and watched Welsh.
He’s good.
I thought.
Good enough to become a leader.
“Fine.” I groaned “I’ll talk to him.”
“Yes!!” He did a fist bump in the air and excused himself.
At home, I received a call from a strange number.
As always, curious Zoe to the rescue.
I answered and was shocked.
” Zoe.” A voice echoed.
My heartbeat spiked and I felt butterflies in my stomach.
” Eamon” I replied albeit calmly” Are you occupied?”
” Nope.
Is everything okay?”
Well that’s a quick one Zoe.
Too much.
Mellow down.
I gave myself a silent pep talk.
I groaned internally.
Ugh Welsh!!
Give me a break will you?
” Umm.
Yeah..yeah…c-can we talk tomorrow?” I mumbled” Alright Zoe.
Our spot?” He replied” I guess so…” What are you saying?
” I’ll see you tomorrow Zoe.”
“Wait.. how…. how did you get my number?” Curious Zoe.
Again!!
Really?
No.
This is important.
He chuckled softly.
It sounded like music to me and my heart jumped.
“Good bye Zoe” I could almost see him smiling.
Then there was silence.
Friday.
My not so favorite days.
After the first two classes and gym, E checked his schedule as I searched mine and we had some few minutes before science class so we coordinately movess to the library.
Upon entering, we sat at a desk facing each other.
Eamon stared curious and I saw eagerness in his gaze.
He’s still awaiting my response.
I thought feeling a bit guilty.
Welsh and I…” I paused as he grimaced “What?”
“Are you dating Welsh?” He spoke
“What? No!!”
“Oh. That’s great then!” He sighed in relief
“Why would you think that? You didn’t let me finish…”
“Sorry. You may continue” He smiled dazzling me “Right.” I gave him a small smile as well “so we’re working on a project together.
History of some of our today’s heroes…and your father is on our list?
We kinda need your help to set up a meeting?
” Can you do that?” I asked with trepidation .
Eamon lowered his head, was quiet for a while and then looked at me.
” I can help Zoe.
I will help you…” He was assuringly confident” Us” I corrected” No.
You.” He repeated ” I’m only helping you.”
He was serious.
I frowned at him and he gave a small sheepish small back.
“Welsh knew the only reason I’d agree to help was through….”
“Me” I concluded
“Yes” he appreciated my swiftness
“Why?”
“You know why Zoe” Eamon softly sighed “I almost can’t help myself when it comes to you” he was resigned.
I was stupefied.
“Eamon…” I began but he interrupted me
“I know. It’s crazy. But you feel it too. Don’t you?”
“Eamon.. I..”