Summary: An empty library, Charlie and Amita and a lightening storm…
Disclaimer: "A vague disclaimer is nobody's friend" - Willow, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I do not own the any of the characters nor do I have any rights
to anything involving numb3rs
Author's note: This actually was not the story I was talking about when I made a vague claim of writing a new story in my old story but it was raining and my power was out so I got the idea to write this…thoughts are in italics
Irrational Fear
"Thanks again for meeting me Charlie" Amita said waiting while her thesis advisor locked the door to his office
"It's no problem. I didn't really want to go home anyway" Charlie responded. Not that even if I did want to go home I would. I just want to spend more time with her. Yes, he knew that she was his advisee and that a relationship was basically forbidden but that didn't make her any less attractive
"Problems at home?" Amita asked as innocently as possible. The fact that Charlie was taking time away from whatever else he should be working on to help her made her heart flutter. Well that is almost as much as when he accidentally brushed against her or smiled. His smiles light up my world
"Nah. Just…" Charlie trailed off. Did he want to share what was really bothering him or should he make something up?
"Just what?" Amita asked quietly "Something with Don or your father? You don't have to tell me-"
"My dad. It's um my dad. I feel embarrassed about this so you can't tell anyone, promise?"
"Cross my heart" Amita said smiling and following suit. A secret, he's telling me a secret that embarrasses him. Maybe I could blackmail him into a date…
"My dad's new girlfriend she spent the night last night and" Charlie pause trying to find the words to explain but not say it outright "Well, something tells me that all the banging going on wasn't them hanging pictures"
Amita looked confused for a moment then understanding dawned on her face "Oh. Um, sorry?" Amita offered not sure what to say. What do you say to the guy that you like after he just admitted that it bothered him that his dad was getting action when he was getting none? May I help you remedy that? NOT!
Charlie laughed. "It's fine. That was more information then you needed I'm sure"
"Just a little" Amita joined the laughing this time
"So, tell me why are we going to the library today when its obviously such a beautiful day out?" Charlie said changing the subject
"Beautiful day? Charlie there's no one outside. It's probably about to pour. You haven't noticed?" Amita asked surprised
'No, because I've been with you'. Nope can't tell the truth "I love it when it's about to rain. I love the way it smells" He turned and smiled at her. Amita felt herself blush.
Charlie held the door open for Amita when they had finally arrived at the library. Amita blushed at the small act of kindness showed to her by Charlie. She knew that it shouldn't be such a big deal but it was just because it was Charlie.
"Wow I don't think I've ever seen it this empty, even when I was student here" Charlie commented looking around for anyone else. Even Lisa and Amy, the librarian and her assistant, had left promptly leaving a note saying 'Gone home before the roads flood'. I thought I saw her dash across the campus before we got here. Man we really are alone. Charlie's mind filled with what he knew were inappropriate thoughts but quickly banished them when he heard Amita speak to him
"Neither have I. I promise I'll try to be quick" Amita said not meaning it but she figured it was what Charlie wanted. She couldn't have been more wrong.