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A S'mall Misunderstanding
Karone was walking down the hall when she heard Zhane talking to Alpha on the bridge. She stood outside and listened.
"... I don't think it's gonna work out with me and Karone..." she heard him say.
Then she heard footsteps. She ran to her room before she was caught.
* * * * * *
*A few days later*
"Hey, Zhane," Andros called. "Can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Sure. What's up?" He replied.
"It's about Karone. She's been acting really strange lately. She barely comes out of her room and all she'll eat is marshmallows. She never ate much before, but still. I'm really worried." He paused. "Do you know what's wrong?"
"No, why would I?" Zhane asked surprised.
"I figured you might because ... well, you know."
Zhane knew all right. "I'll talk to her."
Andros brightened. "You will?"
"Sure. It's about time we talked anyway." Zhane replied.
"Okay, well, she's in the work bay. I have to go meet Ashley. See you later ... and thanks!" He said as he walked out the door.
"Bye," Zhane called after him. Then he went to talk to Karone.
She was standing before the Synthetron, looking thoughtful. Zhane slowly approached her. "Hey."
"Hi," she replied, not turning around.
"What are you doing?" Zhane asked.
"I'm trying to figure out what to have for lunch." She answered. "I can't decide whether to have s'mores or candied yams. S'mores taste better, but the yams are healthier. I need some nutrition."
"Well, if it's any help, I'd take s'mores any day." He said. She shrugged. "But, I didn't come here to talk about food."
"Then what do you want?" She asked icily.
"I just wanted to make sure you're okay." He replied.
"Did Andros ask you to check up on me?"
"No, I volunteered. This may come as a shock, but I do care about you."
"Sure ya do."
"Why is that so hard to believe?" Zhane asked angrily. "I just want to be you're friend. Maybe someday more than friends."
"No, you don't. You said you didn't think it would work out between
us."
"When did I ever say that?" He asked confused.
"I heard you tell Alpha that a few days ago." Karone told him.
"Because I thought you hate me!" He exclaimed.
"Well, I don't." She replied crossly.
"Then give me another chance. Please?" Zhane begged.
Karone sighed. "All right. You win."
"Thank you. Now, to celebrate, I think a giant s'more is in order." He pressed some buttons on the Synthetron.
"Um, Zhane?" Karone began hesitantly. "I don't think you should do that. It might..."
"Don't be such a worrywart." Zhane opened the door and instantly the whole room was full of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker.
"...explode." Karone finished.
"Yuck. We're a mess." Zhane exclaimed.
"Well, who told you to do that, ya moron."
Zhane laughed. "No, I'm not a moron. I'm a s'moron."
The door opened and Andros walked in, followed by Ashley.
"What happened here?"
"Oh, nothing." Karone said giggling. "Just a s'more mishap."
The End.