Experience or Experiment
By Curly Akemy
Author's Note: Thank you guys again for the interest in this twist on our beloved Minx storyline. And thank you all for your reviews. I'm sorry if you lost the link to this story, but I had to reload the 1st chapter and I lost everyone that had signed up to follow it, and had originally left reviews. I hope you all found me again.
- Inner thoughts and song lyrics are in italics.
Chapter 3
To say things went from weird to awkward, was putting it mild. And as they slowly made their way back to the hotel room, Bianca remembered that the kids were all snug in one room, while her and Marissa were suppose to be sharing the other room. The one with only one bed.
"Well this couldn't be more uncomfortable, could it?" Marissa said as they entered the main lobby of the resort.
Bianca stopped and turned to Marissa, "No, it's not awkward Marissa. I'm sorry for the silence. You know me. I have a tendency to retreat into my own head, and forget where I am. Listen, I'm glad that we have the type of friendship that we can tell each other anything without worrying about judgment or…"
"Awkward silences?" Marissa smiled that beautiful half smile at Bianca, with a raise of her eyebrows.
"I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to…"
"Bianca, I'm teasing you." Marissa stopped her apology with a hand on her arm.
And Bianca thought, 'In more ways than you know.' But said aloud, "I know. I just don't want you to think I'm freaked out or anything. You're my best friend, and I love you no matter what."
"I love you too, Bianca."
"What I mean is that I understand what you meant now. About experience versus experiment, and you're right. Our experiences helped shape us into the two people we are now. And those two people just took another step in their friendship by sharing their most secret experiences with each other."
Soft music reached their ears at that moment from the resorts lounge. They began to hear the beginning of Tony Bennett's "The Way You Look Tonight. Without a word, they both made there way to the lounge's doorway.
"Oh, I love this song." Marissa said as her eyes dimmed slightly. "I swear I have like eight different versions of this song on my IPod. But this is my favorite. My dad, not David, use to play Tony Bennett all the time."
"I know what you mean. I saw him play in Paris with… well you know who." And there was Marissa's hand on her arm again. Constant silent comfort. Bianca sighed and continued. "It's ok. You know I think about that concert a lot, but for some reason, I usually forget she was even there. His music just settles in your head until everything just fades away."
"Yeah, he's got that kind of effect. I wish I could have seen him with you there in Paris. It must have been so romantic."
"It was. It wasn't a huge venue or anything big like that. He was singing in a small lounge kinda like this one. It was a surprise performance for the guests. I guess he use to frequent that lounge before he hit it big, and he likes to visit whenever in Paris. The owner I think convinced him to play a few songs."
"That must have been amazing." Marissa just stared and enjoyed the far off look the brunette had in her eyes. "Did you want to sit down and listen to the rest of the song?"
"Sure." Bianca said as they took a seat at one of the tables, and they waved off the concierge.
Someday when I'm awfully alone
When the world is cold
I will feel a glow
Just thinking of you
and the way you look tonight
oh but your lovely
with your smile so warm
and your cheek so soft
there is nothing for me
but to love you
just the way you look tonight
Bianca felt a soft hand reach for her own. She turned to look at Marissa, but she had her eyes closed. She in turn closed her eyes, and held Marissa's hand tightly in her own.
With each word
Your tenderness grows
Tearing my fear apart
Marissa gave her hand a squeeze after that last line. They both opened their eyes to look at each other.
And that laugh
That wrinkles your nose
Touches my foolish heart
Lovely
Never, never change
Keep that breathless charm
Wont you please arrange it
Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight
Just the way you look tonight
Marissa stood at the end of the song, not letting go of Bianca's hand, and they both continued their walk to their room. They entered the room, and tipped the sitter. Marissa went into the bathroom, and came out a minute later in her pajama pants and tank top. Bianca, in turn did the same.
When Bianca came out, Marissa had just finished throwing the big pillows off to the side and turning down the bed. She got into the bed without a word, and Bianca joined her. Once the lamps were turned off they lay side by side facing each other in the darkness. Simultaneously, they reached for each other's hands and scooted a little closer to each other.
"Goodnight Bianca."
"Goodnight Marissa."
Note: OK so I know I put the lyrics to the whole song instead of just the end, which is what they were suppose to be listening to. But I just didn't want to cut it. Sue me : P you want this song, it's off the "My Best Friend's Wedding" soundtrack. And yes, I do have 8 different versions of this song on my Ipod. Love that song!