Chapter 4: Silent Love
***Zeke POV***
Zeke awoke with a massive headache. He had no idea where he was. He knew he was on a bed, but not exactly where. He opened his eyes and got an eyeful of pastel pink and horses. He turned his head and was slammed with Boyz 4 Now posters. "What in tarnation!" he said rather loudly, swinging his legs over the side of the bed. Right then, the door to the room opened and he locked eyes with his awkward angel. Zeke was at a loss for words as he stared at Tina. He noticed that her hair was now almost waist length and that she still wore glasses. She was also wearing a blue sweater with jeans that hugged her hips in ways he wished to. Before he could close his hanging jaw, Tina spoke first. "Hi Zeke." She said in the monotone voice that was music to his ears. " Hhhii Ttthere Ttt-Bird." Zeke said unable to keep himself from shaking. He felt his face turn red and tried to swallow the knot that'd suddenly appeared in the back of his throat. It almost felt like the time they went searching for the two-butted goat with Gene and he attempted to go through an electric fence. He smiled during that thought, because it reminded him of how long he'd had feelings for her. "You okay Zeke?" Tina said walking through the door. "Ima bit fuzzy is all T." He said patting his head and then immediately grimacing from the pain. Tina, noticing his look of pain, moved closer to him grabbing his head to take a closer look at the area. "Wow Zeke you've done a number on your head." Zeke could hardly respond she was so close. With every breath, he took in the smell of her body wash. The Equestranauts Chariot Cherry wash. He had noticed the bottle in the bathroom one day. He committed to being sure she smelled this beautiful every day, even if he had to buy the wash himself.
Zeke was startled from his daydream by the sudden empty space in front of him. He looked up and instantly locked eyes with Tina. Her face was flushed, she had a look of confusion, and her hands trembling. In that moment, Zeke felt he only had one choice and that it was now or never. He immediately reached out, gripping Tina by her hips. He pulled Tina on top of himself. Laying back on the bed. Before Tina could say anything, Zeke kissed her with all he had. This kiss was filled with all the years he had watched her love Jimmy Jr. All the times he wanted her to be happy, no matter who it was with. The silent wishes that she would one day look at him not in disgust or annoyance, but with intense overwhelming love. That kiss held everything that made him who he was and for a split second she was his and he was hers. They were all that mattered in the world.
Again, that chilling space came, separating them and nearly breaking Zeke's heart. He opened his eyes and looked at the shocked look on Tina's face.
Her face now redder than before and her lips slightly swollen. "T…" Tina scrambled from him and ran for the door. Leaving Zeke empty and sinking.
Author's Note***
I so deeply apologized for the sudden drop of the story. I had zero clue how demanding cosmetology school would actually be. Please forgive me and I hope this next chapter makes up at least little bit for it. Much love to all of you who have enjoyed this story so far. I appreciate your support and hope I can meet your expectations.