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Eureka: From A to Z
J'adore
Kevin glanced over his shoulder as the bunker door swung open to see Zoë walk in.
"Hey Kev."
"Mm."
Zoë wasn't surprised that was all the response she'd gotten.
"Hi Kevin."
Kevin turned again at the sound of the voice that was like music to his ears. This time, he dropped his controller and stood at full height.
Releasing a stifled breath, he greeted her. "Hi Pilar."
"Wow Kevin, look at you. You're all grown up."
Kevin hadn't seen Pilar in almost a year, but Zoë's best friend still had quite the effect on him.
"I'm almost sixteen."
Zoë clarified his statement, "In about a year."
The look Kevin shot her by no mistake meant to say that she was throwing salt in his game.
As Zoë and her guest moved toward the kitchen, Kevin followed close behind like a lost puppy.
"So, how've you been?"
"Good thanks. School is crazy, but I love it."
"Have you made any new...friends?"
"I have, and to tell you the truth, its kinda weird meeting people outside of Eureka."
Not satisfied, he hesitated before continuing. "So lots of girls, and guys I bet?"
It was more of a question then a statement of fact, and one that didn't slip by Zoë. She'd known that Kevin had a crush on Pilar for some time now. Actually, she thought it was really cute. Zoë watched; smiling as he subtly tried to gain details of Pilar's love life. It's not as if he had a chance, but Pilar, sweet and kind, would never intentionally hurt his feelings. She was fond of Kevin, so even though he believed his crush had gone unnoticed, it was written all over his face.
"...I bet there's lots to do at college. Lectures, games...dates?"
"Um, well..."
Pilar's eyes darted around; clearly, she was in need of help.
Zoë needed to intervene, so she grabbed two sodas from the fridge and inserted herself between them.
"Here ya go." Zoë placed the ice cold can in Pilar's hand, "You ready?"
"Sure."
Turning, Zoë led Pilar toward the stairs.
"It was nice seeing you again Kevin."
"You too Pilar," Kevin continued to talk as he watched them head up. "...and if you ever want to stop by and chat, I'll be here."
Once in her room Zoë closed the door behind them; the both of them breaking out in a fit of giggles. Their laughter wasn't malicious; they understood Kevin's obvious adoration of Pilar. They'd both been in his shoes before.
Pilar plopped on Zoë's bed. "Aw, that was cute."
"You know, I've never had the pleasure of growing up with a sibling, but I couldn't ask for a better one."
"You know Zo, he's going break some hearts one day." In jest, she added, "When is he gonna be eighteen again?"
And it was in moments like these that Zoë took the greatest pleasure. "Watch it Pilar. You're my best friend...but my little brother is off limits."