Ch. 25 A Bunch of First
The day after the wedding Elle and Erin called in sick at their jobs. I had to laugh. I teased Erin about having a really good time at her graduation party. She still sounded hung over when I talked to her. Erin and Elle came over in the afternoon. Micah was still in school so it was only me and Noah with Elle and Erin.
"When can I start at the Company" Erin asked.
"As soon as you want" I said.
"So Pete told me that he wanted to go back to school" Erin said.
"He did" I said trying to act surprised.
"Yeah he still can't decide if he wants to go" Erin said. She sounded concern for him. I knew now that she was not going to do anything to make it any harder on Pete to make a decision
"I never seen Pete that nervous since our first date" Erin said.
"What did you do?" I ask curiously. She and Elle started going out with Peter and Mohinder at the same time. I was at the time having conflicting thoughts about Gabriel.
Flashback:
"Hey Erin!" Peter said. It was noon and he showed up at Erin's work. Erin had a few minutes left on her shift.
"Hey Pete, what are you doing here" Erin asked happily.
"I was hoping we could go out tonight" Peter said awkwardly. It was clear that he hasn't asked a girl on a date for a long time.
"Where are we going" Erin said noting the mischievous glint in Peter's eyes.
"You'll see" Peter said smiling. At the end of her shift she clocked out and met Peter outside.
"Pete can I please go home and change" Erin asked.
"Why, you look fine" Peter said confused.
"I'm not going anywhere smelling like onion rings and god knows what else" Erin replied.
"Ok I will fly you home" Peter said.
"No, I…" But Erin was cut off by Peter grabbing her. She was at the apartment in five minutes.
"You could warn me before you do that" Erin said breathing heavily.
"Technically I did. I told you I will fly you home" Peter said.
"Smartass" Erin said with the tiniest hint of amusement. Erin got changed into jeans and a sweater.
"Ready" Peter said as Erin came out of her room.
"Yeah" Erin replied. She didn't ask where they were going.
"Hang on tight" Peter instructed. Erin did so. They were up in the air for a while. Erin spent the time looking at the ground amazed at how different it looked.
"Where here" Peter said.
"Where in Paris?" Erin asked amazed.
"Yep" Peter said like it was normal for you to go to a different country just to eat.
After dinner they went to Italy to get desert and they went shopping in Spain. They got back to New York at 10. It was probably the most interesting date Erin has ever been on.
End of Flashback:
"That must have been fun" Elle said dreamily.
"It was "Erin said smiling.
"So that's why you came back late" I said
"It took forever for Mohinder to even hold my hand" Elle said sadly.
"Really, wonder what your first kiss was like" I giggled.
Flashback:
Mohinder and Elle were in Mohinder's lab. They have been looking at blood samples from Erin. They couldn't find any reason why she was relapsing. Jade's ability must be really complicated.
"Poor Erin, she is so sick" Elle said.
"Don't worry Elle, we are going to help her" Mohinder reassured her.
"I don't know what I'll do if I lose her" Elle whispered. Mohinder looked at her. He then gave her a hug. Elle was surprised at this show of affection. It didn't feel awkward, it felt right. Elle thought it was strange how long the hug was, but didn't mind it.
"Thanks, I needed that" Elle said.
"I know what it's like losing a sister' Mohinder said.
"You have a sister, I didn't know that" Elle said.
"Yeah, she was sick and died just before I was born" Mohinder said.
"I'm sorry. What was her name" Elle said.
"Shanti" Mohinder said.
"That's a pretty name" Elle said.
"They hoped that I would be the cure for her" Mohinder said.
"You mean they got pregnant with you in order for you to be the cure for your sister" Elle said. She thought it was really sad, it didn't seem right.
"My father was obsessed with special people after Shanti died, and devoted the rest of his life to it. I regret not talking to him before he moved to New York" Mohinder said sadly.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't of asked" Elle said looking away from him. Mohinder grabbed her hand and Elle looked up at him
"It's fine Elle" Mohinder said smiling.
"Elle" Mohinder said after a moment of silence.
"What?" Elle asked.
"Do you mind if I kissed you" Mohinder said.
"No" Elle said. Mohinder kissed her.
"I think Erin's up" Elle stammered. She almost flew out of the room. She thought she could hear Mohinder laughing. Elle couldn't help but smile.
End of Flashback:
"I can't believe he asked" I said giggling. Mohinder seemed like a guy that would ask.
"I know. That is what made me fall for him" Elle said.
"You're such a dork Elle" Erin said rolling her eyes.
"Well he wasn't that bad. I was surprised he asked me" Elle said.
"It sounded awkward "I said.
'I would think going on vacation for the first time with Gabriel was more awkward" Elle said.
"Well it wasn't but the first day we were there we had a bit of a crisis" I said.
"What happened?"
Flashback:
We were finally at the airport. It was getting dark and I was so tired. Before we went to our hotel we went to eat.
"I love Mexican food" Gabriel said.
"Clearly" I replied eyeing his plate. It was full of food.
"Don't laugh, I don't say anything when we go out for Chinese" Gabriel said. I stuck my tongue out at him.
"You ready to go" I said.
"Yep" Gabriel said. He put a hand in his pocket.
"Oh no" He said panicked.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I lost my wallet" He said. He went outside to the car. I got my wallet out of my purse. Gabriel hated it when I paid but I wanted to get out of here as soon as possible.
"Did you find it" I asked.
"No" He said looking behind the seat.
"Maybe you but it in your suitcase" I said. He looked.
"Oh no" Gabriel said for the second time that night.
"What" I asked.
"I didn't grab my suitcase" Gabriel said. I couldn't help but laugh.
"What's so funny" Gabriel asked confused.
"I think it's funny that it happened to you when I would totally do something like that" I said.
"Let's go back to the airport" He sighed.
We didn't check into the hotel until 10. We were so exhausted so I didn't have the energy to tease him. I found out later that Gabriel lost more than his wallet. I found out after that Gabriel thought he lost my engagement ring. I began to think that we spend to much time together.
End of Flashback:
"Wow that would scare me" Erin said shivering at the idea of Peter losing her engagement ring.
"Mom I'm home" Micah said.
"Hi baby, how was your day" I said. He came in the front room. He sat his backpack at the door.
"Hi Elle, Erin" Micah said.
"Hi" They said together.
"You guys staying for dinner, Gabriel is out late tonight" I said.
"Yeah what are we having" Elle asked.
"Meat Loaf" I said.
"Yummy" Erin said.