Chapter 25
Half an hour later, Eero and Aki walked back into the building and handed Lauri and Jessica their food and they stayed where they were sitting. Pauli had gotten up and him and Eero and Aki sat away from the two lovebirds.
"So what did they get us?" Jessica asked.
"Fried rice and homemade vegetarian tomato soup." Lauri answered.
"Not romantic, but will do since it is warm." Jessica said.
Lauri handed hers to her and he set his down beside him.
"What's wrong?" Jessica asked.
"Nothing." Lauri answered.
She looked at him and he didn't look at her, that's when she knew something was wrong.
"Lauri, what is it?" She asked.
"Just not as hungry as I thought." He answered.
"What are you thinking about, that makes you not so hungry." Jessica asked.
"Just things." Lauri answered.
Jessica stopped asking and went on eating. She knew he'd never tell her. She watched the rest of the guys eating and talking. Pauli looked her way and she gave him the saddest look. He couldn't help her but he could get Lauri to tell him what was on his mind. Jessica looked away and continued to eat. Lauri noticed she was quiet. He wonder if she was upset at him.
"You mad at me." He asked.
"No." She answered.
"Yes, you are. You never answer me with one word answers unless your mad." Lauri said.
"So." Jessica replied.
He didn't know what to say to her to make her happy. He didn't always know how to tell her what he was thinking about, cause it involved her. He wanted to make things right but didn't think now was the time. He kept watching her.
"Would you stop that." She said.
"Jess, I'm sorry. I know you want to know what's in my head, but I can't explain it." He replied.
"Is it about me?" Jessica asked.
"Mostly and decisions I have to make." Lauri answered.
"Then tell me when you do that kind of thinking, you let me know so I don't ask stupid questions." She said.
"Promise. That way you'll know not to get mad at me." He replied.