Chapter 7
Jake : Sorry, I didn't hear you coming he walked away
When he was outside the bar he took a deep breath. The air was still warm even
though the first stars appeared in the sky.
Bonnie : I want to talk to you.
Jake : Why ? You're not afraid I'm gonna rape you in the bushes ?
Bonnie : she cleared her throat I was unfair with you.
Jake : Tell me about it. I never forced you to go on a date with me.
Bonnie : I know. It's just...
Jake : softly What is it ?
Bonnie : I don't want to end up like my mother. Alone and desperatly in love with a man who can never be here. Not to mention with a mixed-race kid.
Jake : Well, I'm not your father and you're not her.
Bonnie : Or maybe I am. Look at me. I already have a thing for a white man.
Jake : I do hope it's me.
She glared at him.
Jake : Too soon, I see. Look, I don't have a white wife waiting for me. I'm not even married.
Bonnie : I'm conflicted.
Jake : Can I walk you home ? I promise I won't kiss you.
Bonnie : Let's go. I don't like that bar.
They walked in silence for a while.
Bonnie : Do you mind if...
Jake : What ?
Bonnie : Do you mind if we go walk on the shore ?
Jake : No, we can do that now.
They took their shoes off and walked on the sand.
Bonnie : It's so quiet and peaceful.
Jake : I can't imagine it any other way.
Bonnie : I bet that's what people in Europe said.
Jake : I know. I think I can't wrap my head around the idea of a war happening for us. It's too much.
Bonnie : Me neither she placed her feet in the waves and laughed a little
He thought that he could stay forever here with her.
Later
Elena : I need to go home. It's so late.
Jeremy : Just one more kiss.
Elena : That's what you said five minutes ago.
Jeremy : You're too addictive he kissed her neck
Elena : she closed her eyes I bet you say that to all the girls.
Jeremy : There's no other girl.
Elena : Mmmmm really ?
Jeremy : he pulled away Look, we don't have a conventional relationship because we're not married and we...But I care about you and I only see you.
Elena : she smiled I care about you too.
She sneaked in the house quietly. It was late and she didn't want to wake up
anyone or be seen. The lights were still on in the room she was sharing with
Bonnie. The young woman was reading a book.
Elena : Oh you're still up.
Bonnie : I couldn't sleep just yet.
Elena : What's on your mind ? she went in the bathroom and changed I saw you leaving with Jake. Any progress ?
Bonnie : He's not mad at me anymore.
Elena : she cleaned her face washing off the make-up and went back in the bedroom I don't think he was mad at you. Just upset.
Bonnie : Maybe so.
Elena : she climbed in her own bed You can't sleep because of that ?
Bonnie : No she hesitated How do you know Jeremy is the one ?
Elena : I don't. I like him a lot and it's fun to date him. You can do the same with Jake, I already told you.
Bonnie : I know.
Elena : Ohhh you're awake because you're actually going to follow my advice ?
Bonnie : I want to. I liked the kiss and he's very nice.
Elena : And you like him.
Bonnie : she smiled I have butterflies in my stomach.
Elena : That's good she layed on her pillow Our little Bonnie met her prince charming.
Bonnie smiled and put the book on her nightstand. They said goodnight before
turning the lights off. The young nurse felt asleep thinking about her handsome
doctor.