Against All Odds:7

LIP STRIKE

The next morning Bob was racing to get out of the house.  He had overslept considerably, and he needed to check in at the P.O. as soon as possible.  Sira worked on breakfast as he hurriedly gathered himself together.  He raced into the kitchen and paused for a second as if to remember where he was and what he was doing.  Sira slid him a plate, and snapped him back to reality. 

            "So, what are you going to say to Matrix?"  Sira asked.

            "I'll go through that portal when I get to it." He responded after sighing heavily. "Besides I might not even see him.  He is patrolling a different sector than me today, and unless something at the P.O. demands his attention, which it won't, I won't see him."

            "Good luck."  Sira said with a friendly smile on her face.

            She walked Bob to the front door.  Then as he turned to wish her a good day she surprised them both as she leaned in and kissed him full on the lips.  At first he pulled back, but as her lips followed his back he seemed to give in and began to kiss back.

            As if on cue the front lift opened, and out walked AndrAIa.  She quickly tried to hide her surprised look and hide herself, but it was too late.  Both persons involved in the guilty act had taken notice that they had been spotted.

            "Oh, hi AndrAIa." Stammered Bob uncomfortably.

            "Hi, I was just stopped by to see if you were coming in today, and also to ask you about Matrix, he stormed out the other night, and even though he came home again he hasn't said a word to me.  I was wondering if you knew what was bothering him."  Said AndrAIa in a very business like tone.

            "Um, I think I may have some idea, lets talk on the way to the P.O., I'll see you later Sira."

            And with that he zipped away. 

            Sira closed the door, and ran to the couch.  She buried her face in the pillow and moaned. 

            What the hell was I thinking?  I totally made a fool of my self, and most likely completely humiliated him.  I guess I should be enjoying my last hours here.  I have a feeling I'm not spending much more time.  He'll probably give he a speech on crossing lines and tell me that what I did crossed a line and we should work on finding me my own place.  Shit.  I just lost any chance of redeeming my self, and getting close to him.  Close enough to tell him who I am comfortably.  There are only two words that I can think of to describe this.  Bloody and Hell.

            What the hell was she thinking?  What the hell was I thinking returning the kiss?  That was crossing a line that should not have been crossed.  Then again it could have been a harmless kiss.  She just has a harmless crush on me.  But that can't be.  Something so hamless shouldn't have such emotion attached to it.  If AndrAIa hadn't walked in when she did I don't know if I would have stopped where I did.  It just felt so right.  Get a hold of your self.  She's 1.5, and a hooker/striper.  She isn't exactly what you've been looking for.  Great, now I'm sounding judgmental.  Ok, get a grip, just talk to her when you get home Bob.

           

"Bob, Bob, are you listening to me?"

"Huh, What, oh sorry AndrAIa, I must have blanked out for a second."

"That's ok, I just asked you what you knew about Matrix."

"Right, well, he came by the other night complaining about being settled, and how he just wanted to be alone sometimes, but then when I gave him some advice that I suppose may have criticized him some, so he basically insulted me and poured salt on a lot of my wounds.  He was just angry.  I wouldn't mind talking to him, but I'm guessing he isn't in the mood to talk.  But it might help if you told him I'm not upset with him for me."

"I guess that might help.  Do you mind me asking, I mean you don't have to tell me, but who was that girl you were with this morning?"

"I honestly don't know much about her, but she has been staying with me for a while because she has no where else to go, and up until this morning we have just been friends.  I never thought that she would kiss me, and I wouldn't get upset normally, but under the current situations I feel it was inappropriate.  I'm going to talk to her tonight.  I just wish I knew what to say.  It's going to be even harder considering I wasn't to upset to receive the kiss.  If you can keep a secret AndrAIa, I'll tell you that the kiss felt right."

"My lips are sealed."

"Mine too.  I don't think I should take this any farther."