Chapter 2: Almost Doesn't Count

The morning came and suddenly the door slammed open and in came Aisha screaming, "Melfina! Where the hell is my food! You can't do this to me! I need my food!"

Melfina jumped up and giggled to herself. She arose from bed and walked still half asleep into the kitchen and began to prepare breakfast. While Melfina was cooking up a storm, Gene woke up from the smell of the delicious food coming from the kitchen.

He threw the sheets off the bed and said, "Man that food smells great right about now. I guess Melfina feels better than last night."

He walked clumsily into the kitchen and managed to sit down. He looked at Aisha who began to drool all over the table.

"Aisha! Learn to keep your drool in your mouth next time, that's gross!" Gene screamed.

"Well atleast I don't look like you do in the morning." Aisha mumbled under her breath.

Melfina finished up her last batch of eggs and placed the food on the table. Aisha attacked the food like it was her last meal and left almost nothing for Melfina and Gene.

"Oh by the way Gene, welcome back." Aisha said as she ate.

"Thanks, the least you could have done is leave me something to eat. Melfina would you mind cooking some more? I would actually like to eat this morning." Said Gene as he turned and looked at Aisha angrily.

"It's 10:30?! Oh my gosh! I have to go. I gotta go check out the new diner in town. I heard it's supposed to be really good! I'll see you guys later!" Aisha said as she ran out of the kitchen.

"Always in a rush to eat…" Melfina said as she looked at Gene.

Melfina began to cook more eggs. She looked tired and her eyes were swollen. She turned and looked at Gene and quickly looked back when she realized he saw her looking at him.

"What's the matter Melfina? You look horrible. Common sit down I don't have to eat right now." Gene said sternly.

"No Gene…it's nothing really. I'll cook your breakfast now." Melfina turned and continued cooking.

"Melfina I know something is wrong, why wont you tell me?"

"It's nothing."

"It's something."

"No it's absolutely nothing."

"Damnit Melfina! Just tell me already!" Gene slammed on the table and Melfina jumped.

"Ok I'll tell you." Melfina sat next to him and looked into his eyes. He looked so serious in that one moment. She knew she had to tell him the truth. She couldn't go on not telling him any longer.

"Gene… I… I." Suddenly Suzuka walks in and greets Gene.

"Why hello there Gene. How was your trip?" Susuka said as she entered the room.

"It was great. Do you mind if I talk to Melfina in private for a sec? It's something important." Gene looked at Melfina and grinned slightly.

"Oh I'm sorry guys. I have to get some stuff for the ship anyway, I'll talk to you then." Suzuka exited and Gene took Melfina's hand.

"Well after you say what you have to say I can tell you my news too." Gene said as he looked into Melfina's eyes.

"Oh well why don't you go first, I'm kinda shy about these things." Melfina said as she smiled.

"Oh alright only if it will make you feel better and I can finally find out what the hell your hiding from me. Well during my trip I thought a lot and well Mel I… I." Suddenly the door slams open and Jim runs in and hugs Gene.

"Oh Gene I'm so glad your back! How was your trip?" Jim said as he smiled widely.

"Why the hell can't I have any more moments to myself!!! Jim I can't talk right now ok?! Just leave me alone with Mel and then I can talk to you!! Gene slammed on the table again and Jim ran out of the room.

"Jim wait! I didn't mean that! I'm sorry! Jim! JIM!!!" Gene ran out of the room and Melfina was left to herself once again.