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Love and Entrapment
11:08am (Lunch)
ED'S POV (Point of View)
Ed stared at Gaia as she wolfed down her Krispy Kreme doughnut, watching as her full soft lips bit into the sugary morsel seeming to savor every sweet bite. Ed wished more and more to be that doughnut right now to feel her lips devouring his…he wished he could tell her he loved her so badly it hurt. But he didn't want to ruin the friendship they had. He bit into his own cheese and ham sandwich half-heartedly and shifted his position in his wheelchair. Why would she want me anyway…only half of me actually works he thought grimly.
Ed looked back up at Gaia and noticed that she had finished her doughnut and was staring at him intently, probably wondering what was up with him. He forced a smile onto his face and said, "So what did you think of Rego's poetry session today?"
Gaia's eyes narrowed and her jaw tightened but Ed didn't notice that, he was too busy looking at how her lips pursed before she spoke. Gaia took a bite of her second doughnut before answering with her mouth full, "Well…it inspired me to drop out of school and attempt to accomplish a life long dream of mine"
"And what is that?" Ed asked in an impression of a news reporter interviewing a major celebrity.
"I will become –Gaia struck a dramatic pose- the best waitress New York has ever seen!" Ed laughed. Gaia smirked and turned her attention back to her doughnut.
"Um…Gaia?" "Yeah" Gaia looked up and her blue eyes focused intently on his. Ed felt a sudden burst of optimism. He stuttered wondering if now was the right time to tell her how he felt, he glanced around nervously at the crowded cafeteria then back into Gaia's eyes that had now adopted an annoyed look. His sudden burst of courage instantly failed him.
"Uh…what possessed you to start a fight? I mean, why is that every where you go, you always end up kicking some poor guy's ass?" He tried to cover up his nervousness by putting a cross look on his face and wagging his finger at her.
Gaia smiled. God, she's so beautiful when she smiles…I have to tell her but when… in detention? Ed pondered that while he took a slurp of his pop. Nope, Gaia will probably be pissed like she usually is if she's still in school when the final bell rings…her brownstone? Yeah that's a good idea, Ella will be at work and George is away on a business trip…if she isn't there I could probably try the park, she's usual playing chess with that old guy, Zolov…Ed soon began wondering if today would be the single most horrible day of his life or one that he would remember as the best.
Later That Day- 2:10pm (DETENTION)
GAIA'S POV (Point of View)
Gaia sat in detention sullenly next to Ed in a creaky old metal desk, three words repeating over and over in her mind, I want out I want out I want out I want out…She ground her teeth together. Her last two classes were Geography and History…HISTORY at the end of the day!!! Gaia had almost fallen asleep twice and both times the teacher had smacked a ruler down on her desk, startling her back to listening about how this president did this and that president did that and the war happened because of this…Gaia was slowly going crazy, staring at the window non-stop watching as kid after kid walked down the stony school steps to Freedom. Krispy Kreme doughnuts danced around in her mind singing "Eat Us, Eat Us, Eat Us…" over and over. While Ed tried to speak soothing words to calm her down as she snapped pencil after pencil.
Finally the old creaky teacher at the front of the room stood up and began, "You may now leave, I have a meeting so instead of the usual half hour you'll be leaving now but I hope you have learn-" Gaia didn't hear anymore, once she had heard the words "now leave" she had already started for the door at a jog. Ed wheeled along behind her shouting something that sounded like see you tomorrow, so Gaia called behind her a quick "Bye!" and sped eagerly to the front doors where freedom awaited.
"WHOOSH" the doors opened and Gaia stepped out into the bright sunshine squinting her eyes against the sudden brightness. "Ahhhhhh…" Gaia sighed as she walked quickly to the brownstone where she co-habited. She was almost home when a sudden thought popped into her head SAM! I have to meet Sam at the park!
Gaia glanced down at her watch- 2:25pm. Gaia had 35 minutes to head over to the chessboards at the park and meet Sam. Gaia walked passed a shop window, stopped and went back to stare at her gruesome reflection. Her hair was a complete mess, the hair band she had used to tie her hair in a ponytail had fallen out and her long blond hair was a mass of tangles piled on her head, she had spilled soda on her sweater and it had left a large brown stain and lastly her pants were encrusted with dirt.
Yeah that'll impress him Gaia thought disgusted. She hurried the rest of the way home, glad that Ella wasn't there and headed upstairs to her room, where she tossed off her clothes, grabbed a towel and headed into the washroom to take a quick shower.
Gaia turned off the tap and quickly toweled herself off. Once that was done Gaia pulled on a pair of clean dark blue jeans and a- slightly frayed- gray t-shirt. Then Gaia started on her hair, which laid in wet clumps on her scalp; she brushed the tangles loose furiously until most of them had come out. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror and was surprised to see that it wasn't as horrible as it had been.
Gaia brushed her teeth twice before digging around in a drawer below the sink looking for lip chap…found it! She thought triumphantly. Gaia imitated the motions that Ella made while putting coat after coat of lipstick on to her lips before she went to work in the morning. Whatever "work" was. Ella was supposed to be a photographer but looking at the bland pictures on the wall and the way she looked (like a teen slut) before going to "work", Gaia was sure there was more to Ella than what met the eyes.
She finished putting single coat of lip chap on her lips and dropped it back into the drawer, slamming it shut. Gaia put on her watch glancing at the time as she did so- 2:46pm. Not bad timing now all I have to do is haul my ass over to the chessboards and wait for Sam to show. Gaia sped down the stairs rapidly and soon hit the bottom, grabbing her construction boots and tugging them on as she went. Gaia grabbed her coat and headed out in the direction of Washington Square Park where Sam and the chessboards would be waiting.
2:10pm
SAM'S POV (Point of View)
Sam was on his way to his dorm after a day of countless notes and many teachers' lectures. He was nervous and excited about this afternoon with Gaia. Sam was determined to follow through with the plan to tell her how he felt and only hoped that she would feel the same. He was now passing through the doors of his dorm to his own little box of a room. He decided to take a hot shower, before heading over to the park to play a match with Zolov in order to warm up before facing Gaia. She was an incredible chess player and he was as determined to beat her as much as he was to tell her he loved her.
Sam was soon in the shower scrubbing at his hair with shampoo and the rest of his body with soap, the steamy jets of water released the stresses of the day and he was soon feeling completely calm and relaxed. He had to force himself to turn off the tap before he grabbed a towel and dried himself off. He put on a freshly cleaned cream v-necked sweater, black jeans, his battered leather shoes and his overcoat. Ready to go he pushed opened the door, locked it with his key and was on his way to the park.
2:40pm
At the park, Sam was playing against Zolov who was one of the most amazing chess players of his time. Sam considered himself a very good chess player. But when faced with the masterful skill of the chess genius before him, he was once again an amateur seeing moves he'd never heard of before demonstrated by a man who labeled a red power ranger as a prized possession.
Focusing his eyes on the board, he stared at the mass of pieces, wondering where he could go without being nabbed by one of Zolov's black pieces. Sam ended up moving back his knight a few spaces to let Zolov take a pawn instead of a valuable piece. "Checkmate" was Zolov's response to Sam's foolish move; he had left his king open and made it easy for his bishop to take him diagonally.
Sam shook his head at his own stupidity "I should have seen that one coming" he muttered. Zolov smiled, "Not your fault, when mind is on Ceendy how can you play chess?" he said knowingly. Sam wasn't surprised. Zolov seemed to always know when his mind was on Gaia (aka. Ceendy). "Here you go Zolov" Sam said before handing him a crisp $20 bill. He checked his watch –2:50pm- and got up waving goodbye to Zolov as he searched for a free table before Gaia arrived.
2:50pm
ED'S POV (Point of View)
Ed rolled over to Gaia's brownstone taking his time while contemplating what exactly to say to her. Hey G! wassup…well I came by to tell you that I love you and want to be with you, so do you wanna be with me? Ed snorted. Yeah that was smooth, real smooth. She'll definitely drop right into my lap! Ed thought sarcastically. He didn't know what he would say to her and hoped that the words would come when he saw her beautiful face.
Ed looked up at the ramp leading to the door of the brownstone. He urged his wheelchair forward and was at the top of the ramp in seconds. Ed took a deep breath and pressed his index finger against the doorbell; its musical tone rang out, warning all in the house that someone was at the door. Ed waited for a minute or two before pressing the doorbell again. He waited silently but no one came. Guess no ones home Ed let out a large sigh of relief, surprising himself. Didn't he want to tell Gaia? Yes and no. He was scared of her rejection but was determined to get his feelings out there. Who knows? She may actually feel the same. So with newfound determination, Ed set off for the park.
2:50pm
HEATHER'S POV (Point of View)
Heather walked to Sam's dorm room with a look on her face that said "Don't mess with me, I'm in a bad mood". People actually got out of her way to let her pass. Heather smirked. She had begun to get really edgy after the thought of Gaia and Sam together. Maybe they were together this weekend and that was why Sam hadn't called.
Heather wasn't an idiot, she had seen the way Sam had looked after talking to Gaia the day she got slashed. The way he had said her name and the look in his eyes when he said it, Heather would never forget. So here she was at 2:50pm climbing up the stairs to Sam's room, ready to confront him. If he's not there I'm gonna have to go over to the park Heather shuddered.
The park still scared her, even now in broad daylight. He's probably playing with those chess freaks again. Great, that's the last thing I need. I'll probably have to wait until he's done playing too. Heather was getting really agitated now, she had already knocked on the door 3 times with no answer. Fine! I'll go to the stupid park but for this he's gonna have to pay me back big…Heather thought as she stalked back the way she came.
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