The Same

Angela VO* I always felt like I needed an invitation to the Krakow's. It just seemed so organized and structured, like anything that wasn't planned ahead of time might upset the equilibrium holding the household together. That's why I never really went over or always called first…usually.

"What are you doing here?" Brian snapped.

"I just wanted to return your bicycle pump."

"Thanks…but you've like, had this for over a year. I already bought another one."

Brian VO* Chase didn't realize that she was single handedly the most annoying yet important variable in my constant life. Maybe…actually she was the whole project…I don't know. All I do know is that she had…like the power to change everything…maybe even me.

"Why did you avoid me all day? If you're mad at me…just tell me, Krakow."

"I don't appreciate you telling Catalano that there's…like this big reason why I wrote that letter. I mean…he came wanting to like…talk."

"Isn't there?"

"What?"

"Wasn't there a reason?"

"You don't have to tell him that! I still have like, this tutor relationship with him. I have to see him on a regular basis…is what I'm saying. Besides…why does it matter if there was a reason? It obviously, like, plays NO part in your life."

"That's not true."

"Then what were you doing with him today? I mean…what are you doing?"

Angela VO* There was that question again. I think my life rotated around it.

"Were you just thanking me for the letter, or something…when you snuck into my bedroom last night? I mean…sneaking into people's bedrooms…is that like, something you do?"

"Krakow…shut up."

"I mean…what is that? I don't understand you, Chase! You're so self absorbed." Brian stated sarcastically, arms flailing as he walked into his kitchen.

"I'm sorry." Angela said softly, walking up behind Brian.

"What!" Brian shouted as he turned around. Not realizing Angela was right behind him, he bumped her. Embarrassed that he had shouted, his demeanor was thrown by her closeness. "What?" he repeated less abrasively.

"You're right…I'm sorry." Tears began to fill her eyes.

Brian VO* I didn't expect like a real reaction from her. Now she really looked…well she looked…what were we talking about?

"I don't know how I went all day without saying anything to him…because I was thinking about it…like all day…thinking of how to bring it up, or whatever." Angela tried to explain.

"Bring what up?"

"You Brian…I mean, this…" Angela paused trying to find a way to explain, "Why can't you just tell me how you feel…about me?" she looked up at Brian who stood speechless.

"You already know." Brian moaned, leaning against the counter.

"I just want to hear it…from you."

"Angela…I…uh," Brian released a deep sigh, looking around the room nervously as Angela took another step closer. "It's like I think about you all the time and it's not because I want to…it's like, I need to…like I need you." Brian exhaled deeply.

"Brian." Angela said, moving his gaze to her. "That was nice."

Brian remained quite, staring down at her. Angela slowly moved closer to him. Gently moving one hand up and around his neck, she pulled him to her and he followed voluntarily. Their lips joined and Angela instantly began to kiss him. Quickly falling into a rhythm, Brian placed his hands on her hips and held her.

Angela VO* While kissing I always figured you could just be absorbed by the other person…like, instantly know what they were thinking…as if you could have the exact same thought and you'd feel…you know…like one. I always had the hardest time deciphering Jordan…like I could never break the code or something. I probably spent almost every moment kissing him trying to know what he was thinking…while we were kissing. So, I don't know if I ever really felt the kiss. I felt Brian…and instead of worrying about what he was thinking I just felt absorbed by him…like we were the same.

Pulling apart, Brian began to smile sheepishly and the smile grew, to where he was almost laughing. Angela smiled back, happily.

Angela VO* Like I was saying…I didn't know if I was changing or if it was everyone around me. I think…now…that everything was changing…even me.