A Blessing in Disguise Ch. 9

Theresa remained silent, waiting to see what Fox did next. He gently placed on her the bed and leaned in. Their faces were only about two inches apart. Fox was too focused on Theresa's beautiful dark brown eyes to notice Theresa licking her lips in hope for a kiss.

"Good night sweetie," Fox said as placed a soft kiss on Theresa's right cheek. He used all his self-control to stop himself from kissing her. He wanted that moment to be special and memorable. Theresa, disappointed at what didn't happen responded with, "Sweet dreams honey."

"Honey. I like the sound of that. You should call me that more often." Fox winked and gave a devious smile.

"Only if you're good," commented Theresa.

Fox laughed at the remark. "Aren't I always?"

"No comment. My mom told me to never lie," teased Theresa.

Placing both hands on this heart, "Oh, you just shot an arrow through my heart."

Theresa grabbed one of the pillows on the bed and threw it at Fox. "Enough of this. Go to bed."

"Only if you insist," replied Fox cheerfully as he sat on the bed and began to pull the covers over himself.

Pushing Fox away, Theresa commented, "Fox, you never seem to surprise me. What's next? Are you going to request a night cap?"

Shrugging his shoulders, "It was worth a try. Can't blame a boy for trying. I guess this is the finally goodnight."

"Good night," Theresa stated as she snuggled the blanket over her.

Fox turned off the lights and closed the door behind him. It was fun flirted with Theresa for good old time sake. With Theresa still on his mind, he knew it was pointless trying to fall asleep. Walking towards the living, Fox searched for the TV remote.

Theresa tossed and turned in bed. Looking at the clock, she noticed that it has been about an hour since Fox was in the room. She already missed his company. 'This is ridiculous! How can I miss him when he's in the same house?' As hard as she tried to fall asleep, Fox's image appeared in her mind. She couldn't get him off her mind no matter how hard she tried. And believe it, she tried everything. Finally giving up, she got out of bed and walked towards the kitchen.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Fox turned his head, seeing Theresa walking towards him. "Theresa, why are you up so late?"

"I could be asking you the same thing?" responded Theresa.

"I couldn't sleep."

"Same here."

"Too many thoughts are flowing through my mind," replied Fox truthfully.

"Oh...It's about her isn't it?" questioned Theresa disappointedly as she took a seat next to Fox. 'Please get over her soon Fox. I don't want to compete with someone who is a distant memory. How am I suppose to compete with that.'

"Actually, I think I'm finally over her. No, I'm totally and completely over her," Fox announced.

Feeling relieved, Theresa put her hand on Fox's leg. "I'm so happy for you Fox. May I ask what caused you to have a change of heart? It seems kind of sudden if you asked me."

"Actually, it's not something, but someone," announced Fox.