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For A Reason
Chapter Seven "Flirtations"
Theresa was in the middle of writing an essay when she felt someone watching her and looked up.
"Hi Ethan. You're mom and dad are in with Fox."
"I'll go see them in a minute. I couldn't help but watch you while you were working. I've never seen someone concentrate so hard when writing a paper. Did you know that when you're thinking you get this little crease in your forehead and you frown?"
Theresa was surprised at what he said. 'I wonder if he's flirting with me.' "Really? I didn't know that. I'm surprised Fox didn't tell me, he usually notices all my little quirks."
"It's pretty cute, actually."
'Oh my God, he is flirting with me.' She decided to change the subject before things went too far. "So, Fox tells me that you're almost finished with your first year of college and that you want to be a lawyer."
Ethan noticed that she had changed the subject but didn't want to say anything. "Yeah, I've got about seven or so more years of school left after this year."
"Ouch. That's a lot of school, even for me."
"Have you decided what you want to go to college for?"
"Well, I'm really interested in fashion design, but I also like journalism. I've worked on the school paper since I was a freshman and have been on the yearbook staff since last year. But I've also been the costume designer for all the school plays for two years."
"Wow, you're one busy girl. I don't know if I've ever heard of a fashion designing journalist, but I'm sure you could pull it off," he said with a smile.
"I don't think I'll do both. I'm just gonna play it by ear 'til school starts in the fall and I have to make a decision on which type of school I apply for. Who knows, maybe I'll apply to both types and see which one accepts me first."
"Sounds like a plan. Well, as much as I am enjoying our conversation I better head into Fox's room to see everyone and let you get back to your work. I'll see you later, okay?"
"Alright, bye Ethan."
Once he left Theresa started back on her essay, but she couldn't stop thinking about him. He was very cute and he did seem interested in her. She was debating on whether or not to do anything about it when she saw him walking towards her again.
"Well, that was a short visit," she said.
"I haven't been in yet. I wanted to ask you something first."
"Okay, what is it?"
"Well, I know we just met, but you're really nice and I know my family likes you. Um, what I'm trying to say is, would you like to go out sometime? Like for dinner, or lunch, or a movie, or coffee or whatever."
Theresa couldn't believe that he just asked her out. "Uh, can I think about it first Ethan?"
He was a little surprised by her answer but figured she was shocked by him asking. "Sure, take however long you want. I guess I better go see how Fox and my parents are doing."
He left again and this time Theresa couldn't even think about her essay. She put her books back in her bag and just sat there.
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