Getting to Know You

As the Chemistry professor lectures on what is expected of his students, Theresa feels a nudge next to her, and looks over to find Ethan passing her a note. Looking up to make sure she isn't being watched, Theresa unfolds the note, and reads:

"Is this professor a dud, or what?"

Covering her mouth to prevent a laugh from escaping, Theresa writes back, "Yeah, he is. Looks like we're in for a long semester."

Passing the note back to Ethan, he reads the note and smiles at Theresa.

"Okay, so he has a cute smile, Theresa, but he still is rude and mean. I mean, come on, he pushed you in the hallway!" She thinks to herself.

"God, I hope this girl can get over my accident with her. She's really pretty. I hope we can work something out." Ethan thinks to himself.

As the class finally is dismissed, Theresa gathers her things and begins walking out of the classroom. As she goes outside to the fresh air, she hears her name being called.

"Hey, Theresa, wait up!"

She turns around, and is again greeted by Ethan. She smiles, and then asks, "What's up?"

"Well, are you in a hurry to go anywhere?"

She looks at her watch. "Nope, I'm waiting for my best friend to get out of her class, which should be in another 20 minutes or so. We're going to go grab some lunch."

"Well, would you like to sit at that bench with me while you wait?"

Thinking, Theresa comes up with a decision, "Alright, as long as you don't shove me off the bench."

Ethan smiles, to which Theresa begins to melt inside. "Deal."

Making their way to a bench, they sit down and Ethan takes the opportunity to stare at Theresa again.

"You're staring."

"I can't help it. You're a very beautiful woman, Theresa."

"Do you use that line on all the girls you've had?" She asks.

"No. I haven't dated in a while. I was hurt by a former girlfriend, and so it's taken me a while to get back into the swing of things."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"well, life goes on, right?"

"Right."

"So, tell me about yourself?" Ethan asks curiously.

"Well, I have 3 brothers and a sister. My papa died when I was younger, so my mother has had to raise all of us on her own. She truly is an inspiration to me. Um, I want to be a fashion designer after I graduate from here. What about you?"

"Well, I have two sisters who are away in Europe. My parents are together, but might as well live in separate houses, since they don't get along."

"That's so sad. Marriage should be something sacred and precious, not something that is destroyed."

Looking into her eyes, Ethan begins to feel a connection with Theresa. "We agree on that, Theresa. Anyway, my father is insistent that I finish my law degree soon so that I can take over the family business."

"Is that what you see yourself doing for the rest of your life?"

Ethan pauses as he thinks of this carefully. "Well, I have no choice..."

"You always have a choice, Ethan. Life is all about making choices."

"Good point."

"Yeah, I'm usually right about stuff like this. I call it fate. If something is meant to happen, it will."

"Good motto to live by."

"Thanks."

Looking up, Theresa spots Whitney coming out of the main building.

"Well, I see my friend, so I must go. I'll see you on Wednesday for Chemistry."

"You bet."

After Theresa leaves, Ethan ponders on one thought, "God, Theresa, will you still like me after you find out I'm a Crane?"

Coming Up

Theresa learns the truth about Ethan!

What will her reaction be?

Please R/R