Thinking of Her in a New Light

"Hey, sport, dinner's ready!" Theresa yelled a few moments later.

Walking out to the kitchen, Ethan spots Theresa leaning over the oven, pulling out the lasagna.

How is it that I never realized how beautiful she truly is? God, I have to stop this, or I may do something I may later regret.

"Here I am. What can I do to help?"

Turning around, Theresa smiles at him. "Get some drinks for us."

"Right away." Scooting past Theresa, Ethan can't help but smell her flowery fragrance. "New perfume?" He asks as he makes his way to the fridge.

"Yup. It's called Love's Passion. I found it at the store today, and bought it."

"Smells nice."

"Thanks."

Back up, Ethan, otherwise you're going to scare her. He thought to himself, making room in the kitchen for Theresa to get by him while he got them something to drink. God, what is going on with me?

Sitting down at the table across from Ethan, Theresa gives him a skeptical look. "Hey, are you sure you're okay? You look different."

Yeah, I'm different alright, when I suddenly realize that I have deeper feelings for you than I ever thought possible. "Of course I'm okay. Why wouldn't I be?"

"Just making sure."

Smiling, Ethan takes a bite of the lasagna and moans. "Resa, this is by far the best you've ever made."

"Well, I do make one mean lasagna."

"Don't I know it. You could get me fat just by eating this alone."

"Oh, please, there's not one single ounce of fat on that cute body of yours."

Stunned by what she said, Ethan drops his fork onto the plate. "Cute body?"

Embarrassed, Theresa looks at him. "Did I say cute? I meant to say macho."

"That's news to me, that you think I'm cute."

"Oh, please. Don't go there." God, Theresa, what have you done now?

"Why not, it's rather fun. Theresa thinks I'm cuteeee! Yahoo!" Ethan chants as Theresa laughs.

"You are such a dork."

"Yeah, but you love me for being a dork. You wouldn't have me any other way."

The only way I'd have you, Ethan, is if you loved me as much as I love you…Whoa, where did that thought come from?

"Resa? Girl, are you okay?" Ethan says as he waves his hand in front of Theresa's face.

Shaking her thoughts away, Theresa smiles. "Yes, Ethan, I'm fine."

"Good, can't have anything happen to my best friend now, can I?"

"Best friend. Right. That's what we are. Just friends."

If only we were more, Theresa. "That's right."

Friends. Friends with Ethan. I have to remember that and stop thinking of him any other way. Theresa thinks to herself as she finishes eating dinner.

Coming Up

Theresa reflects on her growing attraction to Ethan

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