Chapter 7
After the movie ended, everyone realized how late it was and they decided it was time to go to sleep. At least that's what Amita and Charlie had said. However, they needed to talk.
"Goodnight Don" Charlie called down the hall before closing his door, and turning to sit on the bed next to Amita. They sat there in an uncomfortable silence, both wanting to start, neither willing to do so. Finally after sitting there for ten minutes, Amita caved and started
"I have no clue how to start or even how to put it in a way that won't be dangerous if this talk doesn't turn out how I want it too" Amita ran out of words and couldn't look at Charlie. Just as she was going to run into the bathroom and lock herself in, Charlie's hand took hers and encouraged her to continue. She took a deep breath and said everything before her mind could kick in and tell her to shut up "I love you. I've loved you since I started reading your work. I came to Calsci to work with you. My dreams came true when you became my thesis advisor. I love you Charles Eppes" Amita closed her eyes waiting for the awkward 'I'm sorry, I don't feel the same'. Oh god why did I say that? I could've just said I like you but no you had to say the l-o-v-e word. I've scare him off before, I even-
"I love you too" Charlie replied quietly. He looked at Amita, willing her to look at him
"What? Did you just say that you love me too?" Amita asked quietly, thinking she had heard wrong, praying that she hadn't
"I love you, Amita Ramanujan" Charlie said leaning over, kissing her softly
"Oh you don't know how long I've waited for you to say that" Amita spoke, joy filling her voice, where the disbelief and hope had just been
"You don't know how long I've wanted to say that. I didn't think you liked me back"
"I can't believe you" She laughed and gently shoved him "Even after all those long stares…"
"Long stares? Is that what they were? I thought your were staring off into space after I had bored you" They laughed for a few moments, and Amita went to shove him again but Charlie caught her hands and their eyes locked again. They kissed for long time and right before they drifted off into sleep together Amita couldn't help but think, who would have thought such a good thing could come out of my fear, though I don't think I'll be scared anymore.
THE END
A/N: Maybe if I get a lot of reviews, I'll write a sequel ;-)