Thanks for the support! I have most of this story mapped out mentally. I just haven't had the time.
Chapter Two:
Wright came into the apartment she shared with her roommates, Darla and Amy. She was opening a package as she entered living room.
"Another package from your secret admirer?" Darla said looking up from her book.
"He's not a secret admirer," she said. "He's an FBI agent helping me study law."
Amy looked up from typing on her laptop.
"You do realize how absolutely strange that sentence is?"
"I know, but he's sweet and cares."
"Are there any sparks?" Darla asked.
"He's only a year into the FBI and I just started law school. Neither of really have time to date."
Wright opened the package completely.
"Notes on tort reform. Excellent!"
"Only you would be excited about tort reform notes," Darla said.
Amy tilted her head thoughtfully.
"I don't know much about the FBI, but from you've said, he's our age. Isn't he a little young to be a field agent?"
"I also said he's a super genius. What agency wouldn't want a super genius?"
"Why doesn't he email you these notes then?" Darla asked.
"He's not overly fond of email," Wright said. "It's sweet that he sends me notes since he's missed our last two study sessions."
"Have you paid him anything?" Amy asked.
"I've tried," she said. "But he won't accept cash. He said he's doing it for fun."
"That is a strange definition of fun," Darla said. "Are you sure he doesn't feel anything for you?"
"It hasn't come up," Wright said.
"What about you Chloe?" Amy asked. "Do you like him?"
Wright blushed. "I don't have time to date!"
"That doesn't answer the question," Darla said.
"Are you my med school friends or law students?" Wright asked.
"You pick up a thing or two from hearing you practicing notes," Darla said.
"And you still haven't answered question," Amy said.
"He's cute, but I'm not interested!" Wright said. "I am hanging on to law school by a thread even with Spencer's help. I need to stay focused on the task at hand."
"But afterwards?" Amy asked.
"If he's still available, then maybe," she said with a shrug.
"Look Chloe," Darla said. "If you want something maybe you should go after it now."
"I want my law degree!" she shouted. "Everything else is secondary."
"It's your life Chloe," Amy said. "We've known you since we were freshmen together in the crappiest dorm in Georgetown undergrad. We only want what's best for you."
Wright smiled.
"I know. Thanks guys."
"Stop before it gets mushy," Darla said.
Wright went into her room with her notes.
…
"Hey."
Wright spun around and jumped.
"Sorry," Reid said.
"No, hi!" she said delightedly. "You live by Van Ness too?"
"Capital Plaza Apartments. You?"
"Admiral Street Complex. One of my roommates has an uncle who dabbles in real estate."
"Interesting," Reid said as a subway car arrived. "That's me."
"Me too," she said. "I'm going to Quantico on a class trip."
"Are you meeting Dorothy Jeffries?"
"You seem to know everything as usual," she said as they got on.
"I try to," he said. "I'm sorry I haven't been available the last two times. I hope the notes I sent are helpful."
"They were extremely helpful and don't forget you have refused every attempt I have made at paying you."
"I like to help you," he said with a shrug. "Law is intricate and fascinating. It has been said the best way to master something is through teaching and I enjoy mastering things."
"Listen," she said suddenly. "You're an incredible guy, I just don't have time for a relationship right now and I don't know if you feel anything for me but I am barely hanging to law school and this is all I've ever wanted so I'm just not in the head space to date until I graduate, okay?"
Reid stared at her.
"I'm impressed you managed to say that all in one breath."
"I was on the swim team in high school," she said blushing.
"I have never felt anything for you," he said. "I just see you as an incredibly determined young woman who I enjoy helping. That is all."
"I'm glad to clear the air then," she said.
"Me too," he said.
They stood together in companionable silence.