Chapter 2:
They had been walking for seventeen minutes and thirty-four seconds. Yet, in that time, Rena had managed to drive Sylar up a wall. She wasn't talking, she was completely silent. The thing that bothered him was the glances she kept stealing. Sure, he had stolen a few too, but it was a pointless game that no one was going to win. He decided that he needed to break the silence in order to keep all his hair on his head.
"So Rena," Sylar started, not quite sure what to say. "Have you ever read the book Activating Evolution?" As soon as he asked, he regretted it. What if she figured it out? What if she reported him?
She gave him a puzzled look. "Yeah, I've read it. Ya know, I was curious about some stuff. I went to the bookstore, and what do ya know. They have three freaking aisles of genetics!" Rena crossed her eyes and stuck out her tongue.
Sylar couldn't help but laugh, she sure was entertaining. "I read it a few months ago," he stated, looking down at her. 'She's also short, maybe 5'2.' He noted.
"It really opens your eyes, doesn't it Gabe?" she asked, looking far away for a moment. "There were things I was curious about, but everyone seemed to be in denial that we could change. But then, I see 'Activating Evolution, by Dr. Suresh' the book immediately had my undivided attention."
"Curiosity killed the cat." Sylar stated, not overlooking the fact she called him 'Gabe' instead of 'Gabriel'.
"Satisfaction brought it back." Rena said, giving a grin.
Sylar liked her; she was easy to talk to once you cracked her barrier. So, he started asking her anything he could think of, even if it was stupid. He asked where she was from, where she wanted to go, if she was going to travel, he even asked her what her favorite made-up saying was.
"Hey Gabe, we're here." Rena stated, stopping in front of the studio. Sylar frowned, not realizing they had been talking for so long.
"Rena," he started, but stopped. He couldn't think of anything to say, he couldn't even get a 'thank you' out.
She gave him a small smile, thinking it funny that he was so confused. "I'll see ya around, Gabe." Rena winked at him and kept walking down the sidewalk, not looking back.
When she had turned the corner, he lifted his arm up and looked at the card she had slipped into his hand.
'Free lease apartment. One bedroom, one bathroom, full kitchen, dining room, and living room. For more information, call…'
The card stated everything he needed in big, bold letters. He only had one thought on his mind though.
'I wonder if Rena lives there?'