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The L Word
Chapter 5
Liking What You See
As Eddie hit the alarm for his truck, Gina's eyes lit up.
"Is this you?" Gina asked with an excited lift to her voice.
"Yeah. This is me." Eddie responded.
"I have one exactly like it." Gina replied.
"Exactly like it?" Eddie needed assurance.
"Same make, model, color… What's this an '01?" Gina asked.
"Yeah! It is!" Eddie exclaimed as he opened the passenger door for Gina.
"See. Great minds think alike." Gina said as she swung her legs in the truck before Eddie closed her door.
(Eddie's thoughts)
Okay. She has the same truck as you. That's one thing in common. Let's see if she can move up on the fineness scale.
Eddie climbs in and they go off into the surprisingly cool August night. After a moment or two of silence, Gina decides to break the ice.
"So Raven tells me you're studying music in Philadelphia." Gina said.
"The School of Music. It's a great school. I just wish sometimes I didn't have to go so far away from home." Especially now that I met you.
"I know. Home for me is San Bernardino. It's not cross-country like you're doing but I don't go home as much as I should." Gina said before returning to the previous subject. "So you want to be the next Jay-Z?" I like big guys! Yummy!
"Try the first Big E." Eddie answered. Gina laughed at his reply. "I want to make my own mark; producing, writing, performing, whatever it takes. I just love music. How about you? What are you studying?"
"Journalism. I want to be a reporter… an anchor actually."
"There's something else there though. I can feel it." Eddie sensed Gina had a hidden talent.
"Like what?" Gina replied.
"Like you're hiding a gift."
"You've known me for all of 10 minutes and you can tell that I'm hiding something?" Gina asked with a smirk. Eddie shot her a knowing look. Wow! Cute and perceptive. Not bad at all.
"Okay. So maybe I play a little piano."
"And…"
"And what? Gina shot back, but Eddie was not letting her off the hook. "And I sing a little."
"Bingo. That's what I thought." Eddie said as he mentally thumped his chest. "How about a sample?"
"You're not worthy yet." Gina flirtatiously dismissed Eddie. Her disarming smile, however, left little doubt that she was just playing. "But keep working on it."
"I intend to." Eddie's words hung thickly in the air.
"So Big E… I know you've got some music in here." Gina said.
"My conversation not captivating enough for you?" Eddie replied with a sarcasm usually reserved for Raven and Chelsea.
"Of course it is. I'm just saving some for dinner. That's all." Gina replied with a raised eyebrow.
Eddie leaned over toward Gina and reached behind her seat to pull out his CD portfolio and handed it to her. "Ladies choice." Eddie said. Now this ought to tell me something about her. Eddie thought as he fixed his eyes on the road, though his thoughts were still on the beautiful brunette to his right. He was very surprised when he heard the first notes of his date's musical selection.
Jay-Z and Linkin Park – Encore
(Jay-Z speaking)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
(Jay-Z hook)
Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cookin raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
(Singing)
Now what the hell are you waitin for
(Jay-Z verse)
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, n- make some noise
"I love Jay-Z! I'm sure Raven told you!" Gina elevated her voice to be heard over the blaring music.
"No but I know now!" Eddie replied with a smile as Gina bounced and swayed to the music.
Eddie turned down the music and leaned in Gina's direction. "Can you keep a secret?"
"Yeah!" Gina said.
"Flip to the back of the portfolio and take out the black CD." Eddie said to Gina. She did as she was told. Gina was about to put the CD in when Eddie grabbed her hand.
"This is not due out in stores until November, so you didn't hear this track from me."
"Where'd you get it?" Gina asked.
"I have a… friend that got a copy for me."
Eddie pulled into the restaurant parking lot and parked as Gina slid the CD into the player.
Horns blaring
This Is State Of Emergency
What You Want Me To Do? Im Sorry!
I'm Back..hehehe
Uh, Huh Uh, Lets Go Get 'em Just
Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey
Show Me What You Got, Lil Mama
Show Me What You Got, Pretty Lady
Show Me What You Got, Shorty
Show Me What You Got, Baby
Hands Up And.. Waves, Waves, Waves, Waves
"OH SHIT!" Gina exclaimed then caught herself as Eddie started laughing. "I'm sorry… that's my boy Jay-Z! This is his new album?"
"Just the first single."
The sounds of Jay-Z's Show Me What You Got set Gina off as she rocked and bounced to the beat. Eddie simply watched in amazement in discovering her musical weakness. The song finished playing.
"You have got to let me have that! Please!" Gina begged.
"I can't. Technically, I'm not supposed to have it. But if you're good at dinner, I'll play it on the way to the movie."
"If you're good at dinner, we won't need to go to the movies." Gina said. Why did you just say that. Now he's gonna think you're some kind of slut. Don't blow this trying to be cute!
Eddie smiled as he got out and went around to let Gina out. They went to the restaurant and had dinner. During the course of dinner they traded information on family. Eddie explained that his parents were divorced and Gina told Eddie about her parent's soon-to-be finalized divorce. Gina also let Eddie in on what life was like being the third of five girls in the family, always fighting for attention.
They talked for two and a half hours before Eddie realized that they had missed the movie. On the way back to the truck they decided that after a great dinner, it was a little late for a movie at that point and decided to call it a night.
"Gina… Raven, Chelsea and I were going to have a movie night tomorrow in their room. Would you like to join us?" Eddie asked as they headed back to campus.
"I'd love to. What time?"
"Around 7. We try to get in at least two movies. I'm bringing over some pizza and we're just gonna chill."
"That sounds great." Gina replied then paused for a moment. "I know I'm supposed to save this for when we say goodnight, but I had a great time this evening. And I'm not even gonna steal your Jay-Z CD even though I want to." She began laughing before she could finish her thought.
"I had a good time too. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself." Eddie said with a warm smile as he continued to drive into the Berkeley night.
Chelsea had gone to the lounge to pop some microwave popcorn since they were not allowed to have microwaves in their dorm rooms. She was leaving the lounge with her popcorn in hand when she heard the elevator bell ring. She shot out of the lounge like a cannon and sprinted to her room.
"Rae!" Chelsea whisper-yelled to her sleeping roommate. "Rae! Wake up! I think Eddie and Gina are back!"
"Edd… and G…" A very groggy Raven responded. Then as if someone had thrown a switch… "Eddie and Gina?" She said as she sprung out of bed and ran over to their door which Chelsea had cracked open to just a sliver giving them a small but unobstructed view of Gina's door. In a matter of seconds, Eddie and Gina appeared in the sliver.
"Thank you again for a great evening." Gina said with her back facing her own door. She leaned in to whisper. "And thank you for the Jay-Z preview."
"Thank you for going out to dinner with me and you can get a preview anytime." Eddie said as Gina raised her eyebrow while focusing on something behind Eddie. "What's wrong?"
"Don't turn around." Gina said in a whisper. "I think we're being watched."
Across the hall, Raven and Chelsea are trying to listen in.
"What are they saying?" Chelsea asked in a whisper.
"Do I look like I have super hearing like Superman? I don't know." Raven responded in a sharp whisper.
Eddie wanted to turn around but he was too busy looking at Gina looking up at him.
"They are forever looking for a show." Eddie commented about his two friends.
"Well it's a good thing I have something to show them." Gina gently grabbed Eddie by the collar of his jacket and pulled him in for a long goodnight kiss. After several moments, they broke apart. "I'll see you tomorrow. Good night."
Raven and Chelsea looked at each other and started giggling about Eddie's goodnight kiss. They were so giddy, they didn't see Eddie step away from Gina's door.
THUNK!
Chelsea got smacked in the side of the head by the opening door, losing her balance and tumbling into Raven. Both of them hit the floor.
"Oww! Man!" Chelsea bellowed as she held the side of her head, reminiscent of the time Chelsea and Eddie spied on Raven and Andre. Raven was flat on her back looking up at Chelsea then at Eddie standing in the doorway. Raven then looked down and realized that all she has on is her bra and panties.
"TURN AROUND AND CLOSE THE DOOR!" Raven screamed. Eddie was frozen for a moment, never having seen either Raven or Chelsea in so much as one-piece bathing suit let alone their skivvies. "I SAID TURN AROUND! YA NASTY PERVERT!" Eddie was quickly snapped out of his trance and spun around shutting the door. Chelsea stood up and walked up behind him.
"Get a good look, Costanza?" Chelsea said referring to a Seinfeld episode where George was ogling a 15-year old girl that was well endowed and the girl's father caught George looking at her.
"I'm sorry!" Eddie said to both of them. "But DAMN!"
Raven grabbed her robe and threw it on. "I don't know whether to thank you for the compliment or knock your dumb behind out!" Raven said as she feverishly tied her robe together.
"Well if two somebodies weren't so nosy, I wouldn't have barged in! You didn't have to spy! I'd have told you everything!"
"We just wanted to see for ourselves." Chelsea said, sitting down on her bed.
"Well it went great! She's coming to movie night!" Eddie beamed.
"Are you… glowing? Is he glowing?" Raven said.
"Either that or he's using some kick-ass foundation!" Chelsea said.
"Ha Ha… Ha…Ha. Very funny. Joke all you want, but that girl is a keeper." Eddie said.
"After one date, I'm sure Laura thought George Bush was smart and charming and well… just don't go ordering invitations yet." Raven said.
Eddie walked over to Raven. He smashed her cheeks with both hands and shook her head from side to side. "Raven, Raven, Raven. You worry too much. I'll be fine. She IS fine. All… is good. MUUAAAH!" Eddie planted a big overblown kiss on her lips before making his way to the door. "I'll see y'all tomorrow at 7." Eddie opened the door and turned to leave when he stopped and turned his head around. "By the way, Rae… Nice rack!"
"GET OUT! Raven yelled as she threw a small, but weighty decorative pillow from her bed at Eddie's head. Eddie shut the door just before it reached him.
"Well Rae… It is a nice rack." Chelsea deadpanned.
"And here I thought your Biscuithead days were behind you Chels." Raven said in an exhausted tone.
"I like your biscuits much better." Chelsea eased over to Raven. "Raaaaaaae?" Chelsea drew out Raven's nickname.
"Don't start none, won't be none!" Raven warned. Chelsea moved closer. Raven found it hard to resist the adorable redhead. "Well Rae…" Raven said to herself as she eyed Chelsea's chest. "It is a nice rack."
Chelsea smiled. "That's it. Come to momma!"
I think that's enough for Chapter 5. You have an imagination. I'll let you fill in the blanks on what happens after that. I've got other fish to fry in Chapter 6. Stay tuned. PLEASE REVIEW. Thank you for being here.
