Life in the Stacks: A Library Drama part 23
April 7, 2010
Lola leaned into Kimberly.
“Why don’t you take Mica and get to know each other?” she whispered. “That way the dance isn’t way awkward.”
Kimberly blushed as she looked at Mica. “My mom will be here in a little bit, but do you want to go over there and talk till she gets here?” Kimberly pointed to a small table by the window.
Mica glanced from Kimberly to Zeb and shrugged. Kimberly sighed and grunted a little as she heaved her large backpack over her shoulder.
“Can I carry that for you?”
Kimberly looked up, startled. It was the first time she had heard Mica speak. His voice was deep and warm, and flowed over her like syrup on hot pancakes. “Yeah, thanks,” she muttered back.
Mica lifted her bag with ease and started towards the table.
“So, what do you do besides lift weights?” asked Kimberly.
Mica let out a light laugh. Kimberly liked the way it floated in the air.
“You’ll laugh if I tell you.”
“Try me.” She smiled.
“Lego robotics,” he said, folding a small scrap of paper.
“Wow,” said Kimberly. “I’ve seen those online. Very cool. I know I couldn’t do it.”
“I bet you could do anything you put your mind to,” said Mica handing her a small paper flower.
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Lola waited till the couple was seated before she turned to Zeb.
“Let’s go outside and talk.”
Zeb nodded and followed. Once outside, he swooped her up and kissed her hard. “I’ve been waiting all day to do that.”
“I can tell,” said Lola. “Now put me down, you big lug.”
Zeb sat her on the metal bench before sitting beside her. “Kimberly seems like a nice girl, are you sure you want to go through with this?”
Lola raised an eyebrow at Zeb. “Why wouldn’t I?”
“Well, it’s just that you don’t have any girl friends.”
“She deserves what she gets. Don’t forget what she and her friends did to me.” She ruffled his hair. Besides, you’re way more fun than any girl.”
“Don’t you think we should let Mica know? I don’t like keeping things from him,” said Zeb.
“It’s better if we don’t.” Lola kissed him gently. “Promise me you won’t tell.”
“As long as you keep doing that, my lips will be too busy to talk.”
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