Spookychild’s writings

“Okay,” He said at last. He nodded in the growing darkness. “I will take a nap.” He began to reach for his gun. “But you have to hold the gun.” She began to protest. But he put his hand on her right arm. “And as soon as that star, Venus actually, disappears.” He pointed. “I want you to wake me up.”

Shauna gazed upward, trying to follow his finger. Her mouth fell open. Gerald looked at her and could see her gazing up with her mouth gaped. His heart melted, he wanted to scoop her up and kiss her. His left hand ached to run along her back to her left shoulder and gently tug her back against himself.

Shauna sensed him looking at her. She looked at him. Instantly she felt her stomach twist. He was gazing at her in such an obvious observing way. But she told herself she didn’t know he liked her. She only thought he did because she wanted him to like her. She tried to talk over the embarrassment. “The blue star?” She asked, pointing.

Gerald was transfixed. He didn’t want to sleep. “Yes. The blue star.” He said but he wasn’t looking at the stars. He was looking at Shauna. He was pretty sure she was embarrassed by his gaze. And if she were embarrassed that meant she felt something when he was looking at her. He lowered his hand.

Shauna knew he was still looking at her. Finally she gave up and she faced him. “I am sorry.” She said.

Gerald wrinkled his brow. “For what?” he asked in surprise.

“I am sorry, I don’t know very much about science or practical things. I know it would be easier if I did.” she felt a sudden sting of tears.