– May I know what are you doing Carm?

– Shane I know those were your friends on the phone and for the way you freaked they were probably coming over or something, and I don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable. There’s no need of that. I know that I’m a nerd and I also know what would make to you, you know, to be seen with some ugly girl like me.

Shane frowned assuming a “what the fuck” look. She had never thought that Carmen was ugly, never. She was pretty sure Carmen was very, very bizarre and maybe even too nerdy, but not for a second she had considered her as ugly.

– Carmen you’re not ugly.

– Don’t fuck with me Shane…

– I’m being serious. You’re not ugly. You’re beautiful in fact.

– Shane…

– No. Listen to me. I’ve been an asshole okay? I know that. And I’m sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable though that was never my intention. I was being selfish and caring more about my reputation than my relationship with you. And the truth is that… that… I like it…  I like how you are and I like being with you. You know I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t want to.

As Shane spoke she would made step by step closer to Carmen until she was right in front of her, so near she could feel Carmen’s warmth.

– I like how I am when I’m with you and I like how you make me feel. You make me feel like I’m a better person Carm and…

Carmen was looking straight into Shane’s eyes, disarming her little by little. Suddenly she rested a hand in Shane’s cheek making her shiver.

– I don’t make you feel that Shane, you are that.

And it was so caring. Carmen was so caring with her. Always.

– No. Listen. What I’m trying to say is-

And Shane saw those beautiful dark eyes staring right into hers and couldn’t think of anything else than being able to see right into them. She kept staring while the air become even more heavy. There was a tension between them that didn’t seem to stop growing.