Category : Books-Fiction

Sub Category : Romance

"Gosh, I can't believe..." I said. "Yeah..." he said. "Sooooo..." I responded after a long silence. "Wanna, order or something?" "Yes." He said. "I would like a... salad." He said. "Spicy chicken wings and ranch please." I said "oh, and a lobster to go. I've been saving money up lately." He said proudly. I ate the juicy chicken and heard something. Rob blushed and smiled awkwardly. I knew what it was and blushed. "Excuse me." He said and ran to the bathroom. I laughed. I liked him, I knew I did. But... did I like him that way? I didn't know, the topic never really came up... until then. My heart beat quickly. If I liked him, then it would be awkward. If I didn't, it would still be awkward. He came back from the bathroom and laughed. I paused, then, I laughed too. I finished my chicken and we went to the cinema. Rob put the lobster and butter in his backpack. We ironic saw a superhero movie. I was about to dip some chicken in the butter. He was dipping his lobster in the butter and our hands touched. We blushed at the awkward moment but laughed. The movie was great. We walked outside but noticed it was raining. "Don't worry." He said. He put a sweater over my head. "But what about you?" I asked. He laughed. "Don't worry, this suit is waterproof." He said. We had to walk home together so Rob could keep the sweater over my head. I was finally home when Rob did something completely unpredictable... and he kissed me. He just, kissed me. Out of the blue. And suddenly... I liked him that way. "I'm... I'm so sorry." He ran off and cried. "What was I thinking!" He said. I ran after him "Wait, Rob!" I grabbed his arm and turned him around. "Oh Rob, how could a certified genius be so stupid! You don't have to be sorry!" I said. "Yes I do!" He pulled himself away. "You're not the only person who has secrets, from their friends, their families, the public! I have a secret! A secret that defies all science! I have a secret that nobody knows about! Not even my own mother, nor you! I can't change it, or get rid of it! I can just dream of stopping it! I have a secret Penny!" He stopped with tears in his eyes. "I have a secret. I have a secret. I have a secret! An awful secret, and you would hate me for keeping it." He cried. "No, I won't. Tell me." "No! Not until I find the cure!" He cried. "Cure?" I asked. He sobbed and said, "Penny... you've got cancer."