13. Getting Closer(past)

Days in and days out Rex and Ann met regularly to study as part of their contact. During those their learning time, Ann and Rex got closer together to each other. They no longer send glares to each other way nor do they loathe each other but rather, they send themselves secret glances and smiles.

Judith who had been the few to notice the change in Ann decided to question her new found behavior one hot weekend afternoon when they were hanging out at Ann’s apartment. They hardly hangout this days because Ann usually falls asleep during her free time after her night duties but today was different, Ann returned to meet Judith at her doorstep.

“So Ann? I’ve been noticing changes about you lately and it’s a bit strange, it seems you are glowing.” Judith verbalized suspiciously.

Ann sat up alert instantly and her defense up, her hands were feeling wet and sweaty, her heartbeat was off the roof and her eyes drafting from corner to corner. She was avoiding eye contact with her friend and looki