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Dr.redhead: I'm leaving in a few hours.
My stomach knotted. It's what I got for hanging on to the hope he'd finally agree to meet up. I’d been excited at the prospect of him possibly being the man meeting me yesterday for a trade, but the moment I saw Henry and a short human with brown hair, all hope died. His name was Edgar, not Frank. He didn't say much either, just handed me what I asked for and I gave him what I owed him.
Then there was a “thank you,” and “bye.” If it was Frank, I would've asked for another trade right then and there. Second-guessing what I should ask for wouldn't have happened either. But it wasn't him. It was the wrong doctor who was waiting on a delivery. Maybe I could still ask for what I wanted most anyway,if he came back for another trade. He was good looking and seemed nice enough. He had a strong handshake and contagious smile. But he still wasn't Frank.
I wouldn't get what I wanted out of Frank though, and that was confirmed by our chat yesterday. He saw me as a friend, and he didn't kiss his friends. He didn't like holding hands with anyone. The cuddling sounded possibly debatable but there was no way to know for sure. And if he was leaving and never coming back then it went from maybe to a definite no.
Sighing, I responded back.
Me: So, no stroll in the park together?
Dr.redhead: I'm afraid not. Maybe next time.
My heart skipped a beat.
Me: Are you coming back?
Dr.redhead: Maybe. I told my friend who works in a lab about the delivery, and he started making requests.
Me: What is in this delivery exactly?
Dr.readhead: Be on tomorrow and I might tell you.
Throwing my head back, I laughed. I would definitely be back. I enjoyed talking to him. It was the easiest part of my day. The danger I sometimes encountered on the way here was worth it. All to experience something other than loneliness and sadness. I didn't feel so limited when I spoke to him either. He made me feel like anything was possible. Like I too could have breakfast with friends and go for random strolls outside.
Me: Oh I see what you're doing.
Dr.redhead: Speaking of which, you said you'd tell me what your job is if I showed up today.
Me: I said maybe.
Dr.redhead: I should have known there was a catch.
Me: You should have. So tell me how your morning went. What did you see?
Dr.redhead: I took a walk in the park and read on the couch for a bit. I had pancakes for breakfast and ate way too many chips for lunch.
My smile was wide.
Me: I've never had pancakes before, and I tried walking in the park here but people kept making faces at me. I feel as welcomed here as I am in the human world sometimes.
Dr.redhead: No pancakes before? Well if we do ever meet we'll have to fix that. What about your day? Enjoy the ride here?
Me: It was long and exhausting as usual. I ran into a few delays but nothing major. Some grasslands really can't be trusted. Neither can fairies. They’re tricky little things. But getting fresh air is always nice.
So was getting to talk to him. I wasn't ready to head back, but I had to take care of stuff at home. I'd spent so much time traveling here, and on the computer, that I’d fallen behind on my chores.
Dr.redhead: Sounds like quite the day. What did you have for breakfast?
Me: Rilican eggs. They are these bird-like creatures who often nest in my backyard.
Dr.redhead: I'd like to try those someday.
Me: If we ever meet then I'll find a way to make you some.
We kept chatting about different things, never running out of topics. Some of his responses sounded flirty and I wasn't sure how to take them. I really didn't understand his definition of friendship.Is it not like the movies I've seen?Then again, I saw one recently where these friends supposedly had benefits. Maybe that's what we were?
Two hours went by, and I lost track of time, jumping out of my seat when I noticed it was already growing dark outside the library windows.
