"What just happened," Nova mumbled to herself. She didn't know, but she kind of liked it.
She changed her focus to the news that was still on the TV when the story about her came on. The anchorwoman discussed the details of Nova's incident. “It is confirmed that a bear is responsible for this murder, along with the man on 11 th Street,” the anchorwoman explained. She went on to tell the audience to keep their eyes open and call authorities immediately, if the bear was seen.
For the next few weeks, things were odd between Nova and Jeremy. The two went back to their own homes and went about their normal lives. He texted her here and there, and they small talked each time. Nevertheless, the two continued to think about each other as the days passed. All Jeremy wanted to do was talk about the events that occurred, however he was terrified of what Nova would say. He wanted nothing more to be with her, however he understood how difficult that would be.
Jeremy made his way over to Nova’s apartment. He didn’t know if she was there or not, but he didn’t care. Sitting and thinking about what Nova was doing was too much for him. He climbed into his red Jeep Wrangler and sped off down the road. His mind was going much faster than the car. What was he going to say? How was Nova going to respond regardless of what he said? Jeremy pulled up to Nova’s apartment building and put his car in park. He didn’t get out of the car at first, rather he stared at the door that led to Nova’s apartment. “Just do it,” Jeremy egged himself on. His palms grew clammy and his legs began to shake. Just a few hundred feet away, Nova sat comfortably watching TV. He climbed out of his car, walked to the door and pressed the button that notified Nova that someone was there.
“Hello?” Nova’s voiced beamed through the intercom system.
Chapter Four: Quick Run
Jeremy sat on Nova’s red couch. She was fixing some tea for the two of them. She went on about her day. “I’ve started a new painting, I can’t wait for you to see it,” Nova beamed. Jeremy loved hearing about her works of art. He always believed that she had the most beautiful paintings he’d ever seen. She used such beautiful paintings to express how she felt and Jeremy loved that about her. In the beginning, that’s how Jeremy started falling for her. At Camp Kensington, where the two met, Nova showed him one of the first paintings she ever did. He was immediately inspired by Nova and wanted to paint and draw just like she. Jeremy, however, went down the tattoo road and start putting sketches together and studying the art of tattooing. He always thanked Nova for his motivation and success with art.
She handed him a green and white striped coffee mug, which was filled with chai tea. It was always one of Jeremy’s favorites and Nova obviously knew that. They had small chit chat. Jeremy asked her how she was doing and Nova told him much better she was doing. “I’m glad he’s gone,” Nova revealed to Jeremy. Her eyes filled with tears. She was referring to her ex-boyfriend who had harassed her. “I thought he was going to kill me,” Nova began to cry. Jeremy could tell they were tears of relief. Nova wasn’t scared, nor did she look like she was sad in anyway. She was finally rid of a person that she feared every day. She could go on peacefully, thanks to Jeremy.
He leaned forward and wiped away the tears that fell down Nova’s face. She smiled and thanked him. Jeremy scooted himself closer to Nova and wrapped his arms around her. He felt her entire body relax and she fell into him. Their hug gave Jeremy all the confidence in the world. He lifted Nova’s body and laid a huge kiss upon her lips. In no time, Nova’s legs were wrapped around Jeremy’s wasted. He laid on top of her and grinded himself into Nova. They both began breathing heavily and undressing one another.