#teddy01

The sound of Gemma’s heels clicking down the hallway sounded ominous to her, though that may have been more of the task she had set out to do. She entered the cafeteria with a toss of her hair, a bundle of three dozen roses, a massive box of valentine’s chocolates, and a bottle of champagne in her arms. The entrance was dramatic, yes, but...well, that was Gemma’s entire thing. She was shaking slightly, but she held her chin high. Public humiliation she could do. She was a pageant queen after all. When her eyes settled on her target, she strolled over, the picture of confidence. No one would guess that she was being essentially blackmailed into doing this. 

She reached Teddy, a smirk spreading across her lips as she dropped the flowers and chocolate in front of him, being more careful about setting down champagne. Worst come to worst he would bolt and she could drink that herself. Or maybe that was the best option. Gemma’s lips parted before she started to speak, trying to keep her voice from shaking as she went off on her crusade-driven speech. 

“Teo. I can’t hide it anymore,” she said, widening her eyes earnestly, though the words had no real meaning to them. She couldn't even really remember much about Teddy from when she had left Luxor previously. “I came back to Luxor for you. I want to be with you. I’m the girl for you, Teo Martinez. I know you have a girlfriend, but....one day, you’re going to realize it, especially now that I’m back,” Gemma said, before falling silent, her eyes still on the boy’s in front of her as she waited for someone - anyone, please - to break the silence left in her wake.

Teddy looked up as he heard clomping heels approaching him. He spotted the person with an abundance of Valentine’s Day type things in their hands. He made a vague comment about what lucky guy they were going to to one of his buddies before he realized this girl was actually walking up to him. He looked to his feet when he saw her dropping the chocolates and the flowers. He looked around puzzled, giving his fellow students the “what is this” face. He assumed it was a Valentine’s Day gram from ceci? He had no idea what to make of it. He heard as the champagne bottle slowly clanked onto the floor.

“Back?” He asked puzzled. What. Did he know this girl? All he could think of was his addiction days. Did he get blacked out on pills and sleep with this girl? “I’m sorry... what?” He laughed. He kept waiting for the haha just kidding! Look at your face teo!! to come but it wasn’t. He picked up the chocolates off the floor and popped a couple in his mouth. “Are you nuts?” He asked with a laugh... still not expecting this to be real.

Gemma’s eyes narrowed the slightest amount at his reaction, her head tipping to one side as he spoke. Granted, she had no hats in the ring here, with no real feelings for this kid, but still....he should be flattered, not questioning her sanity. If anything, now she was questioning his sanity for not being at least a little into it. 

 “Nuts?” she echoed, a toss of her blonde hair over her shoulder accompanying the word. “Not at all. Just....taking advantage of the holiday to tell...the truth,” Gemma said, only ever so slightly having to force out the lie about the truth. “If anything I think I should be asking you if you’re nuts. Most guys would love this.”