The Beast

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Jessie was jumping excitedly on the couch. Today was the day they were going into town again, for the doctor to check on her ankle.

It had been two weeks since their moment and they had gotten even closer. They did not know much about each other, but the little they knew, they cherished it.

"Theo, are you done yet?", Jessie asked. She was already all ready and was waiting on Theo to finish whatever he was doing.

"Not yet, Princess", Theo answered making Jessie blush. About a week ago, he had taken to calling her Princess and damn if it didn't make her blush every time.

She was on his bed waiting for him to get done in the bathroom. The myth about women taking longer to get ready was definitely not true as far as Theo was concerned. He took all his time to get ready.

When he came out from the bathroom, Jessie shouted, "Finally!"

Theo just laughed and helped her up as she had difficulties standing on her own. They walked to the garage with his arm around her waist. It was like they were a couple without being a couple.

They got into the car and Jessie opened Theo's car door for him in a ridiculous but funny gesture. "I'm trying to be a gentlelady", she said jokingly making Theo laugh. He conceded though and got into the open car and watched Jessie go round with a smile on his face.

"I love being in cars. I'd love to take a road trip one day", Jessie said wistfully, admiring the scenery as the car drove past.

"You've never been on a road trip?", Theo asked, looking at her before focusing his attention on the road.

"No", Jessie replied sadly. "My... parents were not really present when I was growing up"

Theo stayed silent for some time. Though he had lost his parents early, they had always done things together. Taking trips, going to the fair– even just going for a simple meal at a fast food place.

"Tell you what, when your ankle is completely healed, we go on a road trip. Deal?", he said sincerely after a minute of thought.

Jessie's gloomy expression disappeared and gave way to a bright look. "Oh my god, really? You're the best Theo!", she exclaimed, then leaned over and gave him a lingering kiss on his cheek. Whatever Theo had been about to say stayed a thought in his mind.

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"You're telling me to choose? Just like that? There's no catch?", Jessie asked skeptically. They had reached the parking lot of the mall after leaving the hospital and Theo had asked Jessie to choose an activity for them to do.

"Yes Jessie. Choose. And no, there's no catch", Theo answered tiredly. She had asked the question like a hundred times.

"Are you really sure–", Jessie started with a twinkle in her eyes.

"Yes Jessie, I'm sure", Theo answered wearily, before realizing she was just teasing him. He smiled mischievously and reached out towards her.

By the time Jessie had guessed his intentions, it was too late. The deed had already been done. He ahead started tickling her.

After a long tickling and laughter session, Jessie and Theo got out of the car. Jessie had decided that they would eat before going to the game arcade.