sungpraise:

the-perfect-scientist:

Carlos was soon engrossed in his physics
homework, formulas and numbers running through his head as he worked on the
equations.

However he did notice Daisy lift her head to
look at his book, and Carlos glanced up to look at her. He gave her yet another
kind smile before looking down again and writing in the answer for his current
equation.

“Are you… taking a spirituality class?” he
asked suddenly. “Or… maybe a mythology class?”

Was it better to lie? What could he really say about the truth though? David found himself shifting, trying to get more comfortable and find some kind of words.

“I– I  um,” he swallowed. “I was just curious.” Well, that wasn’t the lie but it wasn’t the whole truth either. No one needed the whole truth anyway.

“It’s kind of interesting.” David shrugged.

Carlos nodded and smiled. “Ah, I see,” he
said. “What is it you’re reading about? Is… is it okay if I ask?”

Gently, Carlos told himself. Daisy seemed
pretty uncomfortable with talking, but Carlos hoped she would warm up to it. If
not… well, he’d go ahead and let the conversation taper off.