Eddie Meets Anna

His roommates didn't mind Eddie Hunt. He was a fanatic about bugs. Displayed all over every wall of his little room upstairs were dead bugs with sewing pins attaching them to the cork boards. He also began to study bug splattering on windshields and became an expert on which bugs were where during seasons and time of year, actually aiding detectives in forensics.

During his senior year in college, Eddie sat at a cafe near the apartment. He had seen this girl before but never had the courage to approach her. He knew he would be leaving Austin soon. It was now or never.

"I'd be pleased if you would sit with me," he said to her gently as his person was filled with fear of rejection.

"Thank you!" Anna said. She was pumping up on coffee before a final exam.

Their conversation flowed so easy and natural. For both of them their conversation felt kindred and relaxed. Secretly for now they admired one another's eyes, intellect and many more nuances of observation.

"So," Eddy said, "What is your major?"

"I get lots of funny looks when I tell people. I am obsessed with extermination. I hate bugs! Do you know there is a science pinpointing exactly what chemicals are needed to kill pests based on the biology of their defenses? Your major?"

"Forensics."