I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues ch 2

Gene road her bike all the way down to the beach and stopped there. It was one of the most
peaceful places she knew in New England. She observed as the foamy waves crashed onto the shore and
sighed in relief. “Finally I can relax.” She murmured to herself. Gene began to take off her shoes and
stepped onto the fluffy sand, but as soon as she be began to enjoy her time she caught a glimpse of

another person who seemed to be stripping right in the middle of the beach. She then recognized  who

it was ‘Phineas!’ she thought.  Gene turned around but it was too late, he had already spotted her so it

was impossible for her to escape. He yelled out “Hey!” and ran over to her still with his pants on and she

groaned and thought ‘ so much for my peaceful day out.’  Finny looked at her and asked “so now can I

know your name? ” Gene responded in defeat “It’s Gene. My name is Gene Forrester and may I ask you

why do I always meet you with at least one or more article of clothing missing?” Finny chuckled and said

“well I was going to take a dip in the ocean … does that bother you?” Gene hid a hint of blush on her

Face and said “No I-I…” she became flustered and couldn’t manage to say anything.

“Hey do you want to go swimming” Finny innocently inquired, Gene glanced at him and

Responded “I was going to leave but I guess I could stay around for a bit.”  And she remained for most

of the afternoon immersed in conversation with a person she had assumed to be unintelligible. Gene

then noticed the sky darkening  and said “I have to go.” Phineas then asked “when can I see you again?”

she looked into his infatuating green eyes and replied “maybe another day on the banks of the

Naguamsett.” She smiled and got on her bike


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 4 months later
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Snow fell on the brown dried up grass on the Devon Academy school grounds. Phineas walked

towards the Naguamsett river to cross the old bridge that Gene and himself had found a couple of

months before. The river was almost frozen over as the winter transformed the orange and red autumn
trees and mild fall days into crystal snow and barren land with chilling winds. It was almost non and

classes had already ended as teachers released their students for winter break. Phineas was eager to see

Gene and give her a gift he had been saving for her.  He held a small package in his hand which was

wrapped in a pale pastel wrapping paper and a thin gold string. Phineas held the parcel with care

and crossed the rickety bridge. Gene appeared over the horizon and walked towards the river. She had

promised to meet Phineas there around noon to discuss what they had planned for winter break. She

shuddered as wind whipped cold air against her face. She was used to winter but not ones as

brutal as these. Her coat covered her torso and kept her arms warm, but left her legs completely bare

only thin stockings protected them from the elements.  They both finally met face to face at the river

bank “It’s good to see you.” Finny said to shivering Gene “I-IIttss good to see you to-oo Finny.” She

stuttered back to him. Phineas laughed and said “Here I’ll give you my coat.”

“No no its fine you’ll freeze to death”

“It’s fine I’m used to it.”

He took off his fur lined coat and placed it on her. She thanked him and then noticed the small package

In his hands and asked “what’s that?” she then noticed blush on his face and thought ‘I’ve never seen

Him act like that before.’ He handed her the package and said “Merry Christmas, hope you like it.”

She opened it and was surprised by its contents. A gold locket was placed inside the small box and she

Said “Finny you didn’t need to get me this”

“I wanted to. Here let me put it on you.”

“But…”

He gently took it out and put it around her neck. Gene then commented “I didn’t get you anything.”  

He grinned and replied “That’s ok. The only thing I want is you here with me.” Phineas then asked

“So what are your plans for winter break?”

“I’m planning to stay up north until Christmas eve, but  I don’t have a place to stay… I was going to ask

Leah if I could stay with her but I’m-“

He cut her off and said “You can stay with me at my house.” Gene looked at him with shock and

responded “Are you crazy? Your parents would go nuts.”

“My parents always leave me alone until Christmas morning  and they are always away anyway so I get

lonely.” He held her closer to him and she smiled at him and said “Convince me.” Finny then bent down

until their lips were a bit apart and softly kissed her. Gene knew her face was probably scarlet but she

didn’t care. She put her arms around his neck and began to run her fingers through his hair. Finny then

pulled away and grinned and she asked “What?” and he whispered to her “ I love you” she smiled and

said “I guess I should start packing .”


***


Finny opened the door to the house and Gene stepped inside she looked all around and could clearly tell

that Phineas’ family had not been affected by the Great Depression. They seemed to be a fairly wealthy

family and had many possessions to prove it. “Hey let me show you to the guest bedroom so you can

put your stuff down.” He said to her and held her hand as they walked upstairs.  The room was

capacious and was decorated with a wooden wardrobe and small side table next to a rather large bed.

The bed sheets were white and had a pale green comfiture on top. Gene set her suit case down near the

bed and sat down. “if you need extra blankets I can get them for you.” Finny stated

“That’s fine… thank you for taking me in it was kind of you.”

“No problem besides I like being with you.” Finny smiled at her and sat down and she looked into his

mesmerizing blue green eyes and said “I also enjoy your company as well.” He put his hand on hers and

tilted towards her and whispered in his musical voice, which had always captivated gene since they had

met, “Let’s go out tonight just you and me.” He caressed her flushed cheeks and she said “I’d like that.”


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It was almost midnight by the time they came home and Finny had shown her all around Boston.

They both were tired after being out the entire day, but then He went over to the radio and turned on

the radio and a slow jazz song played on the radio station.  Gene knew that Finny loved music and

smiled as he began to do a small dance and he walked towards her and asked “will you dance with me?”

she responded “I can’t dance but I will try.” They both danced until it was one in the morning and they

both laid on the couch in the living room and he kissed her on the forehead, and she closed her eyes.



Next Morning



The morning light filtered through the curtains. The front door slightly creaked as the door knob

turned. Finny slightly opened his eyes and slowly woke up and noticed who the visitor opening the

door was. He opened his eyes wide and said “Mom?” Gene moved as finny shifted on the couch and she

lifted her head off his chest and asked “Finny what’s wrong?” his mother walked over and said “you left

the door open sweet heart and … who’s that?” she questioned with a smile looking at Gene. “I thought

you wouldn’t be here until Christmas ma.” Gene then rolled off of finny and hit the floor. “Gene!” finny

yelled out and sat up and tried to help her. “She’s pretty Phineas…” his mother noted and then

asked “What’s your name dear?”

“Gene Forrester and I am so sorry for bothering you I shouldn’t be here.”

“It’s no problem dear I’m fine with you staying here, but Phineas should have spoken with me first.

Besides as long as you two are responsible and –“

Phineas cut her off and said “Mom please! We weren’t even thinking about “that”.”  

“Alright I was just reminding you Finny. Anyway I was thinking of making breakfast so you two go

upstairs and get ready.” She responded. They both went up the stairs and Finny glanced at her and said

“Sorry about my mother… she’s a bit talkative”

“I guess that’s where you get it from” Gene commented. He smiled and he went into his room.