Jealousy at TAC
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Tucker sat in front of the work computer with a broad smile on his face. ‘You, little beauty! Tucker, you’re a genius. Of course, I already knew that.’
He gazed at Vanessa’s profile. Finally, the Promised Land. A virtual banquet of everything Vanessa. A smorgasbord of material to view and read, all pertaining to the goddess herself.
He’d already spent half an hour browsing through some of her photo albums. It was like walking through an art gallery of the world’s finest masterpieces. In each one, Vanessa looked absolutely fabulous… heavenly… divine… even in her casual shots. Each photograph warranted at least a minute’s indulgence to admire every curve and every feature.
Nevertheless, many of them brought a frown to his face, but only because many of them showed her with friends. It made him jealous, wishing he could be amongst them. The ones with Rex in, annoyed him the most. She even had an entire gallery of pictures, dedicated to Rex, where the two of them were together, cuddling, sitting, standing and even lying together in various locations. The worst ones were the kissing pics.
He didn’t spend too much time in that particular gallery.
The album he most desperately wanted to see was restricted and even he couldn’t get into it. “Trusted Friends only” was the reason. He was determined right then and there that he would do anything he could to become one of Vanessa’s top friends.
‘Tucker?’ Rita poked her head into the staffroom. ‘Your break is over. Better get back to work.’
She disappeared again.
Tucker groaned. He hadn’t realised just how long he had been browsing the galleries. There was still so much to see. She had blogs to read, applications to view, opinions and comments to take a look at. Too much delicious information about the goddess to possibly put aside till later. What were her favourite movies? Which Harry Potter character was she? What causes had she signed up to support? Who were her favourite musical artists? There was so much yet to learn.
He allowed himself a few more minutes to view her main profile information. Under relationships it said: “In love with the hottest, most amazing guy in the world – Rex”.
“Urrrrrrbbarrrrrrr!’ Tucker growled. ‘That should be my name there and it will be. Rex, just you wait, you’ll be yesterday’s news by the time I’ve finished charming the goddess.’
Under favourite pastimes it said: Dancing, partying, outdoor pursuits, hanging out with my wonderful friends, especially my dollbaby, Rex.’
‘Dollbaby?’ Tucker scoffed. ‘Wow, that’s really macho. Rex the dollbaby.’ He chuckled. ‘I’d expect a much manlier nickname than that!’ He scowled at the fact she just had to make special mention of him there. ‘Not for long, ubbhead. Very soon her favourite pastime will be chatting with me on IM!’
She had a status update she’d made two days ago:
Oh God, Rexy is the most dreamiest guy ever and I love him so much. Last night was awesome and he never ceases to rock my world.
A lot of people had clicked on “like” and made comments. Most of the comments were from other girls agreeing how dreamy he was. Oh how Tucker wished there was a “dislike” button to press. He’d click on the status and all those comments too.
He scowled at a reply made by Wal:
It’s good to know that it’s not just me you girls dream about.
He couldn’t understand why Wal was on her friends list. Why add an ubbhead like him? He did get a chuckle though at some of the derogatory comments made afterwards, one being from the goddess herself:
Last time you featured in mine, Wal, you were a decaying zombie and I kicked your head clean off your shoulders. That was one cool dream!
A lot of people had clicked on “like” for that one.
He read her main statement on her profile:
Hi, before anyone bothers, yes I am gay. So any guys looking to hook up with me can just forget it. I don’t swing that way. Yes, I am in love with a guy, but that’s something special. He’s something special. No, guys, YOU’RE not as special as you like to think you are, so don’t even think it. :) Girls, this message doesn’t apply to you. ;)