Author's Note: This is just a drabble I thought of when I saw the episode “Obsession” from season 2, when Charlie got a note from an anonymous fan. I got the idea that, there are probably a bunch of girls that have crushes on him and thus this drabble is born. DO NOT flame. I don't mind politely stated and valid criticism but flaming is just plan malicious.

Disclaimer: The disclaimer for all my stories is stated on my author's page but I'll add an additional warning. NUMB3RS, it's characters, and everything belong to it's creators, CBS and Paramount. I claim no owner ship over any of that. The only thing that belongs to me is Kelly. I am not making any prophet of this. This is just for fun and not meant to infringe on the rights of any rights holders.

Just Saying Good-Bye

I stood up and walked with long legged strides around the room. My body twitched with the adrenaline coursing through my blood. I hated waiting, still do. I couldn't believe that I was going to do this. I guess the knowledge that I would never see him again is what spurred me on. I finally passed the class and had the credit transfered to my school so that I could graduate. I owed it to a great professor. He made math enjoyable, relevant, and easy. Now all I had to do was say thank you, good-bye, and I love you in one simple step. It's not as easy as you'd think.

I heard the squeaking of the door hinges and turned to see Professor Eppes enter the room.

“Hey Kelly, wasn't expecting you here. I thought you were heading out today?” He questioned as he place a large box on his desk marked F.B.I.

“Yeah, about that. I wanted to talk to you first, before I headed out. See, I already said bye to everyone...except you.” It was pathetic that my voice was practically whispered. It wasn't easy to say these things.

He opened the box and started pulling out files, “Alright, well, it was great having you as a student. You made this year's summer class interesting.” He grinned. The laughed pushed out of my mouth before I could suppress it.

“Thanks, just like keeping this lively.” I was smiling, but I was hollow, it was fake. It was just so sad that we'd never have stupid little moments like this again. All I had to do was get him out from behind his desk and then run like hell after I did what I needed to do. If I didn't, I would never let myself live it down. “Anyways, I'll try to say this as honest and quickly as I can.” I looked him in the eye and he stopped un-packing the box.

“I'm listening.” He was focused on me. Strange how more than often he was in his own little world that you never would think he could have such an strong gaze.

I filled my lungs and continued, “I never could get math. I tried and still never made the grade. You really helped me out. Because of you, I passed. I got the credit I needed to graduate. And while I still don't enjoy math, I have a new respect for it. What I'm trying to say is, thanks. Thanks for teaching me, and even being a friend when I needed one. I'll miss you, you were a pretty cool guy. And pretty tough if you could deal with all my goofing around.” I had to end it on an up beat note, I didn't want things to be all gloomy before I left, that wasn't the impression I wanted to leave.

“I'll miss you too Kelly. I'm sure you'll do great things for the movie business.” It seemed like he thought that everything was done, now I was stuck. There was the last thing I needed to do, for closer.

“Hey, uh...there's one last thing I need to give you. Will you come with me for a sec.” I did have a gift for him, and Larry, and Amita, but they were suppose to discover it after I left. Oh well, if I had to spoil the surprise for Charlie, then I guess it would be worth it.

“Right now?” He glanced at me and then back at his desk where all the files were scattered.

“Yeah, please? It'll be quick I swear.” Kind of hard not to plea and sound desperate. I guess though I was begging enough to get him to look at me and then come round his desk.

“Ok, but we need to make this quick.”

“Promise, follow me.” I turned and walked out the door, down the hallway to this empty room that was filled with nothing but chalkboards. This is where I hid my present. I left a note in Larry's office so that they would be able to find it later on. I tested the door lock, it was open. I'd hate having to pick the lock in front of the brother of a F.B.I agent. “It's in here.” I gestured with one hand that he go in first which he did. Once inside, the door shut silently.

I must admit I felt a swell of pride as he studied the mock movie poster I rigged up to the chalkboard against the furthest wall.

“You made this for us?” He studied it, admiring the fact that I put genuine math equations around their images. Larry would probably like the swirling galaxy that I put behind his head.

“Yeah, well...thought that you guys would like it.” I didn't know what to say in all honesty, and I couldn't stop the shy and prideful grin on my lips.

“I wasn't aware that you were an artist.” He seemed like he was contemplating me. I guess it was a shock to his system to find that I actually had some skills outside of directing people around and handling a video camera.

“It's a bit of a hobby really. Think Larry and Amita will like it?”

“Yeah, defiantly. Thank you. This is very nice.” He smiled warmly, almost fondly at me, my chest and stomach tingled.

“Glad you like it. Don;t tell Amita or Larry, they'll find it soon enough.” I edge a little closer to him, we were close enough now that if I just jolted fast enough I could get it done and then book it.

“I need to get back to work now Kelly. Don't worry, I'll let them find it on their own.” He moved around me, that's when I got stupid by grabbing his sleeve.

“Wait a sec.” My knees threated to give out with their constant shaking.

“Something wrong? You okay?”

That's when I damned the consequences and pulled him over to me. I can't say it was a mutual kiss. I don't think he realized what I was doing until my mouth was pressed against his. His mouth was slightly opened, probably was going to say something when I yanked him to me. The kiss was moist, warm, soft. After I moment I pushed him away and ran out of the room. I was embarrassed, and yet not. And as far as I knew, he was single so I hadn't done anything wrong really. At least I gave him a story to talk about five years down the road when the teachers talked about weird students.

(Two Hours Later)

Charlie, Amita, and Larry stood in the room where the extra chalkboards were stored, admiring Kelly's work at the mock movie poster. She really captured them in a favorable light. They were drawn in such a way that all of their good features were accentuated and no flaws presented. They all agreed that the adding of random math equations and spiraling galaxies and constellations really gave the work character as they floated around in the background or towards the edges of the poster.

“She made this for us? I didn't think she possessed such abilities. This is an amazing gift she's been blessed with.”

“Me either. I didn't even think she liked us that much with all the jokes and pretending she didn't care about anything. And you're saying she kissed you?” Amita glimpsed at Charlie while still looking at the unbelievable piece of art work.

“I know that it sounds unlikely, but she did.”

“Well, nothing is impossible, I've learned that much from studying the universe. It was unlikely that she had an attraction to a person who taught a class that she disliked intently, but it wasn't impossible. Perhaps that is why she was always teasing you, and trying to play pranks on you, it is her way of focusing her emotions.” Larry considered the thought, his eyes too were glued to the poster.

“Maybe. I remember being picked on by this girl everyday and a few years later she confessed she had a crush on me.” Charlie said with this absent, reminiscent grin.

“Maybe she just realized that she would never see you again? Sometimes when people realize that if they might not ever see someone again, they get emotional and do unexpected things.” Amita shrugged.

Charlie was in his own head, not hearing the outside world. He may not have been able to return feelings to Kelly, but it wasn't a bad kiss. She wasn't a bad person, he really would miss her.

Author's Note: This is just a drabble inspired by “Obsession” from season 2. I'm not implying that Charlie had feelings for this girl outside of friendship okay, so any fan of any pairing, don't get on my case ok? There is a whole story that goes to this, just haven't written it. If I write the story, I won't put this in it cause we can't have individual chapters of a story posted as it's own thing. Anyways, hope you liked this little drabble. It's purposefully supposed to be ambiguous by the way. Again NO FLAMES. Polite and valid criticism, but no flames. Anyways, hope you liked this, and hope you have a good day.