250- “Good”
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((BRKN - Madison Ryann Ward))
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The rest of the day was far less eventful, which worked for me. I knew I’d need all my mental energy for my breakfast with Xander the next day. I’m not sure when Obie changed his mind on Xan, or even if he did. However, that morning he kissed me on my forehead before dropping me off at Topper’s…
X: Hey.
W: Hi!
X: Sorry I’m late. I got a little turned around.
W: *giggles* I’m just glad you made it. I was starting to think you stood me up.
X: *smirk* The thought did cross my mind… *Walker rolls her eyes* Why’d you choose this place?
W: They make the best Sunset Valleys. I took the liberty of ordering you one. *Xander looks dubious* Trust me!
X: We’ll see… *warm smile* I’ve missed this.
W: Me too.
X: I’ve missed us… *heavy sigh* I’m sorry I shut you out.
W: Straight to the deep end, huh? *Xander smiles ruefully* In that case, I should be the one apologizing. I left you alone in all—
X: It’s not like I gave you a choice. This isn’t on you.
W: We both know that’s not true.
X: *smirk* Fine. It’s not completely on you.
W: *sad smile* If it weren’t for me, you and Yasmin would probably be married by now. And your baby—
X: Stop. Believe it or not, I wasn’t trying to rehash the last 3 years. It’s done. Ok? You and me? We’re good.
W: *skeptically* Just like that?
X: Just like that… *shy smile* Plus 4 months of therapy, give or take.
W: *shocked* What?! Um… uh… wow.
X: *chuckles* Yup.
W: No, that’s great. I mean…. I just… *deep breath* Not quite sure how to respond to this one.
X: *smirk* Say you’re happy for me.
W: Of course! Of course, I am! I mean, is it helping? Do you feel more yourself?
X: Depends on the day, but, yeah. Dr. Miyazaki’s been very helpful.
W: If you’re happy, then I’m happy. I wish it wasn’t necessary, but—
X: Even if we never happened, it was necessary. Something inside of me broke long before all of this… but I’m figuring it out. And Dr. Miyazaki has been great. Coco too. She can be brutal, but I appreciate her.
W: Coco?? Coco from Jackalope Jane’s, Coco? *wide eye excitement* Are you two—
X: *laughs heartily* Not even close!
And just like that we were on to the current day…