#thread: gyda

[clarissa--evans]

Crownsville was blanketed with the warm glow of the setting sun. The air was warmed by the recent passing of spring air and Clarissa was enjoying every moment of it. Things had gotten better in her life, slowly but surely, puzzle pieces began to fit together again, and she was relieved.  As she walked him from Cover to Cover, Fig jogged beside her, the young golden eager to get to walk after being cooped up all day. They walked happily, enjoying the beautiful spring afternoon and Clarissa thought of what they could do when they arrived home. If Theodore was at home, maybe they could go to Cherry On Top for an ice cream home before heading to park. Maybe they’d invite Rose and Alex... or they’d enjoy a night together - just their little family.  But her thought process faltered as she walked past an all too familiar house - a house she used to spend a good portion of her team. 

Clarissa stopped walked, Fig stilling down by her feet with a  whine as if he too recognized the home. The brunette faltered, pinching her lowering lip as she debating just continuing on or walking up the steps and saying hi. Her urge to check up her former best friend won out and she motioned Fig along the step. With bated breath, Clarissa reached up and push the doorbell, taking a step back as the ring rang through the home.  @gydalance

[clarissa--evans]

In the hours after the accident, Clarissa had spent the majority of it in the hospital, checking up on the people she loved who had been affected. It was after visiting Ethan and Alex that Clarissa had caught wind that Gyda had also been involved in the accident - her injuries more substantial than her sibling’s or her childhood best friend’s. She wasn’t given much information, due to not being family, but she had been directed towards the room Gyda had been placed in. However, upon entering the room, she found Gyda sleeping, no doubt exhausted from the strain placed on her body. With a worried sigh, Clarissa sat in the chair next to the hospital bed and crossed her arms over her chest. She was concerned over the woman, even if they had a falling out, Clarissa still cared about her immensely and seeing her hospitalized made her stomach twist. “Please be okay.” She whispered, hoping the other would wake soon so she could find out the extent of her injuries. // @gydalance

[clarissa--evans]

In a matter of a few weeks, Clarissa’s world had managed to spin almost completely out of control. Aspects of her past had come hauntingly into her present-day life, bringing more pain and heartache than she ever thought it would. At the same time, aspects of her present-day had become part of her past now, leaving a gaping wound in her heart she wasn’t sure would ever be truly healed over. The influx of events had caused the demure woman to huddle in on herself, 

However, all of that didn’t excuse the way she had pulled away, unintentionally, from the one person she never should have. From the one person who had been there for her from almost the moment, she had stepped into town. There was no excuse for it, really, especially with the wedding so close. Gyda was her best friend and Clarissa had let her down so tremendously. Clarissa had allowed herself to be blinded by her own issues and pushed away from the one person she should have kept closer throughout all of this. The person who had trusted her blindly and the one person Clarissa knew she had hurt deeply. It was the reason why she found herself standing outside of Gyda’s front door. If the other allowed it, she wanted to do what she could to make it up her and rebuild what she had so selfishly broken. With a determination to fix the rift she had caused them or die trying, Clarissa raised her hand and knocked on the door. “Gyda, it’s Riss. Can we talk?” She called out, hoping that the other woman would give her a moment to try and work this out instead of slamming the door in her face. // @gydalance

[clarissa--evans]

Clarissa: I'm calling in a best friend favor. No, you can't deny me this. I have been out of the house very frequently these last few days and I've been social.

Clarissa: Ready?

[clarissa--evans]

Clarissa should have probably called ahead of time or texted or something. But when everything had come crashing down around her, there had been only one place she thought she could go to. Standing outside of Gyda's door, Clarissa knocked, knowing full well she could have let herself in but wanting to offer at least some warning that she was here rather than just barging in to the home. The last thing she needed was to barge in and catch T and Gyda naked,  Rissa's head was lowered as she waited, eyes focused on the cement of Gyda's front step as her vision blurred with unshed tears. The reality she found herself in still too fresh and painful, every hurtful work spoke still ringing in her ears, the image of Theodore kissing Marley flashing in her mind every time she blinked. Clarissa was so trapped in her own inner workings, she didn't even hear when the door was finally opened.

@gydalance

[clarissa--evans]

¢ for a late night text (Gyda)

[2:43 AM] I know it’s latte buuuut….

[2:43 AM] I made waffles.. and bacon..

[2:44 AM] You should leave Tereik to sleep with the cat and come keep me company. :D

[clarissa--evans]

✉ Gyda

[sends another snapchat of her ongoing battle with the dishwasher]

Rissa: I think this thing hates me. I just....I hate this thing so much.

Rissa: I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

[clarissa--evans]

Clarissa was both equally excited and anxious over the decision she had made. It was a big step - huge- some might even say but when she had made a promise to go all in...well, she was going to keep it. Theodore and her had a limited time together and ever since the day he had mentioned how much he had wanted a dog, Clarissa couldn’t get the urge to adopt a dog out of her mind. 

She had already been debating it for a while now - before even meeting Teddy- and now, it just seemed like the perfect thing to do. It would be the perfect Christmas present for her lover. She didn’t want to get him anything material wise because honestly, the man had everything. This gesture would be perfect and she knew how much it would mean to the man she loved. 

Mind made up, she had texted Gyda her plan  and they had agreed to meet up to go to the shelter together this after noon.  It’s how Clarissa found herself opening the door for her friend as they entered Top to Tail, the local Crownsville Shelter. “- so basically, it looks like Christmas threw up in my store....and my house....and Teddy is never allowed to handle anything with glitter ever again.” Clarissa laughed, finishing the story she had been telling Gyda as they entered the shelter. Once inside, Clarissa was practically bouncing in place with excitement, immediately grabbing her friend’s hand and basically dragging her to where the shelter had all of the kennels and cages. “I really hope they have the perfect dog here.” @gydalance