“If I even had the faintest idea that she’d do that, I would’ve never ever ever even dreamed of taking you to that place. I didn’t think she’d- she’s usually not…” Kira sighs, taking in a big gulp of air and exhaling it out like she’s blowing on a furnace of forgiveness. “I honestly don’t even know how to say how sorry I am.”
I finish my braid, glancing at her through the mirror. “Seriously, Kira, you need to stop apologizing.” Smacking my lips together to even out the lip balm I’ve coated on, I stand up and smooth down the blue overalls I’d fished out of the wardrobe. “I messed up big time, and you tried to stop me from making a public disgrace out of myself.” I sigh. “This is on me.”
“No, if I hadn’t-“
“Kira,” I cut her off with a
