Twenty-Eight
290 Words
"Sar, darling? Wake up."
"Hmm? Wha—what?"
"Hey, honey. Why're you sleeping on the couch?"
"I... I wanted to give you space. Wait what're you—why're you carrying me? Where are we going?"
"Bed. You're my girl. I won't let you sleep on the couch. You sleep with me."
"..."
"..."
"Are... are you still mad?"
"Not anymore. I read your letter. We're okay, okay? I'm sorry for being stubborn."
"Noooooo. I'm sorry, baby. I f****d up."
"Hey, I forgive you. Just... no more secrets okay?"
"Okay. Promise. It won't happen again. I missed you."
"I missed you too, Sar. You were light as hell though, munchkin. Have you been eating?"
"Are... are we okay?"
"Yes, of course. Have you been eating, Sarah?"
"Of—of course."
"Have you eaten anything at all today?"
"Yes, Humphreys. Nothing to worry about, I promise."
"What'd you have this morning?"
"Coffee."
"And?"
"And—I—um—yeah, eggs."
"Don't lie to me."
"I had coffee. Just coffee."
"Lunch?"
"I had an exam to study for."
"Why didn't you review last night?"
"You... I forgot. I got used to you reviewing me."
"I'm sorry. Have you had dinner? A snack? Anything?"
"Hey, Thal, chill. Let's just go to sleep."
"No way."
"Where are you going?"
"We're getting food delivered, okay? What are you craving for?"
"Just you. Come back to bed, please. I missed you."
"Do you want Chinese? Pizza? Burgers?"
"I want you."
"Do you want me to cook? Or do you wanna eat out?"
"Oh."
"WAIT I MEANT EAT OUTSIDE."
"I don't mind eating out."
"Don't bite your lip like that. You're giving me the look again."
"I don't have a look."
"f**k. I—we eat actual food, then we f**k, okay?"
"Yes ma'am."
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