Daphne’s POV
“What did you just say?”
I blinked fast, trying to keep the blur in my eyes from spilling over as I searched Bianca’s face.
“You heard me right, Daphne. I want us to be friends again.” She offered a small, hesitant smile. My own lips twitched upward before I could even think to stop them. “I realized I was being stupid. I mean, would I really throw away years of friendship over a misunderstanding?”
A lump formed in my throat, and I nodded. I hadn't realized how heavy the silence between us had been until it finally broke.
“Come here,” she said, opening her arms wide. I stepped into her space and pulled her into a hug so tight I could barely breathe. She squeezed back just as hard.
“I missed you so much,” I whispered, my voice thick.
“I missed you too, my friend.” She pu
