Dustin POV
When I got to Ellie's house, I was anxious about seeing her, I didn't know how she was feeling. If it was anything like me, it wasn't good.
Zelda opened the door and pulled me into a hug. "She'll be glad to see you, Dusty."
I followed her to the back deck, where she gently woke up Ellie
"Hey Ellie," I greeted her as her exhausted green eyes met mine
Zelda turned and walked back inside but not before giving my shoulder a squeeze.
Ellie moved her legs up so I could sit down
"How are you?" she asked gently
"Been better but getting there," I responded
I could still catch very faint whiffs of her scent, but it no longer had that intoxicating pull. She looked ruined, and the glow Ellie had about her all but vanished.
Looking at her, I knew I still had feelings for Ellie,
