Flower Boy

3.1 | SIMONS SAYS

                                                        PART III  |   SENDING LOVE FROM DOWNPOURS

                                                                "Because that's what friends are for."

                                                                                    (3.1) j u d i t h

A FEW DAYS PASSED ALONG, AND SIMON WAS FINALLY HOME. I remembered when I heard Simon's car pulled up on the drive-way, while I was in the house playing with Lucy. I went the way to welcome them as soon as they opened the door, and I was soon greeted as well with a hug from Simon, which was undeniably warm.

A subtle yet reassuring smile was given from him right after the embrace. I felt happy, happy that he was back; happy that he's by my side again. Maybe this is how it feels having someone you could count on; a friend.

Simon's parents said a quick 'thank you' before heading back to the car to get the other luggage. They brought an awful lot of things for a family of three, as for what I had seen. 

Before I decided to leave, I gave Lucy a quick pet on the head and Simon spoke to me.

"Thanks for taking care of Lucy, Jude. I never thought you guys would get along so well."

"She's really cute, Simon."

Like you.

But it's not that I could say that out loud. I never would have.

Even when he's the cutest thing in the world, I could never tell him that.

I left not so long later.

I hate myself so much.