But I’m trying my fucking hardest
to keep my head above water
and I don’t need his judgment!
I’m quiet.
We’re in this together
OK?
I offer, after a beat.
Now, how is your hand?
Lyric looks down at her knuckles.
Yeah, I’m going to regret that tomorrow.
Do you want to find an ice pack?
Lyric shakes her head.
I’m OK.
You know what sucks, though?
What?
I was actually having fun tonight
with youand Ki and Holden.
Well, the night’s not over yet,
I say. Let’s reclaim it!
How?Lyric looks at me then
and I can tell
she’s fighting back tears.
If you can’t tell, I’m kinda a disaster,
she whispers.
I shake my head.No you’re not.
Your anger doesn’t scare me.
Then I take her hand firmly.
Let’s dance.
Lyric doesn’t pull away
so I lead us back
