Right now, he needed to get through tomorrow, and then he'd know how she could go forward with her life.
Baddy kept his arm around Lydia until her breathing evened out again.She was still tense, but at least she wasn't acting on emotions now.He brushed his thumb along her side once before pulling back enough to look at her.
"Have you eaten yet?"he asked.
She pointed toward the small dresser by the window."I grabbed a burger and fries from the kitchen before we closed."
"You should eat."
Lydia shifted."I don't feel hungry anymore."
That was his fault for laying bad news at her feet.He smoothed her hair off her forehead.He would try his damnedest to protect and take care of her.Including making sure she eats.
"Patty's burgers could feed two people.How about we split it?"he asked.
She nodded and padded barefoot over to grab the Styrofoam container, handing it to him with both hands like she was offering something precious.He tore the burger in half and handed her the larger piece.She blinked at him in surprise but didn't argue.
He'd barely taken a bite when a knock sounded at the door.Lydia stiffened instantly, and he motioned for her to stay back.
As he moved toward the door, she jumped in front of him and whispered, "It's probably one of the girls.The diner's closed."
He forgot that there were two other waitresses who lived above the diner.Motioning for her to open the door, he stepped out of the way.
Lydia cracked open the door.
"Hey!Hannah and I are doing nails in my room.You wanna hang out?"
Before Lydia could answer, Baddy stepped into view behind her.
Madison's eyes widened."Oh.Uh...hi, Baddy."
He dipped his chin and popped the rest of the burger in his mouth.
Lydia looked up at him, obviously torn."I was...we were just—"
"Go," Baddy whispered.
She blinked."But dinner—"
"I'm done."He picked up her hand, curling his fingers through hers."Take the food with you, eat, and have fun with the girls.I've got shit I need to do."
Her brows pulled together."You'll...talk to me later?"
"Yeah."He cupped her cheek and kissed her forehead."I'll find you."
She hesitated for a second before grabbing the rest of the food and stepping into the hall.Madison shot Baddy a curious look before tugging Lydia down the hallway.
Baddy watched until they disappeared around the corner.Being with the other girls would get Lydia's mind off her troubles.
He only wished he could forget about the meeting tomorrow.
