So what I have been dreaming about… I was almost sure she said it, but now I’m convinced.
My mom’s smile drops, and she shifts uncomfortably.
“Love?” She looks me in the eyes, and my heart goes wild with the seriousness in her tone. “Maddie has been having a couple of rough weeks now. She has seen her therapist, and she’s slowly recovering, but I really think she could have someone like you by her side.”
“Of course. I just don’t think- Well, I told her I loved her, and she turned me down. Twice.” I look at my hands and clear my throat.
“I’m sorry. But I don’t think it’s because she doesn’t love you back.” She starts twisting her wedding ring, something she does when she’s nervous. “Jake, Sky didn’t leave them like Maddie always thought. She died. Not long after leaving.”
My head short-circuits.
“I’m sorry,what?” I push the covers back. “You could have started with that!” I put on some pants and dart towards her house, before my mom can stop me.
Unbelievable! That night, when she was clearly burning out, she wasn’t very kind to me, but-Jesus, I could have never guessed that her mom was fucking dead!
I burst through the kitchen door and head straight for the living room. I’m ready when I get there and-
“Where’s Mads? Oh, of course,dipshit, she’s still sleeping… It’s like you don’t even know her.” Hands on my hips, I look around without purpose.
“What are you doing here?” She asks, and my head whips towards her.
“Hey.” I stutter.
“Hi.” She glances down, fully dressed and showered.
Suspicious.
“Look, I know things are-”
“Weird?”
“Cringe?”
Blake and Brandonhelpfullyadd.
“Well, yeah. But I know.” I tell her, and her eyes darken.
Then she looks at the twins and points outside.
I nod, and the twins couldn’t care less, going back to their game.
I close the door behind me and don’t give it a second thought.
I wrap my arms around her, and she takes a few seconds to react.
“I don’t know if this is allowed, but I hope it’s enough.”
She hugs me back and buries her face in my chest, just the way I like it.
“I thought you were gonna say,So you’re mom’s dead… That sucks.” She chuckles, and it’s the best sound I can hear right now.
“I knew you remembered that.”
“Well, it’s like the only funny thing you’ve ever said…” She claps back, and I rest my chin on top of her head.
“I’m sorry.” She says, and I move my thumb up and down her back.
“I know.”
