Isaac:
Hey, how are you feeling this morning?
I smile at the simple message.Checking in.He has no idea how much it means to me. I nuzzle my head back into the pillow as I hold my phone above my face.
Ivy:
Hey, I’m okay. I’m sorry about last night, total mess haha
Isaac:
Don’t apologise, everyone has emotions. It’s okay to get upset.
Ivy:
Well thanks for being a good friend anyway, I really needed you last night.
His response takes a little longer than normal, so I get out of bed and hurry to the shower. It’s still early, which means I probably won’t bump into JJ, and I’m counting on it.
When I get out of the shower and shut my bedroom door, I get changed into fresh clothes. My phone finally vibrates on my bed as I pull down the white cropped jumper over my chest.
Isaac:
No problem… Are you doing anything today? Wanna go for a morning walk?
I glance out of the window, the sun gleaming through the room. Some fresh air and getting out of this house will help clearmy mind a little. There is only so muchGilmore GirlsI can watch without wanting to gouge my eyes out.
Ivy:
Sure! Shall we meet at the beachfront in twenty?
Isaac:
Perfect, see you then
As I walkto the beachfront, my phone vibrates in my pocket, and I pull it out to see Erin’s name on the screen. I press down on the green button and hold it to my ear.
“Hey, Erin,” I exhale. “I’m so sorry I haven’t called.”
“It’s okay,” she chuckles. “I just wanted to make sure that you’re alive.”
I smile. “Alive, just about.”
“Everything okay?”
No. Not really.
“Yeah, I’ve just been so busy. I feel terrible.”
“Don’t be,” she says. “I know this is a big thing for you. I just wanted to check in, hear your voice.”
My heart thumps. “You’re too good to me, Erin.”
“What are you up to?”
“Actually going to meet an old friend right now,” I say. “But I’ll call you later when I get home and we can have a proper chat?”
Erin hums in agreement. “Sounds good. Miss you.”
