[ she gets to the last part and reads, re-reads it, reads it aloud and then sets her phone down for a moment that feels entirely longer than it actually was.
[ she wants to bet that he won't make it the full two days, but decides against it because she barely believes she can hold off. he's become something of an addiction now.
the next text is about as honest as she has ever been with him. ]
i hope you're as miserable as i know i'll be. but i guess i'll see you soon.
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what's going on?
can't just drop that shit on me at a time like this and expect me to just be okay with it.
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Natalie too.
All three had just told me how they care.
And want to support me.
And that I deserve nice things in my life.
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[A beat passes.]
You're a nice thing in my life.
And
[A couple seconds more.]
I'm afraid
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she types back slowly... ]
you're the only good thing i have in mine.
i'm not going anywhere. i promise.
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Are you willing to wait 2 days?
Just so we can see if anyone else disappears?
Then I'll be on your doorstep, desperate to have you in my arms.
To know everything's ok.
Is that ok?
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but after a moment she sighs deeply and reluctantly agrees. only because she's sure he'll duck and dodge her even if she does adamantly disagree. ]
i really don't like this... but fine.
two days. from the time you found out the last person left.
[ petulant, yes. very much. ]
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I'll bring breakfast.
Just tell me what you want for it.
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[ that'll make him smile, she hopes. ]
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Coffee
You got it.
[A beat later.]
You best clear your schedule for the day.
[Because he plans to be spending it with her. The thought of it gives him something to focus on; both a distraction and goal for the next two days.]
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[ she wants to bet that he won't make it the full two days, but decides against it because she barely believes she can hold off. he's become something of an addiction now.
the next text is about as honest as she has ever been with him. ]
i hope you're as miserable as i know i'll be. but i guess i'll see you soon.
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[For many reasons.]
Just reminds me you're worth the wait.
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[ she hesitates the next part, but knows how important it is for her to tell him. it may only be two days but days on the barge sometimes drag. ]
i'll miss you.
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We can do this.
[Together. Even when they're apart.]
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see you soon.
<3