Hayden
"I'm loving that you're close so we can do things like this." I glance at Hailey in the mirror of our small, shared bathroom. It's reminiscent of our high school days, us jockeying over the sink, both trying to get ready to go out at the same time.
Now though? I appreciate the close quarters and being able to spend this time with her. With age, I've come to appreciate the closeness we had and what we continue to grow.
"Definitely." She nods, placing another curl in her hair. "Now that I can work from home a few days a month, you can expect me to be here as much as possible. Or anytime you want to go out, we can make it happen for the most part."
Her offering warms a place in my chest. It's been cold for longer than I care to admit. Continuing to frost over from the abandonment i
