Fiona
The ride home is silent and awkward. Each of us left with our thoughts after the day we had been through. I sit with my hands on my lap, lost in the world of me and Matt from when we were young, and he was still trying to catch my attention. A small smile forms on my face. I feel something touching my hand, and pull away suddenly gasping in fright, scaring Erik when I realize it was him trying to take my hand.
“I’m… I’m so sorry Erik, I didn’t mean.” I take his hand and kiss it. “I was lost in thought and didn’t expect it. I thought you were a bug.” I laugh, hoping I convince him when Matt bursts out laughing.
“Erik, I can vouch for that one. Your mother is scared to death of any kind of bug.” Matt concurs and Erik looks stunned and mischievous at the same time.
“Oh, don’t even t
