Another good day... After yesterday's whole mess, Rurik isn't sure he can really consider yesterday a good day, but for the sake of just dropping it, he'll just stick with that... He needs to do at least that. Rurik glanced down at his phone from the computer, seeing a few notifications... From... From Sam.
Sammy 1:30 pm
Hey. Need to talk to you real quick. When u got time
Oh. That- that's probably not good. Rurik focuses back at the few shipment reports, furrowing his brows as he tried to figure out what Sam had wanted to talk about. Rurik and Sam's friendship ended pretty badly after that whole mess... And if she's anything like how she was before, which seemed likely, than there's definitely some importance to whatever it is she wanted to talk about.
Hopefully it was just about plans for the reunion... Mmmm, maybe he should think about other things... Like how he's stuck here, thirty minutes after his shift because the person in charge of doing this, didn't... Yeah, that was a good distraction. So he returns to filling out the spreadsheets, admittedly, working a bit slower to avoid this conversation.
Two- fifteen... And he was done, he should have worked slower... Oh well, not like he could avoid Sam anyways, she's always been persistent. Logging out and standing to stretch he made his way out the door, making sure to clock out. He walks over to his truck, and stops, looking at his phone.
You 2:16 pm
Ok... I'm free. What's up?
Sam 2:16 pm
Meet me here-
That. That was quick, Rurik looked at the location, it was a park not too far from here, he's nervous. Sam was nice, she's very sweet, but equally intimidating. You could blame him for being afraid, he's literally seen her jump off a stage and tackle people before.... They used to joke about Sam being the security guard of the entire group. The memory makes Rurik smile a bit, as he gets into his truck, though it falls immediately after, because things are different now... Sam was always protective of the gang, often dubbed the mom of the group.
Even in private, Sam always held up that sweet, nurturing, and protectiveness. In the few conversations they've had, even after what he had done, Sam couldn't bring herself to be violent towards Rurik... He sighs, and decided that it's probably a good idea to get going.
Seeing Sam again was wild, she didn't look much different, still kept with the Punk look. Blue eyes meet brown, and Rurik is yet again nervous. The last time they were face to face, Sam was angry, she was a mess, but now, she smiles at Rurik, waving him over. He walks over like a child who's been caught doing something he shouldn't be.
He sits down next to Sam, who was busy watching her daughter, Rurik stared at her kid, it was odd, just three years ago she was stage jumping, rough housing with Beck, but now... "Her names Lily" Sam says, waving to the little girl on top of the slide, "Oh.. um cute" he replies, Sam sighs, before looking at Rurik, "So, you and Lotus hanging out again" she says, Rurik bites his tongue, "Yeah, but it's not like that." "Didn't say it was" Oh gods this is so embarrassing.
Rurik looked at his hands, before finally facing Sam, "I-I know- it's just-" "What? Afraid I'm still upset with you?" She asks, Rurik nods, "Not that I'd blame you... Any of you" there's a huff, before Sam playfully pushes him, returning his attention to her, "Truth be told, I'm still very disappointed. I taught you boys better, but we were young. And incredibly stupid... I don't know... I guess I just..." Sam sighs, "It's not like it matters anymore. The only reason why I wanted to talk to you personally, was just because I still care about you, both of you. You're a good person Rurik, you've just got some things to work out is all" Rurik looked away, there goes Sam, being Sam.
She always knew what to say that'd make him almost cry. "You think so?" He asks, he's been putting himself down for so long, that there was something about hearing the words from someone who he thought was going to beat the crap out of him... Felt nice... "Yeah, you obviously want to fix things with Lotus, with everyone. I've hardly doubted that, even after what you did. You obviously regretted it... It's just- I don't know..." He understands, or so he wants to say. He understood why Sam yelled at him, why she screamed. "Yeah..." "Anyways, how's Lotus doing? I try to talk to him, but he's not really good at answering his phone" Rurik looks forward, watching the few kids play, "He's umm... He could be doing better if I'm honest." Sam nods, "Is everything ok?" She asks.
"No" he answers honestly, letting his head fall into his hands, "I'm pretty worried actually. When I originally went there after Goth had called me, worried, I thought that Lotus was just going through an episode... But I didn't know just how bad it's gotten..." Sam looks at him, worried, "His dad still giving him trouble?" Rurik chuckles, "Yeah. Lotus called me one night, freaking out... I guess his father's been basically stalking him... Sent him that red scarf he always wore. I've been staying with him for the past week, but it doesn't feel right to leave him... All by himself. I don't know Sam, all of this stress is making me real worried about him. He looks pale all the time, his hands are just covered in bandages-" "So it's getting worse?" Sam asks, Rurik looks at her and nods, "Yeah... I've been trying to keep him busy, it worked in the past, but now- I don't know..." There a sense of melancholy in the air, but a wide eyed child interrupts it.
Sam smiles, scooping the child into her arms "Was' up kiddo?" The little girl, Lily Rurik remembers, stammers staring at Rurik, and huddling closer to her mother, "Umm, I was just, umm, does dad get me this day?" She asks, Sam looks at her for a second, before standing up, hosting her child up with her "Crap! Oh man, I almost forgot! Sorry sugar, we'll get going ok? Why don't you go down the slide a few more times while I say goodbye to my friend here, ok?" The little girl nods excitedly, wiggling out of her mother's arms before rushing to the playground, "Sorry to cut this short, forgot it's Friday, haha, anyways, we'll chat again at the reunion." Rurik stands up and nods, "Uh yeah. Of course." He smiles, he's taken back when he's engulfed by one of Sam's hugs. Which,much like their friend AJ, was tight, like it'll squeeze the life outta you.
Rurik hugs her back, it felt nice, like for a moment things aren't a shit show. "Tell Lotus that I said hi, and that I can't wait to see him!" "Yeah! I will" Sam nods, calling for her kid again, "Oh, um, one more thing... Take care of yourself too, Rurik." The words throw him off guard, "I know you care about Lotus, but you've got your own issues. Take care of yourself too." She says sternly, there's no room for argument. "See ya' later" she says, picking up Lily and waving bye. Rurik waved goodbye before standing there a bit longer... Friday... It doesn't feel right to leave Lotus, but that's what they agreed on, a week, and that week is almost up.
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Tales Of Icarus
FanficPerhaps he knew this would happen, after all luck had never been in his favor, but still, deciding right then in there to risk everything, for what? His friend that may never love him back?
