Work Ethics

Try to forgive, don't forget

James POV:

"Are you coming to my engagement party?"

"I don't know"

"Well, can you make up your mind? Y/n wants to come too"

"Then no"

He takes a deep breath and nods. I didn't want to put Steve and Natasha in an awkward situation

A month and a half had already passed. I was doing no better.

I barely showed up at work and when I did I was drunk or on some kind of substance that deeply affected the way I acted.

I had sent Y/n back all her clothes and items. I was happy to do so since the constant reminder of what I didn't have anymore drove me crazy.

I also missed Brandy. She kept me company when I was alone.

"I gotta go do a few final things for tomorrow. I'll check up on you and stay away from the alcohol cabinet"

"We both know that's not gonna happen" I scoff

"See you tomorrow"

"Can you tell me how she's doing?" I mumble

He smiles and nods. "She's doing better. She doesn't smile as often and how bubbly she was is gone. But she's not crying all the time anymore"

I wipe the tear away from my eye and try to smile at him. "Thanks" I get up and walk back to my room.

I knew Steve was hurting because I was too, but I was thankful that he came to check up on me.

~

Y/n's POV:

"We gotta find you a dress!"

"Yay" I mumble

"Come on! What color? Pink? Orange?"

"I was thinking black"

"Black? You said the color black was boring"

"People change"

~

I decide on a long black dress with a slit up the leg. Nat tried to change my mind, but I felt dull and I wanted to match my mood.

"Well, James said he's not coming. So you're safe"

"Good"

"Y/n! I miss my best friend!"

"Well, your fiancée's friend shouldn't have killed them. Why are you mad at me when he was the one that ruined my life!"

"I'm not mad"

"Thank you for today, but please leave"

She nods and leaves my house.