The next two weeks went by in a blur. Without a job, your family to deal with, or any updates from the police, you found yourself barely getting out of bed. Josh came over every night after work and stayed with you in the newly vacated room at Emma's condo. You knew eventually you'd have to get back out there but for now, you settled for texts from your friends and Josh curling up next to you each night.
That night, Emma came in the door carrying bags with Josh following behind her. She sat her two light bags on the counter as Josh followed, lugging the bulk of them:
"Look who I found outside that was nice enough to help carry up groceries."Josh: "I know I've been here a lot lately. It's the least I can do to help."
Emma looked at you and laughed:
"This one is a keeper, girl."Josh asked nervously:
"I hope that's okay that I've been here so much."Emma: "Of course! Why don't you guys stay and help make dinner and we can all four hang out? It'll be fun."
You looked up from the same spot on the sofa you'd been when she left for work 7 hrs ago:
"Oh is Eva gonna finally be home?"Emma: "No, she's still helping Olivia get settled in her new place and won't be home for a few days. Bryce is actually coming by soon."
Josh came out to pull you up to a standing position and gently fixed your messy hair:
"Come on, Babe."You loved how he could make you feel so important no matter how much of a mess you felt like and probably looked like. He pushed the tiny baby hairs that had fallen into curly tendrils, framing your face back up into your bun, and kissed you. You felt yourself melt into his hug as he pulled you towards the kitchen:
" Let's go help make dinner. It'll be fun."You were stirring the sauce that Emma made and Josh tried to figure out how to drain the noodles without burning himself. You couldn't help but laugh as Emma wondered:
"How did you manage to live on your own this whole time with absolutely zero cooking skills to survive off of?"A giggle escaped your otherwise sullen mood as you answered:
"Come to think of it, most of the meals when I've stayed at your place have been take-out."Josh: "What is this? Pick on Josh day?"
Suddenly the door buzzed and Emma squealed:
"I can't be wearing this when he gets here. I have garlic butter all over my shirt."She buzzed him in but then rushed to change before Bryce could get upstairs. She popped her head out of her room:
"Did you borrow my pink tank top?"You looked down and realized you were still wearing it currently:
"I'm sorry, Em. I know I need to go pack up the rest of my clothes soon. I hate that I'm still having to use up all of your stuff."She came around the corner, fixing the t-shirt she'd settled on and hugged around your shoulders:
"Hey! Don't stress. I meant it when I said I wanted you here. Just get them when you're ready."
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