Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
niko picked uncomfortably at the skin surrounding her fingers as she mentally pieced together what she wanted to say. sniffling once, she leaned back into the couch cushions and kept her gaze on her lap as she spoke.
"i just... went off on him, a bit. it wasn't him i was upset at. i understood the situation. i wanted to hear him out because i know he isn't the type of person to have meaningless hookups," niko paused and briefly met the eyes of her therapist.
taking a breath, she continued. "even if he was, it shouldn't have concerned me. we aren't exclusive or anything... but it was like i was back there again. back with mark. i could feel him there, like he was standing right in front of me instead of yuta. i know this makes me sound crazy, but it felt so real. everything i said to yuta was what i wanted to say to mark, and now i've basically screwed whatever relationship we may or could have had up."
jinseo flashed a maternal smile. it was her normal smile, but it made niko feel safe. it was probably why she had so many good reviews.
"have you tried explaining that to yuta?" she offered in a soft yet professional voice. niko shook her head. "i'd sound crazy. just saying it out loud makes me feel insane."
jinseo tipped her head slightly to the side. "you were intoxicated, niko. that wasn't you talking."
"it was, though." she said softly. "it was me. everything i said, i meant. i just said it all to the wrong person."
"tell him that." the therapist encouraged. "he'll understand. from what you've told me about him, i'm sure he will."
niko's arms went around herself. "how do i tell him i got drunk and confused him with my ex? his bandmate, at that."
jinseo shrugged. "first, i would find out what he was doing with that woman. you may think it's none of your business, but i see the toll this has taken on you mentally."
sighing, niko dragged her hands down her face before propping her elbows on her knees. "i know i should face this head on or whatever, but i really want to avoid everything that has to do with vybe."
"what about your friends?" jinseo asked sincerely, and niko cursed beneath her breath.
not much was said after that, but niko's hands were on her phone the minute her session ended.
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
