Summer In Mississippi

it's more like compromising

leaning in to those needed not wanted

Waking up alone knowing you've gone to bed next to someone may be one of the most disappointing feelings in the world, at least that's how Trinity felt since Dave disappeared,

She had undergone her entire morning routine with no communication with him, her aunt seemed concerned but allowed Trinity's emotions to play themselves out,

Once her tasks were done in the house, she put her pride aside and went across the street to see if Dave was there, but to her surprise he wasn't— instead she was met by Troy;

"Looks like you're feeling all better,"

He nodded a bit and watched as her eyes migrated up the stairs, "East ain't here..."

"I know, but um have you talked to him?"

"Nah I called 100 times, sent multiple messages to his phone and still nothing— guess I really fucked up this time with him,"

Even though Trinity was just as infuriated with Troy like Dave, she couldn't help but to be an empathic person still, "You went overboard, I'm a witness to your behavior and it was unacceptable to say the least," she sighed "What's going on with you Troy? You've never lashed out like this before, which is why myself nor your best friend, who happens to be my brother, couldn't even detect the issue,"

"Talking about it won't get me anywhere,"

"How do you know that for certain?"

"I done tried it before Trin," he replied sounding a bit more agitated "...it ain't get me nowhere and it damn sure ain't get me what I wanted,"

Trinity grabbed his face forcing him to stare at her, their beautiful eyes reflected each other, "I'm here to help you as best as I can, because if it were me I know you'd do the same— what is it that you want Troy?"

His eyes began shifting as their gazes intensified ceasing the ability to blink, or even look away; Troy's silence was actually an answer as Trinity let out a deep breath thinking they had resolved this situation; Just as she was about to walk away he grabbed her hand, pulling her closer