Forever ; W.S

24. i like...

IRL

Penelope walked back into her house, her heart still fluttering from the conversation she had just had with Walker. She couldn't help but smile as she closed the door behind her. They had finally talked openly about their feelings, and it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders. But now, she had to share the news with her family and friends.

First things first, she had to tell her dad, Ryan, and her stepmom, Blake. She found them in the living room, Ryan immersed in a script and Blake flipping through a magazine. "Dad, Blake, can I talk to you guys for a minute?" she asked, her voice a mix of excitement and nervousness. Ryan looked up from his script and smiled. "Of course, sweetie. What's on your mind?"

Penelope took a deep breath and sat down on the couch opposite them. "So, you know how things have been weird between me and Walker lately?" Blake nodded, setting her magazine aside. "Yes, you've mentioned it a few times. Did something happen?" Penelope nodded, her eyes shining with emotion. "We finally talked. Like, really talked. He admitted that he was jealous of Dylan and that's why he was acting so distant. And... I realized that I might have feelings for him too. More than just friends."

Ryan's eyebrows shot up in surprise, but a smile quickly spread across his face. "Wow, that's big news. How do you feel about it?" Penelope smiled, a blush creeping up her cheeks. "I feel good. Scared, but good. It's like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders." Blake reached over and squeezed her hand. "We're so happy for you, Penelope. It's important to be honest with yourself and with the people you care about." Penelope felt a warmth spread through her chest. "Thanks, Blake. I needed to hear that."

Next, she knew she had to tell Sunny. Penelope grabbed her phone and texted her best friend.

Sunkist 🌞

Hey, can we talk?
I have some news.

Sunny replied almost instantly.

Spill it, right now poppy.

Penelope took a deep breath and called Sunny. As soon as Sunny picked up, Penelope launched into the story. "Sunny, you won't believe what happened. Walker and I finally talked about everything. He admitted that he was jealous of Dylan, and I realized that I might have feelings for him too. More than just friends."

Sunny's squeal of excitement echoed through the phone. "OMG, P! That's amazing! I knew there was something more between you two. How do you feel?" Penelope laughed, feeling a mixture of relief and happiness. "I feel really good. Scared, but good. It's like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders."

Sunny's voice was filled with warmth. "I'm so happy for you, Penelope. You deserve all the happiness in the world. So, what's next for you two?" Penelope thought for a moment. "I don't know. We're just taking things one step at a time. But I'm excited to see where this goes." Sunny's enthusiasm was infectious. "You guys are going to be great. I can't wait to see how this all plays out."

After hanging up with Sunny, Penelope felt a sense of contentment. She had shared her feelings with the people who mattered most to her, and their support meant the world to her. As she sat back on the couch, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement for what the future held. She knew there would be challenges, but with Walker, her family, and her friends by her side, she felt ready to face anything.

authors note!
abit short very srry for not being extremely active