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"feeling like a stranger"
the gentle glow of string lights casted a warm, inviting hue over y/n's bedroom. the room was a cozy haven filled with plush pillows, soft blankets, and the comforting scent of lavender. y/n and momona had decided to have a sleepover, complete with an assortment of snacks and a lineup of their favorite movies. they were sprawled out on the floor, surrounded by the mess of their midnight indulgence.
momona, wrapped in a fluffy blanket, was flipping through the pages of a magazine as y/n sat cross-legged on the floor, her phone in hand. the message from walker still lingered in her mind, and she couldn't shake the uneasiness that came with the decision of how to respond.
momona glanced over at y/n, noticing her distant expression. "hey, you've been pretty quiet since we started the movie marathon. what's on your mind? is it about walker?"
y/n let out a sigh, running her fingers through her hair. "it is. he texted me earlier, and i'm not sure what to do."
momona set the magazine aside and sat up, her expression attentive. "what did he say?"
"he wants to meet at the beach to talk. he said he misses me and wants to apologize for everything." y/n's voice was tinged with uncertainty. "i don't know if i should agree to meet him, or if i should just let it be."
momona considered this, her brow furrowing. "that's a big decision. how do you feel about seeing him again?"
y/n looked down at her phone, her thumb hovering over the screen. "part of me wants to get closure and see if there's anything left to resolve. but another part of me is scared that it will just bring up old feelings and make things more complicated."
momona nodded thoughtfully. "it makes sense to be worried. you've been through a lot with him, and it's natural to be apprehensive about reopening those doors. but maybe talking it through with him could help you get the closure you need. it might also help you understand how he's feeling and why he reached out."
y/n chewed on her lip, contemplating momona's words. "i guess i just don't want to get hurt again. i'm afraid of how i'll react or what might come up during the conversation."
momona reached over and took y/n's hand in hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "you don't have to decide right now. why don't you take some time to think it over? maybe we can make a response together, or even brainstorm some questions you might want to ask him if you do decide to meet."
y/n nodded, feeling a bit more at ease with the idea of taking her time. she pulled up her messages again and stared at walker's text, her mind racing through various scenarios. "what if he's just reaching out because he's lonely or because he has regrets? i don't want to be a backup plan or an afterthought."
