Through The Abyss

CO-OPERATING WITH HARRISON

Receiving flowers is one thing I never expected to experience. Daniel never did and after our whole thing, I'm never dating again. I stare at the flowers in front of me, pink peonies. I loved them. There wasn't a card or anything, just the flowers.

Elodie: Who dropped them?

Kristen: I vowed to stay quiet

My jaw dropped

Elodie: Kristenn

I whined, crossing my arms

Elodie: Did you do it? Out of pity?

She laughed, cutting up some oranges

Kristen: If I bought you flowers it'd be grass

I scoff, stifling in a laugh

Elodie: That's not even a flower

Kristen: Whatever you say

Just then Gabe walked into the kitchen, along with Elijah.

Gabriel: Someone got you flowers?

I nod, glaring at the flowers. Maybe it was the guy from bible study.

Elijah: You don't seem happy about it. Not your favorite?

I turn to him, narrowing my eyes

Elodie: Do you know who brought them?

Elijah: I'd tell you if you looked a bit happier about them

Elodie: Did you get them?

I say taking a step towards him. His eyes darted to his mother, making the corner of my lips turn upwards.

Elodie: You did get them for me!

I exclaimed, a big grin playing on my lips. Elijah shrugged, a small smile gracing his lips.

Elijah: You've been through a lot, I figured you deserve it

Elodie: Aww, thank you so much

Before I could even process my actions, I hugged him. It was only a second, before I pulled away and turned back to the flowers.

Kristen: They're cute, aren't they Gabe?

Gabriel: As cute as cute can be, darling

I wave them off, still captivated by the flowers. It was a sweet act by Elijah. More reason that he and Penn should be a match. She'd be getting flowers every morning. I smiled at the thought, before turning to Elijah.

Elodie: Are we still painting today?

He nodded

Elijah: What time does school end?

Elodie: 3:30

Elijah: I'll pick you up?

I nod, taking a breakfast plate from Kristen and telling her a quick thank you.

Kristen: She has her therapy session today, Elijah

Fuck, I forgot about that. I roll my eyes, gulping down some orange juice

Elijah: I can drop her, it's fine

Kristen: Oh Okay

She said, a look of surprise on her face as she turned to look at her husband. I could've sworn he whispered "Whipped", but I could be 100% tripping.

Elodie: Do I have to go?

Kristen: Yes, young lady. Non negotiable

When I didn't respond, she sighed