The Friendship You Needed

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Y/n's POV

After the a 14 hour day over two different jobs, my day was finally over and I could relax.

I make it back to my my apartment, opening the door to being greeted by the tired look on Henry, clearly upset that I disturbed his sleep.

"It's just me Hen, you can go back to sleep." As if he could understand what I said, flopped his head back on the floor.

Desperate to get out of my blacks and get the smell of alcohol from the bar I was tending off of me, I find whatever sweats I that were vaguely clean and throw them on.

I sink into my couch, letting out a sigh of relief that the day was over.  At last getting a chance to open my phone and check the few notifications that had compiled over the day, I see one from Aaron that was sent over 2 hours ago

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Aaron T

Hey, I was thinking, Monday, I'm off
work and couple of mates and I are going
to have picnic. I wanted to extend
an invite to you. No pressure, I just
want to get to know you a bit more and
think it will be a good time.

Think about it and let me know.

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A knot starts to form in my stomach, unsure of the idea of meeting people. I've never liked being around too many people, always seems like there are too many expectations much less around a person that I do want to get to know more. Aaron seems like a genuinely good person and I do want to be around him more

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Sorry I've only just had a chance
to check me phone, I've been at work.
That sounds like it would be a lot
fun, and I appreciate the invite but
I wouldn't want to intrude. Plus,
I'm not always the best around new
people. Thank for thinking of
me though.

Who said anything about intruding?
I invited you. You don't have to come,
but it will just be a few people one being
Ricky, who you have already met and
I think you would get along really well
with the others. Just think about it. Plus,
don't you want to hang out with me?
I am famous and all.

Pulling the famous card are we

now? Where were you thinking about
having it? I am restricted by where I
can walk or transit to as I don't drive.

It was the only card I could play.
It's a small little park pretty close
to the theatre as most people live
around there, but if transport is
the problem, I am more than happy
to give you a ride.

Is that a yes then?

That is a maybe. It will depend
on how work is on Sunday as I'm
working pretty late and may not
be in the mood.

I will count that as a win in my
books then. I turned a no into a maybe.

Don't sound to happy with yourself.

I can be happy all I want.
Anyway how was your day at work?

Y/n?

You fell asleep huh?

Goodnight. You clearly need the rest

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I remember the faint dinging of my phone going off, but sleep slowly began to consume me, creeping in from the sides.

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The next few days seemed to fly by, each one with atleast one message from Aaron. I woke up to a picture of Miles rolling in the fall leaves this morning. It's response I send a picture of Henry giving the leaves on his walk a dubious look.

After arriving home late, while getting ready to go to bed I get a message on my phone.

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Aaron T

So, what are your plans for tomorrow,
are you joining us?

I think I am going to try and come
by for a least a little bit. Might not
stay too long, but it will get me out of
the house if nothing else.

So it's a chore for you. To come
and hang out with me. How rude.

I'm sorry, it's not like that.

I know. I'm just giving you shit, even
if you wake up tomorrow and not feel, it
I will be sad, but completely understand.

Thanks for understanding. I really
do what to come by, I want to hang out
with you again.

I am going to call it a night, give me
the best chance of waking up and not
feeling like walking death.

Fair enough.

Night

Night.

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I place my phone on charge beside the bed and roll over to pet Henry until the world fade out around me.

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I go about my morning as usual, take Henry out for his walk, grab a coffee before starting a load of laundry before finally leaving my apartment just after 10.

The 30 minute walk seemed to fly by, with the aid of my headphones allowing me to blast my music the whole time.

As I approach the park that everyone was meeting at, the strange knot in my stomach came back. I shrug it off, putting it down to stress and the long walk and continue walking into the park before I hear my name being called.

"Y/n" I hear Aaron's familiar voice call. Waving him arms like a mad man as if it were possible for me to miss him the first time. "You came" a smile beaming on his face.

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New part yay.

Once again, a bit of a filler, but setting up for some cool/angsty shit. Hope everyone is well and is enjoying the story so far. 

I hope you are all doing well, remember to eat some food, drink some water, and take your meds(if needed). And most importantly remember you are loved. ♥️