"So do you like him?"
I swallow my coffee and look up from my book. Lois and I are having what she calls a silent-bonding day, during which we sit in each other's company but don't speak. We're at some coffee shop she's been telling me is "bomb" for three weeks now, and I must say—the caramel lattes are delicious.
"Um, it's silent-bonding day," I reply, but I close my book and prepare to talk anyway. "And could you specify?"
"My brother. Do you like him?" she repeats, narrowing her eyes.
"Um, no?"
"Stephanie."
"I mean; as a person, he's— "
"I mean like like."
"Oh, then, uh—am I allowed to?"
Her eyes soften and she grabs my hand. "Well, technically, no, since you're a minor and he's an adult, but if you're asking for my permission, then of course. Look, Steph, I know how hard it's been for you to trust us after what happened to you, and I wouldn't ever tell you not to date someone you're comfortable with."
"You know what's weird?" I say, resting my cheek against my palm. "I actually didn't really have a hard time trusting you. I had a little apprehension towards Noah, but that's a pretty normal reaction to a stranger. I don't know; I think I always liked you guys, maybe. You're very...comforting."
She smiles softly and squeezes my hand. "I'm glad, Steph."
a/n: *posts chapters in bulk like a moron*
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Short Storyin which a victim of rape recovers, with the help of a snarky pair of siblings//spinoff of Warmth//#335 in short story (well, it USED to be; i'm not bitter, don't worry) (jk, super bitter) TRIGGER WARNING FOR RAPE, please don't read this if it's gon...
