Just Breathe

Chapter 3

After numerous dates, Patrick was still feeling somewhat distant from Victoria. He didn't know why but he wanted nothing more but tho fix it.

"Victoria?" He called, "Are you feeling up to another date tonight?" They frequently went on dates now but both found it very tiring.

"Sure..." she trailed off. Honestly, Victoria didn't really want to go on a date. She muddied the early days in their relationship where both were happy and content staying home with takeout and Netflix. Now every time they wanted to spend time together it had to be out in some fancy restaurant-- not that she minded of course, but a night home was always fun.

"Well you don't sound too happy about it Vicky," Patrick stated.

"No, Patrick it's not that...it's just we never stay home anymore. I miss spending time with you in the privacy of our home. I want to eat take out on the couch and then cuddle while we watch Shameless or The Fosters. I miss you Pat." She said wiping away a small tear.

"Oh Vic, I'm sorry. If I knew that's what you wanted then we could've done that...anyways, have you contacted Ileya to ask about dinner?"

"Well no?" Victoria said.

"Uh why not?"

"I DON'T KNOW PATRICK MAYBE BECAUSE I HAVE A LIFE TOO" she screamed.

"Well then maybe you should act like it instead of watching Vine compilations all day!" He screeched. And with that he strutted off to the bedroom and locked the door. She could have the couch for all he cared.

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After another long day of filming, Sam was ready to just sleep. There was only so many times he could say 'Now lets power breathe!' And sound like he was not dead inside.

"Hey Sam?" He heard.

"What Patrick?" He snapped. He really didn't have time or energy to put up with Pat today.

"Well Sam, I was thinking we could go hang out tonight? You know? Like go to an arcade maybe or catch a new movie coming out? Just two bros hanging out?"

"Maybe...I think Ileya made dinner for us tonight so I doubt it. I just..."

"Sam please? For my sake? I miss hanging out and everything. Besides Victoria has been driving me crazy and we both know you need sometime away from Ileya."

Sam thought for a moment. Patrick was telling the truth, he did need time away from his wife but he knew Ileya would be pissed if he didn't go home for dinner.

"Alright I'll go." Sam decided.

"YES--I mean Um cool alright so I'll pick you up at 4?" Pat asked.

"Yeah yeah sure why not?" Sam said. He couldn't have cared less, but if he went tonight maybe Pat would stop bothering him about that happiness garbage and leave Sam alone.