the recovery project [2]

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everett

is is two weeks until he shows up at derek's doorstep after giving him "time," a bouquet of tulips in his hand along with a bottle of presecco and chocolates.

the door swings open, and he can't help but start stuttering nervously at the sight of derek. "i don't know if you're the flower type or if you like chocolate, and i don't even know if you're the person to like either of them, because this is so cliché, but i'm sorry. i'm sorry about bringing my ex up and pushing you away. i haven't been with anyone in a while other than him, and being with you wasn't something i was ready for. i should have just said that instead of leading you on."

"it's okay," derek says after watching him for a few minutes in silence. "i shouldn't have pushed you. we've only been dating for two months."

"can i make it up to you?"

derek smiles. "i'm all yours."