The flowers and card came early that morning. Lauren heard the knock while she was still in bed. She'd been thinking about Joey again - then again, when was she not thinking about Joey?
She pulled on one of his t-shirts, hoping it would cover her sufficiently. She took a moment to enjoy the feeling of comfort that washed over her, and then realised that she was keeping whoever was there waiting and ran to the door. She didn't want to be disappointed, so she tried not to imagine the bunch of flowers that could be waiting for her, or anticipate what the contents of another letter could be.
But just as she had hoped, the delivery person was stood there holding out the flowers and the card with a small smile. She thanked him, replaced the old flowers with the new, and tore open the envelope.
Dear Lo,
Four days now, which is the same as the number of times we've been to the women's march together. I couldn't be prouder to go, but it makes me especially proud to be there with you. You constantly impress me with your strength and determination and passion. Every day I'm surprised by just how funny, insightful, and compassionate you are as a friend, girlfriend and human being of earth. And getting to go to the march and stand by your side fighting for what we both believe in only makes me fall in love with you more and more.
Sometimes the world kind of sucks, but I can always count on you to make me smile even when you're not trying to. Just getting to spend time with you reminds me that there is good in the world, so thank you for bringing some light in the darkness. Thank you for being so inspiring. Thank you for always making me a better person.
And thank you for being the most incredible woman I know.
Love Jojo xxx
'You give me way more credit than I deserve' she texted him.
'What part of that wasn't true?' he replied.
'I love you, Jojo. Thank you' she said, ignoring his question. She knew there was no point arguing with him.
'I should be the one thanking you'
Ugh, she thought. What in hell did she do to be blessed with this boy?
A/N this is dedicated to tittymitty because she asked me to dedicate it to her (but mostly because she's great and the originator of a richpez just-best-friends meme which makes me laugh a lot)
