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Callie

"Hey babe!" Peter kisses my cheek and I smile. "I come an hour away just for that?" he laughs.

I clear my throat. "Sorry, hi" I smile once more.

"Wanna go skating tonight?!" he asks with enthusiasm.

I shake my head. "Everyone knows I hate skating"

"As in Tagg?" he raises an eyebrow.

"Mhm" I hum.

"Why is he all we have to talk about? Every time we hang out!" he exclaims and I look up at him. "Don't say it isn't true! It is!"

I sigh and sit down. "I'm not gonna right with you, Peter. I need to talk to you-"

"You're cheating, aren't you?!" he raises his voice and jumps to conclusions.

"What?! No!! Just sit down and let me talk!" I exclaim.

"No" he says like a baby and crosses his arms.

I stand up and shrug. "Okay, if you don't wanna talk, I'll just say the short story. I'm breaking up with you" I take my bag.

His eyes widen. "WHAT?! WHY?!"

"Because of this!! You're just so obsessed with me and trap me! You want me to cancel my clients so you can see me! You want me to stay away from my BEST FRIENDS so YOU CAN SEE ME! You make me uncomfortable! And you're obnoxious! I'm sorry, but it's true!" I snap and his jaw drops. "It's over and that's the end of it"

"It's because of Tagg. I know it is" he growls.

"It's always been Tagg. And know, the more you continue to bother me, he won't hesitate to kill you for me. So don't even try it, Peter" I turn on my heels and walk off.

And suddenly a huge weight is lifted off my shoulders.

**

"I've never been in love and it's so weird!! I don't know what to do!!" Alexus, my sixteen year old client, stress.

I smile. "I'm sure he feels the same way, love!! Shoot your shot, girl!!"

She laughs and I laugh along. "What if he doesn't wanna take it that fast?"

"Your can't control your feelings! I actually- wait wait-"

"No!! Say it Ms. Creek!!" she scoots up from the couch.

"Remember Peter?" I ask and she nods. "I just broke up with him-"

"FOR TAGG?! PLEASE TELL ME YOU DID!!" she squeals and bounces around.

"Well, kinda-"

"AH! IT'S LIKE THE MOVIES AND BOOKS I READ! BEST FRIENDS FALL IN LOVE!" she claps and I laugh. "Please let me meet Tagg!"

I raise an eyebrow. "He's an Archer. He's probably the reason everyone needs a therapist"

She laughs. "I guess, but I'd love to meet him!"

"He's a big baby, I swear" I chuckle and she smiles.

"Tell me more about him. You never really get into detail about him" she places her elbows on her knees.

I blush and look down then back at her. "This isn't about me, Alex-"

"I wanna know!!! It could help me with telling Derek I love him!" she exclaims.

I laugh and nod. "You know I've known Tagg since we were in second grade. We've always been inseparable, never apart! He deals with a lot mentally, but it didn't define who he is! He has gotten me through so much, and for the Archer title, he's nothing like the others. He has a heart. He cares and loves!"

"Hey loser" Nick barges in and I groan. "And her beautiful young lady client!" he smiles.

"Hi" Alexus laughs.

"What are you doing, Nick? You know I'm working-"

"Talking about your man crush isn't working" he smirks and I gasp while Alexus bursts out laughing. "Yeah, I heard you talking about him"

"Go away-"

"That's so unprofessional, Calliebitch-"

"Who let you in-"

"Joe"

"Who's joe?-"

"JOE MOMMA!!" he laughs so loud that I'm sure other counselors and their clients in other rooms can hear.

"I'VE HEARD THAT!!" Alexus laughs.

"I can't stop saying it!!" Nick bounces around. "Anyway, here Calliebitch! Tagg wanted me to drop you off chick fil a!" he places the bag on my desk and leaves.

I roll my eyes.

"I love how close you are with these two!!" Alexus chuckles.

"I wanna kill him sometimes, I swear!! He thinks he can just barge in while I'm working!!" I huff.

She laughs.

**

"Hey!" Marie, Tagg's cousin, smiles.

"Hi!!" Nova, Tagg's other little cousins, chirps.

"Hey guys! What's up?" I put my bag down.

"I'm gonna be a big SISTER!!" Nova shouts and my eyes widen.

"Aunt Lovely finally got pregnant!" Marie claps.

I smile widely and ruffle Nova's hair. "That's so exciting!! Where is she?"

"I'm here with aunt Lyla, helping her watch Nova while aunt Lovely is with uncle Dean!" Marie smiles and I chuckle.

I look around. "Where's Tagg?"

"He's out on the field" Marie says.

"Still? It's nine o'clock!" I exclaim and they shrug.

"Dude fuck off!" I hear Tagg snap from outside. I smirk and run out the door, catching Tagg while everyone goes inside. "Hey love" he smiles.

"Can I talk to you?" I ask.

"Of course" he shuts the door. "What's up?"

"I broke up with Peter..." I trail off.

"What? Why? I thought you were gonna work things out?" he places his hand on my arm.

I frown. "I was gonna, but no matter what I do, I'm always gonna have these strong feelings for you, Tagg. I don't wanna be with anyone else"

His tired expression turns into a beautiful smile.

"I wanna be with you, Cal..." he holds my hands.

"And I wanna be with you too" I rest my head on his chest. "It's always gonna be you"

He passionately kisses me and that feeling of my lips against his, is absolutely perfect.