Mercedes shuffled and opened her eyes when she couldn't move. She could see very light brown hair under her eyes. She gently lifted the blanket and there was an arm and a leg wrapped around her. Abbe's head was resting peacefully on her chest. Mercedes laughed to herself. She gently shook Abbe.
"Abbe.. Abbe.."
Abbe groaned. She shuffled and wrapped herself tighter around Mercedes. Mercedes laughed and gently tapped her head.
"Abbegaile... Abbe!"
Abbe jumped out of her sleep and went flying towards the floor. Mercedes grabbed her arms and pulled her back. Abbe grabbed her heart. Mercedes couldn't help herself laughing.
"Are you okay?"
Abbe caught her breath. She nodded.
"What happened?"
Mercedes smiled.
"We talked after the movie and fell asleep. At some point you wrapped yourself around me."
Abbe looked embarrassed. Mercedes playfully tapped her arm, smiling.
"Don't worry about it. It's okay. At least you're not a heavy muscular ginger laying on me to keep me hostage. Let me tell you. Jerome is strong and not easy to move. Even with powers."
Mercedes and Abbe fell into laughter. Abbe noticed Mercedes had gotten sad. She gently nudged her.
"Breakfast?"
Mercedes smiled and nodded.
Jerome opened his eyes with a small girl sitting on him.
"Yay! Daddy!"
Jerome laughed.
"Where's your brother?"
Aislinn turned her head towards their room.
"Sleeping.."
Jerome smiled and poked her cheek.
"Did you wake up hungry Aisie?"
Aislinn smiled and nodded. Jerome carried her into the kitchen. Aislinn set at the table and frowned.
"What's wrong baby girl?"
Aislinn looked up sad.
"I want mommy... Why you not stay with mommy anymore...?"
Jerome gave Aislinn a sad smile.
"Do you not love mommy anymore..?"
Jerome looked to see Jessie standing in the door way. Jerome knelt in front of Aislinn and motioned for Jessie to come to him.
"Listen. Of course I still love mommy.. We just... Didn't agree on something.. We needed to be apart so we don't fight.."
The twins looked at him, sad and confused. Jerome fave them a smile.
"I know it is hard to understand, but I promise you mommy and daddy still love each other very much.. We're just taking some space.."
Jerome picked up Jessie and set him at the table.
"Let me make breakfast okay?"
Jerome stood at the stove feeling heart broken. He wanted to go home, but the last time he spoke to Mercedes it was a fight.
Mercedes and Abbe were singing and dancing around the kitchen to music.
🎶Now Listen
Not a dime, I can't pay my rent
I can barely make it through the week
Saturday night I'd like to make my girl
But right now I can't make ends meet
I'm always workin' slavin' every day
Gotta get away from that same old same old
I need a chance just to get away
If you could hear me think this is what I'd say
Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this
They say I spend my money on women and wine
But I couldn't tell you where I spent last night
I'm really sorry about the shape I'm in
I just like my fun every now and then
I'm always workin' slavin' every day
Gotta get away from that same old same old
I need a chance just to get away
If you could hear me think this is what I'd say
Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this
You see I raise a toast to all of us
Who are breakin' our backs every day
If wantin' the good life is such a crime
Lord, then put me away
Here's to ya
Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this
Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this
Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this🎶
They laughed as the song ended and new one came on. Abbe looked up as a water drop hit her cheek. Mercedes groaned.
"I know.. The ceiling is leaking again.. That's because that man did a half ass patching job the last time he was here!"
Abbe shook her head disappointed.
"You think they'd do a better job because kids live here..."
Mercedes laughed.
"Nah. This whole city is crooked. They don't even care about children."
Abbe examined Mercedes. She reluctantly spoke.
"Why do you need Jerome..?"
Mercedes looked at Abbe with a offended look.
"Who told you I need him?"
Abbe raised her eyebrow. Mercedes stepped towards her.
"No seriously. Who told you that? Because I'll let you in on something. I don't need him. I want him. There's a huge difference. I learned after my high school ex that I don't need anyone. As long as I have me I'm perfectly fine. I don't want to lose him or do this without him, but if I have to and it's necessary, I will."
Abbe stared at Mercedes taken back.
"Don't get me wrong. I'm human. I have feelings and emotions. I do love him. I would be very sad if he completely left me, but I'd carry on. I just don't want him to die.. I'd be devastated.. But again, I would end up being okay. Don't let my love confuse you with dependency. I hate that shit. And I don't need Jeremiah either, so don't go there. It was just nice to hang out with him. After everything I've been through, yes they have helped, but honestly.. I'm the main reason I am still standing today."
Abbe nodded.
"I actually agree.. Anyone can be okay on their own if they work hard enough at it and believe in themselves."
Mercedes wanted to get rid of the uncomfortable tension in the room. She turned up the next song and grabbed Abbe's arm making her dance.
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A Little Sane
Fanfiction*Book Two behind A Little Mad* This book is longer and consists of part one and part two of A Little Sane. "I don't know how to be me anymore.. I'm so angry.. But I don't have the fight in me to be my old self.." "How could you do that to her?!" "S...
