Baby boy

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Jaylynn:

"H-hi..." I managed to squeak out.

Trevor visibility tensed up.

I bit my lip and downcast my eyes.

He turned around, facing me. Sticking his hands into his front pockets.

"Hey..." he didn't know what to say either. Somehow I could tell from the way he spoke.

"H-how've you been?" I looked up with only my eyes. I stuck my hands in the sweatshirt pockets and slouched.

"Pretty good honestly. Stopped drinking, and I even got a raise at work." I looked up to see a small smile on his face.

"I-I'm glad." Well he didn't say he got a partner.... I bit my lip and looked away.

"What about you? How's everything?" I bit my lip, thinking it over. Should I make him jealous?

"Good... my father got 3 years... I've been happier since then." Better not... I don't wanna ruin my own chances.

"That's good to hear..." we didn't look at each other. Just stared off to the side.

Awkward silence.

"C-Can I... Umm.... never mind..." my face fell as I spoke. I felt too needy.

"Tell me, what is it?" His voice was sweet like honey. He spoke silk, making me calm down slightly.

"C-can I hug you...?" I pressed my lips together, my eyebrows furrowing. I don't think I could handle more rejection...

Without a word, his strong arms wrapped around me. Enveloping me in his warm embrace. I was surprised at first, not moving. I couldn't move. My body wouldn't move.

He dug his head into my neck, taking in every feeling. " I was hoping you'd ask..."

My body could finally move and I wrapped my arms around him so fast, pulling him in closer.

I felt tears peak in my eyes. But I was no were near sad.

Happy. I am so happy.

Just being here in his embrace was all I needed.

I stood on my toes and held onto him. Clinging to him for dear life.

"I missed you." He whispered into my neck, almost inaudible.

"I missed you too..." I smiled, whispering back. A tear slipped down my face and fell to his shirt.

I knew he felt it.

He pulled away, holding me by the shoulders.

"Why are you crying...?" He asked softly, wiping my tear away with his thumb.

"I'm just... happy..." I looked into his eyes. Mine watering, making my vision blurry.

He pulled me close again, holding me in his strong arms.

I missed this. I missed him.

He rubbed my head through the sweatshirt hood and rocked me back and forth.

I felt safe.

Trevor:

I didn't realize how much I truly missed him till I held him. I knew I missed him, but not to this extent.

It felt like my heart was finally full. Nothing missing.

I buried my nose into his head, kissing the top of my sweatshirt hood.