The sun was out as Mercedes drove home. She got a text explaining how Jerome and the kids had already left for their special day. Mercedes was done with her job a lot sooner than she thought she would be. Her eyes were tired. She walked into the apartment ready to climb back into bed. Abbe was sitting on the couch.
"Oh hey.. Are you just hanging around the apartment today?"
Abbe nodded. She stood up from the couch.
"Yeah. I know you're probably tired, but I thought I'd stick around in case you wanted the company."
Mercedes smiled.
"I am tired and I was going to get ready to go back to bed, but I can spare a few minutes. Wanna come talk while I get ready to sleep?"
Abbe couldn't help her laugh. She followed Mercedes to her bedroom. Abbe set on the edge of the bed. Mercedes walked into their closet. Abbe was slightly shocked when Mercedes walked back out in nothing but her underwear and one of Jerome's shirts in front of her. She hadn't seen Mercedes anywhere close to that in months. Mercedes climbed to the head on the bed and set against the pillows. She patted the spot next to her. Abbe smiled brightly as she climbed to sit next to her.
"So.. how was your job..?"
Mercedes sighed.
"Some people are dead now... you know I can't tell you much.. to protect your life.."
Abbe chuckled and turned slightly to face Mercedes.
"You know.. I don't think I ever properly thanked you for helping me that day... Who knows what would have happened to me if I had stayed outside my old apartment building.."
Abbe smiled at Mercedes. Mercedes stared at Abbe for a few moments before leaning forward to gently press her lips into hers. Mercedes pulled away and smiled. Abbe was slightly shocked.
"I'm glad too. You know we really like you. The kids love you. You're a great friend and you care so much about the kids."
Abbe tilted her head slightly.
"Did you just kiss me?"
Mercedes laughed. Abbe instantly straddled Mercedes's lap. Mercedes raised her eyebrow.
"Abbe it was a friendly kiss."
Abbe smirked. Mercedes's growing stomach gently touched Abbe's.
"Would Jerome be super pissed if we.."
Mercedes laughed.
"No. Actually he wouldn't care at all because it's you, but Abbe... it was a friendly caring about you kiss."
Abbe pouted playfully. She pecked Mercedes on the cheek.
"That's a friendly kiss."
They stared at each other for a few moments before they both fell into laughter. Abbe poked Mercedes in the cheek.
"I guess I'll let you sleep now.."
Mercedes gently ran her fingers through Abbe's long hair. She yawned.
"I am really tired."
Abbe jumped out of the best and headed towards the bedroom door. She stopped and turned around.
"Hey, movie with the kids later?"
Mercedes smiled and nodded.
"Sounds like a plan."
Mercedes rolled over and pulled the blanket over herself. She sunk deep into their pillows.
Early afternoon had come around and Mercedes was still asleep. Abbe walked out of the kitchen just as the apartment door opened. The twins walked in groaning. Jerome laughed.
"I know we had to come home a little early. I'm sorry, but the bug spray mommy gave us wasn't working. The mosquitos were eating you two a live. Your mommy would be mad at me if I let you stay out there."
Abbe laughed. The kids pouted as the went to their room.
"What a terrible dad! How could you keep them from getting eaten alive by bugs!?"
Jerome let his maniacal laugh ring through the air. Jessie ran into the living room.
"Daddy! Shhhh! Mommy is sleeping!"
Jessie ran back to his room. Jerome looked at Abbe.
"She's home already?"
Abbe nodded.
"Apparently it didn't take much."
Jerome smiled warmly and headed towards the hallway.
"She kissed me."
Abbe blurted her sentence faster than she thought she did. Jerome turned around and laughed a lot softer.
"Honestly, that doesn't even surprise me."
Jerome smiled at Abbe and then headed quietly down the hallway. He walked into his room and smiled at his wife. She was warmly and safely tucked in their blanket. She was out like a light. He slowly set on the bed next to her. He gently played with her hair. He leaned down and kissed her forehead. He there next to her thinking about everything they were currently going through.
Jeremiah stood by the stream where Mercedes scrapped her leg. He was thinking about being a father. He was also thinking the same thing Jerome was thinking about that exact minute. How much he loved Mercedes.
Hey girl, I'm in love with you
But the world doesn't want me to
I'm not well, I am sick
The best kind of sick that one can get
So you can't believe a word they say
About the person I am today
If all else fails, just think instead
At least you know I'm good in bed
So trace the lines of my tattoos
Whisper that you love me too
We might as well no matter what
They think I suck But I don't give a fff- So don't hold your breath for me
But watching you turn blue would be comforting
I told you once, I'll tell you twice
I'll give you bad advice because I'm bad at life
I'm bad at life Hey girl, let's get out of here
View the world in the rearview mirror
Just me and you with nothing to lose
Electric love and something to prove
So please take care of my hurt heart
'Cause trusting you is the hardest part
You might as well no matter what
They think I suck But I don't give a fuck So don't hold your breath for me
But watching you turn blue would be comforting
I told you once, I'll tell you twice
I'll give you bad advice because I'm bad at life
(I'm bad at life)All your friends tell you I'm wrong
But all your friends sing this song
All your friends tell you I'm wrong
But all your friends sing this song, song! I don't give a fuck So don't hold your breath for me
But watching you turn blue would be comforting
I told you once, I told you a million fucking times
I'll give you bad advice because
I'll give you bad advice because I'm bad at life I am bad at life, I am bad at life
I am bad at life, I am bad at life
I am bad at life, I am bad at life
I'll give you bad advice because I'm bad at life
Mwah
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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...
