Behind You (gxg)

N - is for Nerves

Since my little reunion with Lilah and the whole random tattoo experience, I found that her and I couldn't be away from each other for too long. The work week was the hardest as we had to be apart for most of the day. I came to appreciate the morning shifts even more as then I'd be able to catch Lilah as she was dropping Uri off. My morning dose of Lilah kept me going; at least if I hadn't spent the night with her.

We were trying to take it somewhat slower as we hadn't really talked to Uri about it yet, although he didn't seem to really care that I was around a lot. For him, it just meant that he had someone else to play with, and we did lots of that. It was during those times that I'd wonder again if he and I had some sort of connection as well.

It was one night cuddled in bed with Lilah, when I brought it up.

"Have you noticed how easily Uri connects with me? Like since day one, he's been so easygoing, is he like that with everyone?" I mumbled into her hair as I inhaled her scent. We had been lying quietly together for a while and I wasn't too sure if she was even still awake.

"He just likes you because I like you" She smirked, looking up at me and giving me a quick peck on the lips.

"I know, I'm likable, what can I do?" I chuckled lightly before continuing. "But he can be so... mature sometimes too, it's like he's just this understanding old man in a toddler bod."

"Well I'm not sure who he got that part from, because I'm no old man, and Gal is not always understanding" She laughed and moved to sit up and face me.

"Maybe it's just the whole bond between us though..." She paused to think, unsure if to continue. "I mean, our life lines are tightly entangled, you're bound to be connected to my own son, ya know?"

"Do you think he has wings too?" I asked cautiously.

"I hope not! Imagine!" We burst out laughing at the idea of Uri with wings. He'd be flying all over the daycare; a new definition to bouncing off the walls.

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It was around six in the morning when I heard my cellphone humming on the side table, the screen brightness yanking me out of slumber. It was a Sunday so I knew it couldn't be from the daycare. I groaned as I scooted my body closer and grabbed the buzzing plastic to check who was calling.

BitchTart is calling...

Why the hell was Erin calling so early in the morning? She is the last one to be awake at such an hour, especially on the weekend. The surprising call woke me up immediately, causing me to sit up so quickly that I had to shut my eyes and regain some balance first before answering.

"Yo girl, what's going on?" I tried to hide the concern in my voice, unsure if I was successful or not.

"Hey." There was a long pause on the line, but I knew to wait. "Remember when I told you how my mom wanted to meet up..."

"Yeah..." I replied to let her know I was still listening.

"Well... I ended up agreeing... and..." I heard Erin take a deep breath in and let it out. "I'm seeing her at noon."

I didn't know what to say. I knew that this was a huge deal for Erin, and it definitely explained as to why she was awake this early. I knew I had to tread carefully here. I hated Erin's mom just as much as she did, if not more for the way she would constantly break my best friend's heart. But if Erin had agreed to the meet, then this must be incredibly important to her.

"Noa?"

"Yeah girl?" I replied, realizing I hadn't responded it.

"Do you think you can go with me... or like, at least be at the venue in case shit goes south?" Her voice sounded so small, and that just about broke my heart. How could she even ask such a silly question?

"Of course bitch. What? You thought I wasn't gonna tail you? Go back to sleep, you're sounding ridic." I tried to lighten the mood and let out an awkward chuckle at the end.

"Thanks Noodle... and yeah, it's too fucking early, I don't know how you do it." She sounded a little fragile, but had gained back some composure in her voice which was good.

"Goodnight BitchTart"

"Night Noodle." I let her hang up first and shook my head.

BitchTart (Erin): I'll text you the place later... thanks...

I read the message Erin just sent and placed my phone back on the side table. Man, now I'm nervous, but how bad could it be?

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Bit of a filler chapter, I know, but I want to give BitchTart the mother-daughter reunion chapter that they, and you deserve! 

And not only do I not have it in me yet, but also I feel like it would make this chapter super long again 

Do you think the reunion will go well, or shit will hit the fan? Comment your prediction!