PixieStix

Rayah I pull him into a hug, "I've missed you so much."

Val I look down at myself, "I don't need to change. You can though."

Rayah I watch, "It...it's you..."

Val On of, sighing.

Rayah I stand and open it slowly, "Prove it's you."

Val He takes his shirt off and I see the tattoo, "That's cool," I tell him.

Rayah I hear that voice and shake my head, closing the door and locking it. I slide down the door and bring my head to my knees.

Val I finish, sweating.

Rayah I choke at the mention of that name, looking down, "N-No. No one says that name in my house," I tell him, "And...he's gone. I-I think you have the ...

Val I nod, "Sure."

Rayah I study the guy at the door, sniffling a little and crossing my arms over my stomach insecurely, "Can...Can I help you?"

Val I start cleaning, sighing.

Rayah Someone knocks on the door and I wipe my eyes before sucking it up and walking downstairs, the kids asleep. I hesitate before opening it.

Val We finish that stall and we move to the last.

*nods* Rayah Packing up Jace's things, I lock myself in our room. I don't look at any of it though, not wanting any memories to come back to me at ...