Shady

“… I don’t think so.” Ky shook her head and stepped away. “… Where’s Anneliese?”

Sadie had to resist the urge to quote it alongside her. She wasn’t even a little bit surprised that Bean had picked that monologue, and was impressed but not surprised ...

Sadie settled back in her chair and picked up her clipboard and shuffled through her papers until she found the one she'd designated for the Cyrano applicants. She then picked ...

Sadie smiled and nodded to her. "Alright. Up you go." She nodded towards the stage, endeared by the costume. "I see you dressed the part; let's see if you studied ...

Sadie was grateful that the rest of the meal went without incident. She really liked the reverend's kids and it was a nice evening away from the stress of grading ...

Ky returned the embrace, cheeks still burning, and nodded. "Thank you."

Ky nodded, blushing worse, and glanced away. "I-- thank you-- I just... I mean... I don't need a room all to myself... but... I..." She was getting flustered. "... I'm ...

Ky shrank a little and blushed, seeing she’d offended her mother. “Sorry… I… I didn’t mean… I just… I’ve been gone a long time. I wouldn’t blame you if you ...

Ky nodded. “I would at least like to say hi… then I can get settled back in… do I still have a room?”

Ky pulled away and fidgeted. “… but I miss her…”

“… Anneliese?” She’d nearly forgotten. How terrible.

(Thanks! Me too. It was agonizing lol) Ky nodded and loosened her grasp, opening her eyes.

(Soooo idk how it happened but I just searched through my settings and my cellular data got turned off?? Idk I’m just relieved it’s back now. I’m too young to ...

(My phone randomly decided I don’t have data anymore??? Even tho I have service?) Ky wrapped her arms around her mother tightly and rested her head against Anneke’s shoulder and ...

“Yes’m— okay. Sorry.” She glanced over at her mother, blushing slightly. She desperately wanted to lean in for a hug but resisted the urge.