sunshine

“I know, but you look so peaceful in your sleep,” she said gently bumped his shoulder with hers. “Noting specific, just study stuff.”

“I didn’t want to wake you, I couldn’t sleep.”

Addison took moment smothered in his arms, taking a few deep breaths before taking a step back and giving him soft kiss on his lips. “Always, always,” she whispered. She rested her forehead on his for a beat and smiled at him. “You have to finish cooking before it’s too late to eat dinner.”

Addison’s face softened a bit hearing Cody blame himself, it was the last thing she ever wanted him to do her. Her parents were her problem and it had nothing to do with him and everything to do with their high expectations of her. Admittedly she once shared the expectations but she has now adjusted to a new future and they should’ve by now too. Elijah was five now and they she can sadly count on two hands how many times they’ve shown a bit of interest in their grand child. “Don’t do that, babe, it is not your fault at all,” she said wrapping her arms around his neck. “I love you, okay? Don’t ever blame yourself their bullshit.”

They abandoned us, not the other way around. It is not our job to make an effort, it’s theirs.