W e s t b r o o k

“I usually go Mondays and Fridays around 4. Perfect way to start and end my week.” she smiled. 

             “Oh okay how about I meet you on Friday? It works perfectly with my schedule.” She smiled and nodded her head. “But that does sound like a great way to start and finish your week. Are you a beginner, advanced, moderate?” Sofie asked just so she knew what she was jumping into. 

        ❝ I forget how sentimental you are when drinking, Sofie… I might have to cut you off. ❞ An empty threat and it as known by the way the brunette’s arms reached to wrap around the other, hugging tightly. ❝ I would never tell you to shut up. ❞

Sofia: I think that sounds perfect. Just say when.

Vivian: how about tomorrow? I have to go by the store later, but I'm free tomorrow!

He sighed, happily, feeling so giddy that he was sure that this was all a dream. It couldn’t be real. He had broken it off because he didn’t think that he deserved to be with her and he felt almost selfish about taking her back, but he loved her. He needed her. And he would do whatever he could to give her everything that she ever wanted. 

“Well,” he said, shifting her slightly in his lap. “I think we should start now. I hear that making babies is hard work.” His eyes glinted mischievously, and he reached up, cupping her hair in his hands, tugging on it teasingly. “Come here,” he purred, leaning up to press his mouth to hers hungrily. 

             The scary thing about all of this is not that she felt like she was going to get hurt, but how much it felt like no time has passed. None at all. They were sitting there on her couch like they have done many times before in a different setting and honestly? She loved it. She loved that they were so quick to reconnect. It made being back to together just that much easier. 

Vivian: So... tea and books? What do you think?

“Yes! You can totally come with me!” Athena grinned. “The more the merrier!” she said, clapping her hands. “Aww, thank you.”

             “Oh yay! I would love that.” Sofia nodded, hoping up with excitement. “Which days do you usually go and what time? I can meet you there.” She smiled and shook her head. “No problem, it’s the truth!” 

Vivian: Hey don't thank me!! What are friends for?

Vivian: dear lord I PROBABLY NEED A BOOK TO LEARN FROM.

Vivian: Like i've said before, i'm not the best relationship advisor but don't overthink about it. Don't be on edge, because he knows better than to put you through the same heartache again. Trusting him is the best way to start this relationship.

Sofia: Yeah you're absolutely right. Thank you for always helping me through this.

Vivian: Wait... really?

Vivian: That's great, Sof! That's just great, I'm so happy for you!

“It’s a great stress reliever. I go once or twice a week depending on what my schedule is and if I have time.” she shrugged, grinning when the other showed her the picture. “Wow, it looks amazing.”

            “Yeah, that’s what I’ve heard!” Sofia said excited, smiling at Athena. “Maybe we could go sometime?” She was just getting into it, and it’d be nice to have a friend on the first day. “It does, you’re very photogenic.” 

Athena collapsed on the ground when Sofia said that she had gotten the picture. “Thank goodness.” she laughed a little, moving to sit up and stand to see the picture. “Why thank you.” she grinned when the other complimented her legs.

            “You’re absolutely welcome. I should definitely take up yoga. I need to work on my flexibility, and of course, toning up would be nice too.” Sofia commented as showed her the picture. “I love how vivid the colors are...” The tall brunette commented as she looked at the picture with Athena. 

“As much as I love Easter and Christmas, but damn, Valentine’s Day blows them both out of the water with the post holiday 50% off chocolate sales. Might even have to line up before my CVS opens before heading into work on Friday….or take a sick day. They might as well give me employee of the month now.” 

              “Crazy about chocolate so I’ll be right there with you.” Sofia smiled and thought about all the candy she could have from this sale. Especially the heart-shaped lollipops that she loved so much. “Take a sick day to get candy? Damn, you’re worse than me.” Sofia never thought she’d see the day. 

“I’m not sure how much longer I can hold this pose, did you get the photo yet?” Athena asked the person she was with. Doing yoga certainly had helped with her being this flexible, but she couldn’t hold this pose for much longer.

             “Hold on, the camera won't focu—aha! I got it!” Sofia smiled and took the picture Athena deserved. “Here, come look at it, it looks so good if I do say so myself,” Sof said with a small smile. “Your legs look amazing.”