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SIOBHAN: She relished in the fact that he didn't pull back right away. There was no instant recoil, no sign that he didn't enjoy what was happening. Until... there was. And Siobhan's eyes widened when she realized what she'd done and, more importantly, who she'd done it with. "Shit, Ryan, I just... I got caught up in the moment. In being with you again. Like old times." It was the truth, even though she knew it was wrong. Siobhan was trying to be a better person, but out the window went that goal. Clearly, she hadn't improved as much as she believed she had.

SIOBHAN: Her eyes fell to their hands as her heart swelled, feeling a strong sense of love that had been lacking as of late. His words only made her feel that much more appreciated, considering the last time anyone had told her they were proud of her she was a mere child. It had taken years, but she was finally back at a point where someone important was proud of her. Suffice it to say, she was emotional, and that emotion accounted for 50% of why she kissed him right then and there, pressing her lips to his in a way that represented her feelings for him - the other 50%.

SIOBHAN: Siobhan’s jaw tightened at the announcement of Alex’s name, a physical sting occurring in her chest simultaneously. It hadn’t gotten any easier, not one bit. “No Damien this time,” Siobhan confirmed, choosing to ignore the other portion of his statement. “I’ve done this all on my own.”

SIOBHAN: “Brilliant,” she grinned, hand squeezing his one last time before pulling back. “Well, what do you want me to tell you, other than the fact that you’re looking at the Vice President of the first publishing company directed towards women?” Her voice was full of pride and she reached up, flicking her hair across her shoulder to emphasize her statement.

SIOBHAN: She shrugged, having figured that getting back to normal as quickly as possible would be appreciated by both parties. His response was vague, but perhaps a boring update was better than a catastrophic one. “Do you think there’s any room for me in it?” She wondered, thinking that if anyone could give his life some action, it would be her.

SIOBHAN: “I know,” Siobhan agreed with an exhale. She was typically the cause of that shit, but this time, it had come back around to bite her in the ass. She had a son out there, a son she completely abandoned who was now being raised by her ex and another woman. Both of whom wanted her dead. “I’m thankful for your forgiveness, and your willingness to see me again. So, get me up to speed, will you?”

SIOBHAN: It felt unbelievably good to hear Ryan say that he missed her. It was the last thing Siobhan expected to hear from him, considering what she’d done to him and the reason why they broke up. “Not,” she commented with a teasing smile, not intending to start any arguments over it. She reached for his hand, whether he liked it or not, and rested hers over it, thumb running along his gently. “I never had a chance to apologize for what I did,” she spoke softly, her eyes breaking away from his. “But I am. Truly.”

SIOBHAN: It was certainly unexpected for Ryan to actually want to see Siobhan again, especially after everything she did to him and how their relationship fell apart, but she had to admit he was the one person she was really hoping to see now that she was back in the city. Him having invited her out was a true testament to what a great guy he was, and Siobhan wouldn’t forget that fact any time soon. She was more than grateful for the extended olive branch and would do her best to show him such.

Siobhan’s jaw dropped open and she let out a laugh, moving her hands from his eyes and using one to smack his shoulder playfully. “Cheeky little thing, aren’t you?” Siobhan commented, walking around the bench to take a seat beside him. She took a moment to take him in, notice the way his hair had changed and the crinkles besides his eyes grew deeper since the last time she’d seen him. Still, he was as handsome as ever. “I missed you,” she finally said, the words coming out as a sigh of desperation and exhaustion.

SIOBHAN: She arrived at the quaint little park just past 7, fashionably late as per usual, though this time it was all due to her load of work. As the Vice President of a startup company made for and by women, her life had become increasingly difficult and stressful. Every little decision she made weighed down on her, knowing she could be criticized if she said or did the wrong thing.

At least she knew she wouldn’t be judged for however long her and Ryan managed to get together for. He was always like that - kind, genuine, and never once judgmental, even when she practically ruined his life. It was a wonder why he wanted to see her at all, but it did reassure her that she wasn’t the worst, most evil woman alive, as Alex would have everyone believe.

Spotting the familiar blonde waiting on their bench, Siobhan walked up behind him and covered his eyes with her hands. “Guess who.”

RYAN: Although Aubrey was on his mind, at the very forefront of it, Ryan didn't hesitate to arrange a meet up with Siobhan. Their past was a complicated one but until the baby drama, they had something special between them. Ryan had learned to let go of the anger a long time ago and he figured that if she was back in the city then Alex would be giving her hell for it - Siobhan needed all the friends she could get.

She was late but he wasn't surprised and as soon as he felt a pair of hands cover his eyes, he knew who they belong to.

AUBREY: Sure.

AUBREY: Sure.

AUBREY: Okay.

AUBREY: Yes.

AUBREY: You do?

AUBREY: I get it. But I’m not happy about it.

RYAN: Of course I do.

AUBREY: It can, if you want it to. Not like we were really an us again, anyway.

RYAN: I don’t want her that way. I want there to be an us again - as in you and me.

AUBREY: There’s the other shoe.

AUBREY: Ha. Of course she is.

AUBREY: You can, but there’s usually a reason for it. Plus you’re acting weird.