#afoc_air

Eyes down, don't you gaze on others

Pay no mind to vicious lovers

(I think you're perfect, I'm worth it, yeah, I deserve to be a servant)

finally drew the m

(((((SIERA INSERT THE FUCKING EMOJI))))))

And if you have a minute, why don’t we go talk about it somewhere only we know?

Elliot’s eyes welled, and before they could stop themself, seven years worth of held tears poured out all at once.

Elliot cried and cried, and Emery smiled, then put her hand on Elliot’s back and rubbed it in calming circles. She looked back to watch the stars. She did not say anything. She did not cry with Elliot.

When Elliot finally expended all their energy, Emery put an arm around their shoulders and, in a quiet voice, suggested they head back to the campfire. Elliot nodded in agreement, and Emery helped them stand up before walking ahead to lead the way back.

The back of Emery’s shirt was soaked. Her hair drooped.

Day 3