#giftfromthesea

"If it's you and me forever If it's you and me right now That'd be alright Be alright”

Her hair dancing wild in the evening breeze, she yells, Maddie: You just left!! You left and you didn’t even say goodbye..after everything you didn’t. even. say. goodbye!! Drew: I thought it was better that way! That, that if I just went away I couldn’t hurt you- Maddie: So why are you back?! Drew: Fuck Maddie... because I’m selfish?? Because I don’t want to be anywhere you’re not. Because I… He swallows hard, weight sitting upon his chest. Drew low: Because I care about you. Maddie: Because you care about me? He nods searching her eyes it was clear she understood what he thought was too early to say aloud, too weak to say aloud even in his own head. Looking around he realizes how much of a spectacle they’d become. A soft panic glazing over his face as his eyes begin to wander. His stomach shifts uncomfortably and his palms become clammy. Falling was so easy. But admitting to himself that it had happened? That was the hard part. Pulling her away from the crowd, they tucked behind a cool shaded wall, their fingers quickly becoming entangled in one another's hair. Their breath ragged and low. Sitting her down he laughs at how quickly the scene had escalated. Burying her face into his chest she whispers, Maddie: I thought you left me here.

 Cradling her head he smiles,

Drew: Nah.. you're stuck with me.

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Maddie: Would you get down from there you’re gonna fall! Leaping down he scoops her up spinning around wildly. Laughing at the way her hair clings to her face he loses his footing and they tumble down; the early autumn asters cushioning their fall. Drew: You know I’m terrible for you right? That I will never have enough of you. All too enamored by his charm, she leans forward to kiss his nose. Maddie giggling: Tell me a secret Drew: Umm you first. Maddie: I asked you first! Drew timid: I’m not wearing any panties. Maddie swats his shoulder, laughing. Drew laughing: Okay okay umm… shit, I don’t know Maddie I hate these games they get all weird and traumatic. Maddie: I see tell your secrets to alll of the other's and not me. Popping in a handful of candy, he mumbles, None of the other's mattered. She had been kidding but in truth, it was something that had crossed her mind before. The girls he'd alluded to? Maddie: Okay how about I ask you something instead? Drew: How about we go watch some movies? Maddie: Sure right after my question. He groans Maddie: You don’t even know what I wanna ask? Drew: But I do. You think you want to know how many girls I’ve been with. … Drew: Yeah, see? Soo Disney or? Maddie: Just tell me I won’t freak out I swear! Drew: It doesn't matter! I love you, I'm with you. …

... Maddie: Did-did you just say you loved me? 

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After helping Drew pack she decided to call Clint. She needed to say her goodbyes, to leave with a clean conscience.

Walking up to the bench the man looked well put together. Hair combed, creased jeans, clean boots, he figured she'd be frazzled by the town's gossip of the previous night. He wanted more than anything to make this work. To get her the help she needed to save her from this addiction. To be her anchor. Listening to her talk he fumbled with the little velvet box he had stuffed in his pocket. His mother's ring. He was ready to reassure her that whatever she had to say, he could handle because he wanted her for now, and for always. Jessica: So that's everything but it's all fine now because we don't have to run anymore. We can go back to San Ko, home. Reaching into his pocket he starts. 

Clint: You don’t have to leave, I love you and - Jessica: Love me?? Clint confused: Well yes... Jessica: Clint, I mean it's one thing to say it in bed but... We- we were just two lonely..people. I- I mean It was nice but- but we both know it wasn't love. *silence*

Clint:  I-I can't believe I was foolish 'nuff to think... He takes one last look at her before turning and walking away. 

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