Morningside Cuesta hehe the sun

The words stung. But in that same gash they left on her heart, there was an element of truth. Grayday had spoken the exact words she'd longed to be able to utter; it gave her such relief to hear his perspective that she was nearly frozen where she sat. Akuti allowed the show of affection with a tight-lipped smile before sucking in a deep breath. It's okay, she admitted, turning to face him so that she might be able to return the gesture, I understand.

Akuti thought about whether or not it would be smart to give him her opinion, but she knew she wouldn't be able to hold it in for much longer anyway. I think about them a lot, she whispered, and how they might have turned out. To me, they'll always be little, which I guess sucks just as much as it doesn't. I'll always have this perfect image of them which is great, but it hurts to think that in a few months time I could meet one of them and not know them at all.

I want a do-over, too. I want the chance to do things right; I want to feel secure as a parent. Akuti looked into Grayday's eyes and then back to the water. I'm sorry; I'm just rambling.