One twitch, one breath, and I'd probably knock that stupid grin right off his face. “Okay, that was weird.” Gabby sank down onto her bed. “Like really weird. What the hell happened up there in C-Town?” Rena regarded her from across the room with wary eyes. “You want to know now?” I probably should’ve jumped in, but I knew they were a few seconds from making up anyway. Their emotions crowded the room, just waiting for someone to cave. “Of course I do,” Gabby muttered, running her hand across the bedspread. “I was just…everything was so…” She shook her head. “I'm sorry, okay? I needed time.” Rena stood and took a tentative step forward. “I'm sorry, too. We didn't want to keep this stuff from you, I swear. It was just—” “I know.” “Man, I missed your stupid face.” “I missed yours, too.” And then there was crying. Lots of crying. And hugging. I stood off to the side, not knowing what to do until Rena wandered over a few minutes later. “Sorry.”
