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"I— Nothing…" Devon mumbled, glancing away. I've just started to realize that I might have a stupid schoolgirl crush on you is all… "Your head okay? I know she tugs pretty hard."
Heal This Broken Heart [Private // Closed]
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"Yeah, it's fine," Sebastian replied evenly, squashing any hope that she might be blushing because— Nope. Not happening. Head out of the clouds. Now.
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Devon nodded slowly. "Good. Good," she said softly, chewing on her lip a bit. She glanced around the room, looking for something to distract herself.
He's not interested. Why would he be? He could honestly have any girl he wanted, so choosing the loner woman with a child would be a dumb choice. And I'm not ready for a relationship. I don't think I'll ever be ready for a relationship again…
Layla wanted to continue her ride. She patted Sebastian's head, babbling about more rides.
Sebastian jumped up and down and turned once in a circle, though a worried expression shadowed his features. "Devon? What's wrong?"
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"Nothing. I'm fine," Devon replied automatically, managing to paste a fairly believable smile onto her face.
Old habits die hard, they say. And she didn't mind this one. It kept her from having to explain herself. Unless, of course, someone saw through her façade to how she really felt… Then she usually tried to avoid those people. It was hard talking about it, and she really didn't want to relive those memories.
Sebastian doubted it, but he knew firsthand how awful it could be to have someone pry, so he dropped the subject, calling up to Layla. "Alright, I think we're done here!"
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Devon sighed in relief when he dropped it. Thank you, Sebastian… You don't know what that means to me…
Layla giggled again and bapped at his head. "More, more!"
"Oh, no," he chuckled, not missing Devon's sigh. Sebastian reached up to scoop Layla off his shoulders. "We're done."
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Layla started to pout, her little bottom lip quivering. Devon glanced over at her and chuckled a bit.
"Layla, say 'thank you' to Bahstin for your ride," she said before the child could start bawling.
Between suppressed sobs, Layla managed to let out a, "Thank 'uo."
And, Sebastian's heart was melting all over again. "I swear to god.." he muttered under his breath, humorously of course, before swinging the child back up to her perch.
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Layla squealed in delight, her tears no more. "Ride! Ride! Ride!" she bubbled happily.
"You're going to spoil her," Devon joked with a light chuckle as she watched the two.
"And that's a bad thing?" He grinned, taking hold of Layla's chubby hands and spinning around in a circle.
(my depressed dork… I love him to pieces)
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"She's never going to listen to me now," Devon said, smiling as she watched them. "And she's never going to want you to leave, either."
(I love him, too… Devon will trust him more soon, don't worry.)
(no worries at all)
Would that also be such a bad– Sebastian abruptly cut off his train of thought. He finished spinning, leaning against the wall and smoothly handing Layla back to her mother.
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( ;) Soon might be after a few skipped months, anyway…)
Devon laughed lightly as she took a slightly confused Layla. The girl blinked at both of the adults, her eyebrows furrowed cutely.
"Since you and Layla seem to be enjoying each other so much, would you like to stay for dinner?" Devon offered, tiring her smile to Sebastian.
Her inner Mulan-granny was shouting, Would you like to stay forever?!? She should really get that under control…
(lol
lmao you continue to make my day that was BEAUTIFUL)
Sebastian's smile faltered for a split second. She wanted him… to stay. Longer. "I wouldn't want to overstay my welcome or trouble you.."
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(Lol. I thought of that because of his half finished thought and decided that it would be awesome to put in.)
Devon shook her head, her smile softening. "It's no trouble at all. Please, it's nice havin someone here besides a two-year-old," she said, chuckling to make it seem like she wasn't completely serious.
(weeps tears of joy)
He hesitated, biting his lip. "If you're sure.. I can clean up, though."
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(I loved it. Lol.)
"Oh, no. You don't have to do that. It's fine, gives me something to do," Devon assured him. "I was thinking of making tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches? I know it's simple, but I've been wanting a grilled cheese lately."
“That sounds great— don’t worry about simplicity.” Sebastian shifted awkwardly.
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Devon smiled at him gently. "Would you mind watching Layla while I start on that, then? I'm sure she'd love to play with you more."
“I wouldn’t mind at all,” he assured her, extending his arms to take the baby girl.
(Skip?)
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(Sure. To when?)
Dinner?)
Or should we just move on to another day?
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(I think another day would be good. Do you want to skip a few months? Late December-ish?)
(Yeah sure, what’ll be happening?)
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(Hm… Christmas shopping? Devon could be wandering around and bump into him in the streets as she's looking around?)
Sure
Ack I’m tired, sorry if I’m braindead rn
Should I start or will you?
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(Lol. It's fine. Would you? I think I have to go soon… Sorry.)