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Friday

When I got home last night, Ray was gone, and that really sucked because he still had my key. Luckily I had my cell phone on me, but I didn't want to talk to him, so I tried James first. James unfortunately had left his copy on my kitchen counter. I wanted to try Birch, but couldn't remember his sister's number. Of course it was written down - beside the phone, in my apartment. So I rang Bella. She answered all sleepy-like and asked me what was up, since she hadn't heard from me in a few days she figured I was working on another conference. Then I burst into tears and sobbed into her phone that I was sick and lost my key and possibly not just one but two good friends and did she have any tea?

She said she'd come get me straight away and down the elevator she charged, Daniel striding behind her and they both sort of coddled me into the lift and got me into her apartment as quick as you please. Daniel really is a good lad when it comes down to it. They both listened quietly while I told them the whole story, Bella clucking a little here and there, Daniel just staring at the formica table, hands clasped in front of him. I told them how confused I was, and scared to lose Audrey's friendship over Raymond, but also scared to lose Raymond over sticking to my guns just because of Audrey. I went over the whole flu scene, and everything else. Daniel then called me a silly prat and told me that I'd be stupid to hinge a possibly very good relationship over a twisted little b---- like Audrey. That I'd be crazy not to at least try it out, because Ray is a decent guy, and clearly cares for me.

Bella (bless her little heart) said while she agreed with Dan, she also thought maybe I should just let it go a while, and see if things could set themselves straight. That I shouldn't talk to Ray until I've sorted myself out. Then (damn her for being sensible) she said I should talk to Audrey and get the real deal on why they split up, once and for all. That if Audrey truly was my friend she would tell me why, and she would also give me the opportunity to decide for myself whether or not Ray was worth it. She also said that if Ray truly cared for me, he would give me time to decide what I wanted. But that I should be prepared to lose him over this, either way.

The trouble is, Ray still has my key, so now what? Bella said to nevermind that, and just ask the super to let me in, stating I'd locked my key in. The key being on my kitchen counter would be evidence in support of this little lie. She called him up and got everything arranged for me. I kept thanking her and she just kept nodding and smiling kindly and patting me on the arm, like a little old lady might. It was nice but also a little annoying.

They got me in the apartment and Dan sort of held back while Isabelle headed back for the elevator. They exchanged a look and she went on without him. Then he came in and sat me down at the kitchen table, saying he had some things he needed to talk over with me. He then started to set us up with some coffee. He was pretty amazed to see I had some groceries, then I explained that James had finally left and Birch was back in town. All he said was "Ahh. I see now..." and fussed about with cups and spoons and such.

Watching Dan's back while he prepared our coffee, I noted a few things. For one, his shirt was on inside-out. His hair was a bit messed up. And he was wearing slippers. I gasped out loud and covered my mouth a fraction too late. He looked back at me and laughed. "Yes, Bliss darlin, you called us at an... interesting time."

I blushed a little and then... "Wait. 'Us'?" Dan didn't use words like 'we' and 'us', not when it came to this sort of thing.

His turn to blush. "Well, that's what I'm here to talk to you about."

Bah, I've run out of time, I have to go back into work and put out a fire. (Not literally, though that would be humorous).

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Butterflies fluttered at 11/05/2004 05:23:00 PM
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