Maven took me into his arms and i cried. Hard. Kile took the sign to walk out so I could talk to Maven.

Maven didnt speak, he just held me as i continued to cry. He situated himself so he could be fully on the bed and i was fully attached to him. I didnt want Kile to leave but i was glad he had noticed what was needed for me before i could.

After a few minutes i finally calmed down.

“Do you want to talk about what happened, or do you want me to take the ice cream out of my bag and we eat and talk?” Maven asked.

A laugh bubbled out of me as i pointed to his bag. When he pulled it out, i noticed it was my favorite ice cream flavor.

Mint

Freaking

Chicolate chip.

I gasped.

“I am dead. I havent had that in ages.”

“Thats why i brought it.”

He had paper bowls and dished them out to me full of ice cream.

“Now. Talk.”

I took bites in between which calmed my nerves while i spoke. I explained what Mia asked, what i thought as i went through the panic and most of all how lovely kile was through it all.

“Oh, Cora. Im sorry. But look, you are wonderful and dont hesitate to call for me whenever.”

I had finished my ice cream and handed him the bowl asking for more.

“Ok. More plz!”

We began to chat about his fiancee and the wedding.

Finally the night rolled along and i was tired.

“Ill be back in the morning. Get some sleep.”

“Ok-wait can you get Kile?”

—

Kile walked into my room and i smiled softly.

“Hi.”

“Hey” he breathed walking closer to me “ how are you feeling? Do you need anything?”

I shook my head. “No. I just wanted to thank you for being the one to calm me down. To be there.”

“Of course.”

He was sitting on the side of my bed.

“I dont want to keep you up anymore, so goodnight.” He said as my eyes drooped.

“Goodnight” i muttered. I felt his lips brush against my forehead as i slipped to sleep.