The Two of Us

by Taylor Torres

“I don’t want you to thank me for showing up for you. I want you to expect it from me. Because I’m confident enough to know that I’ll follow through every single time. In whatever way you need me, I’ll follow through.”

“Promise me…” She scrunches her nose in thought. “Promise me that no matter what, it’ll always be the two of us.” I grin, squeezing our clasped hands. “The two of us. I promise.”