On the Same Page

by Haley Cass

“I’ve lived with my attraction to you for years,” Gianna said with an air of superiority, jokingly shaking Riley. “And I’ve still been a normal person.” “We can’t all be gods strongest soldiers,” Riley shot back,

“So, you weren’t teasing?” She asked, dropping her voice, as she slid her hands up Gianna’s hips, slipping easily under her sweater to the warm skin underneath. It felt so natural and instinctive. Especially when Gianna’s arms came up, resting on Riley’s shoulders, as her fingers toyed with her hair. “No,” Gianna replied, evenly, “Because I think teasing implies that you won’t be getting what you want, at the end.”

I have nothing to forgive, dear. You were just a child, with no control over your own life, taken from the only stability you’d been given. I knew you were scared and hurting. I hated so deeply that you were taken from me, but I never was mad at you. I appreciate your Riley. Keep her around; she seems like a good one. Love, Mummo