Infraction
“Yes, we would. We need this, and that day wasn’t the only problem. It was us being tipped over the edge we’d been clinging to by our fingertips. We are both far from okay, and if it led us here, then I’m sorry, but I’m almost glad it happened. For the first time in four years, I want to get better, I have a reason to get better. I want you to get better, too. I want to be with you.”
I opened my eyes and felt a shift in the room. They were both looking at me, but it was different somehow. They didn’t pity me, or coddle me. It was a look of adoration and appreciation, almost like they were confident I would get through this with flying colors. They made me feel brave, strong.
“Okay,” I murmur