forum Heal This Broken Heart [Private // Closed]

Started December 12, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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“Sure,” he agreed, following her gaze back down to the sleeping child. “That sounds good. I’ll pay.”

"Oh, you don't have to do that," Devon said, her gaze snapping up to him quickly.

"Don't worry about it," he assured her, though his reasoning complained. It wasn't as if he had a lot of money left.. but it didn't matter,

“Are you sure? I can pay for myself, really,” Devon insisted, chewing on her lip.

She didn’t want him wasting his money on her. It’s not like she was worth it. Plus, this was starting to feel like a date, and she wasn’t sure she was quite ready yet to start dating. No matter how much she enjoyed watching him interact with Layla. Or how much she enjoyed his company. Or how much she actually was starting to like him…

Suddenly realizing his mistake, Sebastian scrambled to fix it. "Not like, a date or anything, I promise," he assured her, meaning every word. "But I don't want to make you pay."

Devon instantly flushed and glanced away for a moment. “Um. All right. If you’re sure.”

Sebastian clamped his mouth shut, seeing her flushed cheeks. He’d done something wrong again, hadn’t he?

Layla stirred again and blinked her eyes open. Forgetting where she was and who was holding her, she started to cry.

Devon’s gaze shot back to her crying daughter, and she quickly — but gently! — took her from Sebastian.

“Hey, baby, it’s okay. It’s all right,” she whispered, murmuring softly to the little girl as she bounced her gently.

Sebastian withdrew, staring down at his hands. Had he scared Layla? What had he done wrong this time?

After a few soft words from her mother, Layla calmed down and looked around. Her eyes landed on Sebastian and she giggled, remember how much fun he had been.

Devon smiled and looked over at him as well. Seeing the look on his face, she chewed on her lip and glanced at Layla. Maybe she could help him be happy again…

“Bahstin?” Layla said sleepily, giggling again.

Sebastian's head snapped up, a smile instantly lighting up his face. "Yeah, Bahstin," he agreed, reaching out a tentative finger to boop Layla's nose. "Bahstin is right here."

Layla giggled again, burying her face in Devon's shoulder to hide from him.

"She already loves you," Devon laughed, kissing her daughter's head.

Sebastian's smile grew a fraction, subtle happiness shining in his eyes and replacing the sadness of earlier, even though he knew how pathetic he was being. "I'm glad.."

"Are you ready to go?" Devon asked, glancing up at him with her smile still pulling at the corners of her lips. "I could meet you at the theater after I drop Layla off."

"Sure, that sounds good," Sebastian replied, reaching over to boop Layla's nose once more. "See you then?"

"Sure. See you in a bit," Devon said as she stood. "Say goodbye to Sebastian, Layla!"

Layla looked up at her, then over at Sebastian. "Bahstin go bye-bye?"

(ooh, cool pfp and username)

Sebastian bent down so that he was eye-to-eye with the little girl, softening his tone. "Just for a bit, okay? Bahstin will be back soon, I promise. I want you to be good for your mommy, can you do that for me?"

(Lol. Thanks!)

Layla giggled again and bapped his nose. "Bye-bye, Bahstin. See 'gin soon?"

Sebastian couldn't help a chuckle. "Definitely, Layla, see 'gin soon."

"All right, you two. It's time for us to go. I'll see you in a bit, Sebastian," Devon said, her voice holding a bit of laughter in it from watching the interaction.

Sebastian’s cheeks flushed, hearing the slight teasing note in her voice, but he nodded and straightened. “See you.”
(Skip?)

(Okie doke.)

Devon arrived at the theater and looked around for Sebastian.

Don't get your hopes up. He probably won't show. You know he won't. That whole thing with Layla earlier? That was just an act.

Her hands twitched slightly as she continued to look around, determined to prove her thoughts wrong.

Sebastian rushed through the doors of the movie theatre, his hair messy and tousled from running in the wind. He halted, sweeping the place for Devon, and a smile immediately lit up his face when he caught sight of her.

“Devon, hey! Sorry I’m a bit late, I had to bus here.”