forum Heal This Broken Heart [Private // Closed]

Started December 12, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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"You… got me a gift?" Devon said quietly, looking down at the present. "You didn't have to do that, Sebastian…"

He shrugged uncomfortably, tugging down the hood of his sweater. “Hey, you left your daughter to take me to the hospital. The least I could do was get you some sweets.” The first but was said quietly, lest she didn’t want her coworkers to know about Layla.

Devon smiled at him and looked back down at the gift. "Thank you… Really. This is so nice of you… I don't really get many gifts," she said softly, adding a light chuckle to make it seem like his wasn't as big of a deal to her as it really was.

He shrugged awkwardly again, not really knowing how to deal with thank-yous. “Anytime,” he responded, shifting on his feet. “When do you have leave?”

Devon hummed and glanced at the clock on the wall. "Not for a few more hours. I can go on break in a couple minutes, though."

The thought made him smile hesitantly. “Could I.. accompany you on your break?”

Devon turned back to Sebastian, blinking once in surprise. "Oh. Sure, yeah. Of course. I was just going to sit in the break room and eat my lunch, but if you want to join me that would be okay."

He shifted a second time, rubbing at one of the many bruises on his cheek. “If you’d like.”

"Or we could grab a couple of coffees and go for a walk or something," Devon suggested with a shrug, speaking a little faster than normal because she really wasn't used to people actually wanting to spend time with the woman who had a child while she was unmarried. Not that it was really a rare occurrence. Some people just didn't understand…

But Sebastian was different. He didn't care that she had a daughter out of wedlock; in fact, he really seemed to live the little girl. And he didn't ask how it had happened. That was such a relief to Devon. She really didn't enjoy telling people the story.

“Sure, sounds great,” Sebastian answered with a lopsided smile, picking up the faster speed of her speaking. Was he making her nervous? Had he done something wrong? “Do you want me to pay?”

Devon took a deep breath, calming herself down a little. She was just kind of flustered by the gift and his offer to actually spend time together. "No, no. I get a free drink every shift, and I'm working two today, so I get two drinks."

“Sounds good, I guess,” Sebastian smiled, though his brow was furrowed slightly. “You okay?”

"Hm? Yeah, I'm fine… Sorry, I'm being weird," Devon said in her normal speed, shaking her head a bit.

"You're not being weird," he assured her quickly, stepping out of line when he realized that others were probably waiting too. "When did you say your break was?"
(somewhat soonish, can something happen with Devon? Maybe she has a panic attack? breaks down in front of Bahstin?)

(Lol. You just love that nickname, don't you? And sure. I'll just have to figure out what…)

"Oh… It's in just a few minutes," Devon said, glancing at the clock and then at a coworker. "Unless I can get off now…"

Her blonde coworker looked over and chuckled. "Go ahead. I've got this."

(yes I definitely do love the nickname XD
Awesome)

Sebastian stepped aside to wait for her, running a hand through his hair. He exhaled slowly, glad that his gift had not been taken the wrong way.

(Lol.)

Devon grinned at her as she grabbed the gift and two coffees. She walked around the counter, handing Sebastian one of the drinks with a small smile. "I'll just go grab my purse and we can go."

Sebastian nodded, returning the smile. "Thanks for the coffee," he called after her.

(Sorry, I'm being slow… I'm watching Riverdale.)

Devon gave him another quick smile before disappearing into the back room. She set the gift down, grabbed her purse, and walked back out to Sebastian.

"Okay… You ready?" she asked, pushing her purse up higher onto her shoulder.

(np lol
is that show good? I sorta want to watch it)

"Yup," he replied in the affirmative, pushing the door open and holding it for her. "Where are we walking to?"

(also, for the reason to panic thing, maybe someone catcalls her?)

(I'm only on E2. Lol. It's really interesting so far.
And that sounds good!)

Devon shrugged, thanking him as she stepped out. "There's a small lake nearby. We could go there?"

(oof)

"Sounds good," he agreed as they began to stroll down the sidewalk. "Lead the way. How are you?"

(Could you write it, though? I'm not good at the sort of thing. Not the timing of it. Lol.)

"I'm doing pretty good," Devon answered, nodding slowly as she turned left. "You?"

(sure, np
next post or a bit after?)

"Better," he admitted, pressing lightly on the soft part of the Band-Aid on his cheek. He ran his finger over the raised scar that arched over the bridge of his nose, humming softly.

(Thanks.
Maybe a bit after? Or… Hm. Idek…)

"How's your head?" Devon asked gently, casting a glance in his direction.