Compromise

Aria

I made breakfast while thinking about last night's incident, I was sorry and grateful. Sorry he had to see me like that but grateful he had spent the night, because I only slept peacefully when he was beside me. There is always an air of security when he was there thus the peaceful night. Too bad we were not neighbors.

I was just done serving when Kay walked in and took a seat, thanks he said after he was done.

So... He began

So what? I retorted knowing where the conversation was heading to.

About last night.. He said looking into my eyes

Can we not talk about it? It was a one-night thing, I said lying through my teeth.

No we should talk! He snapped and I clamped my mouth shut.

I'm sorry, he said after a second.

It's okay, I understand.

You don't, I want you to start seeing a shrink.

I will not! We have had this discussion before.

I know we have hun, but you're still having nightmares. For how long will this go on?

It isn't a daily occurrence Kay.

Fuck if I know, that's one thing you are never upfront with me.

Because I don't want to worry you; otherwise I'd never lie to you.

YOU. ARE. NOT. WORRYING. ME. I'm saying that for the last time. So how frequent do you have the dreams?

Umm...I ...

Dammit Aria! Answer me!

Okay...he was mad, Daily? I replied

And has it never crossed your mind to tell me?

Um..No

And you call me your friend?

It's not like that Kay

Please explain how it is.

I am sorry Kay, I didn't mean to hurt you.

Then you'll see a shrink.

No,I won't

Then I'll move in.

WHAT??!!!

You heard me.

That isn't necessary.

That or a shrink, the choice's yours.

Why do you have to move in?

Beause I noticed you sleep better when am around.

Fuck me seven ways!!!! I didn't think he'd notice.

Whatever Kay.

It's a good thing we are seeng eye to eye Darling, he smirked

Darling my foot, I said walking out of the room.

That was not something I expected, but I'll be damned if I'm not touched by the gesture. This is one of the reasons he's my best friend, I smiled walking into my bathroom. After a quick shower and getting dressed, I got into Kay's car so he can get whatever he needed for his stay.

Knowing sleep was out of the equation was once more, I dragged Kyrie to the living room so we could watch TV and pass time until sleep claimed me us. Getting comfortable on the sofa, I turned to Kyrie what do you have in mind? You pick he replied absentminded. I cuddled closer to him hating the fact I am the reason he looked so wretched. I couldn’t talk him out of the miserable state he was in but I could offer him comfort by being closer to him. I know how ironic the situation was but I had already accepted the fact that with time I might forget everything unlike Kyrie who I doubted will ever let go ofthe self-loathing and blame for a situation I never held him accountable for. I know what you did last summer? I smirked turning towards him and he shrugged wrapping his arms around me pulling me closer to him. I pressed play as he covered us with the afghan on the seat.