Three Months Later

Three Months Later

Bruno's barking at the door wakes me up.

Sleepily, I look around to check where I am. I realize I fell asleep on our living room's couch - I moved in with Darius two weeks ago.

There's a knock on the door.

"I'm coming!" I yell and trot towards the door.

As I open it, I put up a purposely false smile. "To what do I owe the displeasure?"

Terry chuckles. "See, you missed having me around for your little jokes and stuff..." he finishes patronizingly.

I raise an eyebrow. "The only thing little here-" I trail off as he walks in, looking around.

"Where's my brother?"

"He went to Derek's. To plan your joining ceremony."

"Oof," he shakes his hand. "Must be killing you we got ours before you did."

"Easy there, sugar," I meet his eyes and shove him lightly, "or I might get you the shittiest present yet."

He chuckles. "I would expect nothing less from you," he winks.

My phone rings then.

"Hi, Mom," I answer immediately.

"How are you Lila?"

"Everything's great," I smile. "Your e