[ She does need it, and it's...more than welcome. It's necessary. She hadn't realised her confidence was so shaken by her own actions, until she realised she still had his in full. Her hand turns, so it rests palm to palm against his, fingers curling into a light grip. ]
I know. I..I do know. [a beat] I'm sorry, that I haven't been. Like I should have been. And I still owe Taylor an apology, too.
You do. And I think he'll accept it immediately; you know how he bounces back sometimes. Don't let it be easy. You did do a number on him. He does seem to recognize how unwise his actions were, at least.
[she winces, a little] If anyone should have it made difficult, it's me. I wasn't kind, when I asked you to leave. Even if he was an idiot...he didn't deserve that.
And neither did you.
[she'd warned him, she didn't have to hurt him to hurt him - and she'd found a way.]
You have the awareness enough to recognize that, even if it's after the fact. [short sigh] It's always after the fact, when something's worn off, and you feel guilty.
I was angry. [there's the slightest pull of her hand, as if instinct insists on retreat; it doesn't finish the action, staying in his] And I was...afraid. Those overruled.
...I understand that things are complicated between you two. And it's likely they're always going to be. Better to make the apology than never make it at all. That much he'll appreciate.
[ She doesn't deny it. There's no point in doing so, lying to herself and him when it's as plain as the noses on both their faces. Just a squeeze of her hand, while her expression is a touch rueful. ]
I will.
In person, I think. This isn't something I'd want to leave for text.
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I know. I..I do know. [a beat] I'm sorry, that I haven't been. Like I should have been. And I still owe Taylor an apology, too.
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And neither did you.
[she'd warned him, she didn't have to hurt him to hurt him - and she'd found a way.]
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[but she can't help but think that it won't be that simple. There's only so much hurt, so much disappointment a heart can take. Even York's.]
Thank you for accepting my apology. [which is not the same as forgiveness - but it is a step]
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I know I did.
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I will.
In person, I think. This isn't something I'd want to leave for text.
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[ She trusts him. She doesn't think, feel, like she'll need him there. But York might.
If York agrees to talk with her, anyway. ]