@DunesFavorite was knocked out of her thoughts when she felt something crash into her and her shirt become wet.
Her eyes looked up, seeing the frazzled woman. She seemed genuinely sorry.
"Oh no. It's okay. At least it wasn't on purpose. Don't be upset." Sally mumbles, looking at the damage-
"Maybe... but I wouldn't bet even a dead rose bush on it. Love just... isn't for our family. You know that. Mom knew that. And what if I die of a broken heart like her? And leave you here? I could never."
An immediate shake of her head as she let's Gillian take her hand.
"No. Don't ever think that. My life has never been peaceful. Not unless you are here. You know that."
She thinks her sister is far too hard on herself. Maybe they both are. -
it isn't that simple. Loving me is a death sentence for anyone except my family. You know that as well as i do."
It wasn't a secret that the curse loomed over Sally. Squandering any hope she might have of being normal.
"I know you do Gill. I might not say it a lot, but it is never putting me out to help you in any capacity." Sally had always loved her sister. More than anyone in this world. If Gillian needed help, there was no hesitation for Sally. Ever.
"I hear what you're saying but..-
need me anyway."
She sighs, leaning back against the counter.
"You always have such a way with words." Sarcasm is her specialty.
"I just want.... peace and calm. That's all. Is that too much to ask? I know i can't have normal but... gosh I want it so bad. I want love."
"I know you don't. You roll in with the wind. You always have."
Sally was more the steady kind. She wanted to put down roots and fall in love. To be accepted. Hard in a town like this. But it was home.
"Im glad you won't be too far away. But i can always feel when you-