beth thinks of him her soulmate. that the stars above willed their meeting, their journey and stories. that fate bound them, intertwined them; that their friendship strings deeper than the naked eye can observe.
“ it said if i slept with it under my pillow ’nd wished for the receiver t’be safe, the bracelet would give ’em safety. ” a giggle falls from her grinning lips, suddenly feeling silly.
the subtle shift in his voice pulls her away (’longside the flick she scrunches her nose at), doe — eyes big with venus’ affection. the group is held dear to her youthful heart, but maggie ’nd daryl, her soul.
years of bitterness and solitude don’t hold a candle to her, really. he 𝘩esitates, sure ——— but within moments his own arm wraps around her shoulder, much looser - but still tight, squeezing once in return.
“ y’think so﹖ ” her grip tightens ever the slight, fist donning a ghost of a tremble. the warmth her sister emitted encompassed the compassion their father gave——– almost as if he were amongst them now.
her own head rested against hers, a small sigh slipping from between her lips. “ yeah— we’re lucky. “ she agreed, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
“ he’d be proud of you, y’know? “