“You’re not going to be next you know.” Teddy responded. “I don’t know Teddy. I’m flirting with disaster here.” Jacob sighed.
“I’ve been flinging magic around like it’s nothing and now-” “Hey, it’ll be okay. Promise.” Teddy smiled as best he could with his
beak. “I mean, I hope it’ll be okay. My track record isn’t great but you’re
the first witch I’ve actually cared about. You’re nothing like Horseface and
Whatstheirname. You’re special.”
“I think I should be flattered.”
“Look dummy, we’re a team. I got you. We’ll get through this.” “I appreciate that Teddy.” Jacob and Teddy almost had a moment of
friendship when he felt a hand on his shoulder. There he saw Joe holding
up their iced coffees and smiled.
“Hey sailor.” Joe responded.
“Hey- sorry- I just-”
“I get it.” Joe pointed to the empty space beside Jacob on the bench.
“This spot taken?”
“Only by my very, very silly bird.” Jacob couldn’t be sure, but he swore
Teddy flipped him off.
“Well make some space between you and your bird. I’m coming in.” Joe
shuffled in, although Teddy didn’t appear too happy at having to move. “Silly primates.” Teddy squawked. “When you need me, I’ll be over
here dying on the inside.” With a huff, he let out a yawn and nestled into
himself for a nap.
For a moment, it was just them on the bench. Joe slung his arm around
the back as they had a sip of their coffees. They marvelled at how blue it
was. In many ways this was a perfect day. The air smelled like summer
with hints of flowers and concrete on the breeze. If his insides weren’t a
ball of anxiety he probably would have enjoyed it.
With a yawn, he rested his head back feeling Joe’s arm around him.
With a quick scooch, he sidled a bit closer to Joe and relaxed into him. He
could feel his heat and right now, it made his entire stomach heavy and
tired. What was he doing? What was happening here- really? Did he
actually trust Joe or was this whole thing a giant mistake?
“Joe- if I did something terrible? Would you forgive me?” Jacob asked.
