"There's a new store opening at the mall. The one we went to before."
"The one with the bear?"
"Yeah. The one with the bear."
"What kind of store?"
"I don't know. Something for the home. Candles, blankets, that kind of thing."
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because I thought you might want to go. When we go to the movies."
"You want to go to the mall too?"
"I want to spend time with you, Bunny. It doesn't matter where."
The words landed in my chest like something warm.
"Okay."
"Okay?"
"Okay. We'll go to the mall. Then the movies. A whole day."
"A whole day."
"Is that too much?"
"No. That sounds perfect."
I hummed the lullaby again.
The melody filled the bar, soft and warm, and Matt didn't flinch. He didn't ask me to stop. He didn't look at me like I was crazy. He just sat there, drinking his coffee, letting the music wash over him.
"Matt."
"Yeah?"
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For not giving up on me. For staying. For being here."
"I'm not going anywhere, Bunny. You're stuck with me."
"I don't mind."
"Good."
He finished his coffee and set the mug down.
"I should get some sleep. You should too."
"I will. Soon."
"Promise?"
