[M] Unexpected Deadly Romance (Me and NoviDome)

[Sparkz]

She nodded. "okay. We love you, Zoey. Please, don't be afraid to talk to us. have a good night with your friend."

[NoviDome]

She nodded, and Julian kissed Alicia's hair before stepping back into his office and closing the door behind him. He looked at Zoey. "...Are you okay?"
"I... I think so. Or at least I will be... I-I think I just need to process everything. I was so... so scared. Julian, that night, I wanted to call you so bad, but I... I didn't know what she would do. I... I mean, I kinda feel bad now, for thinking that, but it was... I don't know, it was intense."
"Of course it was. I think you're right, you just need to take some time. You have the rest of the week off work, right?" She nodded. "Good. Then spend those days on yourself. Go to that spa mom used to take us to. Relax. And stay the hell away from alcohol. Got that?" Zoey looked at him for a couple of moments before nodding again.
"I will."
"Good. I love you."
"I love you too."
"We'll see you soon." She smiled wanly and nodded before waving. Julian waved back, and then Zoey hung up. He let out a soft sigh and opened the door again, pocketing his phone.

[Sparkz]

She looked at Julian. "Think she's going to be okay?"

[NoviDome]

He nodded. "Eventually," he said, pulling Alicia into a hug. "That was very brave, the way you just spoke to her."

[Sparkz]

She smiled and hugged him tightly. "Thank you. I had to tell her something. She's very much like you, you know. She wants the truth. I had to give her part of it."

[NoviDome]

"I think you're right," he said softly. He kissed the top of her head. "I love you."

[Sparkz]

"I love you too." She murmured. "I feel a little better now... at least she doesn't hate me."

[NoviDome]

"She wouldn't hate you."

[Sparkz]

She nodded. "Sure felt like it for a bit..." She murmured. She looked up at Julian. "I hope she doesn't worry about me too much."

[NoviDome]

"I'm sure it'll all be fine. Do you want to get something to eat?"