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Marcy stared at the airport in front of her, though she’d been through here just a month prior this was different, this was a huge change, and one she’d only really experienced once in her life. Standing there so uncertain she thought back to what had led her to this point.
It started with her trip back to Los Angeles, a plan she’d made with Sasha to surprise Anne for her birthday. That night the three girls spent together had reminded them of the special bond they all shared, and reinvigorated the desire to stay up to date with one another, leading to the creation of a new group chat rather than returning to the ones that had naturally ended across the past ten years. Just one week from that night Marcy found herself venting her frustrations to the girls.
LostMyMarbles 7:36 : I have had it with my parents!
Way2Bright 7:36 : I hear ya
Amphbi-Anne 7:37 : What’s going on marcy?
LostMyMarbles 7:37 : They just don't get me!
LostMyMarbles 7:37 : I don’t think they try!
Amphibi-Anne 7:37 : ???
LostMyMarbles 7:38 : Sorry, sorry, we, got into it at the dinner table again
LostMyMarbles 7:38 : Just another snide remark about how i’m wasting my talents making comics
LostMyMarbles 7:38 : And when I try to explain they just start talking about how I could be doing so much more if I applied myself, a doctor, a scientist
LostMyMarbles 7:38 : How much more successful i’d be
LostMyMarbles 7:39 : Completely ignoring how much support I already get on my sponseon, how wild that is for how long i've been doing this
LostMyMarbles 7:39 : I just wish they could understand that this makes me happy, instead of begrudgingly accepting its the choice I made
Amphibi-Anne 7:39 : Sorry stuff’s been so rough up their mar
Way2Bright 7:39 : You should think about moving out. I know my relationship with my parents improved a lot after I did.
LostMyMarbles 7:40 : Honestly, I've thought about it, but i don’t make enough to room on my own here, and nobody I know in the area needs a roommate, so its my parents or strangers
Way2Bright 7:40 : Maybe it doesn’t have to be
LostMyMarbles 7:40 ::?
Amphibi-Anne 7:40 : Also :?
Way2Bright 7:40 : Well the lease on my apartments ending pretty soon, and with it comes a hike in the rent
Way2Bright 7:41 : I was looking in the area and it’d be a lot cheaper to split rent in a bigger place than just getting a singles apartment
Way2Bright 7:43 : Hello?
LostMyMarbles 7:43 : Sorry just, thats a big decision Sash
LostMyMarbles 7:44 : I don’t know if i’m up for moving across the country
LostMyMarbles 7:44 : Again
Way2Bright 7:44 : Well you don’t have to it just seemed like good timing
Way2Bright 7:44 : What do you think Anne?
Way2Bright 7:45 : Anne?
Way2Bright 7:46 : Anne!
Amhpibi-Anne 7:46 : Sorry, sorry, got distracted filling out a school’s field trip form.
Amphibi-Anne 7:46 : I mean, like marcy said, it’s a big decision
Amphibi-Anne 7:46 : I don’t know that i’m ready to move out from my parents
Amphibi-Anne 7:47 : Feels like i just moved back with them from college
Way2Bright 7:48 : I get it, i know this is big
Way2Bright 7:48 : But you don’t need to make it right now, it's just something that came to mind
Way2Bright 7:48 : And honestly, I kinda thought it would be a nice way to spend more time with you two
LostMyMarbles 7:48 : Aww, sashy
Amphibi-Anne 7:49 : That’s sweet sash, i’ll give it some thought, okay?
Way2Bright 7”49 : Just let me know before my lease is up, okay you two goobers?
In all honesty, in that moment Marcy felt the urge to drop everything and finally return as she’d thought of so many times through her teens, but she knew she couldn’t rush this. She needed to consider her budget, her needs, and… she worried. What if it didn’t work out and sent her right back to her parents across the country, what if she couldn't keep the payments up and cost all three of them a place to live, what if this turned out to be the final straw that broke their friendship for good? They were silly worries honestly and she knew that the girls had been through so much more than just rooming together. Even if it didn’t work out they’d still be friends, they’d still be there for her even if she had to go back home… After discussion, budgeting, and finding a three bedroom in budget, marcy’s flight was booked and bags were packed, yet only now that she stood at the airport did it sink in how real this all was. “Well” she said to herself “Time for a new adventure” and she stepped into the terminal.
Sasha sat at the luggage carousel, keeping an eye out for her clumsy friend. Anne had offered to stay with the car, remarking Sasha would be better equipped to help with the luggage. Sasha let a smile creep across her face, she was so excited that the gals had gone with her suggestion. She'd hated how the distance and work life had kept their interactions to a minimum, but a shared space would give them a chance to grow close again, and now they were giving it a shot! Still, the excitement was matched with a silent dread. Apprehension took hold of Sasha, as much as this is something she wanted, she wondered if her friends felt the same or were just going along with her ideas. As much as she wanted Marcy and Anne to become more permanent figures in her life, she'd give it up in an instant if they'd be happier elsewhere. She did her best to wave the thoughts from her mind, she had grown beyond that person who sought control. Even if she slipped up Anne and Marcy weren't the same girls she could manipulate, they'd all grown beyond that point in their lives, they would let her know if it wasn't working out. Still, a sliver of fear remained, and so she scrolled back through their conversations two weeks prior.
Way2Bright 6:35 : Soooooo
Way2Bright 6:39 : I was looking through places in the area
Way2Bright 6:39 : And found this cute 3 bedroom listing
Way2Bright 6:40 : https://www.deallow.com/listing/229324578
Way2Brigth 6:40 : From what you told me this should fit well into our budget
LostMyMarbles 6:41 : Huh
LostMyMarbles 6:41 : Yeah this place looks pretty good
LostMyMarbles 6:41 : And yeah the rent’s doable
Way2Bright 6:41 : Right? What a steal
Amphibi-Anne 6:42 : Huh, it does seem pretty nice
Amphibi-Anne 6:42 : You must’ve been searching for a while to find this one, huh sash
Way2Bright 6:42 : As if boonchuy, just saw it while i was looking for singles
Way2Bright 6:42 : Don’t forget I have to move soon regardless of what you two decide
LostMyMarbles 6:43 : Speaking of
LostMyMarbles 6:43 : After giving it some thought, i wanna take a chance on the move
LostMyMarbles 6:43 : Assuming Anne is alright with that, or we can find a two bed
LostMyMarbles 6:44 : I mean two room
Way2Brigth 6:44 : Hell yeah girl, i’ll keep an eye out okay?
Way2Brigth 6:44 : You better hurry and decide if you want in on this anne, or else me and marcy will just have to room without you
Amphibi-Anne 6:45 : I’ll talk it over with my parents, i’ll let you know soon, okay
LostMyMarbles 6:45 : Hey no rush anne, take what time you need
Way2Bright 6L45 : Yeah, we’re not going anywhere
“Sash!” a familiar voice rang out, breaking her concentration on her phone.
“Marce!” Sasha returned moving quickly toward the girl and catching her as she fell forward, tripping over her own feet. “Hey, be careful there” Sasha said with a smug smile.
“Oh, thanks for the save,” Marcy said, chuckling nervously, “Oh uh, where’s Anne?”
“She’s watching the car, making sure no one gets any funny ideas or that anyone from the facility thinks it needs a tow.”
“Smart, oh hey, that's my luggage, let’s grab it and get a move on!”
Anne leaned against the side of her friend's red convertible, a pit in her stomach clashing with the joy in her heart. There wasn't any going back from this point, lease was signed, boxes were delivered and Marcy was here. After all this time Marcy was back here, the three of them together in a way they hadn't for almost a decade. As much as Anne wanted to let herself go in that joy, the pit in her stomach grew larger. She wasn't the same Anne that had helped them in amphibia, the Anne that had saved the day and their friendship. No, she was the Anne who drifted away from Sasha. Anne the herpetologist, no heroics to her name just amphibian facts, was that enough? Anne shook her head, it didn't matter. She couldn't be the person she was but she would try and make this work as the person she is, because she wanted this. She had already made up her mind.
Amphibi-Anne 8:12 : Okay, I talked it over with my folks and, i'm ready to give this a try
Way2Bright 8:13 : No way, for real? And here I was busting my ass trying to find a good two room
Amphibi-Anne 8:13 : Don't sound too surprised sash
LostMyMarbles 8:13 : No way this is so great! I can't believe it
Way2Bright 8:14 : So are you both good with the place we were looking at before or did you want to keep looking
LostMyMarbles 8:15 : I think i like what we've picked out, we haven't had any luck with anything better
Amphibi-Anne 8:15 : Yeah and your lease ends in like a week, better to focus on getting this place than keep searching
Way2Bright 8:15 : Ooh, responsible. I'll get in touch with the property owner and forward any documents to you two
Amphibi-Anne 8:15 : Now who's the responsible one
Way2Bright 8:16 : Psshh
LostMyMarbles 8:16 : Hey sash, thanks for suggesting this, i'm really looking forward to it
Amphibi-Anne 8:16 : Yeah, thanks sasha
Way2Bright 8:17 : Hey of course, now, i'm gonna go call this guy, ttyl
Shortly after sasha had forwarded the lease agreements to the girls to sign, and they'd handed over rent for the coming months, and now Anne was here waiting nervously for her two best friends. It wasn't long before the two girls were heading straight toward her, both waving with one arm and pulling a bag with the other.
"Anne" Marcy shouted as she reached the car, waving more frantically.
"Hey Marmar" Anne replied softly, pulling her in with a gentle squeeze. Letting go she placed a hand on the luggage Marcy had wheeled over. "I'll put this in the back, okay?"
"Sure" Marcy replied a little more sheepishly before opening the passenger door of Sasha's car. Anne walked to the back where Sasha had already popped the trunk.
"Is this all Marcy has?" She asked Sasha as she lifted the bag into the trunk.
"Nah this is just the essentials, clothes, toothbrush, what she uses to make her comic, the rest is being shipped over later." The blond replied, putting her own bag in and closing the lid. The two girls made their way back around and into the vehicle, Sasha of course driving with anne fitting comfortably in the backseat. "Alright gals" Sasha said starting the engine "time to go home."