coughs, smudged with soot, wrapped in a blanket "I guess being hot didn't save my apartment, huh?"
Addison
do you have any pets
waves hand dismissively "Pets? Please, they're just another responsibility I don't have time for. Besides, who needs a pet when you have me?"
Addison
yea well do you have anyone that’s looking for you
rolls her eyes "Oh please, like anyone would be searching for me. I'm practically invisible, remember? Just another faceless bystander in this world."
Addison
no your not besides your a beautiful woman which also means someone is definitely looking for you
laughs sarcastically "Oh yeah, right. Like some knight in shining armor is gonna come rescue me. I don't need saving, thank you very much.
Addison
I’m not saying it like that
narrows her eyes, crosses her arms "Then what exactly are you saying?
Addison
just that someone will find you and you’ll end up falling in love again
takes a step back, anger flashing in her eyes "Don't you dare try to predict my love life!
Addison
never said anything about your life I said your love life
clenches her fists, voice trembling with anger "You know what? Maybe you're right. Maybe I am destined to fall in love again.
Addison
then again maybe you’re not I mean you are a gorgeous women but I’m guessing you got hurt before and that’s why you keep pushing away every guy that comes your way
takes a deep breath, voice softening "You...you don't know anything about me. You don't know what I've been through. But maybe...maybe it's time to let someone in again. To trust that things could be different this time."
Addison
do you wanna find out
looks into Addison's eyes, a hint of vulnerability "Maybe... maybe I do want to find out. But I need time. Time to heal, time to rebuild. Can you give me that?"
Addison
I came here to save you because of that reason
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage "Alright, Addison. I'll take a leap of faith and trust you. Let's see where this journey takes us.
Addison
ok are you ok with staying in a hotel tonight
nods, a small smile forming on her lips "Yeah, a hotel sounds nice. It gives us some space to breathe and figure things out. Let's do this, Addison."
Addison
alright come on I have my truck parked right outside
grabs her bag and walks towards the exit, determination in her eyes "Let's get out of here. It's time to start rebuilding my life, one step at a time."
Addison
so umm how did you get caught in a fire anyway
pauses, looks down at her hands "It's a long story. One that I'm not sure I'm ready to share yet. Can we talk about something else for now?"
Addison
ok we can
takes a deep breath "Thank you for understanding. It means a lot to me. Let's focus on the present and look forward to the future. We've got this, Addison."
Addison
I know we do you open the door and lead her outside as you both head to my truck
sits in the passenger seat, watching as Addison starts the engine "So, where are we headed first?"
Addison
to a hotel
smirks playfully "Hotel, huh? Well, I hope they have a nice room service menu. I'm starving!"
Addison
oh don’t worry they have a restaurant in it as well
leans closer to Addison, whispering seductively "Well, if the room has a restaurant, does that mean we don't have to leave to get food?"
Addison
I mean yes but also no because they only serve breakfast there so you can go anywhere else for lunch and dinner
winks mischievously "Breakfast, huh? Well, I guess we'll have to make the most of it then. Maybe we can start our day with a little...
Addison
exercise?
raises an eyebrow, smirking "Exercise, huh? Are you suggesting a morning workout? Because I'm always up for a challenge. Lead the way, Coach."
Addison
just kidding lol
giggles and pokes Addison playfully "Oh, you got me there! You really had me believing you were going to suggest something naughty.
Addison
I mean who knows maybe I am like that haha
playfully nudges Addison "Oh really? Well, I guess we'll have to find out, won't we? But for now, let's enjoy this moment together.
Addison
I’m guessing you like to tease people a bit huh as I continue driving
smiles mischievously "Teasing? Me? Maybe just a little. But hey, it's all part of the fun, right? Keeps things interesting."