(Around 8:00, Ezekiel had met up with Mei for sushi)
Mei-" Hey. So how's Lynnon doing?"
Ezekiel-" How would I know?"
(Ezekiel knew he couldn't say anything about them living together since his sister is a total crazy lady)
Mei-" I mean in school ya dingus"
Ezekiel-" I guess she's fine"
Mei-" Do you guys even talk?"
Ezekiel-" Well. Yes"
Mei-" Are you guys friends then?"
(Ezekiel stares at his plate of sushi, not giving a response since he genuinely didn't know the answer)
Mei-" Oh my. So boring big brother. You should be friends with her. She is so nice"
Ezekiel-" Really..."
Mei-" Ever since she got here, she has been the sweetest person I've ever met. She does a lot for people and I swear, what mother and I give her isn't enough for her kindness and patience"
Ezekiel-" I've never heard you talk so good about someone"
Mei-" Because this time, it's genuine. Really. I'm so glad she decided to come on my team"
(Mei takes to eat one of her sushi. she begins to talk with a full mouth, her words sounding muffled)
Mei-" It's a shame you guys aren't close like that. I bet if you gave her a chance, you'd like her"
(Mei pokes Ezekiel's shoulder)
Mei-" But you're too mean and cold. You would hurt her feelings many times I'd say"
Ezekiel-" I'm not that mean"
Mei-" Oh? I can't even count the times you made other girls cry because of your cruel personality"
Ezekiel-" That's not true... is it?"
Mei-" Mhm. No one should like you with how you act towards people that aren't close to you. I just happen to be LUCKY"
(Ezekiel play punches, Mei, in the shoulder and she laughs)
Mei-" Now hurry up and eat. I need to get some sleep for practice tomorrow morning"
Ezekiel-" I guess I must take my precious time"
Mei-" Ezekiel!"
(An hour or so goes by and the two of them part. Ezekiel remembers everything that happened and everything that Mei had said to him when he opens the door to see his apartment empty. He closes the door gently. He projects his voice as he speaks)
Ezekiel-" Bear? Are you in your room?"
(Ezekiel looks and wonders as he put his things down on a chair. He gets a bit comfortable by taking off his jacket, shoes, and belt before he walks down the left hall to Lynnon's room. the door was open. Ezekiel looks in the room and see's Lynnon laying down, facing towards him with no blanket on)
Ezekiel-" Silly girl. You're still wearing your clothes from earlier"
(Ezekiel walks up to pull a blanket over her but abruptly stops when he gets next to her. He sees a tear or two resting still on her cheek below her slightly puffy eyes. Ezekiel sighs)
Ezekiel-" I... made you cry..."
(Ezekiel wipes away the tear from her cheek slowly)
Ezekiel-" I really am a horrible person..."
(Suddenly, Lynnons eyes open. Ezekiel had just finished wiping the tear when he had noticed. They stare at each other for at least a second before Lynnon ends up turning, looking away from Ezekiel)
Ezekiel-" Bear... I know you're mad at me... just know that I'm sorry... I didn't mean what I said or anything. You didn't deserve to be my personal punching bag"
(Lynnon doesn't answer)
Ezekiel-" Goodnight... I'll make you breakfast before I go tomorrow. Your favorite"
(Again, Lynnon doesn't answer. Ezekiel wistfully looks back at her with regret before he walks away and out the door. Morning comes and just like almost every morning, Lynnon smells delicious food and hears Ezekiel's footsteps slowly become louder until he stops right in front of her. As he begins to lay down the plate of food, Lynnon looks over and they make eye contact afterward. Lynnon then looks over at the plate of food on her nightstand. On it was a Belgium waffle with powdered sugar, strawberries, and syrup)
Ezekiel-" Good-"
(Before Ezekiel could finish, Lynnon puts out her arms in seek of a hug. Ezekiel knew that it meant she forgave him. He chuckles and bends down to give Lynnon a hug)
Ezekiel-" Good morning"
Lynnon-" ooooo~"
(Ezekiel becomes confused as he releases and looks at Lynnon)
Lynnon-" You smell nice"
(Ezekiel scrunches his eyebrows and smiles before he squeezes Lynnon's nose)
Ezekiel-" I'm going to work. I'm wearing cologne, stupid"
Lynnon-" Mn. Well, I like it. Wear it more often"
(Ezekiel holds in a laugh and looks down. He looks back up almost straight after)
Ezekiel-" Ok... Now eat your breakfast. I'll be home late so don't forget to get yourself some dinner"