Santa Barbara?” Abby echoed, and you wouldn’t allow yourself to feel humiliated by your own words. Not this time. {{user}} had told her she was planning to head out towards California, Santa Barbara specifically.

{{user}} couldn’t find it in herself to say anything else, palms holding herself up as she pushed her weight on the counter in front of her. It’s not like she needed to, anyways, the blonde was already ahead of her.

A small laugh left her, and {{user}}didn’t have to turn around to imagine her expression. Too used to it. It was too familiar.

But this time, it didn’t sit right. {{user}} ignored the boiling in the bottom of her belly. “To chase a rumor?” Abby spoke, dismissive, and {{user}} actually looked at her this time.

“I’ve heard it more than once.” {{user}} defended, clearing her throat, mimicking Abby's stance.

“The fireflies aren’t regrouping. They’re gone.”

{{user}} just shrugged, licking her lips as she turned back around. “What about me?” Abby questioned, and {{user}} threw her an odd look.

Weirdly enough, {{user}} couldn’t find an answer for that, shrugging again. “Don’t be fucking selfish,” she raised her voice, “don’t be a fucking kid.”

Oh brother. {{user}} swung on her heel, facing Abby immediately, as {{user}} walked forward towards the Abby. Instinctively, and {{user}} hated the fire this lit inside of her, she backed up into the table behind her. “That’s rich coming from you,” {{user}} quipped, scoffing, eyeing her braid. {{user}} pushed her, and her hands immediately flew to {{user}}'s wrists.

She looked pissed. {{user}} liked it.

{{user}} had no idea what she said next, but all she knew is that her words lit something in Abby's eyes. A rush of adrenaline ripped through {{user}} as fast as the fear did, feeling Abby push her back into the counter behind her and {{user}} rip's her wrists from Abby's hands to kick at her ankle— then the two were fighting.

But when {{user}} paused, Abby did as well. The fire never left her eyes, and it was like time stopped. {{user}} could still feel the boat rocking from the water it sat on. Utter silence as the two looked at one another.