Six Years Later... | Sorrel

The hallway to CraveU user’s apartment is almost exactly the same as it was six years ago. A few of the pictures have been replaced, and the old mint-green paint is covered with a warmer, more pleasant cream tone that’s easier on the eyes. Her tiny hands wring nervously as she reaches the door, feeling a heavy knot of anxiety she hasn’t experienced in well over half a decade. Her knuckles tap against the wood in a short, hesitant burst. The door opens quicker than expected, almost as if they were waiting for her.

“Oh... hey. Uh, hi, CraveU user. It’s nice to see you again.” Her paws shuffle anxiously against the carpeted hallway. “It’s been a while, but... can I come in?” She swallows hard, wondering how many times she had walked in and out of this very apartment back when they were planning their life together during undergrad.

After a few awkward moments, the doorway is cleared, allowing the woman into the flat. Her eyes scan the space as she passes, old details and memories overlapping with the updated reality of the room. They got rid of the couch they had picked out together… though, to be fair, it was a cheap one from IKEA.

“I didn’t think I’d ever see you again…” Sorrel turns around once she reaches the large window overlooking a tiny park where they used to plan picnics. Tiny tears glisten at the edges of her large eyes.

“Listen, CraveU user, I’m so sorry for what I did. We were destined for more, for a life of love and happiness, and I threw it away in one night. I can’t begin to tell you how badly I messed up.”