( 𝗃𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗉𝖾𝗋 , 𝗆𝖺𝖽𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗂𝗇𝖾 )

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
HIII

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
oh hey <3

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
what's up

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
sooo we're planning to go on
the boat tomorrow (no country
clubs i swear) and spend some
time chilling on the lake

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
it's basically a lake picnic

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
boat picnic

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
boat lake picnic

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
oh what

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
LMAO i get it so why are
u telling me this?

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
YEAH SO

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
would u like to join :)))))

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
everyone will be there and i
promise to keep things
entertaining

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
i will also keep trevor shackled
to the opposite side of the boat
if u want

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
pls come, we had so much fun
at dinner that day

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
i may have plans

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
sorry

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
oh i see

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
no that's fine, if ur busy
then it's okay

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
i just thought i'd let u know
in case u wanted to tag along

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
thank u so much for
asking

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
it means the world to me
seriously

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
GAH don't mention it

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
do lmk if things change
tho :)

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
sure, thank u 🤍

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
💗💗💗💗

𝕸adeleine got back from the farmer's market about ten minutes ago but all she can think about is the lake picnic June texted her about.

She obviously lied when she said might have plans and for good reason too because no way in hell is she ready to spend time in the middle of a lake with Trevor breathing in the same space as her.

Dinner was already too much for her but there were still many strangers there.

On the lake it'll just be his friend group.

She hates how she's gone from considering them her friends to basically feeling like they're all probably just pitying her because of their friend's actions.

They've never made her feel like an outsider and if anything, they were still just as much willing to talk to her after the breakup as they were before.

Because they genuinely like her.

She was surprised when a few months ago, Quinn contacted her about her Vancouver show and asked if there was any way he could attend along with his friends.

But of course, she said yes and even went out for dinner afterwards with him and a few of his teammates who'd accompanied him to the show.

The next day being a free day, Quinn had personally offered to give her a tour of the city.

And she'd happily accepted.

They'd had so much fun that day, it was almost easy to believe that they'd been friends for ages rather two people who'd only ever crossed paths thanks to a man who broke her heart.

And the others too had texted her constantly — congratulating and catching up.

Even Jack, who perhaps is the closest to Trevor out of everyone.

"God", she shakes her head and grabs her phone, calling the only person she knows can help her with this.

The call is picked up on the third ring, "Well, hello there".

A small smile immediately takes over her face.

"Hey, am I disturbing you?".

A snort, "No. My lovely, lovely wife to be has me finalising last minute changes to the wedding", a loud sigh, "God, who knew getting married would be such a hassle? I think we should just run away to Vegas".

Madeleine chuckles.

"Did you suggest that to her?".

Another sigh.

"Yes, and I don't think she's ever wanted to strangle me more. And not in a good way".

"Damn, I didn't need to know that".

"What are you even saying? Strangling people is fun. Well, choking but yeah".

The blonde groans, hitting her head against the back of the couch.

"Can we please not discuss your sex life? I called for something else".

"You're so boring, oh my god. Okay, what is it?".

She fidgets with the hem of her shorts and exhales, "June invited me to this lake picnic thing they're all going to tomorrow. It's going to be on a boat and everyone will be there".

"Oh", Millie clears her throat, "I see. What did you say?".

Maddie shrugs even though her sister can't see it.

"Said I might have plans. But she did say that I could come along if things change so . . . . yeah".

"I'm guessing you don't have plans".

"How shocking".

"Annoying, but . . . alright. So, do you want to go?".

She considers this for a second and . . . yeah, she kind of does.

But also, Trevor.

"I do but, you know".

Millie sighs again, a shuffling sound making it through the phone's speaker.

"Don't let him ruin this for you. You love them, I know you do because you could never shut up about them even after . . . . everything. And you're there alone, you have nothing to do. You chose to be away from people who are a regular part of your life and this is probably the only chance you can spend so much time with all of them".

"True".

"So, go. Don't overthink it. Go. Fuck him. They're your friends too".

"You sure?".

"Yeah".

Maddie exhales quietly and nods.

"Okay".

( 𝗃𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗉𝖾𝗋 , 𝗆𝖺𝖽𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗂𝗇𝖾 )

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
HEY

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
is the picnic offer still
open?

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
absolutely!!

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
great, i'll be there

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
just text me the dock
location

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
u can drive along with us
too! we have room i think

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
it's a big car

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
no that's alright, i have a
rental 💓

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
just text me the time and
location

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
i'll confirm and let u know
in a while

𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿
so happy ur coming along!

𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲
same here :,)

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