I figured the best way to make peace with Cleo was to come clean about certain things I'd been hiding from her. A part of me felt like this was necessary while the other thought I was wasting my time, but I let my heart and mind guide me and not my silly feelings.
I left a note in her locker that said,
"Hey, can we meet at The Saturday Highlights
We need to talk"
I didn't wait for any response, I chose to wait on the faith that she'll find me at The Saturday Highlights and we make peace. I waited there for what felt like hours, praying that Cleo wouldn't flake out on me. Anxiously I kept looking at the door everytime someone walked in, hoping it was her.
The day was close to ending, and I had given up on the possibility that Cleo was coming. But one last person walked through the door and it was Cleo. I felt so overjoyed, and thankful that she actually came. I bought her a coffee and sat her down.