No, to Mr. Noble

It's strange how life circles back around. I never expected to be sitting across from Gabe again, not like this. We've come so far and changed so much, yet here we are, sharing coffee, and it feels oddly like we're still the same people who once loved each other- only different. And not in a bad way. He leans back in his chair, his fingers curled around his cup, looking relaxed, unlike yesterday. 

"So," Gabe says, a slight grin tugging at his lips, after our greeting, "you've got a sister, right? What's she up to?" I smile, the conversation flowing effortlessly between us.

"Yeah," I answer, my voice light but I frown slightly. "Avrielle. She's... well, she's been through a lot lately, but she's good now. She and Cole... they broke up again. But, you know, they're fine. Still friends, actually. It's funny how things turn out." I can't help but laugh, a fond warmth spreading in my chest. "And Liz-"