“So...Reagan,” Kali said.
“What?” Regan responded. She shifts from the cushion to the arm of the couch so that she can face Kali.
“You know how it’s Valentine's Day...”
“Yes.” Reagan leans forward & lifts one eyebrow.
“And I know you said not to...”
“I hate you, Kali.”
“But I got you a present.” She reaches under the couch & pulls out a red box with a blue bow. She holds it out towards Reagan.
“Kali, I told you I didn’t want anything.”
“Reagan, it’s Valentine’s day. I got you something & you don’t have to reciprocate, but at least take mine.” Reagan sighs.
“Dang it, Kali.” She pauses. “Fine, I have to pee first.” She got up and walked to the bathroom. As soon as Reagan closes the door, Kali squeals in delight.
“Oh my god! She’s gonna love it!” She gets up from the couch & skips around the coffee table while clapping. “I didn’t think that she’d actually accept it!”
“Sweetheart, I’ll always accept your presents.”
“OHMYGOD!!!” She falls on her face. Reagan stands above her, impatiently tapping her foot.
“Kali.” She pokes the back of Kali’s head. “Kali, c’mon. Please.” She pokes Kali’s nape. “KALI!!” She shakes Kali. “Oh no, not again.” She flips Kali over & drags her to the couch. She sighs. “Don’t worry. New Girl will be on when you wake up.”
Five minutes later, Kali gasps & wakes up. She’s immediately embraced by Reagan.
“What the hell happened?” Kali asked groggily.
“Excited that I accepted your present, so you skipped around the table. Then I saw you & once you realized it, you passed out.” Kali’s entire face turns red & she puts her head in her hands. Reagan leans in & kisses her on the forehead. “Don’t worry you goober, it’s fine. It’s cute when you’re flustered.”
“...did you open my present?”
“No, I wanted to wait until you were conscious.”
“Oh!” She quickly sits up & claps. A huge smile returns to her face. “Go on!”
“Alright.” Reagan carefully unravels the bow, saving it for later. She takes off the top & opens the box. Inside is another box, this time white with a heart in the center. “Kali, I swear if there’s another box in here, I’m gonna kill you.”
“C’mon, keep going.” Kali takes the lid to reveal 20 chocolates in a neat array.
“Aww Kali, you got me chocolate.”
“Eat one!”
“But we haven’t eaten dinner.”
“Put it in your mouth!”
“That’s what she said!”
“Really...”
“Yup!” She pops one in her mouth. Her she starts chewing & her face lights up. She starts crying & tackle-hugs Kali. “Kali Shalling got the ones with the cherry filling!”
“I know you loved them!” Reagan kisses Kali’s forehead.
“I don’t tell you this often enough, but I love you. Like so much. I don’t know what I would do without you.” They touched foreheads.
“Lucky for both of us, you don’t have to be.”
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