That night, everyone was in bed around 11 pm. Riley and Auggie were already sleeping by that time. Cory was lying in bed watching TV, and Topanga was snuggled up next to him, nearly asleep. Angela and Shawn were lying in their separate rooms, staring up at the ceiling, going over the events that happened that day.

Angela was thinking about how she had arrived and how awkward it was with Shawn. She knew that he didn't love her, and she knew she didn't love him, but it was awkward nonetheless.

I guess it's just because of all our history, she thought. We haven't seen each other in so many years. And to just have a relationship end so abruptly and then meet again, it was bound to be awkward.

Then she thought about how nice Katy was. She really cares a lot about people. All she wants is for her daughter to do well. I feel bad for her, for all of the things she had to go through. She's kind of like Shawn that way. They've both gone through things that they don't deserve. Maybe that's why they click so well. They should be together. I'm happy for them. I just wish that Shawn and I could be friends without it being so awkward.

At the same time as Angela was thinking these things, Shawn was in the other room.

He thought about his time with Katy and Maya and how well it had gone. They all really seemed to hit it off. He'd learned a lot about them. Like how Katy makes delicious pancakes. And how Maya had been drawing practically since she could pick up a crayon. And he also learned how bad things had unfairly happened to them, just like they'd happened to him.

I can't believe he left them, Shawn though. Why would anyone ever leave those people? He's crazy. And those two don't deserve that.

Then he began thinking about all the people that had left him, when he remembered Angela.

I hope she's doing okay. She says she is, but I don't know. I don't want her to be in pain. I feel bad that I probably could have been nicer to her. I kind of gave her the cold shoulder because I didn't want to say something wrong. I hope she's not angry with me for taking Katy and Maya out. I would never want her to be upset. I care about her a lot. But I think too much time has passed for us. I don't think there is even a possibility for an 'us' anymore. That's why I think it's okay that I took Katy and Maya out. I really care about Maya, and I'm beginning to see that I really care about Katy too. They're just like me. And maybe together, we can get out of this mess. I hope Angela can too.

Shawn and Angela tossed and turned for a while, and then around midnight, Angela got up to go to the kitchen. She got a glass out of the cabinet (once she found which one held them) and accidentally let the cabinet door slam shut. There was a BANG and Angela cringed at the sound. She hoped she didn't wake anyone up. Then she went to the refrigerator and got some orange juice out. She poured it in her cup and then sat down at the table.

She heard footsteps, and she turned around to see Shawn walking into the kitchen.

"Hey," she said quietly.

"Hey."

"Couldn't sleep?" she asked.

"Nope. You either, huh?"

"Nope. Have some orange juice," she offered.

"Thanks," he said.

He began searching the cabinets for the glasses, and Angela interrupted him by walking over and getting a glass out of the correct cabinet. She handed him the glass with a small smile and he took it graciously. They both sat down at the table and Shawn poured some juice into his glass.

They both sat in silence for a few moments, sipping their juice and looking around at the dark apartment.

"So…" Angela began.

"So…" Shawn replied. "Here we are again."
"Yeah," Angela said.

"Look, Angela, I never came to you to ask if it was okay that I took Katy and Maya out. And I'm sorry," he said earnestly.

"Don't worry about it," she said. "Shawn, we broke up years ago. It's okay."

"I know we haven't been together in a long time, but I didn't know if you felt like you wanted to…well, you seemed nervous around me, and I didn't know if that was because…" he stumbled over his words.

"Shawn, I'm fine," Angela said, smiling at him. "You can go out with her. I like her. I think you guys really go together."

"Really?"

"Yeah. And you know what? A relationship that you had ten years ago shouldn't hold you back from having relationships now. Focus on the present."

"Thank you, Angela. I was worried that you weren't okay with it, but I'm glad you are."

"Of course. I'll always love you, Shawn," she said. "But as a friend. And I hope you feel the same way."

"I'll always love you, too, Angela," he said, smiling at her. "I really hope we can be good friends. Because I miss talking to you."

"I miss talking to you, too. So do you want to be friends?" she asked, holding her pinky out.

"Yeah," he said, putting his pinky finger out.

They pinky-swore and then Angela said, "Good. Now let me tell you about where you should take that girl out!" she quietly exclaimed.

"Huh?"

"Shawn, you can't take her out for dessert every time."

"I know that…"

"So where else would you take her?"

He opened his mouth to speak, but then realized he didn't know.

"I haven't really thought about it," he said.

Angela put her hand over her eyes and said, "We have a lot of work to do."

I really hope you like the chapter! Please let me know what you think! I love reading reviews!

This is one of the last few chapters in this story, so there will probably be one more or so and then it'll be over! But don't worry, I'm working on an idea for a sequel!

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