A/N: This part's kind of short, and there's no dialogue, but I think it works. I went in fast-forward a little, hopefully it still makes sense. Thanks for all the reviews/faves/alerts!
The relationship was definitely new and, Trish had to admit, a little scary. Each day felt like a journey deeper and deeper into the unknown, with nothing to guide her or assuage her fears. She had absolutely no idea of where the path was going to lead or if there would be a long-term, but it wasn't something she was completely terrified of. A little nervous, yes, but it was nothing she couldn't handle, and besides that, it wasn't like she was on this crazy, insane journey with a total stranger. She had known Chris for many years, and although their relationship had been off and on since high school, the two of them had been able to maintain a very close friendship. Truthfully, neither of them had fallen out of love, and when they were both asked why they had ended their relationship, the general answer of "we were both too young" had been given. And yes, they had both been young, but Trish felt that they both recognized what love was and were experiencing it. They were almost exactly alike, yet different in so many ways.
Chris was one of the few people that Trish could have an intelligent conversation and exchange banter with. Many people were quick to write her off as simple or even naïve simply because of the color of her hair, but Chris had worked insistently to prove that he was different. They had the same sense of humor as well, and when she was around Chris, Trish felt comfortable. She felt more comfortable in her own skin than she had in a long time, maybe the most comfortable she had ever felt. Chris was also misjudged by many. He was a practical joker, always laughing and teasing people, but he had a serious, quiet, contemplative side and was just much more intelligent than people gave him credit for. He was immersed in his music, and often had his head in the clouds as he daydreamed lyrics, but beyond that, he was kind, sweet, caring, and respectful.
Trish thought of them as two peas in a pod, no matter whether they were dating or not, and she knew that shortly, their relationship would be back on again, but there was no rush on either of their parts to make that happen. They were both still young and had plenty of time to enjoy each other's company. For now, Trish was enjoying the ride, and she knew Chris was as well.