A/N: I've been taking a bit of a breather from everything that I've been working on because I was starting to get a little run down and my muse desperately needs a break. Managed to eek this out. Hopefully I'll be back on an upswing in a couple weeks. Reviews are love!
Imperfect Reflections
((angst - Rating: K; Words: 270))
When all is said and done and they go their separate ways, it's easy for Drake and Mindy to forget.
She forgets that when she insults him now that the barbs are meant to burn and sting.
He forgets that he's no longer supposed to be looking at her but every other girl in the room.
She forgets that she should be happy with anyone other than him.
He forgets that he should want anyone other than her.
She forgets that she shouldn't rely on him to distract and entertain her when she needs a study break.
He forgets that he shouldn't expect her to be supportive and to show up at his band's rehearsals or gigs.
She forgets that her lips aren't supposed to pucker when he leans close to her.
He forgets that his fingers aren't supposed to lace through hers.
She forgets that she doesn't want to miss him.
He forgets the he doesn't want her back.
She forgets that sticks and stones may break her bones but that it was Drake's words hurt her and broke her heart.
He forgets that she's spiteful and that she hooked up with Josh because she knew that it would cut him to the bone.
She remembers playful whispers, innuendos, kisses that lingered, giving in and over to passion in the heat of arguments.
He remembers laughter, come-hither looks, teasing touches that scalded, the combination of intense desire and emotion.
It was so easy for them to forget why they were together in the first place. Now, they'd give anything to not remember that they were perfect for each other.
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